“There’s no inherent meaning in information. It’s what we do with that information that matters.”
The Role of “Social Facts”
The year is 2014. The place is Birmingham, England. The City Councilor of Birmingham has received a document now known as the Trojan Horse Letter….
No Surprises (?) in the No Surprises Act
Earlier this January, I had my yearly physical. After my visit, I paid my copay and went about my day, assuming that was the end….
The Big Question: Is there Harm Reduction in Healthcare?
There’s no denying it: healthcare is full of bureaucracy (even spelling “bureaucracy” feels bureaucratic). We’re told that red tape is about quality and cost containment….
Understanding Stability, Agility, and Distribution of Our Healthcare
Healthcare is more than the prevention, treatment, or maintenance of clinical conditions. It also plays a role in how governments establish legitimacy in the eyes…
The 1, 2, and 3 of Policy Engagement: How To Stay Current With Limited Resources
Everything we do is dictated by a policy (or the lack thereof). By extension, that means everyone is impacted by policy. But not everyone engages…
Trickle-Down Economics and Underrepresentation: The (Partial) Design of “Underserved” Communities
As the year comes to a close, many of us focus our end-of-year giving on supporting those in need. This week, we consider the reality…