Drug Companies’ Payments to Doctors If you have ever encountered a doctor writing a prescription for an expense drug when a less expensive drug was available, the reason might be that the doctor was receiving money from the pharmaceutical company for promotional talks and consulting. ProPublica, an independent, nonprofit newsroom […]
Monthly Archives: October 2019
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Recap of December 18, 2018 Hamilton Speaker Dr. Ken Zapp, Professor Emeritus, Economics and Finance, Metropolitan State University Dr. Zapp talked about the role of government in a market capitalist economy. According to the neo-classical theories of Adam Smith, there were five roles of government: the creation of the […]
Presidential Ponderings Greetings and Welcome to what your Board feels will be another great season of informative speakers, and now, the addition of member to member discussions. By way of introduction, your co-presidents are Tom Hamilton (a retired engineer) and Bob Marcotullio (a retired oral surgeon). Your Board of Directors has […]
Georgians For A Healthy Future presents: “Creative Solutions for Confronting Mental Health Issues in Savannah: Intervention or Incarceration?” Date: Tuesday October 15, 2019 Time: 1:00 – 2:15pm Location: The Learning Center, 3025 Bull Street, Savannah Speakers: Dr. Mark Johnson, CEO of Gateway community health board, discussing the new Chatham County […]
Here is a list of Current / Pending Legislation in the House and Senate that specifically have an impact on retirees. You can “Google” the bill number to get more information. (Oct., 2019) S.1416 — Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2019 H.R.1730 / S.741 — Cancer Drug Parity Act […]