Healthcare Stewardship examines how substantial changes in the American healthcare delivery system can transform it into a sustainable, 21st-century model of integrated healthcare and management, focusing on foundational and capacity-building improvements. A major paradigm shift is required to accomplish this call to action for all healthcare stakeholders to collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate the necessary changes to create and innovate a successful and sustainable US healthcare delivery system.
Dale J. Block, MD, MBA, DABFM, has been a licensed, practicing family physician for over 35 years in multiple patient settings, leading health professionals and team members through transformation to a Sustainable American healthcare delivery system. Boarded in Family Medicine, Dr. Block holds various clinical and administrative certifications. In 2006, Dr. Block published his first textbook, Healthcare Outcomes Management: Strategies for Planning and Evaluation. He is also the author of several publications and abstracts.