Comments on: News 7/17/08

By: PezMan

PezMan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:50:20 +0000

TheAlchemist:

It looks like a browser system, so possibly a portal which has not allegiance to computer OS. I may be incorrect…just looks like it…

By: Gerard

Gerard — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:42:42 +0000

The “interview” with Mr. HISTalk was awesome! Thanks!

By: Wompa1

Wompa1 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:57:54 +0000

The healthcare bill should be of the utmost interest to every HIS reader. I know healthcare is not a “business” since the perception seems to be that business is a bad thing. But human behavior relating to scarce resources, otherwise known as economic action is a factor within all markets, even the noble practice of medicine.
We all know about supply/demand finding an equilibrium, but what happens when a significant (artificial) factor is introduced? When the supply (of healthcare) stays the same, and the price drops to zero (government subsidies), what will be the result? We can reasonably guess that without the price barrier, the demand will rise significantly (longer lines). We can also guess that private insurers will be at a significant disadvantage, since government is not impeded by profitability. Indeed it can operate even when insolvent (less competition=lower quality and higher costs). On the surface, this appears to be the death knell for private insurance, which is likely the goal anyway. “Tutto nello Stato, niente al di fuori dello Stato, nulla contro lo Stato.” – Il Duce

By: The Alchemist

The Alchemist — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:56:32 +0000

Hey Inga,

Thanks for the short video featuring our next Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin small clinic practice. Please convey to our higher aurthority, Mr. H, that the computer system featured in the video made possible by HIMSS funding is an Apple iMAC 24″ desktop computer.

Sure would like to know the EHR vendor that is operating under the MAC OS?