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Health Care Stethascope

HEALTH CARE SYSTEM


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Topics

Business of Health Care 41, 90, 91, 94, 99, 139
Children's Health: Special, 76, 85
Comparison with European & Canadian Systems 16,27
Consumer Pointers 18, 126, 127
Doctor-Patient Relationship 30, 37, 120 and the Special
Doctors' Problems 30, 58, 62, 65, 96, 100, 103, 108, 136
Health Care Legislation 67, 72, 74, 78, 109, 110, 112, 114, 131
Health Care Reform (Single payer system) 1-7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 20,
23, 24, 25, 26, 28 32, 40, 44, 48, 56, 61, 124, 137, 138
Health Insurance 79
Home Health Care 86, 132
Hospitals 68, 92, 93, 101, 115, 119
Mass. Health Care Legislation 63
Mental Health 12, 55, 82, 97, 133
Minorities 14, 22, 113
Nurses' Issues 6, 8, 31, 64, 77, 83, 95, 106, 121, 122, 123, 129
Patient Safety 73, 80, 134, 135
Pharmaceuticals 66, 84, 111,116
Pros and Cons of Managed Care 10, 50
Public Health 38, 49, 87, 98, 118, 140
Seniors and Health Care 88
 


1. History and statistics of health care reform. Guests: Dr. Rashi Fein, prof. emeritus, Harvard Medical School, and Judith Kurland, N.E. Regional Director, Department of Health and Human Services
2. The Single Payer Plan. Guest: Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, Cambridge Hospital
3. Single Payer Plan. Guests: John Maher, Exec. Director, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Joseph Buckman, Mass-Care
4. Single Payer Plan. Guest: Suzanne Gordon, Reporter, Boston Globe
5. Single Payer Plan and health care reform. Guest: Loretta McLaughlin, Boston Globe, and Dr. David Himmelstein, Cambridge Hospital
6. Problems of Patients and Providers. Guests: Linda DeBenedictis, New England Patients' Rights Group, and Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Hospital
7. The Single Payer Bill in the Mass. Legislature. Guests: the late Dr. Benjamin Gill, Mass-Care, and June Mendelson, Social Worker
8. A Nurse's Perspective. Guest: Judith Schindul-Rothschild, Boston College School of Nursing
9. Another look at the health care system and the need for a single payer plan. Guest: Dr. John Walsh, UMass Medical Center
10. The problems with managed care. Guests: Mayor David Cohen (D-Newton), Rep. Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville), and Karen Hawthorne, Patient
12. Mental Health and the health care system. Guests: Dr. Matthew Dumont, Dr. Peter Gumpert, and Judith Kraft, R.N.
13. A discussion about the health care system. Guests: James Roosevelt, Esq, and Dr. Timothy McCall, Cambridge Hospital
14. The health system and minorities. Guests: Bart Laws and Sandra Mayo, The Latino Institute.
15. The Mass. Campaign for Single Payer Health Care. Guests: Dick Mason, Chair, Julia Carpenter, and Dr. John Walsh, UMASS Medical Center.
16. A comparison of the U.S health care system with the European system. Guest: Alan B. Cohen, B.U. School of Management
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17. Vested interests and health care reform. Guests: Wells Wilkinson, Boston Mobilization for Survival, and Jason Cohen, Commonwealth Coalition
18. Consumer pointers and the health care system. Guests: Rep. Byron Rushing (D-Boston) and Carol Gentry, Reporter, NPR Radio
20. The need for universal health care. Guests: former Governor Michael S. Dukakis,and Dick Mason, Chair, Mass-Care.
21. A look at the health care system. Guests: Philip Caper, Codman Research Group, Kathy Swartz, Harvard School of Public Health, and Dr. David Blumenthal, Mass. General Hospital
22. The health care system and minorities. Guests: Jackie Jenkins-Scott, President, Dimock Community Health Center, and Art Mazer, Gray Panthers of Greater Boston
23. Another look at the sick health care system. Guests: Dr. Rashi Fein, Prof. Emeritus, Harvard Medical School, and Prof. Marc Roberts, Harvard School of Public Health.
24. Another look at the sick health care system. Barbara Roop, Esq., and Deborah (Arnie) Arnesen, Fellow, Kennedy School of Government
25. The Single payer bill. Guests: the late Dr. Benjamin Gill, Mass-Care, and Hubie Jones, Dean Emeritus, B.U. School of Social Work
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26. The sick health care system. Guests: Dr. Arnold S. Relman, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, New England Journal of Medicine,and former State Senator Lois G. Pines (D-Newton)
27. A Look at the Canadian and Swedish Health Systems. Guests: Marcy Schwam, former Swedish resident; Rabbi Victor Reinstein, Canadian resident; and Elaine Bernard, Executive Director, Harvard Trade Union Program
28. Another Look at the Sick Health Care System. Guests: Peter Hiam, former Mass. Insurance Commissioner, and Dr. Kenneth Edelin, Boston University School of Medicine
30. Doctors and the System. Guests:Dr. Steven K. Shama and Dr. Jacques Carter, both of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
31. Two Nurses and Their Problems. Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Hospital,and Kathy Sperazza, R.N., formerly of Brigham & Women's Hospital
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32. The Health System. Guests: Dr. Mitchell Rabkin, former CEO, CareGroup, and Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, Cambridge Hospital
37. Developing a Good Doctor-Patient Relationship. Guests: Dr. Steven K. Shama, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Dr. Yale Berry, Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary
