healthcare

Two Great Summaries of the Health Debate – Must Reads

Posted on 08/17/2009 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

PoliticsI saw these two articles promoted on the “Moderate Voice” and thought I’d share them. Both give great overviews of the state of the health reform debate. I’d highly recommend them for people looking for some easy primers on what is at stake and some factual information – rather than emails filled with myths and untruths. Both articles ratchet down the rhetoric and give some solid summations of the legislation and controversial pieces of the debate. Wall Street Journal – …

…..”Pants on Fire” – Great Site For Debunking The Myths

Posted on 08/13/2009 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthThere is a great website out there called “Politifact.com” – take a look at http://www.politifact.com. They are a non-partisan and fact-based organization dedicated to illuminating the truth (or untruth) of statements politicians and other make on television, print and in other settings. Just as you might go and check an urban legend on snopes.com, we’d recommend checking things out on this Pulitzer prize winning site as well when you receive something via email or other source and you wonder about …

….."Pants on Fire" – Great Site For Debunking The Myths

Posted on 08/13/2009 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthThere is a great website out there called “Politifact.com” – take a look at http://www.politifact.com. They are a non-partisan and fact-based organization dedicated to illuminating the truth (or untruth) of statements politicians and other make on television, print and in other settings. Just as you might go and check an urban legend on snopes.com, we’d recommend checking things out on this Pulitzer prize winning site as well when you receive something via email or other source and you wonder about …

News To Know: M.D. Meets I.T.

Posted on 06/30/2009 by | General News | Comments

TechnologyThe introduction of technology to health care has many benefits.

Best Excuse For Missing School Ever

Posted on 06/12/2009 by | General News | Comments

PoliticsPresident Obama writes a note to a young girl’s teacher to excuse her absence.

News To Know: Bad Symptoms For Health Care

Posted on 06/4/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

PoliticsTwo new reports show problems within the country’s health care system.