Health 2049: Governor Jim Doyle, Counsel and Health care Lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP
Jason Helgerson co-hosts the Health 2049 podcast with Bisi Williams of the Massive Change Network.
What role will state policy makers play in shaping healthcare? Governor Jim Doyle reflects on the future of healthcare and the role of governors in healthcare policy. He discusses the unresolved question of whether healthcare is a right for all Americans or an individual responsibility, emphasizing the trend towards healthcare being considered a right. Governor Doyle believes that technology will play a fundamental role in healthcare transformation, making it more efficient and accessible. He advises new governors to focus on getting people covered and addressing social determinants of health. In 2049, he sees governors continuing to play a crucial role in shaping healthcare policy and addressing challenges related to end-of-life care and increasing life expectancy, within the context of a federalist system that values state autonomy.
Governor Jim Doyle is of counsel and a health care lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP where he provides strategic advice and counsel to clients regarding policy and regulatory issues in the areas of health care, energy and other highly regulated industries. Gov. Doyle served as the 44th governor of the state of Wisconsin (2003 – 2011). Governor Doyle was recognized as a national leader in health care, energy, natural resources, biotechnology and many other areas.
He has worked closely with the White House, high-ranking Administration officials and other governors. He has a deep understanding of the new laws and regulations being considered and adopted regarding health care and energy and works with clients to anticipate and comply with the evolving regulatory framework.
Prior to his election as governor, Gov. Doyle served 12 years as Wisconsin’s attorney general. He led the attorney general’s office representing the state in all matters. Gov. Doyle has led and coordinated major multi-state efforts and argued three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to that, he was the Dane County District Attorney and a lawyer in private practice.
