Taming Health Care Inefficiency: Physicians and Others Explore Solutions

One hundred and ten leaders from across health care came together at the ABIM Foundation 2006 Summer Forum, to consider whether there was, among them, a shared vision of a path to make our health care system more efficient. While discussion was vigorous, a high level of consensus emerged: we have a common problem; it is understandable; it is solvable; but solving it will require leadership and commitment, and a willingness on the part of each sector to forego its narrow self interest. Forum participants developed recommendations for key sectors of health care, with detailed recommendations for certifying boards.