Government bloggers: Mike Leavitt and Brad Perkins
by Hylton Jolliffe
We thought we’d let you know about several U.S. government officials who have recently joined the “blogosphere”:
Brad Perkins, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The first, Brad Perkins, heads up strategy and innovation at the CDC and posts occasionally about the CDC’s activities, innovation initiatives, recent conferences and speeches he’s attended.
Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services
Following on the success of its pandemic flu blog, Leavitt, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, has recently launched another blog worth checking out. Says Leavitt: “Most of my postings will typically be about something I’ve learned or experienced during the day. What I value most about this job is the remarkable opportunities it provides to learn and gain perspective on problems. I hope I can share a small part of it this way. I may also invite some of my colleagues at HHS to share some of their experiences…”
Be sure to check both blogs out and if you find them useful let their authors know - it’s a unique opportunity to engage with senior government officials determining the future of health care in the U.S.
