Accreditation: What is the Department of Education thinking? Alana Dunagan Accreditation: What is the Department of Education thinking? Accreditation is sorely in need of a revamp. The Department of Education is open to rethinking it—but what will their priorities be? July 18, 2018 Alana Dunagan
Impact investments: a key to unlocking opportunity and prosperity in emerging markets Efosa Ojomo Impact investments: a key to unlocking opportunity and prosperity in emerging markets Traditional forms of financing, such as private equity and venture capital, don't always work as well in poor countries. As a result, impact investing can play a critical role by unlocking many opportunities in poor coun... June 26, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
What every healthcare manager should ask before hopping on the integration bandwagon Rebecca Fogg What every healthcare manager should ask before hopping on the integration bandwagon "Integration" sounds like a great idea. But ambiguity around its definition and potential outcomes can dilute the impact of strategies to achieve it. June 19, 2018 Rebecca Fogg
In this innovative program, barbers cut hair and health risks Rebecca Fogg In this innovative program, barbers cut hair and health risks Patients need help overcoming physical, psychological and social barriers to engagement with chronic disease interventions. This Los Angeles-based program provided it. May 31, 2018 Rebecca Fogg
To reach the uninsured, new insurers are getting creative Parthasarathi Varatharajan To reach the uninsured, new insurers are getting creative 55% of the world's population lacks insurance. To reach these potential customers, entrants are reimagining what insurance looks like while reducing common barriers. May 29, 2018 Parthasarathi Varatharajan
Is standardization the enemy of personalization? Not necessarily Julia Freeland Fisher Is standardization the enemy of personalization? Not necessarily A key difference between a system that standardizes to personalize and one that doesn’t is whether it starts with robust diagnostics that put precision first. May 17, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Are narrow networks the future of healthcare? Ryan Marling Are narrow networks the future of healthcare? Insurers offering a less comprehensive network of providers are building a foothold as a low-cost option for price-sensitive consumers. Are they our future? May 16, 2018 Ryan Marling
Packing for the journey: Can lifelong learning fit in a college-sized suitcase? Richard Price Packing for the journey: Can lifelong learning fit in a college-sized suitcase? Get a degree and you're set for life? Not anymore. How Modularity Theory can help reshape higher ed for a lifelong learning world. May 4, 2018 Richard Price
Where is the Magic Kingdom for nontraditional learners? Alana Dunagan Where is the Magic Kingdom for nontraditional learners? Nontraditional students now make up the majority of learners, but colleges have been slow to adapt to their needs. The theory of Jobs to Be Done can point a way forward. Apr 25, 2018 Alana Dunagan
Will Walmart lead the way for retail entrants in healthcare? Ryan Marling Will Walmart lead the way for retail entrants in healthcare? Could Walmart make a splash in Medicare Advantage by seeking to acquire Humana? It has already built capabilities as a self-insured employer that could help it stand out from the competition. Apr 16, 2018 Ryan Marling
Four lessons universities can learn from the booming business of learning Alana Dunagan Four lessons universities can learn from the booming business of learning The business model of college is under pressure—but the market for learning is booming. What lessons can higher education learn from the new providers who are innovating against these opportunities? Apr 10, 2018 Alana Dunagan
Lessons from the UK: Prescriptions for art classes, financial advice, and more Rebecca Fogg Lessons from the UK: Prescriptions for art classes, financial advice, and more The evidence is clear: health depends on more than medical care. What's not clear is the best way to address the broader determinants of poor health. Could social prescribing help? Apr 10, 2018 Rebecca Fogg