38. In-Depth Discussion with Commissioner Howard Koh, Mass. Department of Public Health
40. A Discussion with Dr. Bernard Lown, world-renowned cardiologist and Nobel laureate.
41. The Business of Health Care. Guests: Philip Johnston, former New England Regional Director, Department of Health and Human Services; Susan Edgman-Levitan, Executive Director, The Picker Institute; and Rick Siegrist, CEO, HealthShare Technology
44. A Visit with Dr. Timothy Johnson, Medical Editor, ABC News.
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48. A return visit by Dr. Bernard Lown, world-renowned cardiologist and Nobel laureate.
49. A Return Visit by Commissioner Howard Koh, Mass. Department of Public Health
50. The Pros and Cons of Managed Care. Guests: Alan Raymond, V.P., Public Affairs, Harvard-Pilgrim Health Care, and Dr. David Blumenthal, Mass. General Hospital
Special: One-hour program with audience participation on How To Develop A Good Doctor-Patient Relationship. Facilitator: Dr. Steven K. Shama, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
55. Mental health and the health care system. Guests: Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton) and Dr. Paul Ling, Clinical Psychologist
56. The Stresses of Doctors with Dr. Steven K. Shama, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Dr. Miguel Leibovich, Harvard Medical School.
58. The Unionizing of Doctors. Guest: Celia Wcislo, President, SEIU Local 285, and Dr Ruth Potee, Boston Medical Center.
61. A Discussion with Mass. Senate President Thomas Birmingham.
62. The Stresses of Doctors. Guests: Dr. Miguel Leibovich, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Martin Solomon, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Special One Hour Show: How Society Is Impacting the Health Care of Children. Guests: Dr. Barry Zuckerman, Chief, Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center; Dr. Alan Meyers, Pediatrician, Boston Medical Center; Jackie Coogan, Educator, Everett; Stephen Gorrie, President Mass Teachers Association.
Special One Hour Show: How to Develop a Good Doctor Patient Relationship. (Audience Participation) Facilitator, Dr. Stephen K. Shama, M.P.H., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
63. Mass. Health Care Legislation. Guests: Rand Wilson, SEIU, and Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Medical Center.
64. The Changing Nursing Profession. Guests: Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Medical Center, and Karen Higgins, R.N., Boston Medical Center.
65. Medical Malpractice. Guests: former Presidents of the Mass. Medical Society Dr. Jack Evjy and Dr. Barry Manuel, and Dr. Miguel Leibovich, Harvard Medical School.
66. The Pharmaceutical Crisis. Guests: Art Mazer, Gray Panthers, and Deirdre Cummings, MassPIRG.
67. The Impact of the Election on Health Care. Guests: Dr. Rashi Fein, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Philip Caper, Health Care Consultant.
68. The Hospital Crisis. Guests: Dr. Alan Sager, B.U. School of Public Health, and Andrew Dreyfus, Exec. V.P., Mass. Hospital Association.
72. The Health System Today. Guests: Congressman John Tierney (D-Salem) and Dr. Philip Caper, Harvard School of Public Health.
73. Patient Safety. Guests: Dr. Miguel Leibovich, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Alan Frankel, Partners Health Care.
74. A discussion with Senator Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge), Chair, Mass. Joint Health Care Committee.
76. Schools and Children's Health Care. Guest: Stephen Gorrie, President, Mass. Teachers' Association.
77. The Nursing Crisis. Guests: Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Medical Center, and Ann Eldridge, R.N., UMass Boston.
78. A Conversation with Congressman Michael E. Capuano (D-Somerville), and Dr. Joel Kraut, Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary.
79. Teachers and Health Insurance. Guests: Stephen Gorrie, President, Mass. Teachers Association; and John Brouder, Boston Benefit Partners.
80. Patient Advocacy. Guests: Dr. Libby Bradshaw, Tufts Medical School; and Joanne Locke, Esq., Moquin & Daley.
82. Mental Health in the Workplace. Guests: Dr. Miguel Leibovich, Harvard Medical School; and Mark Sagor, Comprehensive EAP, Inc.
83. The Nursing Crisis, Part II. Guest: Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Medical Center.
84. The Pharmaceutical Crisis. Guests: Philip Mamber, President, Massachusetts Senior Action Council; and Dr. Alan Sager, B.U. School of Public Health.
85. Children and Health Care. Guest: Stephen A Gorrie, Former President, Massachusetts Teachers Association.
86. Home Health Care. Guests: Chrys Peralta, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary; and Al Norman, Director, Massachusetts Home Care.
87. Bioterrorism and Public Health. Guest: Dr. Howard Koh, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
88. Senior Citizens and Health Care. Guests: Dr. Alan Sager, B.U. School of Public Health, and Phil Mamber, President, Massachusetts Senior Action Council.
