There’s general agreement and consensus that the current costs of and approach to health care in the U.S. are unsustainable and threaten the economic health and well being of the nation. It has also been characterized as a threat to National, Economic, and Homeland Security.* This initiative will review, analyze, discuss, and comment on the various aspects of today’s healthcare delivery systems and propose alternative approaches for providing value-added care to patients, easing the burdens on providers, improving quality outcomes, and reducing costs.
* Revolutionizing Health Care Through Information Technology President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee June 2004
