a distinct competitive edge. Whether they are product companies
that need to get their product to market the fastest, or services companies that
must deliver the best client service in a timely manner, speed is of the
essence. However, achieving a fast-moving organization
that can deliver high quality products and services is no easy task.
Companies have for decades focused on the right blend of people, processes, and
technology to achieve this. The common goal that all these companies are trying
to achieve is culture: a knowledge sharing culture that enables the entire
organization to move in sync. For most companies, several
challenges remain in developing an effective knowledge sharing and innovative
culture:
Geographic & Cultural Differences
Silos of information
Difficulty in easily publishing information across teams and departments
Information Security
Baby Boomers vs. Gen Y differences
While the above list of challenges may appear daunting, many of these challenges are a result of legacy information systems that aren’t built
for today’s knowledge worker. Fortunately, with the advent of new web-based
technologies and cloud computing, organizations of all sizes can obtain the
appropriate tools necessary to foster effective knowledge sharing across the
modern workplace.
Register for this online webinar
In this session, we will explore:
Web trends impacting the enterprise
Knowledge sharing challenges
The opportunity of cloud computing
Google’s thoughts on a knowledge sharing culture
Q&A and discussion
MODERATOR
PRESENTER
Andy MoorePublisherKMWorld
Ashley GorringeProduct Marketing ManagerGoogle
Enterprise
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onal Health Information Network (NHIN) and the related Health Information Exchanges (HIE)s are not so much things or entities, but rather a set of standards, services and policies that enable secure health
information exchange over the Internet... ... An important distinction ... one I am not sure is fully appreciated by many engaged in the advanced medical technology community, yet...Read on and,ENJOY!CC---------------------------------------------------A Message from Dr. David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for
Health Information Technology
Private and secure health information exchange enables information to follow the patient when and where it is needed for better care...
... This foundation is the essence of the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN)...
... The NHIN is not a network per se, but rather a set of standards, services, and policies that enable the Internet to be used for the secure exchange of health information to improve health and health care. Different providers and consumers may use the Internet in different ways and at different levels of sophistication...
... Based on this pioneering work, a subset of these organizations is now actively exchanging information. This smaller group currently includes the Department of Defense, Social Security Administration, Veterans Health Administration, Kaiser Permanente, and MedVirginia...
...The robust exchange occurring at this level has several key attributes, including the:
Ability to find and access patient information among multiple providers;
Support for the exchange of information using common standards; and
Documented understanding of participants, enabling trust, such as the Data Use and Reciprocal Support Agreement (DURSA).
Not every organization and provider, however, needs or is ready for this kind of health information exchange today. Nor do the 2011 meaningful use requirements set forth by CMS in the recent proposed rule require it ...
... To enable a wide variety of providers – from small practices to large hospitals – to become meaningful users of electronic health records in 2011, we need to ensure the availability of a reliable and secure “entry level” exchange option...
... The newly launched NHIN Direct Project is designed to identify the standards and services needed to create a means for direct electronic communication between providers, in support of the 2011 meaningful use requirements.
... We are on an aggressive timeline to define these specifications and standards and to test them within real-world settings by the end of 2010. Timing is critical so that we may provide this resource to a broader array of participants in health information exchange as a wave of new, meaningful users prepare to qualify for incentives provided for in the HITECH Act and ultimately defined by CMS...
...The NHIN Direct Project will conduct an open, transparent, and collaborative process throughout its development by using a community wiki, blogs, and open source implementation already available on the project’s website (http://nhindirect.org). I encourage you to participate through the website...
...ONC is committed to providing resources and guidance to stakeholders at all levels of exchange through HITECH programs, such as the Health IT Regional Extension Centers, the national Health IT Research Center, and the State Health Information Exchange Program. As you assess your own needs for exchange, please take advantage of the many Federal resources available to you on the ONC website and the online resources of the programs mentioned above, as well as through the “NHIN University ” education program hosted by our public-private partner, the National eHealth Collaborative ...
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Sincerely,
David Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.P. National Coordinator for Health Information Technology U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesRead the full message at: http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1959&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=4&mode=2&in_hi_userid=10741&cached=true
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Please see the third in a series of four posts from MedTech-IQ member Dr Leigh Jerome, as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) study on "Next Generation Social…
world," Blair McIntyre, a professor of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology, says of augmented reality. In an interview with John C. Havens, host of Tactical Transparency, McIntyre, also a manager at Augmented Environments, describes augmented reality as "3-D media, whether graphics or audio, tightly registered with the world." In short, augmented reality is when a real environment merges with a virtual environment. Developers
like Augmented Environments have been working on making digital worlds
interact with reality since the early days of NASA. Scientists needed
more unique ways to simulate environments in space. We may
never venture into space, but we can have a bit of this technology in
the palm of our hands. Can you recall the Jetsons pointing and zapping
objects with their hand-held devices? Well you can do something similar
with your smart phone. Add a fourth dimension to your reality with
these mobile apps.
