A New Dimension: Introducing the XHR
Dimension (dĭ-mĕn’shən) n. A measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length. Extent or magnitude; scope. A physical property, such as mass, length, time, or a combination thereof, regarded as a fundamental measure. The time has come for a new definition within the world of healthcare information technology (HIT). As many of you know,
Custodial Care of the PHR: Controlling the currency of the future?
Custodial (kŭ-stō‘dē-əl) adj. Of or relating to the work of guarding or maintaining; Marked by care and supervision rather than efforts to cure. The California Health Foundation is a respected and influential healthcare policy organization within the state. They have a research and educational focus which enables to them to occasional commission wh
Healthcare Advisory Services
Advisory (ăd-vī‘zə-rē) adj. Empowered to advise Relating to or containing advice Able to offer guidance; a group providing expert information. The graphical representation of Health 2.0 contains a very important layer called value added Healthcare Advisory Services. In the new paradigm of information transparency, patients can easily get lost in th
Adware within Healthcare: Software Free Dumb
Slippery Slope (slĭp‘ə-rē slōp) n. 1. A tricky precarious situation, especially one that leads gradually but inexorably to disaster2. A dangerous course, one that can easily lead to catastrophe Today, Andy Robineski broke the story that Practice Fusion has partnered with Google to offer a free EMR to the public using an adsense business model [&hel
Innovation: Not "On Demand"
Innovation (ĭn’ə-vā‘shən) n. The successful adoption of a new idea, method, or device The process of making improvements by introducing something new Change that creates a new dimension of performance Having just returned from HIMSS, I was cleaning out all my brochureware to see if there was anything I needed to keep. One of the […]
Transparency Disparities – Let the Games Begin
Disparity (dĭ-spăr‘ĭ-tē) n. The condition or fact of being unequal, as in age, rank, or degree. Unlikeness; incongruity. Alright, I couldn’t resist. After writing recently about transparency within healthcare, I thought I would try to highlight some of the major incongruities that currently exist within our healthcare environment. These differenc
HIMSS, Part IV: Global Healthcare Leadership
Globalization (glō’bəl-lā’shən) adj. The process by which the economies of countries around the world become increasingly integrated over time. Tendency of businesses to move beyond domestic and national markets to other markets around the globe, thereby increasing the interconnectedness of different markets. The fat lady has finally sung in
HIMSS, Part III: Thank you, Mr. Powell (Mr. President?)
Inspiration (ĭn’spə-rā‘shən) n. Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind. Something that stimulates the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention. The quality of inspiring or exalting The act of drawing in I have been to HIMSS for the last five years. I have enjoyed the conference more [&helli
HIMSS, Part II: Showing your underwear
Underwear (ŭn’dər-wâr’) n. Clothes worn next to the skin, beneath one’s outer clothing. Clothes that typically cover private areas to avoid exposure. On Tuesday night, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Athenahealth private party at Uptown Cajon in New Orleans. The restaurant is owned by a cousin (Vinny?) of one of the senior [