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April 16, 2010

One of our nation’s greatest health threats is diabetes.  Over 25 million Americans have it, and another 57 million of us, or one of every four American adults, have pre-diabetic … Continued

April 14, 2010

This week, Johnson & Johnson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Weldon added a new activity to his day—blogging.  He became a contributor, for the very first time as he … Continued

April 9, 2010

Throughout the recent health reform debate, policymakers spoke a great deal about coverage and access issues. There was also considerable attention paid to the challenge posed by rising healthcare costs. … Continued

April 7, 2010

It’s unfortunate, but sadly predictable, that the recent passage of health reform legislation would be seen as an opportunity by those who prey on the most vulnerable in our society. … Continued

April 2, 2010

There was an excellent article yesterday by Mike Lillis in the Washington Independent containing valuable data regarding the Medicaid expansion that is at the heart of the recently-passed health reform … Continued

March 31, 2010

Yesterday, I had the honor of participating in Disruptive Women’s first 2010 breakfast series entitled Health Reform: US Patience (not a typo) Pay the Price.  To read a recap of … Continued

March 30, 2010

One of the better analyses of the health reform process I’ve seen thus far comes from a conversation between Emmy-award winning interviewer Charlie Rose and Aetna CEO Ron Williams.  The … Continued

March 26, 2010

Last week, Healthways and Blue Zones, unveiled its Healthways-Blue Zones Vitality City Quest which is a community-wide initiative with one goal: creating healthier, happier and more productive citizens.  Healthways, a … Continued

March 25, 2010

The op-ed piece by Deborah Peel, who heads the Coalition for Patient Privacy, that appeared in The Wall Street Journal this week received an inordinate amount of attention.  That’s because … Continued

March 22, 2010

Below is a HLC press statment issued today: WASHINGTON – An organization comprised of chief executives from all healthcare sectors said important progress was made today in extending health coverage … Continued