New Film Adds to "Sicko" Health Care Debate

Filmmaker takes on pill pushing tactics.

Madison, WI (PRWEB) June 30, 2007 -- This week, Michael Moore and filmmaker Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau's films are prompting people everywhere to ask for reform, and at the very least ask more about their options in regards to health care. What separates Slattery-Moschkau from Moore though, is her deep investigation into America's drug companies--a topic Moore only scratches on the surface in "Sicko". Her newest film, "PERx", launched online last week at www.perxinfo.org, is part of the ongoing effort to educate prescribers and consumers about the influence of the drug industry.

"PERx" (http://www.perxinfo.org), is an informative and entertaining documentary for prescribers and consumers that examines the FDA, pharmaceutical marketing strategies and drug industry influence on prescribing practices. The film features interviews with renowned opinion leaders such as Jerry Avorn, MD of Harvard Medical School , Joel Lexchin, MD of The World Health Organization and Sidney M. Wolfe, MD, Director, Public Citizen's Health Research Group. Kathleen provides a unique and real perspective of industry issues after working as a drug sales rep for nearly a decade.

Slattery-Moschkau has spent the last two years raising awareness about the questionable tactics of Big Pharma with her films "Side Effects" (http://www.sideeffectsthemovie.com) (starring Katherine Heigl) and "Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety" (http://www.moneytalksthemovie.com).

As you report about "Sicko" this week, you may want to talk with Slattery-Moschkau. Not only can she offer her thoughts on Moore's film from the viewpoint of somebody who was on the inside, but she can offer information for consumers who want to make changes now for better overall health and to reduce their reliance on the health care system.

News organizations like the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, CBS News and USA Today, as well as more than 100 other media outlets worldwide have turned to her to discuss how people can become better consumers of prescription drugs and take control of their health. She has also met with leading medical experts across the country and tackles critical health and prevention issues on her nationally syndicated radio show The Kathleen Show (http://www.thekathleenshow.com).

Please contact me if you would like to speak with Slattery-Moschkau this week about the issues addressed in Sicko, or her new film PERx. For more information about her work, please visit www.sideeffectsthemovie.com, or call me at (209) 736-6769.

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