Someone once told me, “You know you’ve reached a good compromise when neither side is happy.” I disagree; compromise is the result of effort being put in by both sides to find a way to see eye-to-eye.
Providers & Health Care Workforce
Our health care system needs to work for our health care providers, too. Read more about how we're working to ensure it does.
Sticker Shock in Labor & Delivery
Leading up to my second child’s arrival, I found myself wondering: How much does a birth cost? What are the major drivers of those costs? Are there any interventions that might lower costs?
The Language of Cultural Responsiveness
I used to hate going to the dentist. I disliked the smell of the office. I disliked the fluoride and toothpaste. Most of all, I disliked my dentist. He was too rough on my mouth and not very friendly.
Watching Out for Burnout
It’s been almost a year since my snowboarding accident, and been I’ve faithfully attending my weekly physical therapy appointments trying to get my knee back into good shape.
Tasked with Reaching High-Risk Patients
Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. So, we shouldn’t be surprised that our health care system results in fragmented care and inappropriate utilization—we designed it.