Peter Mills, MD, is an authority on driving behavioral change to improve individual and community well being. He is the founder of Glasslyn Health Solutions in London, UK.
Without a doubt the changes occurring within the U.S. healthcare system are unprecedented. Whatever your thoughts about the merits, or otherwise, of healthcare reform it is clear that the status quo is not an option if America is to maintain its position as the pre-eminent economic force in the world.
Despite the fact America gained independence from the British more than 200 years ago, our two countries have plotted very similar cultural, social and political courses over this period.