Windows 10 and Microsoft HoloLens, implications for health and medicine
So yesterday was a big day here at Microsoft. Like many of you, I was glued to my computer screen while our business and product leaders updated the world on Windows 10 , Windows Phone, Xbox, and more. We learned that Cortana will be taking up residence...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - January 22, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Price transparency in healthcare? Despite reforms, still lacking.
The following story is absolutely true. Only the names of the people involved and the name of the academic medical center have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent. Over the years, I’ve written a number posts about the maddening and frustrating...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - January 19, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Good news and bad news for young medical professionals, and why you should care
There’s good news and bad news coming out of the latest Merritt Hawkins’ survey of medical residents in their final year of training. The good news for resident physicians is that hospitals and health systems are recruiting and hiring. In fact, these...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - January 13, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Your keys to safer, even more secure healthcare cloud services
In my last HealthBlog post, I made the case that we need to focus more on simplicity in healthcare and health IT. Simplicity should be the watchword for solutions in 2015. Thus far, many technology, business and delivery system solutions in the healthcare...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - January 8, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Healthcare and Health IT in 2015. What the world needs now is…….. simplicity
Happy New Year to my HealthBlog readers around the world. I’m back in the saddle after a 3 week hiatus for the holidays. I must say I’m feeling fully rested and looking forward to all that 2015 will deliver. Like you, I’m getting tired of reading prognostications...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - January 5, 2015 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Intelligent insights on mHealth, wearable devices and consumer behaviors
I am writing this as I wing my way back to Seattle after a quick, one day stopover to speak at the annual mHealth conference held this year at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center just outside Washington, DC. As always, the atrium at the...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - December 11, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
A doctor’s prescription for getting back in shape with Xbox Fitness
So Turkey Day is over. You’ve gobbled down the last drumstick, soaked up the left over mashed potatoes and gravy and finished off the pumpkin pies. You’ve also watched too much football and taken far too many naps. Now it’s time to get back in shape…...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - December 2, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
I’ve seen the future and it’s almost here
There are some amazing privileges associated with working for a global technology company like Microsoft. Every day I reflect on how lucky I am. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by so many smart, really dedicated people. I’m thankful for the opportunity...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - November 21, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Exponential learning at Exponential Medicine
This week I had the honor to attend and serve as faculty at what is perhaps a dream conference for those of us who care about technology, science, health and medicine. The conference was Exponential Medicine, sponsored by Singularity University. As was...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - November 13, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Getting Value from Technology in Healthcare is All about People
I was highly intrigued by an article on ZDNET today. It was Steve Ranger’s piece on “ Predicting the next decade of tech: From the cloud to disappearing computers and the rise of robots ”. For anyone interested in technology, it’s a good read. I particularly...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - November 4, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Microsoft Health + Microsoft Band, new insights on health and productivity
Late last evening, Microsoft announced a new platform called Microsoft Health . Microsoft Health is designed to give people a holistic picture of their health, fitness, nutrition and work life to help them live healthier and achieve more. For the health...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - October 28, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Doctors discuss why “clinical grade” matters when selecting a tablet computer
As a physician with 20 years of patient care behind me, I know all too well how important mobility is to clinical workflow. Whether healthcare professionals are working in the hospital, clinic, ancillary care facility or elsewhere, they are always on...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - October 27, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Mobility matters in physician satisfaction with electronic health record solutions
By now it is becoming quite clear that the billions of dollars in government incentives to get physicians using electronic health record solutions has moved the market. According to an article in Healthcare IT News, 77 percent of docs practicing in free...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - October 14, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Sleeping on a cloud—advanced clinical anesthesiology solution uses Microsoft Azure as its technological foundation
As a physician, I have a great deal of respect for my colleagues who specialize in anesthesiology. While surgeons may get all the glory for what they do in an operating room, they couldn’t do their job without the anesthesiologist. These specialist doctors...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - October 9, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
Singapore slings a 10 in health & healthcare
In the same week that my company introduced Windows “10” to the world, I was contemplating a 10 of a different kind while on a business trip to Singapore. During one of my business meetings there with a prominent physician leader from the Ministry of...(read more) (Source: HealthBlog)
Source: HealthBlog - October 6, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: hlthblog Source Type: blogs
