The Heart of Power

David Blumenthal, MD (National Coordinator for Health Information Technology) and James Moore have written a newly released book, The Heart of Power.   It seems that even the most powerful men in the world are human — they get sick, take dubious drugs, drink too much, contemplate suicide, fret about ailing parents, and bury people they love. The authors explore how modern presidents have wrestled with their own mortality — and how they have taken this most human experience to heart as they faced the difficult politics of healthcare.  They draw on a newly released treasure trove of White House tapes, on extensive interviews with White House staff, and other archival material that has recently come to light. The Heart of Power explores the hidden ways in which presidents shape our destinies through their own experiences. They explore the health of our nation’s Presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush and from the analysis draw lessons on what history can teach us as we confront the healthcare challenges of the twenty-first century.

Closing Thoughts

Finally, I’ve decided to track the predictions I’m making in the update and will give myself a grade down the road, or you can remind me.  As always, your feedback and perspectives are greatly appreciated.  Feel free to offer any suggestions on the Update by sending an email to me at: DrK@ps.net . Thanks. As always, more later…

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