Dyscoordinated: Healthcare’s Line Item Problem
Dyscoordinated (dĭs-kō-ôr‘dn-āt‘ĭd) n. To purposefully prevent harmoniously working together To purposefully prevent pleasing combinations; or matches of form and function To purposefully prevent harmony of common actions or efforts In addition to doing a little Health 2.0 Experiment in my last post, I have to followup with the actual delive
Transformers: Health 2.0 Is More Than Meets the Eye
Transformation (trăns‘fər-mā’shən) n. 1. The act, instance, or state of being transformed 2. A marked change, as in appearance or character, usually for the better. I have long been a fan of the Transformers and their catchy tagline, “Transformers, more than meets the eye“. In re-watching the summer blockbuster recently, I was onc
Openly Confused: Misys Seeks the Source
Confused (kən-fyūzd‘) n. Being unable to think with clarity or act with understanding and intelligence. Lacking logical order or sense; chaotic or jumbled: I read with amusement the recent announcement by Misys on how they are “Leading the Industry with Bold Open Source Move.” On first pass, this is a great announcement and the fruition [
HealthPlanMine: Scoring the Future
Score (skōr) n. 1. To evaluate and assign a grade to. 2. To gain advantage in a game or contest 3. To succeed in acquiring, often by illicit means or by conquest At the recent Health 2.0 Conference, I was able to meet some really great innovators in the Health 2.0 space. As part of […]
How to Ruin a Quality Pie
Quality (kwŏl’ĭ-tē) n. 1. An inherent or distinguishing characteristic; a property 2. Essential character; nature 3. Degree or grade of excellence I recently had the privilege to be in San Angelo, Texas. While there, I had the occasion to eat at a famous local eatery called Mr. T’s. The restaurant has been in continuous operation […]
"Vendor, Thy Software is Commodity"
Commodity (kə-mŏd’ĭ-tē) n. A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type. A basic good that has minimal differentiation in quality between various producers of the good. Something useful that can be turned to commercial advantage or other benefit In today’s New York Times, and op-ed piece titled
Myopia 2.0: The Technology versus The Movement
Myopia (mī-ō‘pē-ə) n. A visual defect in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it; also called nearsightedness or short sightedness. Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning. In a recent post to HISTalk, my friend and colleague Matthew Holt of [&helli
Back to the Future: Health 2.0 Conference Agenda
Agenda (ə-jĕn’də) n. A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to An organized list, as of procedures, activities, or events A grouping or program of things to be done or considered Several people have asked me about the upcoming Health 2.0 Conference, quickly becoming a “cause celebre” among the healthcare technology elite. I [&hel
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 […]
Just Trust in Me
Trust (trŭst) n. Firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing. The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one. Something committed into the care of another; custody or charge. With a small and growing family, I have had the privilege to see more Disney movies than should […]