Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Mar 2017
Vital directions for health and health care: priorities from a National Academy of Medicine initiative
21 March 2017 - Recent discussion has focused on questions related to the repeal and replacement of portions of the Affordable Care Act.
However, issues central to the future of health and health care in the United States transcend the Affordable Care Act provisions receiving the greatest attention. Initiatives directed to certain strategic and infrastructure priorities are vital to achieve better health at lower cost.
As the new US administration and Congress chart the future of health and health care for the United States, and as health leaders across the country contemplate future directions for their programs and initiatives, their leadership and strategic investment in these priorities will be essential for achieving significant progress.
