The older I get, the more I find myself drawn to our country’s history. Some of it’s just a natural part of aging, but it also comes from a deeper appreciation for everything this country has been through, and the people who gave so much to shape it. One of the things I enjoy most…
In my last post, I reflected on how far healthcare has come, from my dad’s era when everything was paper-based and reactive, to today’s world of wearables, digital records, virtual visits, and advanced medical science. It’s been an incredible journey. But as I said then, we’re not done. We’re just entering one of the most…
If you only read the headlines, you might think our healthcare system here in the U.S. is all problems … too expensive, too confusing, too broken to fix. While there’s truth in those challenges, that’s far from the whole story. What often gets overlooked is just how much it has transformed over the years, and…
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal, titled “Meet the Man Behind the Viral 4 a.m. Morning Routine—Including a Banana Facial”, caught my attention. It profiled Ashton Hall and his now-viral daily ritual featuring mouth taping, ice baths, etc. While the practices are a bit unconventional, the bigger message I took away was this:…
We often associate being healthy with not being sick. If our numbers look good—blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar—it’s easy to believe we’re on track. But good health is much more than that. It’s not just about what’s happening inside our bodies but also depends on what is happening around us, and how we choose to…
My love for the outdoors—along with a deep pride in our country and appreciation for the places that help tell its story—inspired today’s post. Over the past several years, I’ve had the great honor of chairing and working with the Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring and preserving one of America’s…
The world watched last week as a group of astronauts, who had been stuck in space for nine months, finally made it back home. Many headlines called their extended mission an “ordeal,” but I’d bet that in the months ahead, we’ll hear a different story … one of resilience, unexpected lessons, and maybe even gratitude.…
I recently read a Wall Street Journal article about research conducted by David Autor at MIT, along with four other economists, on what they call the “China Shock.” Their study examined how the decades ago shift of U.S. manufacturing to China deeply impacted workers and communities. The findings were eye-opening and should give us pause…
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading large organizations, including serving as a CEO. Leadership brings amazing opportunities, but it also comes with a lot of pressure as it requires balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders including employees, customers, shareholders, and communities while staying true to a company’s mission and values. At times,…
The nomination of a new HHS leader has once again sparked conversations about the future of the U.S. healthcare system. And while there’s plenty of debate around big-picture issues—reducing waste, aligning incentives, and modernizing outdated processes, recent discussions have brought to the forefront a crucial factor in healthcare that often gets overlooked: prevention. A lot…
