How Would They Fix It?

Health policy reform is firmly back on the national agenda after last week’s sweeping victories by Democrats in the midterm elections. Voters nationwide told pollsters that healthcare costs were among their top concerns. To fuel the debate over fixing the ailing U.S. health system, Julie Rovner, KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, launched a project this year called “How Would You Fix It?” It features interviews with public officials, stakeholders, and thought leaders from across the ideological spectrum about how to make the healthcare system work better. You can watch the entire series here. This week’s What the Health? podcast features insights from three public figures. First, Mark Cuban, the billionaire and former Shark Tank panelist who founded a company that sells generic medications at deep discounts, discusses the importance of price transparency in controlling costs. Next, Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician and the outgoing Republican chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, outlines his Money and Value for Patients proposal for those on employer-sponsored insurance plans. And Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey, a Democrat who also serves on the HELP Committee, talks about his proposal to grant all children access to health coverage. 00:00 -- Introduction 00:52 -- Mark Cuban 08:24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy 15:28 -- Sen. Andy Kim