Forbes March 4, 2024
Almost 20 years into a career in healthcare, I remain frustrated by the slow and plodding pace of change in the industry. While there is widespread acknowledgement of the problems we face, there are a diversity of methods that have been applied to address them—with widely varying results. With precious few hours in the day and years of our life, how should we best work to change the industry that is most vital to our life and well-being? In this post, I explore the different models of change—and their associated risks.
1. Research and Publications
For years, I believed “if you publish it, they will come.” When I was an undergraduate and graduate student, research and publications was the only...