Week 10: Federal Politics and Lobbying for ACA Overview

Presidential Campaign Politics

Focus on healthcare reform during elections.

Rahm Emanuel

Chief of Staff, politically moderate advisor.

Tom Daschle

Initial HHS Secretary, healthcare czar in White House.

Jeanne Lambrew

Senior Advisor, left-leaning healthcare expert.

Valerie Jarrett

Real chief of staff, long-time Obama mentor.

Economic Recession

Pressing issue during Obama's early transition.

Healthcare Reform White Paper

Vague overview to influence political behavior.

Lobbyists

Groups representing pharmaceuticals, insurance, and providers.

Kathleen Sebelius

New HHS Secretary, former Kansas governor.

Nancy-Ann Deparle

Director of healthcare reform, former Medicare director.

Democratic Control 2009

Democrats held Presidency, House, and Senate.

Filibuster Requirement

Need 60 Senate votes to prevent obstruction.

Flexible Positioning

Obama's approach avoids specific policy proposals.

Senate Finance Committee

Key group in healthcare reform negotiations.

Negotiation Dynamics

Lobbyists negotiate to avoid unfavorable outcomes.

Unlikely Partnerships

Pharmaceuticals and unions collaborate for common goals.

American for Stable Quality Care

Group formed for stable healthcare quality advocacy.

Political Ads Funding

Pharmaceutical lobby finances political advertising efforts.

Lobbyist Influence

Lobbyists shape healthcare reform through strategic interactions.

Healthcare Reform Goals

Aligning interests of diverse lobbying groups.

Obama-Tanden Exchange

Discussion on insurance mandate's alignment with values.

Baucus' Role

Senator leading the healthcare reform effort.