2/10/2010Before a step in the right direction.

Technology is here to move us forward, make certain tasks easier, and enable us to do more.  Before taking that next step, where are we going? ““Begin with the end in mind” is ... [More]

Posted by: estridges
Posted on: 2/10/2010 at 8:04 AM
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2/8/2010EMR doesn't mean "Every Medical Record" does it?

Well the time has come As I sit here and write this, CMS in its infinite wisdom is probably going over the some 556 pages of the definition of meaningful use that they created. In speaking to people ... [More]

Posted by: becks
Posted on: 2/8/2010 at 9:24 AM
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1/25/2010Cool Technology - Encryption that works.

Full disk encryption by Guardian Edge.  This product authenticated and strong encrypts at a pre-boot level assuring that all data on the device is encrypted. Device control prevents unauthorized ... [More]

Posted by: estridges
Posted on: 1/25/2010 at 8:03 AM
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12/31/2009Health Information Exchange (HIE) Concepts

Health Information Exchange (HIE) ConceptsKey Benefactors:Patients – quality of care, unified health record, convenient access to information.Physicians – access to patient information.Ins... [More]

Posted by: estridges
Posted on: 12/31/2009 at 5:14 PM
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12/28/2009It’s not meaningful use that we should fear, but fear itself that makes us hesitate.

Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) is a big tool in our total healthcare toolbox.  Like any tool it’s use should be meaningful but expectations reasonable.  If your spouse bou... [More]

Posted by: estridges
Posted on: 12/28/2009 at 10:50 AM
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11/9/2009Be Productive and Work Less

In the 3rd quarter of 2009 this is exactly what the average US worker did. Productivity surged at an annual rate of 9.5% with unit labor costs falling at a 5.2% rate according to the U.S. labor... [More]

Posted by: estridges
Posted on: 11/9/2009 at 2:21 PM
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10/13/2009YES, I do like SaaS

SaaS (Software as a Service) is receiving considerable attention for its ability to reduce upfront costs take down barriers to entry.  I’m an advocate for SaaS, there are times and situatio... [More]

Posted by: estridges
Posted on: 10/13/2009 at 5:27 AM
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8/20/2009Packing List

I'm back from a wonderful family vacation that included considerable exitement and fun for the crew inspite of all the stress associated with family vacation.  It was actually prior to vacation g... [More]

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Posted on: 8/20/2009 at 10:21 AM
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7/29/2009The Best Go First

What do Super Bowl tickets, primetime reservations at the best restaurant in town, a Toyota Prius when gas is $4 a gallon, and the best electronic health record systems all have in common? If you wai... [More]

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Posted on: 7/29/2009 at 6:43 PM
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7/17/2009Only make the missing piece

Building an effective information system, especially in healthcare, could be described as putting together a jigsaw puzzle that is missing a few pieces and doesn't quite fit together as good as you wo... [More]

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Posted on: 7/17/2009 at 4:18 AM
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