My sister taught me how to ride a bike. She waited patiently as I found my sense of balance and learned the correct hand signals. As soon as I figured it all out, I was off!
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Leadership is an Action
I always look forward to the third week in May, not only because we’re usually finished with snowstorms for the year, but because it’s time to gather our closest supporters for our Annual Meeting.
Compromise at the Capitol
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.
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?
A Shot at Good Health
This post was written by Sarah McAfee, a former member of our team. At the end of March, I became an aunt to what is surely the world’s most adorable baby girl. Unfortunately, shortly after my sister delivered her little bundle of joy, baby and mom were separated, and my little niece’s home for the first two […]
It’s Complicated: Race and Mental Health
One chasm in our mental health system that remains frustratingly large involves issues of race. Race and mental health have a complex history, including bias, disparities, and cultural differences.
Much Ado About Medicaid Fraud
Senate Bill 120 addresses Medicaid fraud, which drives up health care costs. The bill would help patients identify instances of fraud by requiring Medicaid to send them Explanations of Benefits.
The Even Bigger Picture
I am not an animal person. So, it came as a surprise to many of my friends and family to learn that my focus area in graduate school was Veterinary Public Health.
Food Fight
As a kid, I often accompanied my mother to the grocery store. Once we made it to the checkout line, I would help her fill the brown paper grocery bags with our food.
The Cost of Complexity
My dad was recently diagnosed with cancer. Overnight, he found himself faced with tough care decisions, small insurance crises, and the overwhelming bureaucracy of cancer.