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January 3, 2011
The Baby Boom generation – defined by the Census Bureau as those Americans born between 1946 and 1964 – is often referred to as a ‘demographic tidal wave.’ That’s because … Continued
December 24, 2010
There’s just one week left in the open season for the Medicare Part D open season, the time in which beneficiaries can join a Part D plan or engage in … Continued
December 22, 2010
A couple of developments this week on Capitol Hill and in the federal executive branch warrant comment. On the legislative side, the U.S. Senate voted this week, by a bipartisan … Continued
December 16, 2010
A new study released this week offers the encouraging news that death rates from cardiovascular disease have declined 28 percent since the late 1990s. That speaks well for the strides … Continued
December 10, 2010
One of the great privileges I’ve had at the Healthcare Leadership Council has been the opportunity to work with Ron Williams, a member of HLC’s executive committee and chief executive … Continued
December 8, 2010
Last year, Atul Gawande wrote an article in The New Yorker that was probably quoted more often in the health reform debate than any other news item. He looked at … Continued
December 6, 2010
I want to thank the Disruptive Women in Health Care blog and its creative leader, Robin Strongin of Amplify Public Affairs, for allowing me to be a part of series … Continued
November 30, 2010
The CEO of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Herb Pardes, recently conducted an interview with a New York news/talk program, Digital Age. It’s well worth watching. Dr. Pardes, a Healthcare … Continued
November 29, 2010
Some in the news media are simply determined to portray the healthcare industry, or at least individual sectors of it, as strident opponents of health reform, no matter how strongly … Continued
November 16, 2010
An interesting and disturbing article appeared in the New York Times yesterday. The Times and the Center for Public Integrity collaborated on an investigative piece explaining how large banks, hedge … Continued
Kelly Fernandez
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