The current disconnect between the various elements of the healthcare system will continue unabated without focusing on the areas described in this white paper. By striving for efficiency and effectiveness, however, the healthcare industry will be able to address the disparities between the cost, the services and the outcomes of care.

Now is the time of opportunity for harnessing the economic and social value of health care. By reforming health care delivery, implementing appropriate technology, and reshaping the medical establishment which supports efficiency and effectiveness, America can provide the best value in healthcare services for its citizens.