Why PCP Lens?

Welcome to the wonderful world of healthcare: A journey through metrics, money, and madness.

Healthcare in the United States is in decline due to structural, policy, and market forces that have been decades in the making.

PCP Lens discusses the clinical, economic, and political aspects of healthcare from the viewpoint of a front-line primary care physician.

Intended Audience:

This information is valuable for anyone interested in learning about the American dysfunctional healthcare system, especially those directly or indirectly involved in the field.

• Healthcare managers and aspiring leaders

• Policymakers

• Health educators and students

• Medical professionals (physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses)

• People working for companies that develop, buy, or sell healthcare-related software or services

• Anyone wanting to contribute meaningfully to discussions on healthcare challenges, like the shortage of good primary care physicians (PCPs)

Who am I?

Sudeep Bansal, MD, who is me, is a practicing primary care physician in Connecticut.

I currently own and manage my private practice.

I have previously held various administrative roles, including Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Quality Officer for a hospital system and then at an Accountable Care Organization. I have implemented EHRs, population health systems, and quality management systems and helped transition health networks from volume to value.

In addition to being an MD, I hold a Master of Science in Health Informatics from Northeastern University, Boston, and a Certificate in Population Health from Jefferson School of Population Health.

My background gives me a unique perspective on the healthcare landscape that conventional media lacks.

About PCP Lens, LLC

All content on this online publication is the property of PCP Lens, LLC. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this material without express written permission from PCP Lens, LLC is strictly prohibited.

Why subscribe?

My goal is to publish one article 1-2 articles per month. Most articles will have an associated video presentation and an audio/podcast feed for those who prefer to watch or listen instead of reading.

Benefits

PCP Lens is free. However, I may decide to add a paid subscription layer in the future.

• 1-2 articles per month, delivered to your inbox or online.

• Access to publication archives.

• Ad-free video on Substack for most articles. The video format is better for people who prefer to learn by video and have a minimal healthcare background.

  • Ad-supported videos on the PCP Lens YouTube channel.

• Audio podcast (created from the video) for people who prefer to listen to podcasts.

• Ability to comment and reply to comments.

Editorial Notes

• Please note that some links in the articles may be referral links, e.g., links to books on Amazon from which I may receive a commission.

• I use AI for the following:

  • Generate images, videos, and slides

  • Iterate ideas and conduct in-depth research

  • Rewrite sentences or paragraphs that I have written for clarity

  • Help come up with creative newsletter names!

  • AI is a tool, but the ideas and content are mine

Disclaimer:

• This publication does not provide medical advice. Talk to your doctor first.

• The views expressed in this publication are mine only. They do not represent the views of my prior employers or any organization I am currently affiliated with.

• The healthcare landscape and strategy are similar across many institutions. The information provided in this publication does not represent strategies and processes, either past, present, or planned in the future, by an organization that I was or am affiliated with.

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