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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ask medical school applicants why they wish to enter the arduous 7+ year training process that it takes to become a physician and virtually all will have the following admixed in their answer: “Because I want to help people.”  The cynics among us will snicker, thinking that’s a canned answer lacking sincerity.  I disagree.  Most …

As Healthcare Providers, Technology is Our Friend (not a misprint) Read More »

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] To quote Yogi Berra, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” Or so it seems. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Last week, Apple made a big announcement that headlines and excited many in our industry. They have enlisted two of the largest medical records companies, Epic Systems and Cerner, as well as Athenahealth, and a number of respected healthcare …

Apple’s Health Records App: A Ripple or a Roar? Read More »

Year-end may be a time to reflect back on the past twelve months, acknowledge achievements and raise a glass to all we are thankful for. I certainly agree there is great value in doing so. However, you may not be too surprised to learn that I prefer to take what we’ve learned and look ahead, …

My Holiday Wish List for Connected Health Read More »

Lately, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about what I consider to be an urgent priority — moving from the antiquated, one-to-one model to efficient, time- and place-independent care delivery. I’d like to opine about the topic here, but first need to present three bits of context to set up this post. Think about your …

The Tone of Your Voice Holds the Secret to Moving Connected Health to the Next Level Read More »

The 2017 Connected Health Conference (CHC) is right around the corner, after months of planning, organizing and confirming a terrific lineup of speakers and events. I am delighted that we’ll be gathered at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston October 25-27.  It is a must-attend event if you are in any way interested in …

A Front Row Seat for the Future of Technology-Enabled Health and Wellness Read More »