Kaisernetwork.org: A Closer Look Interview Series

From the Bookshelves: "The Naked Truth"

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

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.

From the Bookshelves: "High Wire"

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:00:00 GMT

High Wire, a new book by Peter Gosselin, examines the "precarious financial lives" of many American families, even those who appear to be financially secure. Gosselin, a reporter with the Los Angeles Times, argues that the basic social contract that has existed in America, in which individuals, business and government share risk has shifted, leaving everyday Americans with too much risk. He explores how this plays out in the arena of health care. Gosselin is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Bookshelves: "Hospital"

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Hospital, a new book by Julie Salamon, takes readers through a year in the life of a major urban hospital. Salamon, a former reporter with the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, examines how modern medicine works through the experiences of administrators, doctors, community leaders and patients at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. Salamon who was a Kaiser Family Foundation media fellow in 2006 is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the States: Barbara Edwards, Interim Director of National Association of State Medicaid Directors

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Jackie Judd, vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation, talks with Barbara Edwards, interim director of the National Association of State Medicaid Directors, about the impact of the economic downturn and the Bush Administration's proposed new rules, on Medicaid programs across the country.

From the Bookshelves: "Critical"

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Critical, a new book written by former Senator Tom Daschle, details his plan to reform the health care system. Daschle, a Democrat from South Dakota and distinguished fellow at the Center for American Progress, calls for the creation of a board, similar to the Federal Reserve, that would have broad oversight over the creation of a new framework. He also calls for an individual mandate, requiring all Americans to either purchase coverage or enroll in a public program. Daschle is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Bookshelves: "Sizwe's Test: A Young Man's Journey Through Africa's AIDS Epidemic"

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Sizwe's Test, a new book written by Jonny Steinberg, explores several seemingly straightforward questions about the AIDS epidemic in South Africa such as why do people not get tested and why do some people with AIDS not take medications when available. Steinberg, a journalist and author born in South Africa, tries to find the answers by exploring the complex life of a young man whom he calls Sizwe Magadla. Steinberg is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Media: Interview with Roger Weisberg

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

A new documentary explores the challenges and frustrations faced by uninsured Americans. "Critical Condition" follows the medical odysseys of four people all of whom are in urgent need of medical care. The documentary captures their encounters with doctors, bill collectors and loved ones over a two-year period.Roger Weisberg, president of Public Policy Productions produced and directed "Critical Condition." He is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Media: Interview with Sally Squires

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Leprosy is one of the most feared diseases in the world and one of the most misunderstood. A documentary on PBS tells the remarkable story of how a group of patients, doctors and caring nuns came together -- on a plantation in Louisiana, to create a community that dealt with this public health issue over many decades. "Triumph at Carville" was written and produced by John Wilhelm and Sally Squires. Squires, a syndicated health columnist for the Washington Post who received support for this project while a media fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation, is interviewed by the Foundation's Jackie Judd.For more information, please visit the National Museum of Health & Medicine's event page.

From the Journals: Interview with Patricia Documét

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved is marking Black History Month with the publication of its February issue. Among the many articles is one that reports on a study exploring why low-income and minority women are less likely than other women to be screened for breast and cervical cancer at an early stage in the cancer's growth. Patricia Isabel Documet, M.D., Ph.D., the lead researcher, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh. She is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Journals: Interview with Sheri Weiser

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The online journal, PLoS Medicine has posted an article on links between two major public health problems in sub-Saharan Africa; a lack of sufficient food and risky sexual practices which could lead to HIV transmission. The lead author of the study, Sheri Weiser, M.D., assistant adjunct professor of medicine at the University of California in San Francisco is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd. For more information on the article, please visit SciVee.

From the Journals: Interview with Tricia Neuman

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The journal, Health Affairs, published an article that provides an in-depth look at the experiences of seniors following implementation of Medicare's prescription drug program. The article's lead author, Tricia Neuman, Sc.D., vice president and director of the Medicare Policy Project at the Kaiser Family Foundation, is interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.To find more information and read Neuman's Health Affairs Web Exclusive article, please visit the Kaiser Family Foundation's Web site.

From the States: Clayton Williams, Louisiana Public Health Institute's Director of Urban Health Initiatives

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT

A $100 million federal grant to improve the primary health care system in the New Orleans area is being administered by the Louisiana Public Health Institute. On the eve of the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd speaks with Clayton Williams of LPHI who will oversee the administration of the grant.

From the States: Cathi Fontenot, Medical Director of the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans

info@kaisernetwork.org — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Cathi Fontenot, M.D. is the medical director of the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans. Prior to the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd speaks with Dr. Fontenot about the status of the city's health care system, especially as it serves the needy.

From a Global Perspective: Interview with Helene Gayle

info@kaisernetwork.org — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The Global HIV Prevention Working Group (PWG), an international panel of more than 50 leading public health experts, clinicians, researchers, and people affected by HIV/AIDS, convened by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, published a new report about the need to improve HIV prevention strategies. Helene Gayle, M.D., M.P.H., president of CARE USA and a member of the PWG steering committee, discusses the report, "Bringing HIV Prevention to Scale: An Urgent Global Priority" with the Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Journals: Interview with David Holtgrave

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The journal, PLoS Medicine published a report on the costs and consequences of the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that routine opt-out HIV testing be offered in all health care settings for people 13 to 64 years of age. The author is David Holtgrave, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. Holtgrave spoke with the Kaiser Family Foundation's vice president Jackie Judd.

From the Journals: Interview with Wayne Riley

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 01 May 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, produced by Meharry Medical College, released a special issue on the Public Health Implications of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Many of the scholars who contributed to the issue work in Louisiana and Gulf Coast health institutions. The president of Meharry, Wayne Riley, M.D., M.P.H., wrote an opening commentary called "Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Professionally Fulfilling, Personally Painful." Riley was interviewed by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Journals: Interview with Sam Harper

info@kaisernetwork.org — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:00:00 GMT

A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals how the life expectancy gap between blacks and whites in America is narrowing and is now at a historically low level.

From the Bookshelves: "Barbara Jordan - Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder"

info@kaisernetwork.org — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:00:00 GMT

The editor of Eloquent Thunder, Max Sherman, was a colleague of Jordan's in the Texas Senate and at the University of Texas. He was interviewed by the Foundation's Jackie Judd.

From the Journals: Interview with Richard Kronick and David Rousseau

info@kaisernetwork.org — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:00:00 GMT

From a Global Perspective: White House Summit on Malaria Interview

info@kaisernetwork.org — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:00:00 GMT

Dr. Steven Phillips, medical director for Global Issues and Projects with Exxon Mobil Corporation and chair of the Change Initiative Steering Committee for Roll Back Malaria Partnership talks with kaisernetwork.org about how business can help in the fight against malaria and the focus issues of the Roll Back Malaria reform initiative.