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| The future of the U.S. health care system is one the biggest issues at play in the 2008 presidential election. Estimates place health care costs at 16% of America’s Gross Domestic Product. And the budget for both Medicare and Medicaid alone exceeds that of the Pentagon. Of course, it isn't just budgets that are big—problems surrounding health care loom large as well: rising health care costs; the growing numbers of uninsured Americans; medical malpractice and Medicare/Medicaid reform; a swiftly aging Baby Boomer population being added to Medicare rolls; the controversial topic of prescription drug benefits; and the costly and risky process of innovation and bringing to market new drugs and new procedures are all issues that must be addressed by the candidates’ platforms. |
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| WSB's health care thought-leaders provide unmatched and informed perspective on the issues at stake. Experts like Mark McClellan, David Brailer, Bill Winkenwerder, Newt Gingrich, Tommy Thompson and Donna Shalala review the trends in the U.S. health care system, explaining how these trends can potentially transform the health care landscape and outlining strategies the candidates should have in place to meet these challenges head-on. Contact WSB today to bring a thorough discussion of today's health care—and solutions for the future—to your next meeting or event. |
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David Brailer
First National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (2004-2006) |
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Mark McClellan
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (2004-2006) and Commissioner, FDA (2002-2004) |
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Donna Shalala
Former Secretary, Health and Human Services |
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Tommy Thompson
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2001-2005) |
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Newt Gingrich
Founder, Center for Health Transformation |
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William Winkenwerder, Jr.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (2001-2007) |
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