Lessons can be learned from advances in management of programs to treat alcohol and substance use and abuse disorders alongside general healthcare diagnosis and treatment.
Publicly comparing similar activities can be a powerful driver for change. That was the premise behind the employee satisfaction surveys across the government in the early 2000s.
As the healthcare sector steps into the future with the assistance of big data, the push for medical readiness and subsequent volumes of data from Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines can provide insight for transitioning to value-based healthcare.