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Adam SchaffnerOctober 27, 2008
Bold Contest for a Daunting Problem
Analysis of: WellPoint, X Prize launch $10M health care contest | news.yahoo.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Most people agree that the healthcare system in the United States is in need of a complete overhaul.  Unfortunately, the many competing interests in the current system make such overhaul extremely challenging.  This contest certainly provides much incentive for the...
July 22, 2008
Notice the last vote on medicare HR6331
Analysis of: Patients Curb Prescription Spending | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
if you think we are immune to downturns let me know why Congress just overrule the Bush Veto. They did it because providers were screaming due to the failed government run healthcare system and the downturn in economics of simply being able to get Paid.
July 22, 2008
Political action statements
Analysis of: While the U.S. Spends Heavily on Health Care, a Study Faults the Quality | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Looking at the author of this piece it is clearly a statement for government run Healthcare. The person has only Univeral Healthcare on his agenda run by the government and has not heeded advice from those of us provide in the system as it is today. If his agenda wins out my Statement that I close my...
Adam SchaffnerJuly 8, 2008
Evolence: Will this New "Advanced" Collagen Filler Take Hold?
Analysis of: FDA Approves EVOLENCE®, a New Generation Collagen-Based Facial Filler | www.investor.jnj.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Evolence is an injectable filler material that is made by an "advanced collagen GLYMATRIX™ Technology."  Collagen has generally fallen out of favor amongst aesthetic physicians due to its short duration of action.  Evolence will have to demonstrate that it is superior to the plethora...
Alan ZaccariaJuly 8, 2008
And yet, another filler? Is this the Holy Grail?
Analysis of: FDA Approves EVOLENCE®, a New Generation Collagen-Based Facial Filler | www.investor.jnj.com
Author: Alan Zaccaria, Plastic Surgeon, Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS
Over the past few years, noninvasive cosmetic procedures have skyrocketed.  Soft tissue injectable fillers are among those procedures that are rapidly growing.  Up until now, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been the mainstay.  With the emergence of Envolence, we have a new twist on...
Glen McDanielJuly 1, 2008
Boomers numbers and demands point to increased demand for medical real estate
Analysis of: Aging Baby Boomers Will Drive Demand for Healthcare Properties Over Next Decade, Grubb & Ellis Report Reveals | www.bio-medicine.org
Author: Glen McDaniel, President and Chief Executive Officer, GM Global
Baby boomers are rapidly aging. According to Census Bureau by 2010 there will be 77 million people aged 55 and older; a number which will grow to a whopping 98 million by 2020. This aging population, living longer with chronic illnesses and more demanding of cafeteria-type service will drive the demand...
June 30, 2008
Medicare's Perfect Storm: Losing Primary Care
Analysis of: Medicare fees to doctors fall Tuesday | news.yahoo.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Your mother and father will not get the compassion and care when they call for medical help .   It will not be available.  Your family physician was financially forced to leave.
Adam SchaffnerJune 26, 2008
Allergan and Aczone: Likely a Winning Combination
Analysis of: Allergan Aquisition of Aczone | agn360.client.shareholder.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
Allergan has a strong infrastructure to support dermatologic and aesthetic products.  Aczone, an aqueous topical gel containing 5% dapsone, will be a new product which will help treat patients with acne.  "The strength of topical dapsone gel appears to be its high efficacy against...
Adam SchaffnerJune 26, 2008
Obesity: Higher Healthcare Costs, Lower Productivity
Analysis of: Obesity costs employers $45 bil a year | www.nytimes.com
Author: Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, The Detroit Medical Center
There is no revelation in stating that obese people move slower or have more health problems compared to skinny people.  High blood pressure and diabetes are commonly associated with obesity.  Morbidly obese people may have difficulty sitting in a single coach airplane seat, fitting through...
June 23, 2008
Jeff is in accounting not a healthcare provider.
Analysis of: Health Care in a Lousy Economy | www.hhnmag.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Jeff is very savy about the probems in healthcare except for the fact that there may not be time 6 to 18 months later where we may se a rebound. Its already been 18 months since fuel costs have skyrocketed and the providers that are service oriented are not going to recover due to the inability to pass...

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