I’ve been working on health policy issues for more than 20 years, and from the beginning my efforts were framed around health “reform.” Indeed, neither the problems under discussion nor the thrust of the proposed solutions has changed much over that time period.
Access to Care
Coloradans should be able to get the health care they need, when they need it. Read more about how we're working to make this vision a reality.
One-Stop-Shop
Why have your primary care provider, physical therapist, and behavioral health coach spread across the city? The concept behind integrated care is simple—it is a model of health care delivery that attempts to care for the whole patient.
The Most Good
Phnom Penh has 1.2 million people and a million motorbikes, but only about 12 helmets. It was not surprising that most of our patients were involved in motor vehicle accidents.
The Waiting Game
Last week, I was sitting in a waiting room, antsy for my name to be called. I was especially impatient because I had scheduled the appointment three weeks prior and had been promised I would be out of there within two hours, which wasn’t happening.
Translating Culture Into Health
Sitting in pairs in a makeshift classroom of south Denver last week, our especially diverse group of Mental Health First Aid trainees prepared to practice a discussion with someone who was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.