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 [
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 […]
Diseasecare vs. Healthcare
Disease (dĭ-zēz’) n. A pathological condition of a part, organ, or system of an organism resulting from various causes, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms. A condition or tendency, as of society, regarded as abnormal and harmful. The current state of the US healthcare system is not only abnormal but is […]
Transparency and Rational Healthcare Decision Making
Grievance (grē’vəns) n. 1. An actual or supposed circumstance regarded as just cause for complaint.2. A complaint or protestation based on such a circumstance.3. Indignation or resentment stemming from a feeling of having been wronged. In 2007 it is clear that I am going to have some real world opportunities to test out the new […]