Rebooting Health Care: An Optimistic Outlook
Interview by Michael J. Dowling, Charles Kenney & Thomas H. Lee
The U.S. health care system may seem broken, but it’s on its way to greatness, according to the authors of Health Care Reboot. They discuss their optimism for U.S. health care reform, particularly on the social determinants of health, payment, consumerism, and technology.
Challenges and Best Practices for Health Systems to Consider When Implementing Risk-Share Contracts for Medical Devices
Article by Mariam Aslam & Jonathan Gordon
When done right, value-based contracting for medical devices can ameliorate shrinking margins at health systems, leading to a virtuous circle.
Survey Snapshot: Who Should Lead Culture Change?
Insights Report by Sandra Gittlen
NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members feel that culture change at their organizations is heading in the right direction, but differ on who it should come from, and reveal too much balance between emphasis on bottom line and emphasis on patient care.
Leadership Survey: Organizational Culture Is the Key to Better Health Care
Insights Report by Stephen Swensen & Namita Seth Mohta
Although three-quarters of Insights Council survey respondents say culture change is a high or moderate priority at their organizations, survey results show a lot of work on organizational culture remains to be done.
“Breaking Bread” to Combat Burnout
Article by Elizabeth L. Métraux, Dana Hiniker & Patrick Kinner
Can a simple dinner create community among health care providers?
The Answer to Culture Change: Everyday Management Tactics
Article by Kedar S. Mate & Jeff Rakover
Adoption of a clear rhythm-of-performance measurement and communication via huddles and visual management can affect a culture of staff engagement and continuous value improvement.
Reigniting the Passion to Practice Through a Multi-Pronged Approach
Article by Susan J. Rehm, Katherine Bulava, Andrea Sikon, J. Harry Isaacson & Sumita B. Khatri
Cleveland Clinic formed the Practice Innovation and Professional Fulfillment Office to create and sustain an environment that allows clinicians and scientists to thrive through barrier removal, culture change, and support for personal well-being.
Coach, Don’t Just Teach
Article by Kathryn I. Pollak, Xiaomei Gao & Laura P. Svetkey
The effect of one-on-one communication coaching on clinicians’ communication skills and patients’ satisfaction.
Survey Snapshot: Do Nurse Leaders Need Advanced Degrees?
Insights Report by Sandra Gittlen
Though NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members acknowledge a lack of advancement opportunities for nurse leaders, two-thirds of their organizations have a nurse leader career path.
Leadership Survey: Nurses as Leaders: Broad Acceptance, Room to Grow
Insights Report by Stephen Swensen & Susan M. Robel
Nurses are traditionally the backbone of patient care. They form the largest percentage of the health care workforce, far outstripping physicians. But are nurses leaders as well as doers?
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