Amid the hype around the newest technology and latest devices, are providers forgetting the basics of what makes healthcare work? Is the transformation into this new age leading us away from fundamental virtues of the healthcare system?

“Healthcare delivery is no longer just about taking care of the patients in front of us, but the broader communities within which we live and work,” writes Sachin H. Jain for Forbes. “It’s no longer adequate to consider whether or not the patient in front of us has had his colonoscopy or pneumonia vaccines. We must stay vigilant and ensure each and every one of our patients is up-to-date on important tests and treatments.”

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