What Experts Are Saying
A Must-Read for Healthcare Transformation
★★★★★
Dr. Cairl’s brilliant book reminds us of the benefits of patient engagement and accountability and inventories the missed opportunities that have evolved due to the lack of physician-patient collaboration. Just as important, in an easy to digest way, he discusses approaches that can enhance, encourage and reward patient engagement, including the potentially important role that AI will have in the future. There is no doubt that if his message is embraced, far more lives will be improved and saved and efficiencies gained than the next “significant” medical breakthrough.
Dr. Cairl’s brilliant book reminds us of the benefits of patient engagement and accountability and inventories the missed opportunities that have evolved due to the lack of physician-patient collaboration. Just as important, in an easy to digest way, he discusses approaches that can enhance, encourage and reward patient engagement, including the potentially important role that AI will have in the future. There is no doubt that if his message is embraced, far more lives will be improved and saved and efficiencies gained than the next “significant” medical breakthrough.
Dr. Marc Penn, M.D.Program Director, Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship, Summa Health Heart and Vascular Institute
★★★★★
Dr. Cairl’s exceptional work argues compellingly that real patient engagement is the singular 'way out' of the prevailing sick-care model both in the U.S. and globally. The book is a tour de force that thoughtfully examines the reasons for our healthcare decline and presents a hopeful, evidence-based roadmap for the future. It is a brilliant and necessary read.
Dr. Cairl’s exceptional work argues compellingly that real patient engagement is the singular 'way out' of the prevailing sick-care model both in the U.S. and globally. The book is a tour de force that thoughtfully examines the reasons for our healthcare decline and presents a hopeful, evidence-based roadmap for the future. It is a brilliant and necessary read.
Kenneth W. French, DirectorClinical Consultant, Franchise and Clinical Segments, Quest Diagnostics
★★★★★
"This exceptional work by Dr. Cairl argues compellingly that real patient engagement is the singular 'way out' of the prevailing sick-care model both in the U.S. and globally. The book is a tour de force that thoughtfully examines the reasons for our healthcare decline and presents a hopeful, evidence-based roadmap for the future. The deep insights and practical approaches provided are designed to empower patients, giving them the necessary tools to navigate their health journeys effectively. Implementing this knowledge will undoubtedly save lives and mitigate the significant financial burdens of our current system. It is a brilliant and necessary read.
"This exceptional work by Dr. Cairl argues compellingly that real patient engagement is the singular 'way out' of the prevailing sick-care model both in the U.S. and globally. The book is a tour de force that thoughtfully examines the reasons for our healthcare decline and presents a hopeful, evidence-based roadmap for the future. The deep insights and practical approaches provided are designed to empower patients, giving them the necessary tools to navigate their health journeys effectively. Implementing this knowledge will undoubtedly save lives and mitigate the significant financial burdens of our current system. It is a brilliant and necessary read.
Kenneth W. FrenchDirector, Clinical Consultant, Franchise and Clinical Segments, Quest Diagnostics
★★★★★
With his consistent depth and humanity, Dr. Cairl weaves together decades of scholarship, healthcare leadership, and lived experience to illuminate the continued need for transformation of our healthcare industry. Combining the latest evidence with practical wisdom, he reveals how patients, families, and professionals alike can engage in the shared endeavor to improve healthcare—not simply as a service that treats illness, but as a societal culture that nurtures well-being. This book challenges us to step forward as active participants in building a future rooted in compassion, health equity, and collective responsibility.
With his consistent depth and humanity, Dr. Cairl weaves together decades of scholarship, healthcare leadership, and lived experience to illuminate the continued need for transformation of our healthcare industry. Combining the latest evidence with practical wisdom, he reveals how patients, families, and professionals alike can engage in the shared endeavor to improve healthcare—not simply as a service that treats illness, but as a societal culture that nurtures well-being. This book challenges us to step forward as active participants in building a future rooted in compassion, health equity, and collective responsibility.
Dr. Vishal GulatiM.D. FACEP CPE
★★★★★
Dr. Cairl’s book is an important reminder of what healthcare should be about. It brings the focus back to people, the patients, the providers, and the shared responsibility between them. His writing captures the heart of why I believe so deeply in the future of value-based care, empowering people to take ownership of their health and giving them the support to do it. Fixing the Foundation stands out as a clear blueprint for the healthcare future we should all be working toward, one that gives every stakeholder, patients, providers, and policymakers alike, a path to meaningful change.
Dr. Cairl’s book is an important reminder of what healthcare should be about. It brings the focus back to people, the patients, the providers, and the shared responsibility between them. His writing captures the heart of why I believe so deeply in the future of value-based care, empowering people to take ownership of their health and giving them the support to do it. Fixing the Foundation stands out as a clear blueprint for the healthcare future we should all be working toward, one that gives every stakeholder, patients, providers, and policymakers alike, a path to meaningful change.
Lucas WeavilVP of Value Based Care, Healthyr
★★★★★
Dr. Richard Cairl’s newest book is not simply another addition to his prolific career; it is an act of civic duty. The important ideas and recommendations cast by Dr. Cairl in Fixing the Foundation are informed by both scholarship and lived leadership. His writing quickly and easily distills his decades of experience into a vision for a system where care is measured not only by outcomes, but by dignity, empowerment, and humanity. Dr. Cairl’s words remind us that improving healthcare is not optional; it is our shared responsibility. And in fulfilling that responsibility, he elevates both the field and the people it serves.
Dr. Richard Cairl’s newest book is not simply another addition to his prolific career; it is an act of civic duty. The important ideas and recommendations cast by Dr. Cairl in Fixing the Foundation are informed by both scholarship and lived leadership. His writing quickly and easily distills his decades of experience into a vision for a system where care is measured not only by outcomes, but by dignity, empowerment, and humanity. Dr. Cairl’s words remind us that improving healthcare is not optional; it is our shared responsibility. And in fulfilling that responsibility, he elevates both the field and the people it serves.
Vikram SainiJD, MPH, Florida Accountable Care Services