Government Shutdown Ripples Through Health Care Sector

<p>Senate Democrats are again urging Republicans to negotiate extending enhanced Obamacare premium tax credits, buoyed by sweeping gubernatorial elections in Virginia, New Jersey and a mayor&rsquo;s race in New York City. Following this week's elections, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)&nbsp;said lawmakers&rsquo; government&nbsp;shutdown&nbsp;fight should continue unless President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) commit to extending the ACA credits.<br />Dr. Susan J. Blumenthal has served under four US presidents, having achieved the rank of Rear Admiral (Ret.) with the US Public Health Service, is a former Assistant Surgeon General, and was the nation's first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health. She currently works as a visiting professor with the MIT Media Lab. Dr. Blumenthal examines the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on the nation's millions of health-benefit recipients, and also details some of her advanced research on key issues affecting women's health -- particularly breast cancer. Dr. Blumenthal speaks with Norah Mulinda and Bailey Lipschultz on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>