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PFCD Brings Together National Leaders to Discuss Health Reform in 2009
The PFCD cosponsored the first major forum on health reform since the presidential election where influential players in the health care debate came together to talk about what’s at stake for health reform, and how to address the growing crisis of chronic disease.

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Doctor and patientPFCD Executive Director Testifies Before Senate Committee
Ken Thorpe, PFCD’s Executive Director, testified at a Senate HELP Committee hearing entitled “Prevention and Public Health: The Key to Transforming our Sickcare System”.

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Call Highlights Optimism About Opportunity for Health Care Reform Early in New Administration, Congress
PFCD Executive Director Ken Thorpe spoke to reporters about the likelihood of the Obama Administration taking up health reform early next year. While he noted that many are speculating that the issue will be tough to address, Thorpe suggested that the new administration is well positioned to deliver reform.

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Promising Practices

Three people in a meeting "Keeping America Healthy: A Guide To Successful Programs" showcases public and private programs from across the country that have proven success in improving health and health behaviors and reducing the burden of disease. Learn more »