Health, Hope, and Healing for All
Toward More Equitable and Affordable Healthcare
- 216 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
One of America's top healthcare leaders offers a prescription to fix an ailing and inequitable healthcare system In Health, Hope, and Healing for All, Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the nation, provides a riveting behind-the-scenes look at healthcare in the United States. By sharing his insights from three decades in healthcare administration, as well as his personal journey, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare systems and the impact on all of us. Woods sheds light on the inequities our communities face, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presents actionable prescriptions to create a more equitable, just and accessible healthcare system. He tackles tough questions around the affordability of healthcare, rising drug prices, alarming clinical shortages and more. As a Black healthcare CEO, Woods shares his personal experiences with injustice and charts a path towards meaningful change. His optimistic outlook and passion for transformation and innovation inspire readers to believe in the power of unity and resilience in the face of adversity. Health, Hope, and Healing for All is a must-read for those working in healthcare, policymakers, and individuals seeking hope and answers in an uncertain healthcare landscape. Supported by Woods' expertise and credibility, the book presents real solutions to the current crisis and highlights the urgent need to ensure accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare for every American.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword by Michael Watkins
- Author’s Note: “I’m Hungry”
- Chapter 1. “This Is for Real”
- Chapter 2. Vaccines and New Hope
- Chapter 3. The “Why” of What We Do
- Chapter 4. Improvisation: Leading through Crisis
- Chapter 5. History Has Its Eyes on Us
- Chapter 6. Not Enuff Joy
- Chapter 7. Meeting the Workforce Challenge: How to Grow the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
- Chapter 8. The Pearl: Ground Zero for Education, Innovation, and Healing
- Chapter 9. How Healthcare Works in America
- Chapter 10. Do More, Be Better, Go Faster
- Chapter 11. Eight Prescriptions for the Future of Healthcare For All
- Afterword by Jim Skogsbergh
- Endnotes