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Perspectives

Focus on Policy

David Nash, MD, MBA, FACP, on the intersection of health and policy

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The Power of 'And'

It is possible to hold conflicting beliefs about our healthcare system as we work to improve it

October 16, 2024
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Creating a 'Healthier' Health System: How Hard Could It Be?

A new effort, Foundation|42, aims to accomplish this monumental task

September 27, 2024
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Geisinger Health System: A Bellwether for Value-Based Care

Its recently announced partnership with Kaiser Permanente is an exciting development

August 27, 2024
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Committee for Economic Development: A Mighty 'Influencer' in Health Policymaking

This group's meeting brought civil discourse on healthcare to the nation's capital

July 29, 2024
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D-Day: A Starkly Moving Reminder With Lessons for the Future

This historic event can provide inspiration for improving public health

June 24, 2024
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Time for Employers to Take the Reins on Employee Healthcare

One Florida hotelier serves as an excellent model for achieving value and improving outcomes

May 29, 2024
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Discerning the Truth About the Medicare Advantage Controversy

Evidence shows higher-quality care compared with fee-for-service, but also overpayments

April 29, 2024
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Time to Stop Violence in the Healthcare Work Environment

Two bills in Congress addressing this issue need our support

March 18, 2024
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A Global Meeting of the Minds at Davos: What's on the Horizon for Health?

A look at key takeaways from this year's meeting

February 28, 2024
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Value-Based Care: Filling Critical Gaps in Care and Clinician Leadership

One Chicago health plan has come up with a unique program for doctors just starting out

January 26, 2024
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Nonprofit Hospital Boards on the Firing Line

Many have not been focused enough on their mission to serve their communities

January 2, 2024
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For Better or Worse: AI Is Transforming the Workplace

Artificial intelligence may help address knowledge gaps, but we need to proceed with caution

November 28, 2023
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Spinal Surgery Redux: Advancing Our Approach to Back Pain

New techniques and high-quality care make all the difference for recovery

October 30, 2023
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A Promising New Approach to Reducing Burnout and Workforce Depletion

Change a "vicious cycle" to a "virtuous cycle," an expert suggests

October 2, 2023
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