Category: Outcomes

Scaling Relationship-Based Care: “Different Spokes (Care Models) for Different Folks”

In 1970, Marcus Welby, MD became ABC Television’s first show to top network television ratings. Dr. Welby was… Read More

By David W. Johnson, Edward S. Fishman and Court H. Houseworth March 21, 2018

Outcomes

Market Corner Conversations: Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips, Providence St. Joseph Health

Amy Compton-Phillips, M.D., joins David Johnson in Episode 5 of Market Corner Conversations. Amy is the executive vice… Read More

By David W. Johnson March 13, 2018

Consumerism

Market Corner Conversations: Mike Pykosz, Oak Street Health

In Episode 4 of Market Corner Conversations, Mike Pykosz, CEO of Oak Street Health, shares the bottom-up approach… Read More

By David W. Johnson February 28, 2018

Consumerism

Upsizing Dentistry: Putting More Bite into Primary Care

Quad/Graphics, the American printing company, was founded near Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1971 by a husband and wife team…. Read More

By David W. Johnson and Christian Pesci February 28, 2018

Economics

Reimbursement Follows Respect: Leading States Pay to Address Social Determinants of Health

For too long, the “Social Determinants of Health” (SDH) have been the big elephant in the exam room…. Read More

By Karen Handmaker February 19, 2018

Economics

Fortress Healthcare Meanders Toward Value

There are more “suits” in downtown San Francisco each January for JP Morgan’s annual healthcare conference than the… Read More

By David W. Johnson and Todd Rudsenske January 31, 2018

Outcomes

Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Choosing Wisely Misses the Target

Market Corner Commentary Special Report for November 8, 2017 Earlier this year, the Choosing Wisely campaign celebrated its… Read More

By David W. Johnson November 15, 2017

Consumerism

Capitalizing on Comprehensive Care: Cultivating a Medicare Advantage Mindset

This paper is Part 3 in our series on payment reform. After highlighting various efforts to reign in… Read More

By David W. Johnson and Richard Jones November 15, 2017

Consumerism

Merle Power! Living Long and Prospering

By Kurt Waltenbaugh and David W. Johnson Merle Phillips is a petite 110-year old 4’9” fireball who keeps… Read More

By David W. Johnson October 4, 2017

Outcomes