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Hagop Kantarjian

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: Separating fact from fiction

March 12, 2020bkl2

The COVID-19 outbreak has now reached pandemic proportions, threatening the health of millions worldwide and adversely affecting the international economy. Understanding the status of COVID-19, its potential impact in the U.S., and the needed preventive measures could save many lives. Continue Reading →

Health & Science Hagop Kantarjian

Delays in availability of affordable generic drugs exacerbate high cancer drug prices in the United States

March 23, 2016admin

High drug prices, particularly cancer drugs, are the most significant health concern for Americans today. High drug prices reduce access to therapy, cause treatment abandonment and financial bankruptcies, as well as severe emotional and family distress. Continue Reading →

Health & Science Hagop Kantarjian, Vivian Ho

What is the 340B Drug Discount Program and why is it so important?  

November 2, 2015admin

Recently, a number of concerns and criticisms have been raised against the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which provides the opportunity for uninsured or low-income patients to obtain prescription drugs at discounted prices. The question is, why is the 23-year-old program… Continue Reading →

Health & Science Hagop Kantarjian

Health care in the U.S. should be a basic human right, not an entitlement

August 18, 2015admin

“Mercy Killers” is a one-man show that describes the consequences of a major medical illness (breast cancer) in one family. This seemingly exaggerated fictional account is actually a daily occurrence in cancer care. The catastrophic consequences include loss of insurance… Continue Reading →

Health & Science Hagop Kantarjian

The promise of cognitive computing in cancer care

November 19, 2014admin

Computers have enhanced workplace productivity by automating calculations and programming processes based on preconfigured rules. Each rule dictates one right answer. However, computers are evolving and so are the ways we are using them. For example, consider IBM Watson. The latest generation… Continue Reading →

Health & Science Hagop Kantarjian

Health care news from Africa: Thumbs up for Bush, down for pharma

October 2, 2014admin

A recent look at health care in Africa highlights two important pieces of information — one positive that has already saved millions of lives, the second unfortunately negative and a symptom of how money corrupts human morality. Let us start… Continue Reading →

Health & Science Hagop Kantarjian

Parallels between the Affordable Care Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964

June 9, 2014admin

  In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy urged the nation to take steps that guarantee equal treatment of all Americans regardless of race. This plea, addressing injustices against blacks, produced the Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed by President… Continue Reading →

Health & Science Hagop Kantarjian

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