Healthcare '08: Search for Solutions
In association with the Johns Hopkins University and the National Coalition on Health Care, Healthcare '08: Search for Solutions is RLTV's half hour series consisting of conversations between presidential candidates and other public leaders. The show is hosted by prominent journalists and each interview is assisted by Dr. Bill Brody, President of Johns Hopkins University. Special guests include Newt Gingrich, Michael Bloomberg, Nancy Pelosi and much more.
- 2008-2008
- 1 season
- RLTV
- Talk & Interview
In association with the Johns Hopkins University and the National Coalition on Health Care, Healthcare '08: Search for Solutions is RLTV's half hour series consisting of conversations between presidential candidates and other public leaders. The show is hosted by prominent journalists and each interview is assisted by Dr. Bill Brody, President of Johns Hopkins University. Special guests include Newt Gingrich, Michael Bloomberg, Nancy Pelosi and much more.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Mike Gravel
Fri, Jan 18, 2008
Mike Gravel and William Brody debate current dealing of the US with prescription drugs and why it is not working with the current system. They also discuss how technology, caregiving, and communities make "living in place" possible for seniors.
Episode 2
Michael Bloomberg
Wed, Jan 16, 2008
Michael Bloomberg explains why he believes it is up to the states to take action for themselves and make changes, like banning smoking and guns. Bloomberg also discusses the impact of preventative care when it comes to healthcare and medical costs.
Episode 3
Mitt Romney
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Mitt Romney discusses his thoughts on the current healthcare system in America and the current Massachusetts plan, as well as the disparity in medical care among seniors and minorities.
Episode 4
Bill Novelli
Thu, Jan 17, 2008
Bill Novelli, CEO of AARP, believes that the presidential candidates need to address Medicare, the complexities of the healthcare system, costs, chronic illness, and consistency amount other issues.
Episode 5
John Erickson
Tue, Jan 15, 2008
John Erickson, Chairman of the nation's largest private health and wellness system for seniors discusses his belief that the major flaw of the American healthcare system is that it treats diseases and does not focus on overall wellness.
Episode 6
Newt Gingrich
Thu, May 22, 2008
Newt Gingrich and William Brody, President of Johns Hopkins University, discuss what the presidential candidates need to know about healthcare, healthcare availability and costs, and the candidate's current healthcare plans.
Episode 7
Dr. Elias Zerhouni
Mon, Sep 22, 2008
Dr. Zerhouni, Director of the National Institutes of Health, shares with us the objectives of the NIH and his views on the future of medicine.
Episode 8
Dr. Daniel Vasella
Wed, Sep 24, 2008
Dr. Daniel Vasella.
Episode 9
Dr. Henry Simmons
Tue, Sep 23, 2008
The President of the National Coalition on Health Care discusses goals and obstacles to changing the present healthcare system.
Episode 10
Nancy Pelosi
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
A Special edition of Healthcare 08 Search for Solutions with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, interviewed by the president of The Johns Hopkins University, Dr. William Brody.