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Gabby Giffords Is the Reality Star of US Healthcare [posted on MCOLblog.com]

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

I’m told that one should not mix stories in a blog, but, as a serial disruptor, I’m about to do just that. I’m inspired by Representative Giffords and see her story as a frame for some ideas that simply won’t

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2012: The Genius of Change-Agency

Monday, January 16th, 2012

It’s January 16, 2012, it’s Martin Luther King Day and his words serve as inspiration for all that is difficult to achieve. Health is one of those challenges, so I’m framing this post with Dr. King’s quotes in the hope that you, like I, will once again be inspired to reach higher for improvement and lower to provide the hand-up to those who continue to struggle.

Look Up! The Stars Are Aligning for Prevention and Wellness!!

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

NOTE:  Also published by MCOL

I’m thinking this evening of the amazing journey we’ve begun together, and I’m thinking about the conversation I had with Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former US Surgeon General, who will open our Annual Meeting and

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AcCOUNTable Care? Engagement Is Not Required: Just Send Dollars

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Also posted on MCOL’s blog 8/4/11

It’s been a long few weeks, and temperatures have not subsided. The AC needed–the cooling off that would come with accountability throughout the stakeholders of consumers, patients, physicians, health plans, health services, pharma-device-biospecialties, etc.– …

Debt Ceilings, Health Care Costs, Temperatures Rising: Turn on the AC

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Nayer links the rising anger in the US regarding the debt ceiling and health are costs with the increased temperatures across the country. Creating Accountability across all stakeholders is fundamental.

The Promise of July 4th: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Cyndy Nayer refocuses on health, wealth and wisdom

Monday, July 4th, 2011

July 4th is here, and Nayer “oozes red, white and blue from every pore.” As Jefferson links health to happiness (life, liberty and pursuit of happiness), and Franklin links activity to becoming healthy, wealthy and wise, Cyndy wishes America well.

Impact: Redesign to Focus on Outcomes for Sustainable Value

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Nayer sets short goals of attracting a broader group of outcomes-focused individuals who measure 30-day impact for community health improvement.

Care Continuum Alliance and CHVI: Guidelines Addendum Links VBBD Levers to Outcomes

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

In a stunning collaborative effort, experts at the Care Continuum Alliance and the Center for Health Value Innovation have linked the levers (Incentives/Disincentives that improve engagement and outcomes) with the Outcomes Guidelines produced by the Care Continuum Alliance. Not only …