As the webcasting service of kaisernetwork.org, HealthCast provides live and archived coverage of events on various subjects, such as Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drugs, health information technology, HIV/AIDS, minority health and more. Sign up for email alerts to stay informed about upcoming HealthCasts, and the latest on health policy issues, news, and events. Add HealthCasts via RSS Kaisernetwork.org now offers podcasts XVII International AIDS Conference: Universal Action NOW  8/3/2008 View kaisernetwork.org's coverage of the XVII International AIDS Conference from Mexico City. 13th Annual National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse  8/14/2008 This National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse event focuses on the findings of the 13th annual survey of American attitudes on substance abuse. Latino Health Issues in National Health Reform Debates  8/13/2008 The Alliance for Health Reform and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation co-sponsor this event which examines how national health reform proposals address the health needs of Hispanics. Panelists also discuss a recent report on Latinos and health care from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Pew Hispanic Center. From the Bookshelves: "The Naked Truth"  8/12/2008 The Naked Truth, a new book by Marvelyn Brown, takes readers through Brown's journey from carefree teenager to a 19-year old unexpectedly diagnosed with HIV. Brown, who has since become an activist and inspirational figure to other young people living with HIV/AIDS, is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd. Health on the Hill from kaisernetwork.org and CQ  8/12/2008 Mary Agnes Carey, associate editor, CQ HealthBeat, looks at recent activity on the Hill -- part of a weekly series of audio reports for HealthCast. Reforming the U.S. Health Care System: Supporting the Role of Individuals  8/4/2008 This event, co-sponsored by the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Dole Institute, features leading health care providers, policymakers, employers, consumer advocates, and other key stakeholders in the health care arena. Panel topics focus on ways to encourage individuals to take greater responsibility for their health and health care. A special discussion is also held on rural health. Ecumenical Pre-Conference 2008: Faith in Action Now!  7/31/2008 The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance hosts a pre-XVII International AIDS Conference event in Mexico City. Reforming Medicare: Options, Tradeoffs and Opportunities  7/30/2008 The Brookings Institution sponsors this briefing where panelists discuss a paper outlining three broad approaches to Medicare reform -- strengthened social insurance, premium choice and consumer-directed health care. The Health Blogosphere: What It Means for Policy Debates and Journalism  7/29/2008 View a webcast of a discussion sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation on the growing influence of blogs on health news and policy debates. Healthcare Reform in 2009: Will Reform Become Reality?  7/28/2008 The final National Federation of Independent Business forum brings together journalists covering the nation's growing healthcare crisis to discuss what reform may look like in the next Administration. Global Health Outcomes of the 2008 G8 Summit  7/25/2008 The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Kaiser Family Foundation host this discussion of the 2008 G8 Summit. Dental Health: Time to Address the Health Care System's Neglected Stepchild?  7/25/2008 The Alliance for Health Reform and the Kaiser Family Foundation co-sponsor this event which examines how dental health could be included in larger health reforms. McCain Discusses Health Care at LIVESTRONG Summit Town Hall Meeting  7/24/2008 This event features Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) discussing health care at a forum on cancer hosted by LIVESTRONG. Making Medicare Sustainable: Transforming Our Health Program for America's Seniors  7/23/2008 The New America Foundation sponsors this event where panelists discuss reforming Medicare. The panel focuses on recently commissioned policy papers that offer solutions on how to make Medicare more affordable and sustainable. From the Bookshelves: "High Wire"  7/22/2008 Peter Gosselin is interviewed about his new book that examines the "precarious financial lives" of many American families, even those who appear to be financially secure. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... About Us     Privacy Policy      Help      Site Map