4sight Health September 21, 2021
“Various meanings have been ascribed to the iconic monkeys including associations with being of good mind, speech, and action.” [1] With complete reporting, shared resources, and appropriate distribution, healthcare entities can maximize benefits for everyone—people served, communities supported, and themselves.
Healthcare systems and hospitals want the public to view them as icons, ideal models in the best ways to address diseases and improve health. Fortunately, many institutions are capable of fulfilling these high expectations.
However, room for improvement exists. Actions speak louder than words. Three recent factual studies have exposed some shortcomings and more importantly, challenged the highest and best use of limited resources to fulfill healthcare systems’ missions. The stress of COVID-19 has raised the bar for seeking better...