Current State and Prospects for Consumer Directed Health Care Kim D. Slocum, President of KDS Consulting speaks with Malorye Allison, editor-in-chief of ReformPlans.com.
We've asked readers of our newsletter for their selected "fixes" for the health care system, and other comments. See featured responses here:
Bill Marvin I think we can get more government involvement without turning into a national health system. The key is that they stick to policy and programs that leverage the private sector infrastructure, such as what they did with the Medicare Modernization Act, leveraging private sector health plans to administer Medicare Part D. More...
Fri. Dec. 23, 2008
In a big boost for "personalized" medicine, two large studies have pinpointed a gene that can make a big difference in whether a patient gets the full benefit from Plavix, a drug that prevents blood clots.
One of the world's top selling drugs, Plavix (clopidogrel) has become a mainstay for treating many patients at risk of heart attacks or stroke. However, in some patients, the drug doesn't seem to work properly, leaving them vulnerable to deadly clots.
Fri. Dec. 5, 2008
One of the things we will focus on at
www.ReformPlans.com is what works -- steps that improve the health care
system. A couple of days ago, I heard about an approach that, although
unusual, is succeeding superbly in stopping the spread of MRSA
Thurs. Nov. 20, 2008 Obama’s pick for White House Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, has two very successful brothers. One of them, Ezekiel, happens to be a physician and health care reformist. Last week I spoke to him about his top priorities for U.S
Will Dems push for a public plan to replace private insurance? Or just to compete with it? Tell me:
Week's Top News:
1. More U.S. companies offering on-site clinics.
2. Ecri Institute releases list of top 10 hospital hazards.
3. Many turning to Medicaid and SCHIP due to recession.
4. Gene test helps predict patient response to Plavix.
See Obama's plan stack up against those of interest groups like AHIP, AMA, and AAFP :
Reader Comments
Bill Marvin
I think we can get more government involvement without turning into a national health system. The key is that they stick to policy and programs that leverage the private sector infrastructure, such as what they did with the Medicare Modernization Act, leveraging private sector health plans to administer Medicare Part D. More...