During the past year, the National Center team and our collaborators have conducted over 25 U.S. site visits, presented at numerous meetings, fielded hundreds of questions, and worked with national organizations to implement and set standards for IPE. Based upon our lived experiences, we are learning everyday with you. While optimistic in our mandated role as an unbiased, neutral convener, we have lots of questions about what we are observing and the future of IPE.  And, we know we are not…

Imagine a health care system that came to you -- a system that met you, as an individual, where you are, in your home, workplace, or community.   Such a system would anticipate your needs and work to keep you as healthy as possible, and view any of your needs to access “sick care” as a possible sign that the system had let you down.   This system would address the upstream drivers of your health status, and yet be as convenient and accessible as other elements of your life…

Health care requires a team effort.  An essential part of the health care team are the patients, families and caregivers as the center. And while we have all been patients, families and caregivers at times during our lives, bringing forward those experiences in balance with the many other roles in the health professions education and care delivery continuum can be challenging. To keep the focus on real engagement, the National Center has invited a team of patients and caregivers to the…