As we explore today the relationship between health, technology, and the common good, I believe a key question we need to address involves the roles of the individual, the physician, and the state in decisions about the increased use of technology in the provision of health care.Click here for the paper. … [Read more...] about Health, Technology, and the Common Good
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Health, Technology, and the Common Good
As we explore today the relationship between health, technology, and the common good, I believe a key question we need to address involves the roles of the individual, the physician, and the state in decisions about the increased use of technology in the provision of health care.Click here for the paper. … [Read more...] about Health, Technology, and the Common Good
Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP
The State Children's Health Insurance Program was designed to cover children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage. Numerous opinion polls show that Americans support continuing the program to cover children in these lower-income families. This was the original mission of SCHIP, and it should be the focus of reauthorization. However, both … [Read more...] about Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP
Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP
The State Children's Health Insurance Program was designed to cover children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage. Numerous opinion polls show that Americans support continuing the program to cover children in these lower-income families. This was the original mission of SCHIP, and it should be the focus of reauthorization. However, … [Read more...] about Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP
Clinton Redux
Senator Hillary Clinton's release of her universal health coverage plan dominated the news this week, with journalists and policy experts dissecting the 10-page outline of policy ideas she offered. Our articles section below has several links, including a piece I wrote for USA Today in response. Bottom line: The plan is carefully focus-group tested, without the hubris of 14 years ago when the … [Read more...] about Clinton Redux
Clinton Redux
Senator Hillary Clinton's release of her universal health coverage plan dominated the news this week, with journalists and policy experts dissecting the 10-page outline of policy ideas she offered. Our articles section below has several links, including a piece I wrote for USA Today in response. Bottom line: The plan is carefully focus-group tested, without the hubris of 14 years ago when the … [Read more...] about Clinton Redux
Grace-Marie Turner on ABC's 20/20 with John Stossel
John Stossel?s latest special, ?Whose Body Is It Anyway? Sick in America? features a range of examples and interviews with experts, including Galen?s Grace-Marie Turner, to counter Michael Moore?s documentary ?SiCKO? and comes to a very different conclusion about America?s health care system. Below are studies, and their relevant excerpts, referenced by Grace-Marie during her interview: 1. Why … [Read more...] about Grace-Marie Turner on ABC's 20/20 with John Stossel
Grace-Marie Turner on ABC’s 20/20 with John Stossel
John Stossel?s latest special, ?Whose Body Is It Anyway? Sick in America? features a range of examples and interviews with experts, including Galen?s Grace-Marie Turner, to counter Michael Moore?s documentary ?SiCKO? and comes to a very different conclusion about America?s health care system. Below are studies, and their relevant excerpts, referenced by Grace-Marie during her interview: 1. … [Read more...] about Grace-Marie Turner on ABC’s 20/20 with John Stossel