July 2, 2011 — Turn on the news and within a few minutes you’ll probably hear the phrase “healthcare crisis” being thrown around. What’s more, it’s been this way for years.

Yes, making healthcare more accessible and affordable is a hot topic, and there is no shortage of opinions regarding what laws should be passed, what changes should be made, and who is responsible for our current crisis. But how many of us — from pundits to politicians to average Joes — actually know and understand what we’re talking about?  

“Healthcare in America has a long and complicated history,” asserts hospital CEO Rulon Stacey, PhD, FACHE. “And while the people who work in this industry are deeply caring and compassionate individuals, they are forced to work within a system that has become so

convoluted and complex that it’s nearly impossible to comprehend the roots of the problem or to even keep up with current policy.”

In his new book, Over Our Heads: An Analogy on Healthcare, Good Intentions and Unforeseen Consequences, Stacey aims to clear things up so that all Americans can know how healthcare got to where it is today … and where we all might end up if we aren’t careful.

“When you’re trying to solve a problem, it’s important to have a good grasp of how the problem developed,” notes Stacey. “If you want to shape the future, first seek to understand the past. The history of America’s healthcare system is complex and often confusing, so I wanted to frame it in a simple yet heartfelt story that people would want to read.”

Source: DeHart & Company, www.dehardandcompany.com