The Keckley Report

  The second in the 10-part series “The 10 Biggest Myths about the U.S. Health System” For others, go to www.paulkeckley.com On February 16, 2018, the Association of American Medical…

The first in a series of the “10 biggest myths about the U.S. health system” According to Gallup surveys, four of five Americans believe the quality of care they receive…

In the world of investing, Berkshire Hathaway and its iconic Chairman Warren Buffet occupy rarified space. The Oracle of Omaha and his team have chalked up annual gains of 19.1%…

Last year, for the first time, less than 50% of physicians (47.1%) had an ownership stake in their own practices—6% fewer than in 2012. Per the American Medical Association, almost…

Trust in the U.S. health system is eroding. It’s systemic. No sector is immune. Every stakeholder is impacted. And it’s conducive to opportunities for disruptors. Since 2005, more than 500…

Last Tuesday, a trio of corporate heavy weights announced they were joining forces to fix the U.S. healthcare system. The CEOs of the three—Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Warren Buffet of…

It’s a serious question. Just about every trend of late seems to suggest the days are numbered for many, if not most. At a minimum, major changes are necessary for…

Last night, Fox’ new series, The Resident, debuted after the NFC Championship Game. The storyline is set in Atlanta’s Chastain Park Memorial Hospital and centers on third-year resident Conrad Hawkins’…

Attitudes matter, but beliefs matter more, especially in healthcare. Milton Rokeach, a famed 20th century social psychologist, studied the relationship between attitudes and the beliefs on which they’re based. In…

Chances are, many of the 9000 attendees at this week’s 36th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco will watch tonight’s NCAA National Football Championship between the University of…