Dr. Harry Lodge is a nationally recognized physician, on the medical faculty at Columbia University, and the author of two best-selling books: Younger Next Year, and Younger Next Year for Women. He writes frequently on health, science and public policy. He believes everyone can understand the medical and scientific issues affecting our lives and that America is ready for clear, substantial and informed discussions about the challenges and opportunities we all face together.

Blog Entries by Dr. Harry Lodge

Back to Basics: Changing the Equation in Our Healthcare System

Posted September 13, 2007 | 07:39 PM (EST)



The present, jumbled mess of healthcare makes it confusing to figure out what to do with the system, and I find that a periodic step back to look at the big picture helps clarify my thought process. While politics, and vested interests, drive American medicine to a...

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Wal-Mart, the Four Dollar Pharmacy, and the American Healthcare System

Posted August 15, 2007 | 05:22 PM (EST)


It has been almost a year since Wal-Mart introduced its four dollar pharmacy plan. Under the plan a selected list of generic medications is available for four dollars for a one-month supply, no matter what the dosage. Whatever you think of Wal-Mart, this deserves a close look as we head...

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