Geraty: Discounts for Healthier People a Hot Issue

Dr. Ron Geraty is the CEO of Alere and explains the healthcare reform debate as it relates to the lifestyles of Americans today. He analyzes data regarding sedentary lifestyles and urges, "As a country, we must change the way we eat, step up our exercise and disengage in unhealthy behaviors such as smoking." As for legislation, he says that we must consider aspects including the fairness of treatment and coverage to Americans, advances in technology and reforming the way malpractice is assessed.

Read the Ron Geraty interview.