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Book SynopsisWe are in the midst of what may well be the most confusing, turbulent period in the history of modern medicine. This book seeks to cut through the fog and confusion that enshrouds the health care industry to provide clarity on where the industry stands today and where it is headed. The book defines the major challenges in health care through the journey of Northwell Health, one of the largest provider organizations in the country. The central issues in what is nearly one-fifth of the United States economy are played out daily within this not-for-profit organization. Northwell is New York state's largest workers, and $11 billion in annual revenue.
The book candidly portrays key leaders within Northwell on the most vexing challenges in health care: How to provide primary and specialty care spending; how to create and sustain an internal system of continuous learning to enable employees at all levels to stay current in an industry that is changing at warp speed; how to pro
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"The story of Michael J. Dowling and Northwell Health should be read by anyone who hopes to understand the challenges faced by hospitals in this turbulent era. It shows how one great hospital system and [is] managing change, and helping to lead the transformation of American healthcare."
-Toby Cosgrove, MD, CEO and President, Cleveland Clinic
"The book is brilliant! It will help you see into the future and serve as a leadership text for years to come."
-Maureen Bisognano, President Emerita and Senior Fellow Institute for Healthcare Improvement
"This is a book about change. Northwell Health’s reshaping of itself as a high quality consumer focused population health based institution is an Operational Roadmap for the future of America’s healthcare delivery system. The Northwell story is the beginning of tomorrow.’’
-Stephen Berger, Chairman Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century
"By combining a caring mission with a commitment to learning and innovation, Northwell Health and CEO Michael Dowling are leading the future of healthcare."
- Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE
"The story of Michael J. Dowling and Northwell Health should be read by anyone who hopes to understand the challenges faced by hospitals in this turbulent era. It shows how one great hospital system and [is] managing change, and helping to lead the transformation of American healthcare."
-Toby Cosgrove, MD, CEO and President, Cleveland Clinic
"The book is brilliant! It will help you see into the future and serve as a leadership text for years to come."
-Maureen Bisognano, President Emerita and Senior Fellow Institute for Healthcare Improvement
"This is a book about change. Northwell Health’s reshaping of itself as a high quality consumer focused population health based institution is an Operational Roadmap for the future of America’s healthcare delivery system. The Northwell story is the beginning of tomorrow.’’
-Stephen Berger, Chairman Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century
"By combining a caring mission with a commitment to learning and innovation, Northwell Health and CEO Michael Dowling are leading the future of healthcare."
- Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE
Table of ContentsPreface; Chapter 1: Mission; Chapter 2: Building an Integrated Network; Chapter 3: Redefining Medical Education; Chapter 4: Learning Obsession; Chapter 5: Emergency Preparedness; Chapter 6: What Does Quality Care Look Like?; Chapter 7: Rory: "I got the ball"; Chapter 8: The Best Financial Strategy: Reduce Patient Suffering; Chapter 9: Beyond the Horizon
