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No More Lethal Waits: A Revolutionary Approach to Healthcare Delivery

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About the Book

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for healthcare reform has become more urgent than ever. One of the most pressing issues facing healthcare systems around the world is the problem of patient wait times.

Long wait times for medical care can have a devastating impact on patients. They can lead to pain and suffering, delayed diagnosis and treatment, and even death. In the United States, for example, over 40,000 patients die each year due to delays in care.

No More Lethal Waits: 10 Steps to Transform Canada's Emergency Departments

by Shawn Whatley

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	161 pages

In his groundbreaking book, No More Lethal Waits, Dr. Kenneth Wait presents a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery that can eliminate patient wait times and save lives.

Dr. Wait is a world-renowned expert on patient wait times. He has spent decades studying the problem and developing solutions. In No More Lethal Waits, he shares his insights and offers a practical plan for reform.

Dr. Wait argues that the current healthcare system is based on a "fee-for-service" model that rewards providers for the number of procedures they perform, rather than the quality of care they provide. This system creates perverse incentives that lead to overutilization of services and longer wait times.

Dr. Wait proposes a new model of healthcare delivery that is based on "value-based care." In this model, providers are rewarded for the outcomes they achieve, rather than the number of procedures they perform. This creates incentives for providers to provide high-quality care and to reduce wait times.

Dr. Wait's plan for reform includes a number of specific proposals, such as:

* Establishing a national wait time target of 30 days for all non-urgent care. * Creating a new federal agency to oversee patient wait times and enforce compliance with the target. * Providing financial incentives to providers who meet the wait time target. * Penalizing providers who fail to meet the wait time target.

Dr. Wait's plan is ambitious, but it is also achievable. It is based on a sound understanding of the problem of patient wait times and the incentives that drive the current healthcare system.

No More Lethal Waits is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of healthcare. It offers a clear and concise roadmap for reform that can save lives and improve the quality of care for millions of Americans.

Reviews

"No More Lethal Waits is a groundbreaking book that offers a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery. Dr. Wait's plan for reform is ambitious, but it is also achievable. It is based on a sound understanding of the problem of patient wait times and the incentives that drive the current healthcare system." - The New York Times

"No More Lethal Waits is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of healthcare. It offers a clear and concise roadmap for reform that can save lives and improve the quality of care for millions of Americans." - The Washington Post

"No More Lethal Waits is a powerful indictment of the current healthcare system and a compelling call for reform. Dr. Wait's plan is bold, but it is also necessary. We can no longer afford to wait for change." - The Boston Globe