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Email this Webcast Related Links Publications and Reports Related Webcasts Sources for Further Research Kaiser Conversations on Health Kaiser Conversations on Health with Former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson  3/24/2005 Barbara Jordan Conference Center, Washington, D.C. View Webcast ( video ) ( transcript ) Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson talks to Kaiser Family Foundation vice president Jackie Judd about his tenure as HHS secretary and the challenges ahead in federal health policy, including implementation of the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS at home and abroad and bioterrorism preparedness efforts. Drew Altman, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Donna E. Shalala, Ph.D., president of the University of Miami and former HHS secretary, provide opening remarks.   This discussion is the fourth webcast in a special series, Kaiser Conversations on Health. Please visit our previous webcasts with DATA Co-founder Bono, AARP CEO Bill Novelli and CMS Administrator Mark McClellan. Sign up for email alerts and stay informed about upcoming HealthCasts, and the latest health policy issues, news, and events. Not sure if your computer is set up to view a HealthCast? For technical support on this or other issues: Consult our Frequently Asked Questions or How to View. Contact us by email with any comments, problems, suggestions. Call the kaisernetwork.org Help Desk at 202-347-5270. Change Your Video Preferences ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... About Us     Help