Philip Bredesen
Philip Bredesen, a Democrat, served as Tennessee's governor from 2003-2011. Known for his nonpartisan approach and careful fiscal management, Bredesen's political style proved successful and popular. As governor, he reformed Tennessee's Medicaid program and developed innovative approaches to assisting the uninsured. He is the author of Fresh Medicine: How to Fix Reform and Build a Sustainable Health Care System (2010).... read full bio