Reducing the cost burden on the insured Spencer Nam Reducing the cost burden on the insured Since the open enrollment in the health exchanges under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began in late 2013, the percentage of American adults without health […] Sept 22, 2016 Spencer Nam
Redefining limits: how new-market innovations deliver hope in healthcare Ryan Marling Redefining limits: how new-market innovations deliver hope in healthcare In my last blog I discussed the prospects of low-end disruptive strategy for potentially disruptive innovations in healthcare. Because low-end disruptions compete directly with established […] Sept 15, 2016 Ryan Marling
To combat the growing opioid epidemic, we need a holistic approach Spencer Nam To combat the growing opioid epidemic, we need a holistic approach On the evening of August 31st, the Zakim Bridge, one of Boston’s prominent landmarks, glowed in purple in honor of the National Overdose Awareness Day. […] Sept 13, 2016 Spencer Nam
How splitting the bill impacts disruptive innovations in healthcare Ryan Marling How splitting the bill impacts disruptive innovations in healthcare In healthcare, it is very difficult for a patient to be overserved by the functionality of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure (distinct from overtreatment and […] Sept 8, 2016 Ryan Marling
In search of real answers to the EpiPen controversy Spencer Nam In search of real answers to the EpiPen controversy Since the controversy surrounding the EpiPen price hike first hit the news a week ago, the public outrage and criticism of Mylan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, […] Sept 1, 2016 Spencer Nam
A payer model that will curb costs of care Spencer Nam A payer model that will curb costs of care On the surface, the IFF model seems to be a no-brainer. But, the current U.S. healthcare system is still dominated by the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) model. July 26, 2016 Spencer Nam
Lessons learned from Theranos’ fall Spencer Nam Lessons learned from Theranos’ fall Late Thursday, Theranos announced that U.S. regulators had finally imposed sanctions on the early-stage diagnostics company, after questions were raised about the validity of its […] July 11, 2016 Spencer Nam
Where should healthcare look to save costs? Spencer Nam Where should healthcare look to save costs? People often refer to the U.S. healthcare system as an 800-lb gorilla. Although this reference might be born out of healthcare’s size and the clout […] June 30, 2016 Spencer Nam
Hey kids, let’s solve obesity Spencer Nam Hey kids, let’s solve obesity This year, more than 4 million babies will be born in America. Three weeks ago, one of my colleagues gave birth to one of them, […] June 14, 2016 Spencer Nam
Retail clinics: Do what is unexpected to stay relevant Spencer Nam Retail clinics: Do what is unexpected to stay relevant When I moved into my current neighborhood four years ago, I noticed that there were two pharmacy-based retail clinics within walking distance. Personally, the convenience […] June 1, 2016 Spencer Nam
What’s disruptive and what’s not? Three criteria for identifying disruptors in healthcare Spencer Nam What’s disruptive and what’s not? Three criteria for identifying disruptors in healthcare Over 20 years ago, Clayton Christensen coined the term disruptive innovation to describe the phenomenon of simpler and less expensive new products or services replacing […] May 18, 2016 Spencer Nam
Will computers replace doctors? Not in this lifetime. Spencer Nam Will computers replace doctors? Not in this lifetime. Two months ago, computer program AlphaGo stunned the world when it beat a human at Go, a popular Chinese board game, four times in five […] May 5, 2016 Spencer Nam