Mike Leavitt
The Architect
Structured and legacy-driven; builds the systems and institutions that last.
Mike Leavitt is a seasoned political leader with a focus on creating sustainable systems and structures within healthcare and governance. This interview highlights his strategic approach to addressing complex issues, advocating for balance between sustainability and development, and the need for systemic change in healthcare.
“And in between the seasons of the major sports, they would have odd sports. And one of them was a surfing competition in Hawaii with giant waves. And the commentator was.”
“Act in a responsible way and solve some of the deficiencies of the affordable care act, and there are some, they will in fact be rewarded. Now, the question will be, will they overreach? They've got to have Democratic votes in the Senate.”
“Well, there are lots of people who say it, but having been in politics, I know the value of a good phrase. And the Republicans dined out for three elections in a row on the idea of repeal and replace. And I think it's to be expected that there will be a bill that will be titled Repeal and Replaced.”
“Who pays and who decides? And in the context of the Democrat version, it's typically they'll go a lot deeper in terms of who matters and who pays. They're willing to shift income from one to the other and who decides they'll have the federal government decide. The Republicans will likely not apply it to as many people.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 122 - Mike Leavitt
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