Ads Quote by Chris Viehbacher
“If you think about how healthcare is delivered, it's on an ad hoc basis. Someone comes into a hospital, someone comes into a pharmacy, someone comes into a doctor. But beyond those touchpoints, the patients are on their own. There's no real continuity of care.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Healthcare System Analysis, 2020
Healthcare delivery is fragmented, lacking continuous care beyond isolated touchpoints.
In simple terms: Healthcare lacks continuity.
Key Takeaway
Promote integrated care models.
Themes
healthcare
continuity
fragmentation
patient experience
systemic gaps
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
systemic
clinical
When to use this quote
- hospital visits
- pharmacy interactions
- primary care
- telemedicine
Key Concepts
health policy
patient-centered care
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can continuity be improved?
- What barriers exist to integrated care?
A Different Perspective
Integration is costly and complex.
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