Day 60: Signs of the Times
Sign (sīn) n. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or qualit A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business A portentous incident or event; a presage The march toward the grand opening of the flagship Crossover Health clinic continues. We are operating […]
Day 65: Proof is in the Passion – Crossover Explained
Passion Tonight I attended an awesome charity event called Savannah’s Organic Ranch. Savannah was a beautiful girl stricken with cancer whose last wish was to pass along her love of organic farming. The spark that was her life and encapsulated in her last wish has fueled a community wide passion for spreading representative organic “ranches”
Day 73 – Demolition Weekend
Demolition (dĕm’ə-lĭsh’ən) n. The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives. Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons. We are having a blast on our march toward revolutionizing the way that medicine is practiced, delivered, and experienced. In fact, we feel so strongly about it that we are l
Career Walkabout: Going On and Off the Grid
Walkabout (wôk’ə-bout’) n. A temporary return to traditional Aboriginal life, taken especially between periods of work or residence in modern society and usually involving a period of travel through the bush. A public stroll taken by an important person, such as a monarch, among a group of people for greeting and conversation. I have been [&hel
Sermo makes the connection: Health Reform leads to Cash-based Practices
Connection (kə-nĕk‘shən) n. The act of connecting. The state of being connected An association or relationship Sermo finally makes the connection between all the health insurance reform conversations and the inevitable consequence of pushing a large percentage of providers toward a cash based practice. I have highlighted the rise of direct practice
Personal Health Advisor: The Perfect Care Coordinator
Coordinator (kō-ôr‘dn-ā’shən) n. The act of coordinating The state of being coordinated; harmonious adjustment or interaction. I am finishing up some more of my postings related to the Innovators Prescription, but prior to do so I wanted to highlight a key insight mentioned when evaluating the disruptions required to help the Primary Care sys
Software FREEdom – Adware within Healthcare Reconsidered
Reconsider (rē‘kən-sĭd’ər) v. To consider again, especially with intent to alter or modify a previous decision. To take up for reconsideration, as a matter previously acted on by a legislature. Almost one year ago I posted a note regarding Practice Fusion’s claims to be partnering with Google, mining patient data, and rapidly signing up
Launch: Personal Health Advisory Services
Crossover (krôs’ō‘vər) n. The adaptation of a musical style, as by blending elements of two or more styles or categories, to appeal to a wider audience. A recording designed to appeal to wide or diverse audience I have been blogging for just over two years at Crossover Health while also working as a strategic consultant […]
Twittering Scott Shreeve, MD: What are you doing?
Tweet (twēt) n. 1. A weak chirping sound, as of a young or small bird. 2. A “Tweet” is an individual message (or “update”) posted from Twitter. Twitter is an interesting application with a very simple premise – your friends and associates are actually interested in knowing “What are you doing”. These “tweets” are constrained […]
Whatcha Want? Consumerism in Healthcare
Want (wŏnt) v. 1. To desire greatly; wish for; have an inclination towards 2. To request the presence or assistance of 3. To seek with intent to capture An interesting study was released today in the McKinsey Quarterly under the moniker, “What Consumers Want in Health Care“. The central theme of the publication was the […]