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What does it mean?
To make healthcare work for everyone we must stop blaming each other.
In plain terms
Stop blaming and fix healthcare for all.
What can you take from it?
Moving past blame is necessary for effective healthcare.

Where it applies

  • healthcare debates
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • focus on solutions
  • reduce polarization

Questions to consider

  • How do we stop the blame game?
  • Who is responsible?

Another view

Accountability sometimes requires identifying who is to blame.

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