Healthcare Reform

Kreitzer Testifies Before U.S.Senate

The United States Senate is interested in healthcare reform and created hearings on "Principles of Integrative Health: A Path To Healthcare Reform". Mary Jo Kreitzer, Director of the Center for Spirituality & Healing at the University of Minnesota, was invited to testify from her unique perspective as an integrative healthcare educator, administrator, researcher, and leader. She proposed that we:

• shift the national emphasis on disease to prevention
• expand which healthcare providers are responsible for primary care
• explore changes in the reimbursement system
• create new priorities for healthcare.

To view or read Kreitzer's testimony click here: video link, download pdf

Wellness Initiative for the Nation (WIN)

In December 2008 the Samueli Institute, whose mission is to transform healthcare through the scientific exploration of healing, hosted over 100 healthcare experts to review and edit a draft document of the WIN proposal. The purpose of the Wellness Initiative for the Nation (WIN) is to proactively prevent disease and illness, promote health and productivity, and create well-being and flourishing for the people of America. Download WIN document here.

To achieve this, the WIN concept paper suggests ways people can create health, save on healthcare costs, and enhance their wellness through employing more self-care, lifestyle changes, and integrative healthcare practices. When implemented across the nation, WIN practices will help avert the looming fiscal crisis in healthcare. For more info about Samueli Institute: http://www.siib.org