Opacity (ō-păs'ĭ-tē) The quality or state of being opaque. Something obscure, impenetrable Dullness of mind I have been intrigued by the recent settlement by United with NY regarding underpayments to physicians based on faulty estimates of what constitutes a fair market rate (Ususal aNd Customer or "UNC")...
Unnecessary (ŭn-nĕs'ĭ-sĕr'ē) adj. Not necessary; needless. Serving no useful purpose or function You have got to love it, huh? Did you see the most recent series of lawsuits just announced by the AMA. They must just be loving the opportunity to pile on their arch nemesis insurance companies...
Stimulus (stĭm'yə-ləs) Something causing or regarded as causing a response. An agent, action, or condition that elicits or accelerates an activity or response. Something that incites or rouses to action; an incentive. I am completely NAUSEATED . . . this entire stimulus package is going...
Crossover (krôs'ō'vər) n. The adaptation of a musical style, as by blending elements of two or more styles or categories, to appeal to a wider audience. A recording designed to appeal to wide or diverse audience I have been blogging for just over two years at Crossover Health...
Scheme (skēm) n. A systematic plan of action A secret or devious plan An orderly combination of related parts "Usual and customary" just became "Transparency and consistency" The United Health Group, in what will become a sweeping decision (interesting interview with author here) within the Health Insurance industry, ...
Trek (Trĕk) n. A journey or leg of a journey, especially when slow or difficult. A journey by ox wagon, especially a migration I have been thinking alot about EOB's. How did these anomolies of reason, this perversions of clarity, and obfuscators of objectivity come into existence?...
Treadmill (trĕd'mĭl') n. An exercise device consisting of a continuous moving belt on which a person can walk or jog while remaining in one place. A similar device operated by an animal treading a continuous sloping belt. Today, Dr. Jordan Shlain and I opened the morning session...
Evolution (ĕv'ə-lū'shən) n. A gradual process in which something changes into a different and usually more complex or better form. Change in the genetic composition of a population during successive generations resulting in the development of new species. In addition to my work with Current Health, I...
Short Sell (shôrt sĕl) n. 1. The sale of a security that one does not own but has borrowed in anticipation of making a profit by paying for it after its price has fallen. 2. A short seller will make money if the stock goes down...
Revolution (rĕv'ə-lū'shən) n. The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another. A sudden or momentous change in a situation I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to be recognized, along with my brother Steve Shreeve, as the 2008 winner of the Linux Medical...