Monthly Archives: December 2006

Now the Vote is Over

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Mark Senak

The confirmation of Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach after such a long wait for a new FDA Commissioner should be a beginning, not an ending.  The FDA has long been in need of leadership, a fact long neglected.  Given that … Continue reading →

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A Real Analysis of Medicare Policy

Posted on December 10, 2006 by Mark Senak

If you cruise the blogs on health policy with any regularity, you will no doubt see a lot of knee-jerk commentary on one side of the aisle or the other regarding reform of Medicare Part D and the role of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roundup – 12/08/06

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Mark Senak

The year is drawing to a close, the cold north winds are blowing.  Winds blow in our nation’s capitol as well and everyone is rushing to get things done, including the Senate, which is busy passing bills on voice votes … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Dietary Supplement Adverse Event Bill

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Mark Senak

As the lame duck Senate gets ready to waddle off to their place in history, they have moved to pass S. 3546 – a bill that would require the makers of dietary supplements to report serious adverse events.  Interestingly, this … Continue reading →

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More on the FDA and Video

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Mark Senak

Let’s back up a minute.  Rewind to Monday’s posting. Did you know that the FDA produces a monthly video news show on patient safety?  I didn’t.  It is called FDA Patient Safety News.  The show allows you to either watch … Continue reading →

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