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Management article
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Reference no. ROT284
Published by: Rotman Management Magazine
Originally published in: "Rotman Management Magazine", 2016
Length: 5 pages

Abstract

Peter Drucker once said that healthcare organizations 'are the most complex form of organization that we have ever attempted to manage.' In this wide-ranging interview, an American health-sector strategy expert working in Canada explains why Drucker's statement is true. He goes on to describe the need for patient-centric care and the importance of focusing on the social determinants of health. He also compares the Canadian and US systems, the pros and cons of each, and what a truly sustainable healthcare system would look like. In the end, he shows the power of markets in the quest for population health.

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Abstract

Peter Drucker once said that healthcare organizations 'are the most complex form of organization that we have ever attempted to manage.' In this wide-ranging interview, an American health-sector strategy expert working in Canada explains why Drucker's statement is true. He goes on to describe the need for patient-centric care and the importance of focusing on the social determinants of health. He also compares the Canadian and US systems, the pros and cons of each, and what a truly sustainable healthcare system would look like. In the end, he shows the power of markets in the quest for population health.

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