Ah, Fat Tuesday. We're always spinning that cyclical wheel of decadence and denial, feast and famine, bulls and bears, aren't we? Well, on this Fat Tuesday, let's try to remember that a long-term view--whether it is of our fortunes or our health--is usually a better approach than a short-term fix.
The President should be making an announcement around healthcare reform this week (tonight?)--let's hope that he takes into consideration the importance of focusing on what's driving our poor health and high healthcare costs: chronic diseases.
Rick--
If we're sounding like a broken record (does that metaphor even work anymore), then hopefully that means we're making our point.
To prevent further redundancy...I've gone into some detail in another thread (http://www.morethanmedicine.us.gsk.com/blog/2009/03/a-large-european-study-published.html#comment-85).
Michael, Chronic diseases yet again! Again, what will GSK do to help improve the nation's health care system?