I heard once that the myth of the unicorn came about because people saw an Oryx – a species of antelope – from the side and mistook its two horns for 1 singular horn. This evolved into the myth of the unicorn which is now imbued with mystical and magical powers including the power to … Continue reading Social Media: The Oryx of the New Communication Era?
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Where’s the Beef? The Need for Evidence and Systems-Change in the Health IT Movement
After its use as an advertising slogan, “where’s the beef?” became an all-purpose phrase questioning the substance of an idea, event, or product. Along these lines – even if slightly passé – I have been thinking a lot lately about the spirit of the movement to release health data and invite technology developers and entrepreneurs … Continue reading Where’s the Beef? The Need for Evidence and Systems-Change in the Health IT Movement
Influencing Health 