Burnout: Enemy of the Triple Aim
Burnout is the enemy of the Triple Aim. Some deny that it exists. Most press on with their work ignoring its symptoms in themselves and others. At times the impact can be disastrous for individuals and for practices. Burnout in clinicians often has an impact on...
The Future of Healthcare Payment
Healthcare payment models are changing. Since the passage four years ago of the Affordable Health Care act, even the total optimists have become somewhat frustrated with the ups and downs of implementation, and many progressives continue to call for even greater...
Creating the Future of Healthcare
Walter Isaacson’s latest book, The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution, led me to think about how we are creating the future of healthcare. Although the book is about how the computer revolution and the internet came...
ACO Leaders Need Focus, Commitment
ACO leaders are going to need to acquire a new set of competencies. Recently I attended a conference in Boston on access, innovation and Accountable Care Organizations. I was scheduled to be on a panel at the end of the day talking about ACOs with a physician from...
Lean: Look Back, Look Forward
This time of the year is terrific for what we call “Hansei” or deep reflection in Lean. One of my greatest sources of continuing satisfaction for 2014 was my work with others to spread Lean thinking. Most of my work with Lean was done with Simpler, in concert with Dr....Case Study – Elizabeth Mcarthy
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