In the final part of the Health Reform Myths and Facts series, we explore the role of government relations professionals and what they are responsible for being a part of. They need to be more active outside of the government world than you may think. (more…)
Archive for September, 2010
Health Reform Myths and Facts: Part Three, September 24th, 2010
Health Reform Myths and Facts: Part Two, September 20th, 2010
In part one of the series we corrected the myth that PPACA strengthened the government’s position as an important audience. The fact is, PPACA made the government THE most important audience. Part two discusses the myth that health reform is over. (more…)
Health Reform Myths and Facts: Part One, September 16th, 2010
I spend most of my days trying to help healthcare communications and government relations specialists work together. You could say that my professional life is like a sixth grade dance hall—boys on one side and girls on the other. Each side is more or less aware of the other but is at various stages of engagement. (more…)
Urbanization and Health: Lessons from Europe, September 9th, 2010
Everywhere I look, global organizations are communicating the impact of urbanization on health. 2010 World Health Day launched a campaign, “1000 Cities, 1000 Lives”, encouraging cities to open up their streets for health activities. And the World Expo in Shanghai from May to October this year is centered on the theme “Better City, Better Life.” (more…)