Race: Inequality, Justice, Taxes and Health
As the Senate works on its tax bill, it seems like a good time to discuss connections that may not be obvious between this bill and the inequality, injustice, and attitudes about race that are major barriers to better health in America. I have long hidden the fact...
Can Better Conversations Promote Better Health?
Living in a “purple state” I often meet interesting people with whom I share some possible connection that both of us choose not to explore because a little superficial exchange quickly reveals that we see the world through the lenses of different political...
Dr. Gabow’s Question: Can the American Healthcare System Deliver Health?
Dr. Patty Gabow, the retired CEO of Denver Health has recently been making a presentation that begins with a rhetorical question, “Can the American Healthcare System Deliver Health?” Any rhetorical question is designed more to get the audience thinking than to...
The Journey to “Being Lean”
“Being Lean” is rare among the many healthcare institutions that have tried “doing Lean.” There are many steps along the way from the initial introduction of Lean into an enterprise to the day when Lean becomes its operating system and the foundation of its new...
Gun Rights and Healthcare as a Right: Where Do We Go From Here?
“Keep Your Eyes on the Prize” evolved from a Southern gospel song to become an anthem of the Civil Rights movement of the fifties and sixties. It’s a phrase that frequently pops into my head when I am frustrated with my progress against a goal. It comes to mind now...Case Study – Elizabeth Mcarthy
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