Category: Consumerism

Walking Healthcare’s Green Mile

I almost died two weeks ago. Of laughter. As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, I had… Read More

By David Burda January 25, 2023

Burda on Healthcare: The Nays Have It. Healthcare Is Not Getting More Affordable for Consumers

As we start the new year, it’s time to ask the question once again: Has healthcare gotten any… Read More

By David Burda January 24, 2023

4sight Friday | Melina Davis Builds Refuge for Burned Out Doctors | The Interoperability Rainbow | Double-Digit Medicare Advantage Spending. Again.

Read the 1/20/2023 Edition here. Curated by David Burda, 4sight Health’s news editor and columnist. Columns here. Find 4sight… Read More

By David Burda January 20, 2023

Podcast: Searching for the Interoperability Rainbow 1/19/22

The Edge of Glory How close are we to total healthcare interoperability? We looked through some recent reports… Read More

By David Burda January 19, 2023

The End of Traditional Nonprofit Healthcare Business Models?

What is going on with nonprofit health systems? I recently gave a keynote address to an investor forum… Read More

By David W. Johnson January 5, 2023

Outcomes

Community Life Is Health: Health Multiplier Programming in Action

Oakley Square Apartments is a residential complex that borders the Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s west side. In… Read More

By David W. Johnson December 20, 2022

Podcast: Clinical and Financial Risk? Anyone? Anyone? 12/15/22

What’s Stopping Us? Value-based reimbursement has the potential to lower costs and improve outcomes. But providers don’t seem… Read More

By David Burda December 15, 2022

Nurses Without Doctors

I had to reschedule my Dec. 19 annual visit with my cardiologist, and he’s booked so far out… Read More

By David Burda December 14, 2022

Outcomes

Missing the Boat: Why Do Organizations and Communities Persistently Fail at Well-Being and Health?

Creating a Better Future Why do organizations and communities continue experiencing poor outcomes? Is avoiding reality by hoping… Read More

By Allen Weiss December 13, 2022

Consumerism