The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming series exploring the rapid changes that will be affecting the healthcare industry in the coming years.
In Focus with Martin Sheen is an independently produced television program airing in markets around the country on public television stations. The show is hosted by the respected actor Martin Sheen. Mr. Sheen has been one of the most recognizable faces in American entertainment for nearly 50 years and is also a noted activist and philanthropist. In Focus Martin Sheen explores areas of society that are evolving and the healthcare industry is one area that is set to see many changes in the coming years.While new treatments, medications and surgical procedures will impact the prognosis for patients suffering from a variety of diseases and conditions, the scientific side of healthcare is just one place that will see changes in the coming years. Electronic Medical Records will change how care is managed and offer a new portability for patient information. The Affordable Care Act will change how healthcare is delivered in our society, and the economic realities in the healthcare field are changing how doctors are placed inside the industry.Videos