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• 2008 Applied Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Forum

  October 9, 2008 in Pharmaceuticals

  On Monday I attended the Applied Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Forum at UCSD.  I will briefly summarize the presentations of the three speakers. Andreas Pleil, Senior Director Worldwide Medical & Outcomes Research, Pfizer.  Dr. Pliel reviewed …

• Computer Tips

  October 8, 2008 in Miscellaneous

  N.Y. Times technology guru David Pogue has some neat computer tricks and shortcuts to make your time spent reading the Healthcare Economist easier.  For instance: “You can tap …

• Cavalcade of Risk: The Wall Street Wipeout Edition

  October 8, 2008 in Carnivals

  The Wall Street Wipeout Edition of the Cavalcade of Risk is up at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

• Bad economy may be good for your health

  October 8, 2008 in Economics - General

  While your wallet may be a little lighter and your 401(k) may have taken a beating, the economic downturn may actually improve your health. The N.Y. Times reports that …

• Bailout…for mental health

  October 7, 2008 in Current Events

  Wall Street wasn’t the only group helped by the economic bailout bill.  Also included in the bailout bill was a law that requires equal coverage of mental and physical illnesses.  The law was the culmination of many …