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April 1, 2011

Dr. Herb Pardes, the president and chief executive officer of New York-Presbyterian Hospital (and a member of the Healthcare Leadership Council), spoke yesterday at the National Press Club and made a … Continued

March 25, 2011

The one year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act wasn’t the only significant healthcare news this week.  Here are links to some interesting and important reports you may have missed. … Continued

March 24, 2011

There has been much ado made this week over the one year anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act.  And, just as was the case a year ago, … Continued

March 22, 2011

According to a Department of Health and Human Services press release issued this week, nearly 4 million Medicare beneficiaries have received help with their prescription drug costs through the Affordable … Continued

March 21, 2011

The state of New York is taking center stage in the effort to determine whether this country can bring much-needed improvements to our flawed medical liability system. The state’s governor, … Continued

March 18, 2011

As we do every Friday, here are some of the more interesting, and important, healthcare stories of the week that may not have caught your attention: •     In the effort … Continued

March 17, 2011

Sometimes it’s hard to get our minds around the staggeringly high statistics that are associated with many of America’s most prevalent, and devastating diseases.  When astronomical numbers are tossed around, … Continued

March 15, 2011

An interesting comment was made today at the annual national health research forum sponsored by the non-profit organization Research! America, and it drove home the conflict lawmakers face in trying … Continued

March 11, 2011

Here is another assortment of interesting items on U.S. healthcare from a variety of media and Internet outlets this week: •     ABC News will film a seven-part documentary at New … Continued

March 11, 2011

For all of the criticisms of our nation’s healthcare system and the improvements that need to be made, there is one undeniable truth that was brought to the forefront again … Continued