Two Studies Examine Delays in Patient Access To New Medications in EU Countries September 28, 2000 New medications are a critical component of health care. Yet patients in many European Union countries face significant delays -- sometimes in excess of four years or more -- before gaining access to breakthrough drugs, even after they have become available in other EU member countries. If … [Read more...] about In Europe, Access to New Medications Takes Time
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In Europe, Access to New Medications Takes Time
Two Studies Examine Delays in Patient Access To New Medications in EU Countries September 28, 2000 New medications are a critical component of health care. Yet patients in many European Union countries face significant delays -- sometimes in excess of four years or more -- before gaining access to breakthrough drugs, even after they have become available in other EU member countries. If … [Read more...] about In Europe, Access to New Medications Takes Time
Toward Universal Coverage
The New York Times, Editorial The national debate over health policy, which first occupied the top rungs of the political agenda in the 1992 presidential campaign, shifts focus as the nature of problems shifts. In the mid 1990's, the focus was on the soaring cost of health insurance. Toward the end of the 90's, attention shifted to alleged excesses of managed care plans. But one problem never … [Read more...] about Toward Universal Coverage
Toward Universal Coverage
The New York Times, Editorial The national debate over health policy, which first occupied the top rungs of the political agenda in the 1992 presidential campaign, shifts focus as the nature of problems shifts. In the mid 1990's, the focus was on the soaring cost of health insurance. Toward the end of the 90's, attention shifted to alleged excesses of managed care plans. But one problem never … [Read more...] about Toward Universal Coverage
Two Visions of Medicare Reform
As we enter the 21st century, the United States is poised to lead the world in the next battle for freedom, to chart a new frontier in the search for miracle drugs unlike any we have ever hoped for, dreamed of, or even imagined. Medical researchers are mapping the entire genetic DNA code and hunting down the silent, hidden killers within the human body. We have the chance to make the world anew. … [Read more...] about Two Visions of Medicare Reform
Two Visions of Medicare Reform
As we enter the 21st century, the United States is poised to lead the world in the next battle for freedom, to chart a new frontier in the search for miracle drugs unlike any we have ever hoped for, dreamed of, or even imagined. Medical researchers are mapping the entire genetic DNA code and hunting down the silent, hidden killers within the human body. We have the chance to make the world anew. … [Read more...] about Two Visions of Medicare Reform
Bush Takes Courageous Step Toward Medicare Reform
Gov. George W. Bush has proposed a Medicare reform plan that is based on sound policy. It would modernize Medicare, in particular by providing drug coverage for those who need it. Bush has taken a politically courageous stance and challenges those who insist on maintaining the creaky status quo. Here's what is best about the Bush Medicare plan: It acknowledges reality: Bush acknowledges that … [Read more...] about Bush Takes Courageous Step Toward Medicare Reform
Bush Takes Courageous Step Toward Medicare Reform
Gov. George W. Bush has proposed a Medicare reform plan that is based on sound policy. It would modernize Medicare, in particular by providing drug coverage for those who need it. Bush has taken a politically courageous stance and challenges those who insist on maintaining the creaky status quo. Here's what is best about the Bush Medicare plan: It acknowledges reality: Bush acknowledges … [Read more...] about Bush Takes Courageous Step Toward Medicare Reform