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Bridge Society Luncheon
Events / Giving

Bridge Society Luncheon

Last December, GGU held its annual Bridge Society Luncheon at the St. Francis Yacht Club. A crowd of more than 100 enjoyed the reception and luncheon.   Photos by Charlotte Fiorito.     1 (l to r) Kathryn Ringgold (JD 70); Rachel Van Cleave, dean, School of Law; Jodi Phillips, [...]

In Memoriam

John McCarthy, 1916-2012

John H. McCarthy (JD 51) of Indianapolis died Sept. 15, 2012, at age 96. John worked as a patent attorney with Shell Oil Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Bowen) McCarthy; step-daughter, Janet (Cort) Gillette; and a niece, Nancy Wilson. Funeral services [...]

OUTSTANDING GRADUATES: Meet a few of our newest alums from the class of 2011
Alumni

OUTSTANDING GRADUATES: Meet a few of our newest alums from the class of 2011

Kris Albert Lee, MAc 11 Raised in Manila, Philippines, Kris Albert Lee moved to San Francisco in early 2009. An engaged and invested student, he navigated GGU’s 12-month accelerated day MAc program with panache. He works as an accounting intern for Gracenote Inc., a pioneer in the digital media industry in [...]

ALUMNA POINT OF VIEW: What are your feelings about the current discussion of the existing fee-for-service reimbursement system of health care vs. a more holistic outlook emphasizing primary care?
Alumni

ALUMNA POINT OF VIEW: What are your feelings about the current discussion of the existing fee-for-service reimbursement system of health care vs. a more holistic outlook emphasizing primary care?

by Louise Phanstiel This is a good question that does not have a simple answer. Health care fee-for-service reimbursement systems have been criticized because they reward inputs and process rather than healthcare outcomes and quality. This can create perverse incentives for over-utilization. Furthermore, the situation can be aggravated when patients [...]