Build a More Efficient Healthcare System—Physician Style

Health insurance premiums continue to soar. Waste is abundant. Millions go uninsured or underinsured. Who better to offer some practical suggestions on how to turn the ship around than those who know medicine best? Physicians!

In his exciting and thought-provoking presentation, medical journalist and author Steve Busalacchi discusses what he’s learned after extensive interviews with several dozen notable physicians featured in his new book, White Coat Wisdom: Extraordinary doctors talk about what they do, how they got there and why medicine is so much more than a job.

Steve discusses:

 Poor listening skills and how they cost the healthcare system a small fortune
 Emergency rooms that unnecessarily bleed red ink
 Costly end-of-life care that serves nobody well
 Society’s failure to address preventable healthcare conditions

After experiencing this program, you will…

 Have a new appreciation for story-telling that makes an impact
 Creatively address problems to be more effective
 Experience renewed vigor for improving health care delivery
 Be inspired to become more active in promoting smarter health policy

Steve has interviewed hundreds of physicians during his 25-year medical journalism career. That access to the brightest minds led to White Coat Wisdom, which has been endorsed by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, MD and the Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Five Star review).

Steve has reported for National Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Radio, and understands how to get and tell a good story. See his bio.

Facts about this program:

 45-90 minutes in length
 Perfect for keynote speeches, breakout sessions or general session events
 Can be customized, depending on your audience or organization
 Package can be arranged to include a copy of White Coat Wisdom for every audience member

Comments from physicians who attended this session at the California Medical Association, Oct. 3, 2008:

"Fantastic"

"Excellent"

"Excellent presentation"

"Great presentation--good variety of physicians. Inspiring."

"Great presentation. Loved the podcasts in the presentation."

"Excellent talk."

"Excellent-we don't spend enough time to celebrate the joys of medicine."

"I appreciate your warm stories."

"Wonderful, refreshing presentation. Helped me remember what I love about medicine."

"A great presentation. Physicians need to be reminded about why they became physicians."

"Excellent. Thanks!"

What does the Center for Women's Health Research think of the presentation?

Where else has he spoken? Click here.

Patrick Remington, MD, MPH, UW Population Health Institute, discusses Steve's presentations during a conference, 11/30/07 (2:00, mp3)

For more, please see our testimonial page. Please call Steve at (608) 698-5298 or e-mail whitecoatwisdom@tds.net for scheduling and pricing information.