“Free college:” Why offering access to something broken does not make it better Alana Dunagan “Free college:” Why offering access to something broken does not make it better “Free college” may score votes, but it doesn’t solve problems. Closing the gap between higher ed and employment opportunities does. May 21, 2019 Alana Dunagan
Pulling care out of hospitals—by phone, ambulance, and good ol’ house calls. Rebecca Fogg Pulling care out of hospitals—by phone, ambulance, and good ol’ house calls. In-hospital care is driving up the cost of health care nationwide. A potential key to lowering that cost? Taking care out of hospitals. May 9, 2019 Rebecca Fogg
What is population health management, and why is everyone talking about it? Jessica Plante What is population health management, and why is everyone talking about it? What can a broader, population-wide view of health do to tackle the most pressing problems in healthcare today? Apr 30, 2019 Jessica Plante
After running a poverty alleviation organization for 10 years, here’s what I’ve learned Efosa Ojomo After running a poverty alleviation organization for 10 years, here’s what I’ve learned What if the most powerful way to end poverty is not being explored enough? Here are some lessons I learned from running a nonprofit for ten years. Apr 25, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
750 million reasons to care about bootcamps Richard Price 750 million reasons to care about bootcamps The acquisition of Trilogy by 2U is firm evidence that bootcamps are big business. But what does it say about the direction of the market? Apr 25, 2019 Richard Price
Betting on bootcamps: How short-course training programs could change the landscape of higher ed Richard Price Betting on bootcamps: How short-course training programs could change the landscape of higher ed Studying bootcamps through the lens of Disruption Theory highlights their disruptive potential relative to traditional higher education. Apr 16, 2019 Richard Price
Push vs. pull: A tale of two strategies Efosa Ojomo Push vs. pull: A tale of two strategies Studies and reports highlight the overwhelming lack of success in many institutional reform projects. In this video, we explain why the predominant strategy of development doesn't work, and offer an alternative. Mar 20, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
To the next President of the World Bank—it’s time to switch it up Efosa Ojomo To the next President of the World Bank—it’s time to switch it up The World Bank has a unique opportunity to end poverty. Here's how. Mar 12, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
Learning from CVS- When is telemedicine disruptive, and when is it just…cool technology? Rebecca Fogg Learning from CVS- When is telemedicine disruptive, and when is it just…cool technology? Disruption goes beyond just the technology being used. It's how the tech is used as well. Mar 7, 2019 Rebecca Fogg
Sustaining Bangladesh’s economic miracle Efosa Ojomo Sustaining Bangladesh’s economic miracle Bangladesh can sustain its recent economic successes if the country prioritizes investments in the right type of innovation. Feb 26, 2019 Efosa Ojomo
To help customers be well, a former weight-loss company thinks beyond the scale Christina Nuñez Ross To help customers be well, a former weight-loss company thinks beyond the scale Wellness trends may come and go, but at least one program has stood the test of time: WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers. What's the company's secret sauce? Feb 22, 2019 Christina Nuñez Ross
Not an academic exercise, not business as usual Christensen Institute Not an academic exercise, not business as usual At Atrium Health's Innovation Engine, theory application is more than an academic exercise–it’s a critical part of their mission. Feb 12, 2019 Christensen Institute
