The Stealth Epidemic's primary photo

Remaking American Medicine

The Stealth Epidemic (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Documentary
Chronic diseases like diabetes and congestive heart failure affect nearly 100 million Americans, and treatment of these illnesses consumes nearly 70 percent of all health care resources. Yet doctors are often unable to prevent needless ...See moreChronic diseases like diabetes and congestive heart failure affect nearly 100 million Americans, and treatment of these illnesses consumes nearly 70 percent of all health care resources. Yet doctors are often unable to prevent needless suffering or even death, and these failures are threatening the viability of our entire health care system. This program looks at groundbreaking efforts in two very different communities -- Los Angeles, Calif. and Whatcom County in the state of Washington -- that are fundamentally transforming the physician-patient relationship ... and offers a glimmer of hope for patients across the country who are struggling with their chronic conditions. Written by Anonymous See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Matthew Eisen
Writer
Matthew Eisen
Producer
Matthew Eisen
Composer
Todd Boekelheide
Editor
Maria Zeiss
See all filmmakers & crew (15)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 19, 2006
Release date
Oct 19, 2006 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 win

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for The Stealth Epidemic.

Cast

 + Add Cast
1 cast member
Name Known for
John Hockenberry's primary photo
John Hockenberry
Actor Actor   See fewer
Moving Violations
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

+ Add external reviews