Culture does not evolve to accommodate law; typically, the opposite occurs. Consider Prohibition in the United States: popular movements grew and escalated until they were able to achieve the passage of a Constitutional amendment—a rarity in the history of the country. Then, ...
Success of value-based care relies too much on physicians
That’s the message built-in to most contemporary policy, initiatives, and programs, and the source of much professional atrophy and distress among caregivers. No matter the end goal – increase EHR adoption, shift to quality metrics from volume, record sharing and ...
Health IT leader and patient quantifies the waste of time in healthcare
"I aspire to change the world and be a legend in my own time. Dr. Seuss' 'Oh the Places You'll Go' is my life primer. Winston Churchill quotes inspire me. You (probably) inspire me." – Jess Jacobs Maybe Jess Jacobs will inspire you – to innovate the patient experience. In 2013, ...
Value-based health care needs a farsighted strategy
It's hard to believe my mother is turning 80. We talk often about her health, and her health care. She tells me, "I like my doctors because they are in tune with my needs." "All of them?" I ask. "Yes," she says, "They all take their time, answer all my questions, and provide all ...