I decided that blogging from the conferences is next to impossible - will be twittering instead: You can follow me here. Other aggregations site for the conference include Health 2.0 and #health2.0...
Differential (dĭf'ə-rĕn'shəl) adj. Of, relating to, or showing a difference. Constituting or making a difference; distinctive. Dependent on or making use of a specific difference or distinction. This is the third in a four part series of interviews with the panelist of "The Business Case for...
Bedrock (bĕd'rŏk') n. 1. The solid rock that underlies loose material, such as soil, sand, clay, or gravel. 2. The very basis; the foundation or lowest point. Next interview for "The Business Case for Health 2.0" session is Anna-Lisa Silvestre, the VP of Online Services for Kaiser...
Digital (dĭj'ĭ-tl) adj. 1. Of or relating to a device that can read, write, or store information that is represented in numerical form. 2. Expressed in numerical form, especially for use by a computer. As part of my preparations for the upcoming Health 2.0 conference, I had the...
Twitter (twĭt'ər) v. To utter a succession of light chirping or tremulous sounds; chirrup. To speak rapidly and in a tremulous manner: twittering over office gossip. To giggle nervously; or tremble with nervous agitation or excitemen In anticipation of the upcoming conference, I have been...
California (Kal ee for neah) n. The most populous state in the United States of America Bell weather state for multiple social, cultural, and legal issues Currently governed by the Governator and a health regulatory staff that needs some technology tutoring Three months ago, there was a huge hubbub...
Disintegrate (dĭs-ĭn'tĭ-grāt') v. To become reduced to components, fragments, or particles. To lose cohesion or unity To decompose, decay, or undergo a nuclear transformation. Ouch. I remember attending a high school football game as a wide-eyed sixth grader. Not only did I get to hang with the big kids,...
Capitalism (kăp'ĭ-tl-ĭz'əm) 1. An economic system based on a free market, open competition, profit motive and private ownership of the means of production. 2. Descriptive of a system that encourages private investment and business, compared to a government-controlled economy where investment money is obtained from private sources...
Retail (rē'tāl) n. Of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of goods or commodities To sell in small quantities directly to consumers The "retailization" of health care continues to advance in fits and starts. There are multiple fronts of attack in this movement - everything from general...
Frontiers (frŭn-tîr') A region just beyond or at the edge of a settled area An undeveloped area or field for discovery or research The September/October issue of Health Affairs is dedicated to reviewing concepts of the medical home. It is most likely the most current, authoritative, and impressive...