Health, Hope, and Healing for All by Eugene A Woods

Health, Hope, and Healing for All by Eugene A Woods

One of America's top healthcare leaders offers a prescription to fix an ailing and inequitable healthcare system In Health, Hope, and Healing for All, Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the nation, provides a riveting behind-the-scenes look at healthcare in the United States. By sharing his insights from three decades in healthcare administration, as well as his personal journey, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare systems and the impact on all of us. Woods sheds light on the inequities our communities face, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presents actionable prescriptions to create a more equitable, just and accessible healthcare system. He tackles tough questions around the affordability of healthcare, rising drug prices, alarming clinical shortages and more. As a Black healthcare CEO, Woods shares his personal experiences with injustice and charts a path towards meaningful change. His optimistic outlook and passion for transformation and innovation inspire readers to believe in the power of unity and resilience in the face of adversity. Health, Hope, and Healing for All is a must-read for those working in healthcare, policymakers, and individuals seeking hope and answers in an uncertain healthcare landscape. Supported by Woods' expertise and credibility, the book presents real solutions to the current crisis and highlights the urgent need to ensure accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare for every American.

Eugene A. Woods, MBA, MHA, FACHE,is Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the country created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. The organization has nearly 150,000 teammates, serving over six million patients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Advocate Health also offers among the nation's largest graduate medical education programs, with over 2,000 residents and fellows.

Woods has 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, including as chair of the American Hospital Association. For his dedication to health equity, he has been recognized multiple times by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare. Last year, Woods received the National Center for Healthcare Leadership's Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award. He also has been recognized as a top industry leader by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Becker's Healthcare, the Charlotte Business Journal, Axios, Business North Carolina, and the National Association of Health Service Executives.

Woods holds three degrees from Pennsylvania State University and was named an 'Alumni of the Year' by his alma mater.

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ISBN 13	9781510779716
ISBN 10	151077971X
Title	Health, Hope, and Healing for All
Author	Eugene A Woods
Condition	Unavailable
Publisher	Skyhorse Publishing
Year published	2023-11-14
Number of pages	216
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