Editorial by Paula DeCola – Global Patient Affairs/Lead Healthy Ageing Center of Excellence at Pfizer

The term value-centred healthcare is increasingly replacing the concept of patient-centred healthcare.  On the surface, this doesn’t seem to be problematic, given that patients intuitively seek value, but it is dependent on the inclusion of patient perspectives.   However, the components of value have yet to be standardised. Aspects such as quality and cost are part of a number of value equations, although the prioritization or weighting of these elements can be a sticking point amongst stakeholders.    Read More

Editorial by Paula DeCola – Global Patient Affairs/Lead Healthy Ageing Center of Excellence at Pfizer

The basic tenet to let go of things, and to declutter one’s surroundings, is fundamental to an organising method coined KonMari.  Within healthcare systems, there is the opportunity to streamline the number of available interventions, to eliminate or let go of less effective ones.Read More