Health Care Budget

Obama Misses the Point on Health Care Debate

Sandy Maisel | Posted 08.23.2009 | Politics


Sandy Maisel

We witnessed Professor Obama explaining the intricacies of the policy options in sonorous tones. What was missing was the very simple concept that health care is a public good.

A Presidential Rx to Improve Health in the New Year

Susan Blumenthal, M.D. | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


Susan Blumenthal, M.D.

Our country faces significant health challenges including skyrocketing costs, declining funding for scientific research, and lack of innovation in the government's response to emerging threats.