Blog Category: Letters from the Foundation

We need to study the fear factor in American medicine, particularly as it pertains to perceived versus actual instances of litigation.

Per a recent JAMA article, overutilization hasn’t proven to be a main driver of high health care spending in the U.S. as it compares to other countries. But does that mean we should leave that out of the equation altogether?

I have been travelling almost non-stop for a month now, visiting with thought leaders across the country and talking with them about the concept of trust in health care. My sometimes traveling companion Dr. Richard Baron and I have had multiple discussions with others around the dimensions of trust, including competency, integrity and trustworthiness. During… Read more »

Finding ways to drive more conversations about Choosing Wisely will create greater opportunities for success.

In health care, large shifts in quality have often depended on trustful relationships among health care stakeholders.