Obesity

Obesity is a serious epidemic in our country. Over 60 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to health problems ranging from diabetes and heart disease to carpal tunnel syndrome. Studies show that obese men with prostate cancer have a greater risk for death. And pregnant women who are overweight have increased risks during pregnancy that can affect both mother and child. Click here to learn more about our nation's obesity epidemic and what you can do to live a healthier lifestyle.

Patient Safety

Patient safety errors can be deadly, and they are most definitely costly. The Institute of Medicine reports that national costs related to patient safety issues are between $17 and $29 billion annually. According to a Consumer Reports article earlier this year, more people die from [hospital-acquired] infections than from auto accidents and homicides combined. Click here to learn more.

Health Care Costs: Where Does the Money Go?

Health care costs have soared dramatically over the last 10 years. Many factors play a role in driving up health care costs, including consumer demand, technological advances, government mandates, litigation, and fraud. Click here to find out more about the health care cost crisis and what you can do to help keep health care affordable.