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...Even more tragic, this story is repeated too many times each year in this country. As illustrated in your piece, physicians often provide care without charge when patients are in need, but we need a system that does a much better job of supporting patients and physicians. Your reform points are key. A full 75% of total health-care spending is linked to chronic health problems, many of which are preventable. If we can help Americans live healthier, we can reduce disease and decrease health-care spending. The American Medical Association is committed to reform that covers everyone with...
Karen Tumulty's sad story about her brother points out so much that is wrong with our health-care system. The best health-care-reform option of all: a single-payer, universal plan that provides comprehensive coverage, including dental, eye, mental health, etc., to all citizens. The best part of all is that it is already in Congress: HR 676. The opponents of HR 676 are beholden to the insurance and pharmaceutical industries. It is time for a change. Anita Simons, LA JOLLA, CALIF...
...Tehran A Reformer Withdraws Former President Mohammed Khatami dropped out of Iran's presidential race on March 17 to avoid splitting the pro-reform vote in upcoming elections. Khatami, the West's favored candidate, has thrown his support behind fellow reformist Mir-Hossein Moussavi, uniting the opposition against incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the current front runner...
...that is good news. It would be better news if it prodded Mexico to take its obligations more seriously. Rampant police corruption has let the drug cartels operate more freely and brutally. Though the Merida plan steers resources to Mexico's efforts to reform its police and judiciary, more is needed...
...Donoghue said. “They can give a good nudge for someone to take romantic poetry next year, or give an incentive to broaden [the academic path] that they would otherwise take if just left to their own devices.”The History Department is aiming to reform their advising system as well. According to Adam G. Beaver, the assistant director of undergraduate studies, there are four layers of academic advising—drop in or by appointment department advising, House advisers, department-funded events which promote interaction with faculty, and peer concentration counselors. Beaver said the department...