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Health Education Program Collides With Mobile Innovation

February 14, 2010

Expectant and new mothers now have access to a tool to help keep themselves and their babies healthy – free informational tips sent to their cell phones. Recently, the National … Continued


Health Reform and Cognitive Dissonance

February 10, 2010

I applaud President Obama’s good intentions in seeking to host a bipartisan health reform summit on February 25, bringing together congressional Democrats and Republicans to put ideas on the table … Continued


Missed Opportunities and the Mandate Dilemma

February 9, 2010

Recently, I had the opportunity to write a post for the esteemed website, Disruptive Women in Health Care.  I shared my concerns about the number of states – Virginia being … Continued


From Davos, Insights On Health Reform

February 5, 2010

Ron Williams, the chief executive officer of Aetna and a member of the Healthcare Leadership Council executive committee, is a co-chair of the prestigious Davos Economic Summit.  While in Davos, … Continued


Power Up The Paddles

February 2, 2010

Below is my commentary piece which was featured yesterday in Modern Healthcare Magazine: Political analysts and pundits have already begun conducting an autopsy on the Obama administration’s effort to reform America’s … Continued


Cleveland Clinic CEO Addresses Health Reform

January 29, 2010

Dr. Toby Cosgrove, the CEO of the Cleveland Clinic (a Healthcare Leadership Council member), is among the world leaders taking part in the Davos Economic Summit.  Upon his arrival in … Continued


Can We Still Expand Health Coverage?

January 27, 2010

One of the best forums for diverse opinions on current healthcare issues is the National Journal’s Health Care Expert Blog.  National Journal’s healthcare correspondent, Marilyn Werber Serafini, has assembled a … Continued


Where Now On Health Reform? Expert Perspectives

January 21, 2010

Following Senator-elect Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts Tuesday night, there is no consensus yet in Washington as to what happens next on health reform.  Opinions fall into a wide spectrum, … Continued


The Massachusetts Opportunity

January 19, 2010

At this writing, voters in Massachusetts are going to the polls in a Senate election being watched throughout the country.  If Republican Scott Brown defeats Democrat Martha Coakley in the … Continued


So Exactly Where Does U.S. Healthcare Rank?

January 12, 2010

We hear it all the time.  It’s a nonstop drumbeat.  Healthcare in the United States is too expensive and too low in quality compared to other countries.  Critics are constantly … Continued