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August 2003
'A la Carte' Menus Encourage Kids to Eat Poorly
Reporting in the July 2003 issue of the American Journal of Public Health, registered nurse Martha Kubik and colleagues at the University of Minnesota’s ... (read more)
Reporting in the July 2003 issue of the American Journal of Public Health, registered nurse Martha Kubik and colleagues at the University of Minnesota’s ... (read more)
08/2003 Consumer Choice Matters: All In a Day’s Work
I’m swimming in a sea of health economists at the “Fourth World Congress of the International Health Economics Association.” There are nearly 1,000 people ... (read more)
I’m swimming in a sea of health economists at the “Fourth World Congress of the International Health Economics Association.” There are nearly 1,000 people ... (read more)
08/2003 Galen Report
The promise of a Medicare drug benefit has been transformed from a political football into a steamroller, and at least one thing is clear: The bill is ... (read more)
The promise of a Medicare drug benefit has been transformed from a political football into a steamroller, and at least one thing is clear: The bill is ... (read more)
Analysis: Medicare Reform Measure Repeats Mistakes of 25 Years Ago
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the Catastrophic Health Care Act--sweeping Medicare reform legislation meant to respond to what legislators saw ... (read more)
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the Catastrophic Health Care Act--sweeping Medicare reform legislation meant to respond to what legislators saw ... (read more)
Apologies to My Grandchildren
Dear Jack, Katie, Luke, Will, Tess, Elle, and Anthony: My entire generation owes you an apology. But I can speak only for myself when I say I regret ... (read more)
Dear Jack, Katie, Luke, Will, Tess, Elle, and Anthony: My entire generation owes you an apology. But I can speak only for myself when I say I regret ... (read more)
Attack on Fast Food Jeopardizes Public Health Community
Attorney John Banzhaf, who for years has litigated against tobacco, purportedly in an effort to protect public health, has announced his intention to ... (read more)
Attorney John Banzhaf, who for years has litigated against tobacco, purportedly in an effort to protect public health, has announced his intention to ... (read more)
August 2003 Health Care News (pdf)
The June signing of Maine’s new universal health care plan--Dirigo Health--was met with criticism across the country and tops page 1 of the August issue ... (read more)
The June signing of Maine’s new universal health care plan--Dirigo Health--was met with criticism across the country and tops page 1 of the August issue ... (read more)
Consumer Directed Health Care Conference Scheduled for November 2003
Major issues across the health care system--rising health care costs, quality of care, and patient outcomes--are on the minds of consumers. Public opinion ... (read more)
Major issues across the health care system--rising health care costs, quality of care, and patient outcomes--are on the minds of consumers. Public opinion ... (read more)
Don’t Target Fast Food for Obesity Problem
May 29, 2003 The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson Secretary of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence ... (read more)
May 29, 2003 The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson Secretary of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence ... (read more)
Experts Deride Dirigo Health
Maine Governor John Baldacci's universal health care proposal attracted the attention of experts from across the country ... but their reviews were not ... (read more)
Maine Governor John Baldacci's universal health care proposal attracted the attention of experts from across the country ... but their reviews were not ... (read more)
Florida Renews Disease Management Program
Florida officials have renewed an innovative disease management experiment offered through the state’s Medicaid program by four of the country’s leading ... (read more)
Florida officials have renewed an innovative disease management experiment offered through the state’s Medicaid program by four of the country’s leading ... (read more)
Generics Added to Medicare Reform Measure
The Senate voted 94-1 on June 19 to approve a proposal aimed at speeding the market entry of generic drugs by eliminating some patent extension practices ... (read more)
The Senate voted 94-1 on June 19 to approve a proposal aimed at speeding the market entry of generic drugs by eliminating some patent extension practices ... (read more)
Greetings from the Sausage Factory
The old saw is if you like sausage or legislation, avoid watching either being made. Here’s a case in point. HR 2351, sponsored by Ways and Means Chairman ... (read more)
The old saw is if you like sausage or legislation, avoid watching either being made. Here’s a case in point. HR 2351, sponsored by Ways and Means Chairman ... (read more)
House Republicans Demand Free-Market Medicare
Forty-four House Republicans have promised to beach President George W. Bush’s Medicare prescription drug plan if it does not include free-market reforms. They ... (read more)
Forty-four House Republicans have promised to beach President George W. Bush’s Medicare prescription drug plan if it does not include free-market reforms. They ... (read more)
Keller, Kraft Weigh in on Obesity
U.S. Rep. Ric Keller (R-Florida) and Kraft Foods Inc. have launched separate efforts aimed at a similar goal: to help Americans take more personal responsibility ... (read more)
U.S. Rep. Ric Keller (R-Florida) and Kraft Foods Inc. have launched separate efforts aimed at a similar goal: to help Americans take more personal responsibility ... (read more)
Maine Launches Controversial Health Plan
Maine's first-year Democratic Governor, John Baldacci, signed on June 18 a bill giving him something he asked for in early May: universal health care. Trish ... (read more)
Maine's first-year Democratic Governor, John Baldacci, signed on June 18 a bill giving him something he asked for in early May: universal health care. Trish ... (read more)
Medicare Reform Deja Vu?
“The votes tell the story. On June 2, 1988, the House passed the Catastrophic Health Care Act 328-72. On Wednesday [October 4, 1989], the House voted to ... (read more)
“The votes tell the story. On June 2, 1988, the House passed the Catastrophic Health Care Act 328-72. On Wednesday [October 4, 1989], the House voted to ... (read more)
Pennsylvania Senator Opposes Drug-Pricing Proposal
Managing Editor’s note: On June 23, 2003, Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) rose to the Senate floor in opposition to a proposal by Senator Mark Pryor ... (read more)
Managing Editor’s note: On June 23, 2003, Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) rose to the Senate floor in opposition to a proposal by Senator Mark Pryor ... (read more)
Senate Battle Begins on Asbestos Fund
On July 14, the U.S. Senate began debate on the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2003, a measure aimed at addressing the nation’s asbestos ... (read more)
On July 14, the U.S. Senate began debate on the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2003, a measure aimed at addressing the nation’s asbestos ... (read more)
Senator Defends Medicare Reform Measure
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, told USA Today the Senate’s Medicare reform measure “targets the poorest and ... (read more)
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, told USA Today the Senate’s Medicare reform measure “targets the poorest and ... (read more)
Seniors Worry about Government Drug Benefit
A Zogby International opinion poll, conducted June 18-21 and released by the Galen Institute, found overwhelming public support for private-sector options ... (read more)
A Zogby International opinion poll, conducted June 18-21 and released by the Galen Institute, found overwhelming public support for private-sector options ... (read more)
