Looking Back At Dr. Ebert’s Innovation
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. For the reformer has enemies in all those who profit by the old order, and only lukewarm...
It Seems So Logical!
I was recently invited by Dr. Marc-David Munk, the Vice President, Accountable Care and Senior Medical Director for Medicare Practices at Iora Health to visit the “nest”, the home office of Iora Health. [Iora is a species of beautiful little birds found in India and...
From Cleveland to Philadelphia
A note to readers: Different points of view must be respected. Vilification of those who see the world differently does not enable progress toward shared objectives: a vibrant economy, improved safety, and opportunity and health for everyone or as Thomas Jefferson...
The Presidential Sweepstakes and Healthcare
Cleveland Edition Perhaps against my better judgement this posting and next week’s posting will draw from the events, emotions and the  intellectual content of the conventions of our two parties. I approach this self directed assignment with “fear and trembling”. I...
What Can I Do Today?
In most of my writing and speaking I am talking about what we can do working together at all levels within organizations to achieve the Triple Aim. Opportunities exist at every level of healthcare for the innovation, improvement and transformation that will be...Case Study – Elizabeth Mcarthy
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