Dissecting American Health Care: Commentaries on Health, Policy, and Politics

The intersection of health care, politics, and policy is a controversial one, and this book of lively essays takes on all of today’s hot health topics: alternative medicine, health care reform, screening mammograms, taxes to decrease soda consumption, gun control, and many more.

Former Assistant Surgeon General Douglas Kamerow, a family doctor, journal editor, NPR commentator, and Chief Scientist at RTI International, combines evidence, opinion, and humor in 47 short essays taken from his

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Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) April 25, 2012

The American Statistical Association (ASA), the nation’s preeminent professional statistical society, today announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Ibrahim as the coordinating editor of the forthcoming Journal of the American Statistical Association (Jasa), and also the editor of the section of Jasa applications and case studies. Dr. Ibrahim is a professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

long history of conducting research and publishing experience uniquely qualified for this prestigious position, said David Banks, Duke University, who chaired the search committee for publishing. He has been a leader in the development of statistical methods, especially Bayesian techniques, in almost all aspects of biostatistics, longitudinal neuroimaging studies in genomics to missing data. He has provided extensive editorial service to the profession of statistics, and we are fortunate to have agreed to accept these positions Jasa.

coordinator, Dr. Ibrahim working with publishers Jasa two sections: Theory and Methods (co-editors Xuming He and Liu in June) and Comments (Editor Alyson Wilson) – to ensure that Jasa publishes a balanced mix of articles.

Dr. Ibrahim has already served as associate editor for both applications and Jasa section Case Studies and the theory and methods section, as well as biometrics, Bayesian analysis, and other journals. Currently, the UNC-Chapel Hill, who is Distinguished Alumni Professor of Biostatistics, and director of the Center for Innovative Clinical Trials.

Founded in 1888 and is published quarterly in March, June, September and December, the Jasa has been regarded as the leading journal of statistical science. Articles focus on statistical applications, theory and methods in economic, social, physical engineering and health sciences. Important books contributing to statistical advancement are reviewed at Jasa. ASA members receive free subscriptions to online journals and other Jasa ASA.

About the American Statistical Association

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, American Statistical Association is the world’s largest community of statisticians, and the second oldest continuously operating professional society in the United States. For over 170 years, ASA has supported excellence in the development, implementation and dissemination of statistical science through meetings, publications, membership services, education, certification and promotion. Its members provide services to industry, government and academia in 90 countries, advancing research and promoting sound statistical practice to inform public policy and improve human welfare. For additional information about the American Statistical Association, please visit the ASA Web site or call 703.684.1221 http://www.amstat.org.

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