DETROIT, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Chair and CEO Hank McKinnell of Pfizer Inc, the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company, will discuss remedies he believes will improve the status of America's healthcare system during the next Detroit Economic Club meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, 2006. McKinnell will reveal new approaches for changing "sick-care" to "well care" at the meeting, which will take place at noon at the Burton Manor in Livonia, Michigan. A press briefing will take place at 1:30 p.m.
McKinnell said he believes America's healthcare system is overly focused on managing sickness, rather than addressing the long-term health care needs of patients. On Monday, McKinnell will provide his vision for a new approach to health care.
"His talk is timely for employers grappling with the costs of care for their workers," said DEC President Beth Chappell. "DEC is delighted to host McKinnell and have him address such an important issue."
Pfizer Inc discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals and many of the world's best- known consumer brands. Their innovative, value-added products improve the quality of life of people around the world and help them enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company has three business segments: health care, animal health and consumer health care. Their products are available in more than 150 countries.
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