Archives for January 2003
Patently Wrong
Mandates or Incentives?
While Washington waits for President Bush to present his health policy agenda next week, two leading Senate Democrats this week explained their plans for providing universal access to health care -- both involving government-imposed mandates. Senator Ted Kennedy, in a National Press Club speech on Tuesday, followed up on his promise to explain how he would achieve universal coverage -- by … [Read more...] about Mandates or Incentives?
Pharmaceutical Policy Summit
The Center for Medication Use, Policy, and Economics at the University of Michigan held an all-day Pharmaceutical Policy Summit on Wednesday at the Fairmont Hotel. Researchers from around the country presented their findings on patterns in prescription drug use and consumer preferences. Some of their findings may be useful in designing a Medicare prescription drug benefit. Andrea Biddle of the … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Policy Summit
Cover the Uninsured, for Less Than Half the Price!
Mandates or Incentives?
While Washington waits for President Bush to present his health policy agenda next week, two leading Senate Democrats this week explained their plans for providing universal access to health care -- both involving government-imposed mandates. Senator Ted Kennedy, in a National Press Club speech on Tuesday, followed up on his promise to explain how he would achieve universal coverage -- by … [Read more...] about Mandates or Incentives?
Pharmaceutical Policy Summit
The Center for Medication Use, Policy, and Economics at the University of Michigan held an all-day Pharmaceutical Policy Summit on Wednesday at the Fairmont Hotel. Researchers from around the country presented their findings on patterns in prescription drug use and consumer preferences. Some of their findings may be useful in designing a Medicare prescription drug benefit. Andrea Biddle of the … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Policy Summit