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 [
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 […]
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 […]