The 2018 Forum goals are to examine ways to build and nurture trust against a backdrop of political and social turmoil, and all-time lows in Americans’ trust in institutions across society.
Blog Category: Letters from the Foundation
Choosing Wisely: The Challenge of Overcoming Fear
We need to study the fear factor in American medicine, particularly as it pertains to perceived versus actual instances of litigation.
Beyond High Prices: Five Reasons to Continue Addressing Overuse
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?
Reflections on a Fireside Chat with Parker Palmer
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 »
Conversations Will Drive Success
Finding ways to drive more conversations about Choosing Wisely will create greater opportunities for success.