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Archives for October 2021

What can we do by Tuesday?

October 20, 2021 By Susannah Fox 3 Comments

Close up picture of a dandelion

If you have spent time learning about health care improvement, you may have heard someone ask, “What can we do by Tuesday?” It’s an urgent question that asks you to immediately apply an abstract principle to your daily practice. I had heard it repeated many times over the years, without attribution, and I was curious […]

Filed Under: key people, trends & principles Tagged With: Don Berwick, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Kedar Mate, Mike Evans

Case study: Trevor’s disease

October 4, 2021 By Susannah Fox 18 Comments

Downhill mountain bike racer in motion

A friend recently shared the following story of his successful navigation of the American health care system to get innovative treatment for his ankle. I was so impressed that I thought I’d post it here as a beacon for anyone else searching for answers about the same challenges he has faced. It’s pretty geeky and […]

Filed Under: peer-to-peer health care Tagged With: ankle, ankle cartilage transplants, arthritis, bone spurs, case study, Matt Might, surgery, Trevor's Disease

Lisa Suennen adds a dash of salt

October 3, 2021 By Susannah Fox 5 Comments

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My friend Lisa Suennen, aka @VentureValkyrie, wrote a thought-provoking response to the framework I shared a few weeks ago. She says she’s adding a cynical point of view. I’d say she’s adding much-needed salt. The whole post is worth your time to read, so please do click through. Here’s an appetizer: “Susannah asked for feedback […]

Filed Under: peer-to-peer health care Tagged With: Lisa Suennen, Lyme Disease, MIT Press, peer health innovation

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  • Liz on Rare Disease in the NYT: “The author’s willingness to grapple with her competing instincts is admirable. As a former “medical mom,” I found the peer-connection…” Jul 1, 21:46
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