Wrong versus Right

  “It would not be acceptable.” When asked under what circumstances the German people would allow for 10% of their brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, cousins, friends, and colleagues to be without health insurance, Axel responded, “It would not be acceptable.” As he leaned back in his chair to provide that response, there was a strain … More Wrong versus Right

Welcome to Hell

Despite the off-putting tag-line, I haven’t found Germany to be very hell-like. Perhaps that’s due to my location in Frankfurt rather than Hamburg (the epicenter of the Trump/Putin rendezvous), but I’m guessing not. And in the event this really is hell, then I think Dante severely misinterpreted its characteristic 9 circles. However, it was fairly … More Welcome to Hell

Pre-Trip

It’s hard to believe I’m packing for this trip: DC – Frankfurt – Dubai – Chennai/Madurai – Singapore – Taipei – Tokyo – Sydney – Honolulu – San Fran… I’m expecting it to be unforgettable, hopefully productive, and most importantly, meaningful. There is currently a ground swell for change regarding how we view health care … More Pre-Trip