Becker's Healthcare May 23, 2017
James Weinstein, MD, is set to retire from his role as president and CEO of Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health June 30, after six years at the helm of the only academic medical center in the state.
Speaking at the healthcare symposium Thursday at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Ill., Dr. Weinstein’s comments pertained to D-H but often spanned to cover the big picture of healthcare and its faulty system in America. He is a vocal advocate for change in healthcare delivery and payment, as well as macro-level improvements to improve access to care and reinforce healthy behaviors.
“I think the country is missing an opportunity,” he said. “The current president talks about rebuilding infrastructure of...