Consider the Source: Microsoft FUD Machine Shifts into Overdrive
Source (sôrs) n. The point at which something originates, comes into being, or is obtained. One that causes, creates, or initiates. My friends up in Redmond are in real trouble. If you don’t think so, just read the latest version of their annual “Summer of Fear” tour. Microsoft has once again claimed that Linux infringes […]
Lost in Translation
Translation (trăns-lā’shən) n. A restating of something in other, especially simpler, words. The act or process of translating, especially from one language into another. The process or result of changing from one appearance, state, or phase to another. Last summer I had the opportunity to read the well known and highly regarded Tipping Point. Befor
Tales of a SLACer
Scapholunate Advanced Collapse (SLAC) 1. Refers to a specific pattern of osteoarthritis and subluxation which results from untreated chronic scapholunate dissociation or from chronic scaphoid non-union;2. Degenerative changes occur most often in areas of abnormal loading; typically involves the radial-scaphoid joint initially, followed by degeneration in the
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
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 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 [
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 […]
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 […]
Transparency: Foundation for a new health system
Transparent (trānspârent) adj. Capable of transmitting light so that objects or images can be seen as if there were no intervening material. Easily seen through or detected; obvious. Free from guile; candid or open. Everyone recognizes that the United States has the potential and promise to deliver the best healthcare in the world. We spend […]
Part 2: Open Source Values – Meritocracy, Transparency, and Legitimacy
Saydobe (say dew bee) n.1. A colloquial southern California greeting2. The combination of several values inherent in open source. The open source movement has created a tremendous amount of value over the last decade. The creation of this value was a result of the underlying values of the Open Source movement itself. These underlying values […]