Why PCP Lens?
Welcome to the wonderful world of healthcare: A journey through metrics, money, and madness.
Healthcare is in decline in the United States due to structural, policy, and market forces that have been decades in the making.
PCP Lens discusses the clinical, economic, and political aspects of healthcare from the viewpoint of a primary care physician.
Intended Audience:
This information is valuable for anyone interested in learning about the American dysfunctional healthcare system, especially those directly or indirectly involved in the field.
Healthcare managers and aspiring leaders
Policymakers
Health educators and students
Medical professionals (physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses)
People working for companies that develop, buy, or sell healthcare-related software or services
Anyone wanting to contribute meaningfully to discussions on healthcare challenges, like the shortage of good primary care physicians (PCPs)
Who am I?
Sudeep Bansal, MD, which is me, is a practicing primary care physician in Connecticut.
I currently own and manage my own private practice.
I have previously held various administrative roles, including Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Quality Officer for a hospital system and then at an Accountable Care Organization. I have implemented EHRs, population health systems, and quality management systems and helped transition health networks from volume to value.
In addition to being an MD, I hold a Master of Science in Health Informatics from North Eastern University, Boston, and a Certificate in Population Health from Jefferson School of Population Health.
My background gives me a unique perspective on the healthcare landscape that conventional media lacks.
About PCP Lens, LLC
All content on this online publication is the property of PCP Lens, LLC. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this material without express written permission from PCP Lens, LLC is strictly prohibited.
Why subscribe?
I plan on publishing one article every other week. Most articles will have an associated video presentation and audio/podcast feed for people who like to watch or listen instead of reading.
Launch Special
During the first couple of months of publication launch, all articles, video, and audio podcasts will be free.
Free Subscribers:
Occasional full article.
Previews of all articles.
Ad-supported videos on the PCP Lens YouTube channel.
Premium Subscribers:
One written article every other week, delivered to your inbox or online.
Access to publication archives.
Ad-free video on Substack for most articles. The video format is better for people who prefer to learn by video and have minimal healthcare background.
Audio podcast (created from the video) for people who prefer to listen to podcasts.
Access to slides in PDF format used in the video.
Ability to comment and reply to comments.
I am still exploring Substack's functionality and will continue adding features for paid members.
Referral Perks
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Editorial Notes
Please note that some links in the articles may be referral links, e.g., links to books on Amazon from which I may receive a commission.
I use AI to generate images/videos, help me rewrite sentences or paragraphs (a huge time saver for my rambling thoughts, ideas, and notes), and come up with creative newsletter names!
Paid subscription articles will be intended for a single recipient, but occasional forwarding is totally fine!
Disclaimer:
This publication does not provide medical advice. Talk to your doctor first.
The views expressed in this publication are mine only. They do not represent the views of my prior employers or any organization I am currently affiliated with.
The healthcare landscape and strategy are similar across many institutions. The information provided in this publication does not represent strategies and processes, either past, present, or planned in the future, by an organization that I was or am affiliated with.
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