90. Health Care Today. Guests: Dr. Rashi Fein, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Philip Caper, Harvard School of Public Health.
91. The Health Crisis. Guests: Dr. Alan Sager, B.U. School of Public Health, and Dr. Stuart Altman, Brandeis University.
92. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Coronary Care Unit and National Lung Screening Test. Guests: Dr. Phillip Boiselle, Director, Thoracic Imaging, and Dr. Peter Zimetbaum, Director, Coronary Care Unit.
93. Impact of Families on Health Care. Guest: Len Fishman, CEO and President, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged.
94. Health Insurance for the Uninsured and Self-Employed. Guests: David Pomeranz, Independent Consultant, and Robert Gaw, Pres., NASRO.
95. The Nursing Crisis. Guest: Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Medical Center.
96. Issues of Physicians. Guest: Dr. John Goodson, Mass. General Hospital.
97. Mass. Budget and Mental Health. Guests: Rep. Ruth Balser (D) Newton, and Dr. Miquel Leibovich, Harvard Medical School.
98. Mass. Budget and Public Health. Guest: Geoffrey Wilkinson, Exec. Director, Mass. Public Health Assn., and Harold Cox, Chief Public Health Officer, Cambridge.
99. Issues of Managed Care. Guests: Dr. Harris Berman, former President, Tufts Health Plan, and Dr. Alan Sager, Boston University School of Public Health.
100. Medical Malpractice. Guests: Dr. Miguel Leibovich, Harvard Medical School, and Elizabeth Mulvey, Esq., Crowe and Mulvey.
101. A Discussion with Paul Levy, CEO, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
103. The Pros and Cons of Concierge Medicine. Guests: Dr. John Goodson, Mass. General Hospital, and Dr. Deeb Salem, Tufts-New England Medical Center.
106. The Nursing Crisis. Guests: Sandy Eaton, R.N., Quincy Medical Center, and Dana Weinberg, Brandeis University.
108. Peer Review at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Guest: Jonathan A. Edlow, BIDMC.
109. A Discussion of the New Medicare Legislation with Dr. Alan Sager, B.U. School of Public Health.
110. A Discussion of the Mass. Amendment for Universal Health Care. Guests: John Goodson, M.D., MGH, and Barbara Roop, Esq.
111. Prescription Drugs in Massachusetts. Guests: Senator Jarret Barrios (D) Cambridge; and Isaac Ben Ezra, President, Mass. Senior Action Council.
112. The New Medicare Legislation. Guest: Dr. Alan Sager, B.U. School of Public Health.
113. Minorities and Health Care. Guest: Senator Jarrett T. Barrios (D), Cambridge.
114. Mass. Health Legislation. Guests: Rep. Peter Koutoujian (D), Watertown/Newton/Waltham; and Rand Wilson, Jobs With Justice.
115. The Status of Mass. Hospitals. Guests: Dr. Alan Sager, B.U. School of Public Health, and Dr. Kathleen Bennett, Boston Medical Center.
116. Pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. John Abramson, author of Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine.
118. Health Care for All. Guest: John McDonough, Executive Director.
119. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Guest: Paul Levy, President.
120. Building A Good Doctor-Patient Relationship. Guests: Glenn Bubley, M.D, BIDMC, and Dr. Irving Kaplan, BIDMC.
121. Nursing Issues. Guest: Sandy Eaton, R.N, Pres., MASS-CARE.
122. Nursing Issues. Guest: Sandy Eaton, R.N, Pres., MASS-CARE.
123. Nursing Issues. Guests: Sandy Eaton, R.N, Pres., MASS-CARE, and Beth Piknick, R.N, Pres., Mass. Nurses Association.
124. Health Care Reform. Guests: Rashi Fein, Ph.D, Harvard Medical School, and Philip Caper, M.D.
125. The Status of Mass. Hospitals. Guest: Alan Sager, Ph.D, B.U School of Public Health.
126. Medical Malpractice. Guest: Ann Maguire, Esq., Keches & Mallen.
127. Medicare, Part D. Guest: Ellen Pothier, MassPRO.
129. Nursing Issues.  Guest: Beth Piknik, Pres., Mass. Nurses Association
131. Taylor's Law.  Guest: John McCormack, Taylor's father
132. Mass. Home Care.  Guest: Al Norman, Exec. Dir., Mass. Home Care
133. Rep. Ruth Balser (D), Newton, on Mental Health
134. Part I of an Expose taped with John McCormack
135. Part II of an Expose taped with John McCormack
136. Practicing Medicine with Dr. Arthur Bickford, F.A.C.P
137. Part I on Health Reform and SICKO, with Sandy Eaton, R.N, Vice-Chair, Mass. Care.
138. Part II on Health Reform and SICKO, with Sandy Eaton, R.N, Vice-Chair, Mass. Care.
139. Stephen Abbott, CEO and President, Cape Cod Health Care, on Cape Health
140. Michael Dallaire, R.N, Cape Cod Community College, on Teens and Cars
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