A non-linear path can offer different kinds of growthIn medicine, we are trained to think linearly: medical school, residency, fellowship, practice. But life rarely…
Random Sunday ThoughtsA few random thoughts on a Sunday as I leave the DOCSF meeting, get ready to spend next week on-site at Commons…
Key TakeawaysThe 10 leading causes of death account for 71% of all deaths occurring in the United States.Accidents are the #3 cause of death…
In 2009, I facilitated discussions with key health industry trade associations and the White House Office of Health Reform focused on reforms to reduce…
Health Affairs’ Jeff Byers welcomes Dr. Yul Ejnes of Brown University Health to the pod to discuss a recent Forefront article he authored about…
In September 2025, the Joint Commission, a nonprofit accreditation organization, in collaboration with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), released new guidance on the…
Editor’s NoteThis article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, “Health Policy at a Crossroads,” produced with the support of the…
Context and the Maturation of Digital Health (The 2026 Landscape)The HealthTech sector in 2026 is set to transition from a phase of speculative expansion…
Clinicians also reported more time to fully focus on patientsKey TakeawaysPrevious studies have shown that EHR documentation burden is linked to burnout and job…