7th time's the charm?

During the Iowa Caucus, then-Senator Barack Obama promised the American people that if he became president, comprehesive health care reform would be a reality. Again and again, he says he wants to be judged on his ability to do just that, but is it possible?

Probably not, but the reasons are anything but simple.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Stephen Parente


Stephen Parente is currently an associate professor in the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He is also the Academic Director of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute. He is considered an expert in health economics, health insurance, health informaiton technology and medical technology evaluation. His Ph.D. is in health finance and organization from Johns Hopkins University.

Recently, he helped to craft Sen. John McCain's health care reform plan for the 2008 presidential election.

He also serves as a review for the Journal of the American Medical Association, the Journal of Health Economics, Health Care Finance Review and others.

For more information, his full University profile is here.

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