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
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
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
“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
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
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
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