Sales Objection #2: MUMPS is Dead (No, its actually EPIC)
Epic (ĕp‘ĭk) n. An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. A series of events considered appropriate to an epic Epic is a beautiful surfing slang word to describe a day, a swell, or a ride that is totally out of the ordinary, transcending into […]
The Problem with VistA: “Its the Platform, Stupid”
Platform (plăt’fôrm) n. A formal declaration of the principles on which a group, such as a political party, makes its appeal to the public. The basic technology of a computer system’s hardware and software that defines how a computer is operated and determines what other kinds of software can be used. I read with interest […]
Transparency Trek: The Million EOB March
Trek (Trĕk) n. A journey or leg of a journey, especially when slow or difficult. A journey by ox wagon, especially a migration I have been thinking alot about EOB’s. How did these anomolies of reason, this perversions of clarity, and obfuscators of objectivity come into existence? To what intent are they provided to the […]
Part II – Innovators Prescription: Health Care Business Models
This is Part II of a recap of the The Innovators Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care. It is the third installment by Clayton Christensen in his innovations series where he collaborates with the esteemed Jerome Grossman, MD and newcomer Jason Hwang, MD. This segment lays some additional foundation for understanding the general disruptive [&hel
Innovation Stewardship: The Kaiser Garfield Innovation Center
Steward (stū‘ərd) n. One who manages another’s property, finances, or other affairs. One who is in charge of the household affairs of a large estate, club, hotel, or resort. An official who supervises or helps to manage an event. I have written a few notes (here and here) regarding Kaiser Permanente (KP), including their continuing […]
Part I: Innovators Prescription – Introduction to Theory
I am just finishing up The Innovators Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care. It is the third installment by Clayton Christensen in his innovations series where he collaborates with the esteemed Jerome Grossman, MD and newcomer Jason Hwang, MD. I believe this book will make a profound impact on healthcare by introducing the Disruptive […]
Non-Consumers: Why American Well Will Do Well
Consumer (kən-sū’mər) n. . Ultimate user of a product or service. One that consumes, especially one that acquires goods or services for direct use or ownership rather than for resale or use in production and manufacturing. HI consumers set to say HI! to physicians online January 15. I have been following American Well for the […]