Rear Admiral Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A.

Dear Visitor,

Welcome.  As Emerson said, “The first wealth is health.” Good health is the foundation for building a better future and is linked to our economy and national security.  That’s what this website is all about–to provide you with a wealth of resources about health issues of importance to you and your family especially during this coronavirus pandemic.

For consumers there are links to trustworthy, reliable health information, and a prescription for steps you can take towards a healthier future.  For health care professionals, there is information on medical and public health issues including COVID-19, health reform, cutting edge scientific advances and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Knowledge is power when it comes to the health of your family, business, community, our country and world.  I hope this website is helpful to you.

Sincerely,

Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A
Former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General
First Deputy Asst Secretary for Women’s Health
Rear Admiral, USPHS (ret.)
Clinical Professor, Tufts and Georgetown University Schools of Medicine
Senior Fellow, New America
Senior Medical Advisor, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HEALTH CARE REFORM	DATABASES AND RESOURCES
Summary of Final Health Reform Law This summary reflects provisions of the final comprehensive health reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordability Act, as modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act	Biomedical journal literature from MEDLINE/PubMed
Health Reform Implementation Timeline This timeline highlights the implementation dates for key provisions of the final health reform law.	Health and drug information for patients, family and friends
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Source: Kaiser Family Foundation	Source: National Library of Medicine

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Rear Admiral Susan Blumenthal with Vice President Joe Biden.

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