Published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on April 29, 2008As the presidential primary campaigns grind on, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama always find something to exchange blows over. And even though he's enjoying the Democrats' intra-party fight, Sen. John McCain manages to disagree with both of them almost daily.But on drug importation, all the candidates agree. Democratic … [Read more...] about Prescription drug importation could be destructive
Archives for April 2008
Medicare Forum
Medicare Forum Sponsored by the Galen Institute, The Heritage Foundation, and the American Enterprise Institute April 29, 2008 Newseum, Washington, D.C. Featuring an address by HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt Introduction by former Senator John Breaux And a distinguished panel of Medicare experts HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt gave a visionary but chilling speech about the looming threat that … [Read more...] about Medicare Forum
Prescription drug importation could be destructive
Published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on April 29, 2008As the presidential primary campaigns grind on, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama always find something to exchange blows over. And even though he's enjoying the Democrats' intra-party fight, Sen. John McCain manages to disagree with both of them almost daily.But on drug importation, all the candidates agree. Democratic … [Read more...] about Prescription drug importation could be destructive
Medicare Forum
Medicare Forum Sponsored by the Galen Institute, The Heritage Foundation, and the American Enterprise Institute April 29, 2008 Newseum, Washington, D.C. Featuring an address by HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt Introduction by former Senator John Breaux And a distinguished panel of Medicare experts HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt gave a visionary but chilling speech about the looming threat that … [Read more...] about Medicare Forum
Medicare Forum
Medicare: Drifting Towards DisasterAn address by Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. LeavittWith an introduction by former Sen. John Breaux Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Newseum555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 7th floor meeting roomPlease use the 6th Street entranceA webcast of the event will also be available online at … [Read more...] about Medicare Forum
Single Payer Utopia?
Highlights Single Payer Medicaid Rules Medicare Forum The American Prospect, a magazine of liberal thought, carries an article in its current issue by Marcia Angell, M.D., of Harvard and former editor-in-chief of The New England Journal of Medicine that does indeed offer fuel for thought. Her article, "Health Reform You Shouldn't Believe In," examines the universal health … [Read more...] about Single Payer Utopia?
Good News and Bad
Consumer Health World Conference Please join us for the Consumer Health World Spring conference May 4 - 7 at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. The Galen Institute is a co-host of this conference, and Grace-Marie will be speaking at a keynote session on "Challenging the Candidates: How Will the New President's Policies Impact Consumers and Health Care?" We have a … [Read more...] about Good News and Bad
Patent Reform Act Would Hurt Small Business Owners
Small business entrepreneurs beware. The U.S. Senate is preparing to debate patent reform legislation that’s designed to aid tech titans but which could trample independent inventors in the process.The Patent Reform Act, which passed the House last year, would change how patents are assessed and enforced to better address the complexities of 21st century technologies. The … [Read more...] about Patent Reform Act Would Hurt Small Business Owners