Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics About Poverty:  A Personal Perspective From Recent Experience

Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics About Poverty: A Personal Perspective From Recent Experience

Samuel Langhorne Clemons, a.k.a. MarkTwain, is famous for his ability to express a profound truth in a few pithy words. I frequently am reminded of his wisdom when I try to write. He is famous for saying “I apologize for such a long letter – I didn’t have...
Healthcare Musings For 13 September 2019

Healthcare Musings For 13 September 2019

13 September 2019 Dear Interested Readers,   Looking For Answers While Hoping A Leader Might Emerge From A Raucous Conversation.   I made the mistake of waiting until I had witnessed the third Democratic debate last night before writing this letter to you. I...
The Challenge of Finding Time

The Challenge of Finding Time

I recently read Dr. Jerome Groopman’s marvelous 2007 book, How Doctors Think. His book caused me to refocus on the importance of “time” as we consider the complexities of healthcare, and look for solutions that will promote our quest for the Triple Aim. The book came...
Healthcare Musings For 6 September 2019

Healthcare Musings For 6 September 2019

6 September 2019 Dear Interested Readers,   Did You Like It? Do You Want To Try It?   I was thrilled with Joe Knowles’ contribution to Tuesday’s post, “Guns In Homes: Time for a Safe Home Credit.” I hope that you have read it. If not, please do. Just click...