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...
A Lesson in Critical Thinking

A Lesson in Critical Thinking

Is it just a small world where connections are closer than any of us imagine? Could it be that  there are forces that we don’t yet understand that create connections? Perhaps there is nothing behind connections other than random chance.   All of those questions...
Healthcare Musings For 23 August 2019

Healthcare Musings For 23 August 2019

23 August 2019 Dear Interested Readers,   Let’s Not Forget The Triple Aim As We Debate The Future of Healthcare   I am not really complaining, but I have been waiting for a very long time. Living in expectation on the cusp of a better future is not easy. Let...
Healthcare Musings For 16 August 2019

Healthcare Musings For 16 August 2019

16 August 2019 Dear Interested Readers, Race and Healthcare   The New York Times Magazine has launched a program this month that it is calling “The 1619 Project.” This year is the 400th anniversary of slavery in America. The piece that you will find if you follow...