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July 3, 2009

When Congress, earlier this year, passed an economic stimulus bill that included $1.1 billion for comparative effectiveness studies, many were concerned that this money included no provisions to include the … Continued

July 2, 2009

The media’s wall-to-wall coverage of Michael Jackson unfortunately bumped an important network television report on healthcare, a piece that Americans need to see as we determine the future of our … Continued

June 30, 2009

For those seeking insights into the challenges facing American healthcare and the complexities involved in health reform, last week’s hearings in various congressional committees and subcommittees provided a wealth of … Continued

June 30, 2009

I want to thank WPTF Radio of Raleigh, NC for inviting me on the air yesterday morning to discuss health reform.  It was a good opportunity to talk about the … Continued

June 24, 2009

Earlier this week, I offered comments regarding a New York Times/CBS News poll that claimed 72 percent of Americans supported the creation of a government-run health plan.  I said that … Continued

June 22, 2009

It’s a privilege to turn this blog over to a Healthcare Leadership Council member, Dr. Herb Pardes, the president and chief executive officer of New York-Presbyterian Hospital.  Dr. Pardes had … Continued

June 22, 2009

Those who advocate government-run healthcare have seized upon a New York Times/CBS News poll published yesterday that shows 72 percent of Americans support the idea of a government health plan … Continued

June 18, 2009

There has probably been no more vocal advocate for the idea of creating a government-run health insurance plan to compete with private plans than former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle.  … Continued

June 16, 2009

Even as action on medical liability reform continues to take place at the state level, there’s been a sense of resignation in Washington, DC of late that the issue would … Continued

June 11, 2009

Some very interesting developments this week:   ·             Observers have been waiting to see where the influential American Medical Association would come down on some of the more controversial elements of … Continued