Hayden Rooke-Ley

Hayden Rooke-Ley, a Health Law and Policy Fellow at Brown University, delves into the challenging world of vertical consolidation in healthcare. He highlights how UnitedHealth Group is shaping the market through its acquisition of Change Healthcare. The conversation uncovers the troubling practices surrounding Medicare Advantage, revealing concerns about fraud and patient care implications. Rooke-Ley also discusses the antitrust challenges posed by these consolidations and critiques the current legal landscape, raising vital questions about healthcare access and competition.