The Week’s Most Interesting Healthcare Reading (that you might have missed)

Here are a collection of articles from this past week, some of them in smaller or regional outlets that didn’t capture nationwide attention.

We mentioned this one in yesterday’s post, but it’s worth citing again.  In one of the first cases in which a major hospital has quantified the losses they will experience as a result of health reform, Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove did just that in his annual “State of the Clinic” address. 

New York-Presbyterian Hospital, CBS anchor Katie Couric and other partners announced a major city-wide initiative to encourage screenings for colon cancer. 

The American Medical Association, AARP, Catholic Health Association and other organizations have started a website to present information on health reform without any political tinge. 

One of the world’s top golfers, Phil Mickelson, thought his career was over until he received treatment at the Mayo Clinic for his rheumatoid arthritis.  Now he’s launching a national public awareness campaign with Pfizer to focus on the illness. 

And, finally, if I can toot my own organization’s horn, the Healthcare Leadership Council unveiled its new website this week.  Come check us out at www.hlc.org.