Centene CEO Sees Disruption as a Force for Good in Health Care

The video discusses the disruptive influence of Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett in the healthcare industry, highlighting the potential positive impacts. It also examines the political landscape, particularly the effects of the Trump administration on healthcare policies and the ACA. The conversation shifts to mergers and acquisitions, focusing on the recent Fidelis deal and the challenges in the managed care market. Finally, it explores strategies for market expansion and the importance of adapting to policy changes.

What is the potential positive aspect of disruption in the healthcare industry as discussed in the video?

• It limits access to healthcare services.

• It provides opportunities to explore new methods.

• It reduces the number of healthcare providers.

• It leads to increased healthcare costs.

What major change is happening to the ACA under the Trump administration?

• It is being expanded to cover more people.

• It is being largely dismantled.

• It is being merged with another healthcare policy.

• It is being left unchanged.

What is the video’s perspective on the role of politics in healthcare policy?

• Healthcare policy has shifted from policy to politics.

• Politics should be completely removed from healthcare policy.

• Politics improves the quality of healthcare policy.

• Politics has no impact on healthcare policy.

What recent acquisition is mentioned in the context of M&A activities in the managed care environment?

• Acquisition of Aetna

• Acquisition of UnitedHealth Group

• Acquisition of Cigna

• Acquisition of Fidelis

What is a key factor considered when entering a new market in the healthcare industry?

• The number of hospitals in the area

• The size of the market and state policies

• The average income of residents

• The number of pharmacies available

How does the video suggest dealing with policy changes in the ACA?

• By ignoring the changes altogether

• By following the previous administration's guidelines

• By making decisions based on current facts

• By waiting for a clear picture before making decisions

What is the impact of reducing funding for navigators in the ACA?

• It increases the number of people enrolling in ACA plans.

• It has no impact on ACA enrollment.

• It makes ACA plans more affordable.

• It decreases the number of people who can get help enrolling.