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Individuals in health systems around the world are unambiguously committed to meeting the challenges of COVID-19. An uncountable number of people are working tirelessly, often at risk of their own health and lives. But success requires far more than individual effort. The authors argue that organizations throughout the health system must systematically split up the burden of response in order to deal effectively with immediate needs - as well as those lurking around the corner. The authors argue for four distinct teams: an immediate challenges team; a remote services team; an external coordination team; and a scenario planning team. They describe each in detail and show that embracing this model will lay down a base for longer- term gains, both in healthcare and in health itself.

Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo describes the challenges and opportunities of running one of the world's most successful global medical technology companies. In a wide ranging interview, he explains the thinking behind the different types of acquisitions his company has made; the cultural hiccup that one of those acquisitions led to, and how it was handled; and the importance of focusing on the mid-tier market in emerging markets.