Powerful Medicine for Our Ailing Healthcare System

The healthcare system is sick. It's failing to meet the needs of patients, and it's not sustainable. We need a new approach, one that is holistic and focuses on prevention and wellness.

The Lean Prescription: Powerful Medicine for Our Ailing Healthcare System

by Philip L. Goodman

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	183 pages

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The Problems with the Current Healthcare System

The current healthcare system is based on a fee-for-service model, which means that doctors are paid for each procedure or service they perform. This creates a perverse incentive to provide more care, even when it's not necessary. As a result, the United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed country, but our health outcomes are not as good.

The fee-for-service model also leads to fragmented care. Patients see multiple doctors for different problems, and their care is not coordinated. This can lead to duplicate tests and treatments, and it can make it difficult for patients to get the care they need.

The current healthcare system is also too focused on treating illness. We spend billions of dollars on drugs and treatments to cure diseases, but we don't invest enough in prevention and wellness. As a result, we're seeing an increase in chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

A New Approach to Healing

We need a new approach to healthcare that is holistic and focuses on prevention and wellness. Integrative medicine is an approach to healthcare that combines conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies. It recognizes that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected, and it seeks to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of disease.

Integrative medicine has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. It can also help to improve overall health and well-being.

There are many things that we can do to create a more holistic and preventive healthcare system. We need to:

• Move away from the fee-for-service model and adopt a value-based payment system.
• Focus on prevention and wellness, and invest in programs that promote healthy lifestyles.
• Coordinate care between different providers.
• Integrate complementary and alternative therapies into the healthcare system.
• Educate patients about the importance of self-care and healthy living.

The healthcare system is in need of a cure. The current system is not sustainable and is failing to meet the needs of patients. A new approach is needed, one that is holistic and focuses on prevention and wellness. Integrative medicine is a powerful approach to healing that can help us to create a healthier future for ourselves and our children.

The Lean Prescription: Powerful Medicine for Our Ailing Healthcare System

by Philip L. Goodman

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12328 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	183 pages

FREE