Health Activists And Public Policy

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Comment by Gradon Tripp on November 17, 2009 at 4:11pm

You can see the decks Jack, Bob and Marie presented at the FDA hearings over at the WEGO Health blog. We're also looking to get video recordings of each day's presentations. I'll be sure to link to it once it's available.

Comment by Cat on November 3, 2009 at 2:12pm

You might consider being alarmed about the 52 million 'informal family caregivers'. They provide $362 Billion in free healthcare to family - and 80% of services that should be classified as health care for free. A disproportionately high number of these caregivers experience a reduction in working hours, or lose their jobs (and healthcare insurance) at a time they are under physical and mental stress caring for someone else. All of this outcry about socialism and needing to tie the insurance industry into the healthcare debate is ignoring a very large elephant in the room. "uninsured population" doesn't even begin to describe the mess. What we need to worry about is the growing number of elderly and disabled who require support from family - the only system would collapse if family members did not take responsibility, and yet we quibble about giving these folks 'free' healthcare. It is a lengthy subject and I will start a group on the issue, but thought I should raise this point as it is often overlooked in the debates.

Comment by Lee Edwards on November 3, 2009 at 11:20am

I recently worled for a large pharma company in medical education. I follow public policy in order to better educate myself and others. My main concern is the uninsured population and what is being done to help them.

Comment by Sarah on October 26, 2009 at 1:45pm

MotherSchaffer, I'd be interested to hear your point of view as this community takes shape and form. Please keep talking as you see things that pop up - it's going to be interesting to have an "insider's view" as we go along! ~Sarah

Comment by mothershaffer on October 26, 2009 at 1:42pm

I most recently worked for a small pharma company in marketing. I'm very aware of regulatory process and reporting of adverse events. Will be interesting to see how regulations evolve to include social media.

Comment by renel on October 26, 2009 at 1:24pm

hi, i am glad to be a part of this group.

Comment by margie pipkin on October 26, 2009 at 12:37pm

Hello everyone,I think these are great topics of conversations,and it's very important to us all.

Comment by paindfoot on October 23, 2009 at 10:59pm

Hi everybody! I see this forum being a great resource of information over the next few weeks and months. Hopefully our voices will go a long way on helping decide on just what public policy should be.

Comment by judithra on October 23, 2009 at 10:15pm

Hi Chili4you, I also think we will benefit greatly from this forum. I think it is a topic we really need to be educated on. At least I know I do..

Comment by chili4you on October 23, 2009 at 9:42pm

Hi everyone! This looks like a very informative group with an excellent topic of conversation.