GCPR Redux – The Call For Government EHR Unification
Unification (yū’nə-fĭ-kā’shən) n. To bring or come together into a united whole To combine and adapt in order to attain a particular effect: While on my VistA kick (here and here), I need to respond to several important errors of understanding in the recent press release hailed with a “Bravo!” from Fred Trotter. I also […]
The Future of VistA: Community versus Congressionally Mandated Leadership
Future (fyū’chər) n. The indefinite time yet to come Something that will happen in time to come A prospective or expected condition, especially one considered with regard to growth, advancement, or development I appreciate Fred’s comments regarding my recent posting. Fred appropriately challenged me for describing some of the problems but not more
Act III: VistA Will Find a Way
VistA (vĭs’tə) n. Abbreviation for “Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture” The integrated electronic health record that powers the largest health delivery organization in the United States (who still achieves the best clinical health outcomes of any care delivery organization in the US). The catalyst that allowed
Diabetic VistA – The First Amputation
Diabetes (dī-ă-bēt–ēz) n. Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or when cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced As a result, the glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. The symptoms include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and [&hellip