The American Prospect described Tom Scully “as responsible as anyone for the way healthcare in America works today.” While head of the CMS in 2001, Scully led the development of the bill that established Medicare Advantage. The program covers more than 50% of the Medicare population and has had a massive impact on how care is measured, delivered, and paid for across the entire industry. Tom continues his work in healthcare as investor and general partner at Private Equity Firm, Welsh Carson Anderson and Stowe.
On this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, Tom Scully talks about 20 years of Medicare Advantage and where the program is headed.