White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden spoke to attendees at the annual meeting about the environment facing hospitals and health care systems and Biden’s commitment to strengthening health systems to make them work for everyone. – Talked about the Harris administration’s efforts.
Marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Tanden touted her administration’s success in expanding coverage and protecting Americans from a poor health care system.
“Nothing makes the president more angry than when people are being fooled,” Tanden said. “Just this month, we finalized rules to end junk insurance. …Short-term, limited-time insurance plans do not provide comprehensive coverage. …If you have insurance, when you get sick, It should cover you, but if it doesn’t, it’s not real insurance.”
Tanden also spoke about the importance of lowering prescription drug costs through Medicare-negotiated drug prices and increased availability of generic drugs. She also cited government support for health care workers, including student loan debt relief for health care workers in historically underserved areas.
He believes it is a priority for his administration to work with the hospital sector to address issues that ensure all Americans have access to a “health care system that makes it easy for them to get the care they need, when they need it.” said.
