The Science of Measuring Quality and Value in Health Care - Complexity and Vulnerability

Explore the complexities of measuring quality and value in healthcare through this insightful 47-minute lecture from the Santa Fe Institute's Annual Science Board Symposium. Delve into five key topics, including cardiovascular disease, healthcare delivery systems, and potential pitfalls in the industry. Examine the challenges of defining value in healthcare, the role of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and the issue of waste in the system. Learn about federal initiatives like PCAST and Health Datapalooza, and understand the importance of big data in improving healthcare outcomes. Discover the significance of the National Quality Forum and population health measures. Engage with thought-provoking questions on systems engineering approaches, observational studies, and international healthcare comparisons. Gain valuable insights into the potential contributions of the Santa Fe Institute in advancing healthcare science and innovation.

Introduction
The real messy world
Five topics
Cardiovascular disease
How we deliver health care
Opportunities for mistakes
Challenges with value
ACOs
Waste in health care
PCAST
Federal appointments
Health datapalooza
Big data
National Quality Forum
Measuring power
Population health
Call to action
Do systems engineering approaches push healthcare innovation overseas
The opportunity for observational studies
Randomized clinical trials
Question
Switzerland France and Sweden
What can the Santa Fe Institute do