Collective Intelligence (kə-lĕk'tĭv ĭn-tĕl'ə-jəns) n. 1. Collective intelligence is a form of intelligence that emerges from the collaboration and competition of many individuals. 2. Collective intelligence appears in a wide variety of forms of consensus decision making in bacteria, animals, humans, and computers. 3. The study...
Medical Network (mĕd'ĭ-kəl nĕt'wûrk') 1. A group of health care providers who have organized themselves to provide care 2. Provider organizations who voluntarily group together and are utilized by insurance companies to seek discounted pricing in exchange for additional volume of patients for the...
Riff (rĭf) n. A short rhythmic phrase, especially one that is repeated in improvisation. A clever or inventive commentary or remark: Almost two years ago I threw out a new term that I think needs to become a part of our new health vernacular. With all that...
Reality Check (rē-ăl'ĭ-tē chĕk) n. 1. An assessment to determine if one's circumstances or expectations conform to reality. 2. The act of letting a real user try out prototype software. 3. Conversationally, saying “sanity check” means you are requesting a check of your assumptions. My wife recently notified...
Accessorize (ăk-sĕs'ə-rīz') v. 1. To furnish with accessories: accessorized my outfit with a matching watch. 2. To wear or select accessories: accessorizes according to the latest fashions. I had the occasion this past weekend to be out with my wife doing some shopping. Apparently, I have been...
Enlightenment (ĕn-līt'n-mənt) n. The act or a means of enlightening; state of being enlightened. A philosophical movement of the 18th century that emphasized the use of reason to scrutinize previously accepted doctrines and traditions and that brought about many humanitarian reforms. I have been a...
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,...
Business Model (bĭz'nĭs mŏd'l) n. The plan implemented by a company to generate revenue and make a profit from operations. The model includes the components and functions of the business, as well as the revenues it generates and the expenses it incurs.A business model is...
Pithy (pĭth'ē) Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief. Consisting of or resembling pith (essential or central part or significance) As many of you know, the reigning czar of Health care IT Mr. HIStalk will soon celebrate his 1,000,000 visitor to his blog site. I was...
Initial Public Offering (ĭ-nĭsh'əl pŭb'lĭk ô'fər-ĭng) n.The first sale of stock by a private company to the public.Stock issued typically to raise capital and gain access to public marketsSale of stock typically handled by underwriters who determine type, quantity, and price of stock soldI have...