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waxing on about ideas and their success

I’ve never had much artistic talent. It hasn’t been for lack of trying. I’ve taken up several stringed instruments and although I’m not ready to call it quits on any of them, I never exactly mastered the open C scale either. However, I’ve always been slightly envious of great artists. They have in common are [ READ MORE ]

Two things the VA Hospital System is doing well

  • July 13th, 2010
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The Veterans Affairs hospital system is one of the world’s largest interconnected health systems. The VA operates 153 acute care medical centers and 768 outpatient clinics. Their size, as well as a commitment to technology and progressive care models, has led the VA to develop some effective programs. There are two ideas in particular that [ READ MORE ]

two knees, or not two knees

  • May 23rd, 2010
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Editors note: yes, I went there on the title. Yes, I studied English in college and no I’m not ashamed of the cliche turn of phrase…. maybe a little My first reaction was to laugh, I think it caught my doctor off guard. “It’s the ACL,” he said shaking his head. The look on his [ READ MORE ]

Daws.in, its close enough. Using Bitly.pro for custom short links

  • April 28th, 2010
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Bit.ly is becoming more liberal with invites into their Pro service. One of the things Bitly.Pro provides is the use of a custom domain for shortening links. Most hospitals refer to themselves, internally, with initials. Some State Regional Hospital is probably SSRH internally. There’s a good chance you can register those initials or a close [ READ MORE ]

Steamboat Springs 2010

  • March 8th, 2010
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Sadly, my trusty Canon 40D was out of commission for our trip to Steamboat this year. I stuck some of my lenses on an older Rebel body and was surprisingly pleased with the results. My only regret was not having much time for photos. You’ll find the few that I did take on Flickr[ READ MORE ]

Healthcare Marketing Insights discusses reimbursement

subtitled: and takes a few well deserved jabs a comment I made on a healthcare marketing site. Chris and the gang at Interval Marketing produced a great podcast this week. Of the topics discussed, one that really resonates with me are some of the complications surrounding the reimbursement challenges of our third party payor system. [ READ MORE ]

Protected: Nothing to see here, move along

  • February 3rd, 2010
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There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.[ READ MORE ]

Celebrating One Year of HCSM – changing healthcare through social media

On Sunday, January 17th, as a group we celebrated the one year birthday of #HCSM (pronounced “HIC-sum” by those in the know). The event was a special 2 hour chat that included a first ever live audio component. Lee Aase, Director of Syndication (and social media) for the Mayo Clinic and Dana Lewis moderated. Seven [ READ MORE ]

A good time for a hard conversation – Engage With Grace

  • November 26th, 2009
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Its all about family and food. Does it get much better? Sure, Christmas has gifts, and Halloween has candy, but Thanksgiving comes with very few strings attached – you show up and eat. We show up to talk. We show up to enjoy each others company and remind ourselves, no [ READ MORE ]

What we post today…

  • October 29th, 2009
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I have been thinking a lot lately about the relative importance of social media. Actually, I have been thinking about history. Really, what we know about history is what was recorded by the people who thought those particular details were favorable or important. What’s the old saying? History is written by the victors. In a sense, the [ READ MORE ]

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