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 [...]
Quality (kwŏl’ĭ-tē) n.
1. An inherent or distinguishing characteristic; a property 2. Essential character; nature 3. Degree or grade of excellence
I recently had the privilege to be in San Angelo, Texas. While there, I had the occasion to eat at a famous local eatery called Mr. T’s. The restaurant has been in continuous operation since the [...]
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 [...]
Source (sôrs) n.
The point at which something originates, comes into being, or is obtained.
One that causes, creates, or initiates.
My friends up in Redmond are in real trouble. If you don’t think so, just read the latest version of their annual “Summer of Fear” tour. Microsoft has once again claimed that Linux infringes on [...]
Translation (trăns-lā’shən) n.
A restating of something in other, especially simpler, words.
The act or process of translating, especially from one language into another.
The process or result of changing from one appearance, state, or phase to another.
Last summer I had the opportunity to read the well known and highly regarded Tipping Point. Before bashing me for [...]
Scapholunate Advanced Collapse (SLAC)
1. Refers to a specific pattern of osteoarthritis and subluxation which results from untreated chronic scapholunate dissociation or from chronic scaphoid non-union;2. Degenerative changes occur most often in areas of abnormal loading; typically involves the radial-scaphoid joint initially, followed by degeneration in the unstable lunatocapitate joint, as capitate subluxates dorsally on lunate.
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Language (lăng’gwĭj) n.
Communication of thoughts and feelings through a system of arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.
Such a system as used by a nation, people, or other distinct community
The special vocabulary and usages of a scientific, professional, or other group
A particular manner of expression
I want to be one of the [...]
Disparity (dĭ-spăr‘ĭ-tē) n.
The condition or fact of being unequal, as in age, rank, or degree.
Unlikeness; incongruity.
Alright, I couldn’t resist. After writing recently about transparency within healthcare, I thought I would try to highlight some of the major incongruities that currently exist within our healthcare environment. These differences and inequalities are [...]
Underwear (ŭn’dər-wâr’ 
n.
Clothes worn next to the skin, beneath one’s outer clothing.
Clothes that typically cover private areas to avoid exposure.
On Tuesday night, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Athenahealth private party at Uptown Cajon in New Orleans. The restaurant is owned by a cousin (Vinny?) of one of the senior sales executives [...]
Bush League (bʊsh‘lēg‘ adj.
Of or belonging to a minor league.
Of inferior or unprofessional quality; second-rate.
I have been finalizing my plans for HIMSS 2007, the biggest healthcare IT show on the planet. It is the annual show and tell, gossip and kiss, and general meetup for healthcare IT professionals around the globe. HIMSS has become well [...]
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