I was thrilled to read that drug-giant GlaxoSmithKline has decided to stop paying doctors to promote its drugs and to stop rewarding its sales representatives based on how many prescriptions doctors write for their products.

With the deadline to enroll in federal and state marketplaces (for coverage beginning January 1, 2014) approaching on December 23rd, we know that our partners are working tirelessly to reach out to and enroll consumers in health coverage.  In recognition of this...

With the deadline to enroll in federal and state marketplaces (for coverage beginning January 1, 2014) approaching on December 23rd, we know that our partners are working tirelessly to reach out to and enroll consumers in health coverage.  In recognition of this...

At the end of the summer, I had the chance to present at two town hall meetings in Washington State that were hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association of Western and Central Washington, a Voices for Better Health state partner.

It’s no secret that medical device and pharmaceutical companies have had long-standing relationships with medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their faculty and clinical staff. But some of these relationships go too far.

There have been many stories in the news about plan cancellations and President Obama’s recent announcement that insurers will have the opportunity to continue selling plans they otherwise would have cancelled. While some have celebrated the President’s announcement, plan cancellations...

Recently, Community Catalyst’s Voices for Better Health program released a new video featuring the story of a mother and daughter – Sally and Edna – whose lives have been dramatically improved in the last few years. These improvements came about...

Employment and income are among the social and economic factors that impact individual and community health. Studies have linked unemployment to shortened lifespans, increased mental health problems, and other health issues. But we don’t need studies to tell us what...

Earlier this month, Community Catalyst joined other national organizations calling on the Obama administration to change the direction of economic treaty negotiations that could impact cost containment by federal and state health programs.