Monthly Archives: August 2010

Saving lives or dollars?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Larry

The Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA stirred up a firestorm of controversy when it voted to recommend withdrawing government approval of Avastin as a treatment for advanced breast cancer. The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece entitled … Continue reading →

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Doing the right things, right

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Larry

I was always taught to do the right things. Then someone advised me that it is not enough to do the right things; but rather you must do the right things right! In my opinion, this notion needs to be … Continue reading →

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Healthcare: Right or Responsibility?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Larry

In my opinion, the solution to the problem of the rising cost of health care, coupled with the lack of health insurance protection, requires a new perspective on accountability. Continue reading →

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