by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Sep 28, 2015 | Delivery, Featured Post, Leadership, Payment Models, Population Health Management, Reform, The Triple Aim
Several years ago I was fascinated by Dr. Atul Gawande’s discussion of ignorance and incompetence. He argued that we in healthcare are no longer ignorant. We know quite a bit about pathology, pharmacology, diagnostics, and various therapeutic techniques. On my visit...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Sep 9, 2015 | Accountability, Featured Post, Lean, Payment Models, Process Improvement, Reform, The Triple Aim
Last month CMS announced the results of the efforts of the Pioneer and MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program) ACOs for 2014. The headline made for compelling reading: Medicare ACOs Provide Improved Care While Slowing Cost Growth in 2014. This suggests that sustainable...