There’s more to the value of health care than clinical effectiveness for patients and cost-effectiveness for individuals and governments. As we imagine the future of heatlh care, a welcome addition would be to plan for wider benefits to society. At this point in time in the US, it’s hard to imagine overcoming the political difficulties involved in reaching an agreement on what would benefit society. But it’s worth anticipating the possibility of a better future – the future we would want for ourselves and our children. Read more