|Articles|October 2, 2009

The Missing Link in Healthcare Reform Why Healthy Living & Prevention Aren't Part of the Plan...But Need To Be

At this moment in history, we have a real opportunity to re-invent and revolutionize our entire healthcare system. However, current proposals are nothing more than a band-aid, missing the chance for true healthcare system reform. The proposed "fix" does very little to keep healthcare sustainable 10, 20 or 30 years from now.


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