First in The Health 202: The administration wants to put its stamp on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a trillion-dollar office overseeing health coverage for more than 150 million people. Today, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is releasing six pillars for how she envisions her agency operating — principles that come after Democrats spent four years decrying Trump-era policies on Obamacare and Medicaid.
She plans to focus on health equity; building on Obamacare; working with partners when crafting and implementing policy; promoting value-based care; keeping health programs afloat by using public funds responsibly; and creating an inclusive workplace.
