Myopia (mī-ō‘pē-ə) n.
A visual defect in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it; also called nearsightedness or short sightedness.
Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.
In a recent post to HISTalk, my friend and colleague Matthew Holt of Health [...]
Conceptualize (kən-sĕp’chū-ə-līz’ 
v.
The mental process of considering, developing, or forming ideas, thoughts, or notions
The ability to interpret new ideas from specific instances or occurrences in a conceptual way
I have thoroughly enjoyed my foray into the new world of healthcare consumerism as part our changing healthcare landscape. I began down the Health 2.0 path initially [...]
Agenda (ə-jĕn’də) n.
A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
An organized list, as of procedures, activities, or events
A grouping or program of things to be done or considered
Several people have asked me about the [...]
Healing (hēl ng) v.
To restore to health or soundness; cure.
To set right; repair.
To restore (a person) to wholeness.
I previously highlighted a recent study by Booz Allen Hamilton regarding the Consumer Empowered movement and physician responses to it. I thought the physician responses were very both unfortunate and very telling:
Positive Impact of [...]
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