One of Shakespeare's characters in "Henry VI" famously said, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." That vow seems turned on its head in health care today, converted to what many Americans may consider the truly terrifying prospect of hiring all the lawyers -- to lead major technology and payer organizations. 
Reminds me: Did you hear the one about the three lawyers . . .
It started last July when drug giant Pfizer named former General Counsel Jeff Kindler as CEO. As if in reply, Wellpoint, one of the largest health benefits companies, then slated its General Counsel, Angela Braly, to become CEO June 1. And in medical devices, major orthopedic manufacturer Zimmer last week announced that its top lawyer, David Dvorak, has taken over the CEO's reins. What's going on here?
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