By Kenneth E. Thorpe
March 28, 2019
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Candidates must address health concerns in state
June 20, 2016
The Florida Time-Union
By: Julio Fuentes
Even in a state with an economy as large as Florida’s, $3 trillion is no small chunk of change.
That is the cost of growing chronic disease rates in medical
OP-ED
Jun 20,2016
Where do candidates stand on health care?
June 18, 2016
Wausau Daily Herald, Marsh eld News-Herald, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune and Stevens Point Journal
By: Steve Elliott, Dian Palmer, Bran- don Scholz and Arthur Taggart
There are a number of important issues
OP-ED
Jun 18,2016
Managing Asthma and Preventing its Symptoms
Cost of Asthma on Society
From 2001 to 2011, the number of people with asthma grew by 28 percent. This constant rise in asthma means the cost of asthma has also grown. In 2002, the total cost of asthma in the United States was $53 billion. In 2007, the cost of asthma grew to $56 billion. This is
In the news
Jun 2,2016
Iowa Can Save Money and Lives According to Study
WNAX Radio
A new study suggests the State of Iowa could save tens-of-thousands of lives and billions of dollars if policy makers increased investment in efforts to reduce chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis. Candace DeMatteis is the policy
In the news
May 26,2016
Want better health coverage? Change your Zip Code
May 23, 2016
The Hill
By: Kenneth Thorpe
One of the nation's largest Medicare contractors just decided that it won't cover a proven new heart monitor that tracks signs of heart failure. That's terrible news for millions of Americans suffering from cardiac disease.
It
In the news
May 23,2016
Costs of chronic diseases are skyrocketing
May 23, 2016
Nevada Appeal
Bernice Martin Mathews
Here are some hard, cold facts that should affect how all of us think about the current political season and the decisions we’ll make in November. If we do not do something now
OP-ED
May 23,2016
THE MISSING SOUND BITE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
May 18, 2016
Morning Consultant
Helen Durkin
When the presidential candidates are challenged with voter questions on how they’ll drive down the cost of healthcare, the word “prevention” should pop right out.
Personal tales of heavy premiums, rising
In the news
May 18,2016
Encourage candidates to address issue of chronic illness
May 18, 2016
The Capitol Times
By: Arthur Taggart
During our state’s presidential primary debate this spring, there was great focus on job growth in Wisconsin and whether or not we’re on the winning or losing end of the
OP-ED
May 18,2016
Commentary: Costs of chronic diseases are skyrocketing
May 11, 2016
Elko Daily Free Press
By: Bernice Martin Mathews
Here’s are some hard, cold facts that should affect how all of us think about the current political season and the decisions we’ll make in November. If we do not do something now about the costly chronic
In the news
May 11,2016
Transitional care’ helps Iowans stay ahead of chronic diseases
May 6, 2016
The Des Moines Register
Linda Abbott and Gary E. Rosenthal
As Americans continue to suffer from a chronic disease epidemic, Iowans are leading the battle against this rising tide — especially as it relates to our rural
OP-ED
May 6,2016