Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
By Kester Freeman
Former CEO, Palmetto HealthÂ
There is a problem in this country that few are willing to talk about and it centers around caring for the mentally ill. This is a major public health issue and it cannot be ignored as we move forward with healthcare reform.
At a recent meeting with Palmetto Health Foundation board [...]
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
The current structure of the U.S. healthcare system is not focused on primary care for patients. Our team of former CEOs, from healthcare systems around the country, says this needs to change and we only have a few years to figure this out.
With thousands of newly insured patients ready to [...]
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
By now, you probably see the pattern. Health reform will shift our current system of care from one that pays doctors and hospitals based on the amount of care they offer, to a payment system that encourages them to keep people healthy and out of hospitals.
Another example of this [...]
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
By Lowell C. Kruse
Former CEO, Heartland Health
At a high level, the concept of an accountable care organization (ACO) certainly holds great promise for bringing all the various components of the care delivery system together to serve a defined population of people. In terms of implementation, a couple issues stand out in my mind that will [...]
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continues to push forward toward keeping people healthy, it announced a new regulation Friday that offers Medicare patients expanded preventive health benefits.
In a key move and in order to make sure that seniors will have access to the doctors they need, the [...]
