by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Nov 1, 2024 | A story from my life, ACA, Donald Trump, Featured Post, James Carville, Kamala Harris, Nate Silver, Project 2025, Reproductive Rights, Robert F. Kennedy, Social Determinants of Health, Speaker Mike Johnson, The Triple Aim
November 1, 2024 Dear Interested Readers, Can You Survive Five More Anxious Days? There are times when it seems that time stands still. The last month has crept along for me. It feels like it has been a decade since Joe Biden’s disastrous debate with...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Oct 25, 2024 | A story from my life, ACA, American Medical Association, Atrius Health, Crossing the Quality Chasm, Donald Trump, Ezra Klein, Featured Post, Future of Heathcare, Kamala Harris, Politics and Healthcare, Social Determinants of Health, The 2024 Presidential Election, The Triple Aim
October 25, 2024 Dear Interested Readers, Looking Back With Some Nostalgia. Looking Forward With Hope Today, eleven years ago, I sent out my last letter, number 296, to the Harvard Vanguard and Atrius Health employees. Initially, the salutation on my...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Aug 23, 2024 | 2024 Democratic National Convention, A story from my life, Burnout, Featured Post, Governor Tim Walz, Healthcare Quality, Inequality in Healthcare, Kamala Harris, Medical Professionalism, Moral Injury, patient centered care, Professionalism, Six Domains of Quality, The 2024 Presidential Election, Trust in medical practice, Workforce Shortages in Healthcare
August 23, 2024 Dear Interested Readers, Have We Lost The Trust Of Our Patients? Everyone complains about healthcare. I know that I do. My access to healthcare is probably better than for most Americans, but I still find that there are barriers to the...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Jul 26, 2024 | A story from my life, Biden and Trump debate, Concerns about Biden's fitness for office, Featured Post, Healthcare equity, Kamala Harris' campaign for president, Kamala Harris' parents, Kubler-Ross steps, President Biden's address after withdrawing from the election, President Biden's withdrawal from the election, Project 2025, The 2024 Presidential Election
July 26, 2024 Dear Interested Readers, Thank You, President Biden When I think back on the events that seem to lead to unexpected places, there is always an abrupt transition from a moment when everything seemed normal to a new unfamiliar reality. In an...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Jul 5, 2024 | 2024 elections, A story from my life, Concerns about Biden's fitness for office, David Brooks, Donald Trump, Ezra Klein, Featured Post, Joe Biden, Social Determinants of Health, The June 27 presidential debate
July 5, 2024 Dear Interested Readers Let’s Think about Joe There has been something weird going on in cyberspace. Three weeks ago the notification service that I use each week to send an email to you saying that there is a new letter for you to...
by Dr. Gene Lindsey | Mar 29, 2024 | "Joy in Medicine?", A story from my life, Burnout, Eve Shapiro, Featured Post, Moral Injury, Moral sensibilities in healthcare, rural healthcare, Staffing issues in rural healthcare, The Triple Aim, Travel Nurses, Workforce Shortages in Healthcare
March 29, 2024 Dear Interested Readers, Reflections On Nursing This week’s letter is shorter even than last week’s letter. I am making progress, but sitting in a comfortable position for the time required to do work is a challenge. I have appreciated the...