In a recent TED Talk by David Meslin titled, “The Antidote to Apathy,” David opened his talk with a profound question: “How many times have…
Archive | April, 2011
How Much Do Doctors Really Make?
Typically, when I reveal that I am a medical student, I receive one of the following responses: Great! You should go into ________ specialty because…
Synergy, Community and Engagement in the #HITsm Community
As I recently announced on Twitter, I have a new job. Starting at the end of the month, I will be an Implementation Specialist at…
And then there was… #HITsm
If you have used Twitter for health IT information in the last six months, it is likely that you have come across the hashtag “#HITsm”…
If Air Travel Was Like The Health Care Industry
Yesterday as I was searching around YouTube, admiring the works of Ross D. Martin, MD, MHA, FACMI and his clever HITECH: An Interoperetta in Three Acts…
It Takes Some Time to Turn the Ship Around
Last week, I noticed a number of tweets sent out that referenced how social media and technology is being used by various patient groups. One…
Accountable Care April
It is debatable if March truly “went out like a lamb” this year, particularly from a healthcare IT perspective. Last week, on March 31, the United…