Emily
Gee
Vice President and Coordinator for Health Policy
Health Policy
We advance health coverage, health care access and affordability, public health and equity, and quality and efficiency in health care payment and delivery.
What We're Doing
Expanding affordable health coverage
We are dedicated to bolstering affordable, high-quality health coverage options. By building on the Affordable Care Act, closing the Medicaid coverage gap, and developing progressive solutions for a world in which everyone can access care.
Advancing public health and equity
We are working to advance health in all communities and reduce health inequities that foster disparate outcomes. This includes addressing the significant vulnerabilities in our public health system to ensure that it is more resilient and ready to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and future health threats.
Lowering health costs for consumers
We are finding ways to reduce costs while improving health care quality and addressing the social and economic factors that influence health. Via delivery system and payment reform, the government has ample opportunities to bolster efficiency and quality in health care.
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Featured work
Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Would Save 7,000 Lives Each Year
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Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Would Save 7,000 Lives Each Year
Build Back Better by Advancing Better Health, Equity, Family Well-Being, and Economic Recovery
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Build Back Better by Advancing Better Health, Equity, Family Well-Being, and Economic Recovery
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers as a Condition for Medicare and Medicaid Participation
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Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers as a Condition for Medicare and Medicaid Participation
H.R. 3 Could Save Patients Thousands of Dollars on Prescription Drugs
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H.R. 3 Could Save Patients Thousands of Dollars on Prescription Drugs
Latest
Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities
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Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities
The federal government and policymakers must address health disparities and barriers to care for transgender communities by implementing holistic policy solutions.
7 Ways Drug Pricing Legislative Proposals Would Lower Costs for Consumers and Businesses
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7 Ways Drug Pricing Legislative Proposals Would Lower Costs for Consumers and Businesses
Key legislative proposals, including drug price negotiation and inflation caps, would save consumers and businesses millions of dollars.
How States Can Build on the ACA To Improve Affordability and Lower Health Care Costs
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How States Can Build on the ACA To Improve Affordability and Lower Health Care Costs
The American Rescue Plan gives states additional flexibility to expand health coverage.
Using Bulk Purchasing To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
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Using Bulk Purchasing To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Bulk purchasing of prescription drugs would allow federal and state governments to better respond to epidemics—including opioid addiction and HIV/AIDS—and pandemics such as COVID-19.
Employers Can Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
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Employers Can Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
Until the United States achieves a higher rate of immunity, the coronavirus remains a threat to public health and the nation’s economic recovery.
Public Options Will Improve Health Equity Across the Country
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Public Options Will Improve Health Equity Across the Country
Heath reforms to expand coverage and lower costs can be designed to also address health inequities and disparities.
Building On the ACA To Reduce Health Insurance Disruptions
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Building On the ACA To Reduce Health Insurance Disruptions
Federal and state policymakers must act to lower health insurance churn rates, improve continuity of care, and limit coverage gaps.
Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health
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Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health
The United States’ maternal health crisis demands federal and state action to improve coverage, the delivery of care, and pregnancy outcomes. The cost of inaction will almost certainly be dire.
Policies To Improve Health Insurance Coverage as America Recovers From COVID-19
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Policies To Improve Health Insurance Coverage as America Recovers From COVID-19
The American Rescue Plan expands health coverage and affordability for millions of people as the country climbs out of the coronavirus crisis.
How the Next Administration Can Lower Drug Prices
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How the Next Administration Can Lower Drug Prices
The next president will have several tools at his disposal to reduce the prices of drugs without having to wait for congressional action.