{"product_id":"the-center-of-the-star-understanding-and-changing-the-us-healthcare-system-paperback","title":"The Center of the Star: Understanding and Changing the Us Healthcare System - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudith Kunisch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do we fix a healthcare system that's too complex, costly, and often unequal? In \u003ci\u003eThe Center of the Star\u003c\/i\u003e, Judith Kunisch offers a groundbreaking perspective on reform, introducing a practical framework that makes sense of healthcare's tangled web of consumers, providers, payers, policymakers, and the health industrial complex. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from decades of leadership in healthcare strategy and operations, Kunisch reveals the interdependencies that drive systemic challenges and opportunities for improvement. With a systems thinking approach, she unpacks the \"Hidden Triple Aim\" of power, control, and money, showing how these forces shape outcomes and costs. Her insights empower readers to rethink how we collaborate across sectors to drive meaningful, sustainable change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, students, and anyone passionate about creating a fairer, more efficient system. From understanding the nuances of healthcare economics to identifying actionable strategies for reform, \u003ci\u003eThe Center of the Star\u003c\/i\u003e provides the clarity and tools needed to navigate complexity and spark innovation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're working within the system or advocating for change from the outside, this guide will inspire and equip you to play a pivotal role in reshaping the future of US healthcare.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJUDITH KUNISCH\u003c\/b\u003e is a healthcare strategist, executive leader, and educator with extensive experience in healthcare economics, operations, and reform. A former Vice President of Medical Strategies at a Fortune 100 insurer, she also directed the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Healthcare Leadership program at Yale University. Kunisch has served on boards for public and private organizations, including the Donaghue Medical Research Foundation and the Connecticut Partnership for Patient Safety, which she co-founded. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn advocate for systemic change, Kunisch has co-authored peer-reviewed articles, presented at national conferences, and been recognized with the Robert U. Massey, MD Award for Distinguished Service. Through her work, she blends expertise with actionable insights to help leaders and policymakers transform healthcare into a more effective, equitable system.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48676290953465,"sku":"9798891882638","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/EAPZp1fav49798891882638.webp?v=1784314108","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-center-of-the-star-understanding-and-changing-the-us-healthcare-system-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}