Big Picture: Healthcare Leadership & Policy with Elizabeth Fowler in the U.S. Healthcare Trends

In this episode, Roy Bejarano speaks with Elizabeth Fowler, former Deputy Administrator of CMS and Director of CMMI (Innovation Center). We dive into the healthcare industry insights surrounding the evolution of value-based care, healthcare leadership, and how regulatory shifts impact healthcare innovations. Elizabeth shares her perspective on healthcare trends, including the successes and challenges of Medicare Advantage, coordinated care, and efforts to bend the cost curve. Elizabeth shares firsthand insights on healthcare innovations that have transformed healthcare industry insights and what must happen next to create a more equitable system.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Introduction to Elizabeth Fowler, her role in healthcare leadership, and her work with CMS and CMMI
• [04:00] The success and challenges of the Innovation Center in advancing value-based care
• [10:30] The impact of healthcare regulation on healthcare industry insights and provider incentives
• [18:00] Examining U.S. healthcare trends vs. global healthcare models
• [30:00] The role of data, analytics, and interoperability in healthcare innovations
• [45:00] Future outlook on value-based care, Medicare, and the policy roadmap ahead

Key Takeaways

• The Innovation Center has driven major shifts in healthcare trends:Elizabeth Fowler explains how CMMI has reshaped value-based care, encouraging better patient outcomes and cost savings.
• Healthcare leadership must address equity and access: Despite healthcare innovations, disparities persist in access to care, requiring further policy efforts.
• Healthcare industry insights reveal evolving reimbursement models: Regulatory changes impact provider payments, requiring adaptation and strategic planning.
• U.S. healthcare is not broken, but requires continuous innovation: Data-driven solutions and policy shifts will shape the future of healthcare leadership and sustainability.

Resources:

Website: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/person/elizabeth-fowler

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/liz-f-b5612749

About the Guest:

Elizabeth Fowler, Ph.D., J.D., led the CMS Innovation Center, driving advancements in value-based care and innovative payment models for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. She’s also a key figure behind landmark healthcare reforms, including the Affordable Care Act.

Healthcare, Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Trends, Roy Bejarano, Healthcare Innovations, Healthcare Industry Insights, Medicare Advantage, Value-Based Care, Coordinated Care, Healthcare Disparities, Elizabeth Fowler, CMS, CMMI,