Lighting We have all see the Olympic Torch lighting ceremony and the power of that particular symbolism. We are also familiar with many of the references of a “candle on a hill”, the faithful lighthouse, and the touching off of the Christmas season by lighting the tree. Well, we were fortunate to have our own [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Innovation’
July 22, 2010
Day 48: Data Gathering transitions to Information Analysis
Transition (trăn-zĭsh’ən) n. Passage from one form, state, style, or place to another. A word, phrase, sentence, or series of sentences connecting one part of a discourse to another. In the midst of running Medsphere I became aware that we were onto something very powerful. Somewhere along the line I finally “got it” that what [...]
July 5, 2010
Day 55: Stuck between a rock and hard(ly Health “Insurance”) plans
Stuck (stŭk) v. Caught or fixed Baffled * This article was submitted to us by one of our summer interns. Their name is being protected because they currently are in a health care start up protective witness program * Have you ever felt trapped when deciding your health insurance options? I have. Each year I [...]
July 1, 2010
Day 60: Signs of the Times
Sign (sīn) n. Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or qualit A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business A portentous incident or event; a presage The march toward the grand opening of the flagship Crossover Health clinic continues. We are operating [...]
April 11, 2010
Day 80: My take on “meaningful use”
Meaningful (mē’nĭng-fəl)adj. Having meaning, function, or purpose. Fraught with meaning; significant: I grow exceptionally tired of the entire “meaningful use” conversation. I see multiple definitions, serious scholarly work, conferences, and an entire industry built up around or attempting to knock down this obnoxious term. Its wearisome . . .particularly when I think the term is [...]
April 4, 2010
Day 87: The New Network
The following is an excerpt I wrote to help explain to someone how the Crossover Health Concept has evolved over the last three years. For the last three years I have been involved as a consultant in the direct practice space. I have had the privilege to work with Lemhi Ventures, companies like Current Health, [...]
April 1, 2010
Day 90: Ninety Days to Launch
Launch (lônch) adj. To begin a new venture or phase; embark. To enter enthusiastically into something; take the plunge. Many of my close friends have asked where I have been the last six months. I posted about my career walkabout back in February, but its time to get back on line and keep the flock [...]
February 24, 2010
“You Ugly”: Creating 8 cow software
Ugly (ŭg’lē) adj. Displeasing to the eye; unsightly. Repulsive or offensive; objectionable Likely to cause embarrassment or trouble UPDATE: I was able to talk with several senior executives, including Jonathan Bush (CEO) and Rob Cosinuke (Chief Marketing Officer) about my concerns. The great news is that athena is finally getting serious about design and hired [...]
February 23, 2010
The next 15%: The Software Enabled Services Concept
Software Enabled Services Professional service offerings that leverage software to synergistically deliver higher levels of performance than obtainable from either alone. A next generation construct which builds upon the concept of Software as a Service (SaaS) but involves the actual human delivery of the services. I am here in Las Vegas at the athenahealth user [...]
February 22, 2010
Career Walkabout: Going On and Off the Grid
Walkabout (wôk’ə-bout’) n. A temporary return to traditional Aboriginal life, taken especially between periods of work or residence in modern society and usually involving a period of travel through the bush. A public stroll taken by an important person, such as a monarch, among a group of people for greeting and conversation. I have been [...]
