How 30 Percent Became the “Tipping Point”

Conventional wisdom among policymakers and health care leaders says that 30 percent is the magic number when we’re talking about a “tipping point” for meaningful change in how health care is paid for and delivered. Where does this 30 percent figure come from, and does it hold true? CHAMP Director Steve Shortell discusses its potential origins in his own work, and important considerations going forward, in his recent blog post in NEJM Catalyst.