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October 2, 2012

This month, a guest editorial in the Odessa (TX) American spoke volumes about the state of medical liability laws in the United States, a patchwork quilt of vastly different liability … Continued

Another Health Tax that Doesn’t Pass the Cost-Benefit Test

September 24, 2012

We’ve commented on this space previously about the damage that is and will be inflicted by the medical device excise taxes contained within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act … Continued

When the Shouting Recedes

September 11, 2012

This week, National Journal provided a welcome reminder that the finger-pointing, bombastic rhetoric and hardened, polarized positions that characterize election-year politics can give way to reasonable discussions and collaborative problem-solving … Continued

Medicare, the campaign and the need for enlightenment

August 23, 2012

For all of the criticisms of this year’s presidential campaign being overly negative and personalized, I actually believe one of the most important failures of the campaign thus far is … Continued

Words Followed By Actions

July 31, 2012

The International AIDS Conference that took place last week in Washington, D.C. was a significant event in terms of nations and organizations renewing their commitment to combat the spread of … Continued

Perspectives on Optimizing Value-Based Care

July 19, 2012

There is a great deal of promise in the concept of accountable care organizations, patient-centered medical homes and other value-based mechanisms for delivering healthcare. Ensuring, though, that they can consistently … Continued

Cleveland Clinic CEO Speaking at National Press Club

July 18, 2012

Dr. Delos M. “Toby” Cosgrove, CEO of the Cleveland Clinic and a Healthcare Leadership Council member, will be speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. this Friday, with … Continued

Obesity and National Security

July 11, 2012

There was a very interesting segment this week on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program. Weight Watchers President and CEO David Kirchhoff (above, at left), a Healthcare Leadership Council member, joined retired … Continued

Medicaid Blues in a Red State

July 10, 2012

Governor Rick Perry’s announcement that Texas will not participate in the coming expansion of the Medicaid program – a decision made possible by last month’s Supreme Court decision forbidding the … Continued

Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Health Reform Decision

June 28, 2012

The Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). We applaud the fact that mechanisms remain in place to bring millions of uninsured Americans into the … Continued