Christina's Considerations

States vs Regions

Mark at Health Informatics Response asks a great question, which has been asked before. However, now we have the economic stimulus money and I say we need to have everyone contribute their thoughts. So, please do so here or on... Read more →

The Future of RHIOs in California

In reference to my post on Monday I'm sharing one perspective and additional information with my readers. The dialog we see here in California will certainly be a key determinant in our ultimate success -- or failure! Read more →

HIT Stimulus Package: Looking at the money!

The guys over at HIT Transition are looking at the money down to the individual physician/practitioner and RHIO level and what they present looks pretty good. Let me know if you need help getting started and I'll see what I... Read more →

Communication, Communication, Communication!!!

Before the HIMSS published guide to establishing a RHIO, I wrote Forming a RHIO?.... In this first version I listed those things that would be important to building a strong foundation for sustainability and success. The last item was "communicate,... Read more →

HIT: One Step at a Time

I'll end my review of the Health Affairs Perspectives with Dr. Mark Frisse's urging that we take one step at a time and focus on a limited set of near-term objectives and a foundation that will be essential for reaping... Read more →

Core principles of making smart investments in HIT

Dr. John Halmaka offers five principles in his Health Affairs Perspective: Establish regional implementation organizations Establish technology service organizations Establish minimum federal requirements, but allow for local variation Establish funding sources and priorities Protect Privacy He points out that the... Read more →

Health Affairs on HIT

Health Affairs does a really great job addressing policy issues in healthcare and their latest issue once again focuses on HIT. I will review a few of the web-exclusive perspectives presented over the next week and will comment on each... Read more →

Health Tech Investment Forum

Next week investors and healthcare leaders will meet in San Francisco at the CCS Health Tech Investment Forum to discover and discuss the latest trends and investment opportunities in health information technology (HIT). Both public and private high growth companies... Read more →

Organ Donation

Organ donation is important to saving the lives of otherwise healthy adults and children. If you have not already completed an organ donor card, please visit and print one or order 10 free paper copies. To learn more about organ... Read more →

Social Media Sites for Job Searching

The times are challenging and economic stimulation will take some time to produce real results, so it is up to each of us individually (with the support of our family and friends) to successfully navigate through the turbulence. The people... Read more →

Kick Butts Day

One of my favorite days of the year is Kick Butts Day, a campaign for tobacco-free kids, which will be held this year on Wednesday, March 25th . Visit their site and download some of the promotional materials and activity... Read more →

Compassion and Healthcare

Yesterday I helped celebrate 25 years of promoting compassion and listening in healthcare by Adventures in Caring. Twenty five years ago Karen Fox began visiting patients at Cottage Hospital and soon expanded her scope from touching the lives of individuals... Read more →

Engaging Healthcare Consumers using Social Media Tools

Last week I attended the World Congress Consumer Connectivity Summit and want to share a few take-aways with my readers. In the Pyramid of Trust, healthcare is currently working to establish trust with customers. Social media can help personalize information... Read more →