RECORDED BEFORE THE HOUSE RECONCILIATION BILL PASSED - Tricia Neuman of KFF's predictions proved accurate THE REALITY: 55% of Medicare beneficiaries are now in private Medicare Advantage plans, yet Medicare pays $83 BILLION more annually for these enrollees than similar patients in traditional Medicare. That's more than what Medicare spends on ALL physician payments combined. In this prescient conversation with KFF's Tricia Neuman, we explore the hard truths about Medicare's trajectory. Takeaways: ✅ Hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts moving through reconciliation - PASSED by House May 22nd ✅ Traditional Medicare becoming the "forgotten stepsister" ✅ Medicare's path toward privatization accelerating ✅ Critical support programs being slashed as complexity increases WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS NOW: This isn't theoretical policy discussion. It's the unfiltered analysis from one of America's most trusted Medicare experts. Hear the roadmap that's now moving through Congress. KEY INSIGHTS: How Medicare Advantage marketing hides real trade-offs Why traditional Medicare lacks basic consumer protections (like out-of-pocket limits) The hidden costs of Medicare privatization for hospitals, physicians, and patients How Social Security office cuts will leave seniors stranded What the future holds for 68 million Medicare beneficiaries GUEST: Tricia Neuman, Senior VP at KFF & Executive Director of Medicare Policy Program. Trusted expert who has testified before Congress and provides nonpartisan analysis relied upon by policymakers nationwide. HOSTS: Drs. Anthony Paravati & Amar Rewari bring physician and healthcare executive perspectives to policy discussions that matter. RECORDED: May 7, 2025 (Days before House passage of reconciliation bill) 🎧 SUBSCRIBE for healthcare policy insights that help you understand what's really happening in American healthcare Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Medicare Concerns 02:53 The Role of KFF in Medicare Policy 07:59 Current State of Medicare and Medicare Advantage 11:19 Challenges Facing Traditional Medicare 14:54 The Impact of Social Security on Medicare 17:48 Redesigning Medicare Advantage 20:18 Consumer Protections and Future of Medicare 22:07 Drug Pricing and Medicare Part D 26:56 Medicaid Cuts and Political Dynamics 34:44 Impact of Federal Cuts on State Programs 42:54 The Future of Long-Term Care Services 46:10 Engaging Clinicians in Medicare Reform #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage #HealthPolicy #Medicaid #Healthcare #KFF #PolicyAnalysis #ValueHealthVoices