HIMSS, Part I: Microsoft to fully "apply" itself to Healthcare
Apply (ə-plī’) v. To put to into action or adapt for a special use. To devote (oneself or one’s efforts) to something. Steve Ballmer, the enigmatic CEO of Microsoft gave the keynote address today at the HIMSS conference in New Orleans. While he wasn’t at his Monkey Boy best, he did show a highly provocative […]
Bush League: More Beer, Please!
Bush League (bʊsh‘lēg‘) adj. Of or belonging to a minor league. Of inferior or unprofessional quality; second-rate. I have been finalizing my plans for HIMSS 2007, the biggest healthcare IT show on the planet. It is the annual show and tell, gossip and kiss, and general meetup for healthcare IT professionals around the globe. HIMSS […]
Change Agents: Achieving Healthcare Equity
Equity (ĕk’wĭ-tē) n. 1.The state, quality, or ideal of being just, impartial, and fair.2. Justice applied in circumstances covered by law yet influenced by principles of ethics and fairness. The second profile in my ongoing review of vanguard Health 2.0 companies spotlights Utah-based HealthEquity. The company was founded in 2003 by my medical schoo
The Canonical Health 2.0 Representation
Canonical (kə-nŏn’ĭ-kəl) adj. Of, relating to, or required by a canon of law. Adhering to beliefs or practices approved by authority or tradition Conforming to orthodox or well-established rules or patterns, as of procedure. As I mentioned at the conclusion of a previous post, I believe strongly in the power of imagery to symbolically represent [&h
Value Driven Healthcare
Driven (drĭv’ən) v. 1. Powered, operated, or controlled2. Piled up or carried along by a current3. Motivated by or having a compulsive quality or need I had the pleasure of presenting at the first ever Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE) Healthcare Summit yesterday. There were about 60 people in attendance who shared an interest in […]
2nd Annual Healthcare Blogger Meetup @ HIMSS
Meetup (mēt ŭp) n. A meeting of individuals or groups who organized around a common interest. A social networking phenomenon whereby like interested individuals can quickly gather. The 2007 edition of the annual HIMSS Conference is well underway. I finally downloaded the brochure to day to review the contents and begin to plan my time […]