Inevitability of Health 2.0
Inevitable (ĭn-ĕv’ĭ-tə-bəl) adj. An unavoidable event Incapable of being prevented Invariably occurring or appearing I am looking into attending the Health Blogging Conference in Las Vegas on April 30. It has been an interesting and enjoyable experience for me to step out into the blogosphere, and engage the ether in a free exchange of thoughts [&
Wellpoint: Speaking my language?
Language (lăng’gwĭj) n. Communication of thoughts and feelings through a system of arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. Such a system as used by a nation, people, or other distinct community The special vocabulary and usages of a scientific, professional, or other group A particular manner of expression I want to [&h
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
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 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 [
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