Today’s healthcare delivery system has too little competition and too much regulation, but could we see a fix if both sides of the political spectrum lay down their proverbial swords and agree to key pillars such as universal coverage and broader competition? Paul Ryan, former Speaker of the House and founder of the American Idea Foundation, thinks so, and sees a specialized role for Congress to bring the U.S. healthcare system into the 21st century by protecting patient privacy rights, increasing choice, and aligning incentives. He shares his ideas with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson.

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Timestamps:

• Paul Ryan’s political background and journey into health care. [04:31]
• A vision of health care that pushes ideological differences aside. [06:39]
• How can we prevent a health care debt crisis in 2049? [10:41]
• An efficient healthcare system for both patients and providers. [20:48]
• What role will technology play in health care? [24:26]
• How can we allow for innovation and protect individual rights? [26:36]
• How will longevity affect Social Security and Medicare? [28:22]
• Will the Democrats and Republicans agree on a health care solution? [32:59]