Health care was one of the leading concerns among voters nationwide on Election Day. Now, amidst a worsening pandemic, all eyes are on Washington, with a new administration and the 117th Congress now in power. Washington Post Live will interview President Biden’s choice for Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, MD, to hear what to expect from a Biden administration, as well as assess progress on the country’s COVID-19 response, testing and vaccine development. We’ll also hear from influential Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), MD, both in conversation with Washington Post health policy reporter, Paige Winfield Cunningham. In a segment presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, president & CEO Kim Keck will discuss the next steps needed to address the COVID-19 crisis, the role the Blue System is playing in fighting the pandemic and what’s ahead in health care. Join us live Thursday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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