​Health Reform Issues:  What the People Say
 
The need for reform of the health system on several levels is beyond dispute and the public is well aware of many elements that require serious modernization.  Many such issues have been documented in previous commentaries here.
In the September 10 edition of Brunswick News publications, Premier Higgs sent the warning of tough calls to be made in Health Care in NB.  This can be interpreted as a warning shot across the bow.  Next we could expect some changes to be outlined later either in the legislature or in a future budget or Throne Speech.
Many years ago I learned the value of MBWA, a concept not taught in MBA programs but learned early by executives with great instincts.  Management by Walking Around is what has given us Costco, for instance, one of the most successful and dramatic innovations in retail in generations.  Founder Jim Sinegal could be seen visiting many outlets in a single day, talking with people, getting feedback, giving feedback and encouragement. Read more here

In the September 10 edition of Brunswick News publications, Premier Higgs sent the warning of tough calls to be made in Health Care in NB.  This can be interpreted as a warning shot across the bow.  Next we could expect some changes to be outlined later either in the legislature or in the budget.
Then public policy expert Donald Savoie released his book that outlines Canadian democracy in peril.  Governments have gotten a long way from listening to the people.
The need for reform of the health system on several levels is beyond dispute; the public is well aware of many elements that require serious modernization.  Many such issues have been documented in previous commentaries here. Read more here

​The population of our province was 756,780 when the Aging Council Report was published in 2017.  At that time there were 147,929 seniors or 19.5% of the population.  It is said that by 2038 the senior population will represent 31.3% of the population.
That is a voting block with great potential and could be impressive for election strategists.  That population could, if organized, play a major role in a provincial election.  Just imagine what an influence a block of 20-30% of the population could have.
The perfectly healthy, agile and well seniors are happy with their healthy lifestyles.  But 39% of the senior population have 3 or more chronic disease issues.  This segment is reliant on a relevant, efficient health and long term care system.  Read more here

JUST HOW MUCH TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO GIVE GREAT HEALTH CARE SERVICE
​Someone at a major health conference in the 1970’s in Canada predicted that hospitals would become “a battleground for health professionals”!   And so it has.  At a related conference a few years ago I was introduced to Credential creep.
In healthcare, we have seen Credential Creep in virtually every occupation.  What can be learned, if not mastered, by persons with average intelligence, now becomes a basic requirement to work in that field.  Ambulance Services is one such outstanding illustration as is Electrocardiography Technicians, Lab Technologists, Medicine and its specialties, Nursing and its specialties.
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