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Addressing Chronic Diseases Would Reduce Debt, Generate Savings
September 20, 2011 September 20, 2011This week, President Barack Obama shared his…
The Downside of Japanese Health Care
atients can nearly always see a doctor within a day. But they…
How 12 Million are Putting “The Big C” Behind Them
Thank God television and movie script writers are starting to “get it.”…
Recalls–More Wipes With Low Levels of Bacteria-Bar Codes, Anyone?
I have had this 2 year campaign for using bar codes on…
The Perils of Early Closure
Happiness in this World has an interesting post from last November (which…
WHO and NCD: Another Unfunded Mandate?
The main outcome of the high-level meeting on NCD is homework for…
Pharma and the Empowered, Educated Patient
Jeanne Barnett argues that pharma needs a ‘chronic care university’ to create…
Health Provisions in Obama’s Deficit Plan Good for Campaigning
There’s a lot to like in the health care provisions of the…
Taking 23 Drugs From 4 Different Doctors – Lousy But Expensive Care
Lack of Care Coordination of Chronic Illnesses Leads to Excess Prescriptions, Suboptimal…
States Increasingly Concerned of Possible Changes to Medigap Policy
Say it isn’t so. Healthcare activists and state insurance commissioners are unlikely…