The timeline for change and innovation has sped up so much over the past couple decades that it can feel like we’re on a high speed train moving too fast to even see the scenery blow by.
Social Determinants of Health
Right now, factors like race, income, and ZIP code determine a person's access to and opportunities for health. Read more about how we're changing that.
Patent Pending
Recently, my doctor asked both my husband and I to get a certain blood test. Trying to be smart health care consumers, we asked how much it would cost, and—as expected—he didn’t know.
Assessing Health Literacy
Choosing a health insurance plan was an exciting moment in my life—a rite of passage into adulthood—and an equally exciting moment for my mom, who no longer would be paying my health care bills.
A Plan for the End
End-of-life care is a topic we’d all love to avoid for as long as possible, but everyone deserves their best health, even in those final moments.
Special Solutions to Specialty Care
Many men and women with cancer aren’t as lucky as my mom and disparities in cancer morality and survivorship are well documented—especially among African Americans.