Farce (färs) n.
A light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations, exaggerated characters, and often slapstick elements are used for humorous effect.
The branch of literature, and the broad or spirited humor characteristic of such work.
A ludicrous, empty show; a mockery
We are just entering the other worldy hyperbole of the HIMSS marketing [...]
Privileges (prĭv’ə-lĭj) n.
1. A special advantage, immunity, permission, right, or benefit granted to or enjoyed by an individual, class, or caste.
2. The principle of granting and maintaining a special right or immunity.
Tomorrow I will be speaking at the annual SCALE conference in Los Angeles. Last year, I introduced the theme of “Value Driven Health [...]
Collective Intelligence (kə-lĕk’tĭv ĭn-tĕl’ə-jəns) n.
1. Collective intelligence is a form of intelligence that emerges from the collaboration and competition of many individuals.
2. Collective intelligence appears in a wide variety of forms of consensus decision making in bacteria, animals, humans, and computers.
3. The study of collective intelligence may properly be considered a subfield of [...]
Medical Network (mĕd’ĭ-kəl nĕt’wûrk‘ 
1. A group of health care providers who have organized themselves to provide care
2. Provider organizations who voluntarily group together and are utilized by insurance companies to seek discounted pricing in exchange for additional volume of patients for the provider.
I am pleased to comment on the “grand opening” of [...]
Transformation (trăns‘fər-mā’shən) n.
1. The act, instance, or state of being transformed
2. A marked change, as in appearance or character, usually for the better.
I have long been a fan of the Transformers and their catchy tagline, “Transformers, more than meets the eye“. In re-watching the summer blockbuster recently, I was once again amazed at the stunning [...]
Wizard (wĭz’ərd) n.
One who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician.
A skilled or clever person;a sage.
The Wizard of Oz is hot theme right now, particularly as the Broadway version of Wicked continues to rack up impressive sales at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. I love the theme song from the play:
We are [...]
Enlightenment (ĕn-līt’n-mənt) n.
The act or a means of enlightening; state of being enlightened.
A philosophical movement of the 18th century that emphasized the use of reason to scrutinize previously accepted doctrines and traditions and that brought about many humanitarian reforms.
I have been a little quite lately, for which I apologize, but have been [...]
Concierge (kôn-syârzh’ n.
A staff member of a hotel or apartment complex who assists guests or residents, as by handling the storage of luggage, taking and delivering messages, and making reservations for tours.
A person, especially in France, who lives in an apartment house, attends the entrance, and serves as a [...]
FICO Score (fĭk‘o skôr) n.
1. Financial instrument used to assess the risk of credit applicants2. A risk-based score system used to determine the probability of a borrowers risk of default
I have been talking quite a bit about the convergence of health and wealth in recent months. I am continually reminded of how much [...]
Confusion (kən-fyū‘zhən) n.
Impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person;
The act of confusing or the state of being confused; an instance of being confused
A disturbed mental state.
There have been several recent articles over the past week regarding Pay for Performance (P4P). I have previously been critical of the current incantation of P4P as it [...]
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