Step 1
An easier way to follow directions. Scan your geography with Visual Map.For those folks not skilled in topography, Visual Map comes to the rescue. It uses a split screen with a map and a live picture of the location. Find out just what "on the right" looks like with this three dimensional rendering of your destination.
Step 2
Become an audioguide, Listen with Toozla.Toozla is a peer-to-peer audio sharing app; think Wikipedia goes audio. Stroll leisurely through historical monuments and listen for facts about the location. This app is still a bit new so you'll be doing more recording then listening. Still, it's a great way to leave an audio artifact at a location. Toozla gives a new distinct meaning to town crier.
Step 3
Never forget where you park. Locate your vehicle with Car Finder.For those people who park and forget, this app is for you. It's a simple function. Take a picture of the car before going into your location. Car Finder adds a geotag to your car. When you're ready to leave, open the application. Car Finder offers directions to your car.
Step 4
Capture images from real to a virtual environment. Search items visually with Google Goggles.Use your phone to scan a picture of an object. Google will use the image as a search phrase and pull up related content. Scan a product to see if it's priced lower at another location. Scan a business card and add it to email contacts. This free app makes storing information about items a snap.
Step 5
Get Local Reviews with Yelp. Find reviews of local places with Yelp.In December, controversy about a Yelp and Google merger led technology site headlines. Critics were concerned about the reach of Google. Supporters were excited by the impact of Yelp. Its local user data would be a great asset to Google Local Search. The merger didn't happen. Yelp continues local search dominance with its iPhone app. Resting on its large database, Yelp offers reviews of local businesses by everyday people. The mobile app works by scanning the environment and linking Yelp reviews to the site. Learn what others say of a store's products and service before stepping in the door. Rely on your virtual neighbor to point you in the right direction. Unlike some developers, Yelp isn't exclusive. This app works on the Blackberry and other smart phones.
Step 6
Dig deep with Layar. Expand your dimensions with Layar.Layar augments reality by opening a fourth dimension. It overlays digital images atop a live space. It can also do the reverse by adding a historical image atop the live video feed. Go to aside of ruins and
Layar will re-create the former image in your app. Take a picture of an area and reveal the layers of information that resonate.
Step 7
Wikipedia goes mobile. Browse the world with Wikitude.This app is an information junkie's dream. Wikitude combines the user-formed Wikipedia with the geotagging enthusiasm of smartphone folks. Users add information on points of interest. Going to the Louvre or see a funky rock formation, scan it with Wikitude. You can find the information linked in by a user or geographical position for your site.
Step 8
Find the lowest gas price. Get cheap gas on your route.Cheap Gas is an essential app for every driver. Cheap Gas scans gas stations nearby and offers the company and lowest prices. The cool thing about Cheap Gas is that it doesn't take you off your planned route of travel. Just point it in the direction you're travelling and it will find cheap
gas stations along the way.
Step 9
A friend is just a tweet away. Form new friendships with Twittaround.Twittaround was a dominant app before Foursquare came on the scene. It allows you to see tweets from those nearby. If you're a bit shy but want to be more social this app is for you. Twittaround locates nearby tweeple and shows their latest tweets. Look up their bio and see if you share something in common. Mention them in a tweet. Who knows, you may find a new friend or even a new love. At the very least, you can break the ice with a continued conversation from tweets.
Step 10
Use sparingly. As we enter this new era, it's important to distinguish our real lives from virtual environments. These apps asisst us with common tasks, but watch out for a growing addiction to futurism. In an augmented reality, the world is always on; be clear to set boundaries on your smart phone use.Read on at: http://www.ehow.com/how_5957208_embrace-augmented-reality.html?utm_source=eHOD&utm_medium=email&utm_content=5957208&utm_campaign=21_02_2010
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the field of personalized genomics; and founder of Webicina.com, the world's first medical web 2.0 guidance service...... In this post from yesterday's ScienceRoll ... "Pathway
Genomics: Let’s see my genes", ... Berci describes his experience in using the new Pathway Genomics direct to consumer genetics system ... See below excerpts, or read the full ScienceRoll post at: http://scienceroll.com/2010/03/19/pathway-genomics-lets-see-my-genes/ ENJOY!CC----------------------------------------------------------------As I’m doing PhD in clinical genomics and I’m really interested in the connection between internet and medicine, so I was very happy when Pathway Genomics, one of the newest direct-to-consumer genetic companies, offered me a free genetic test. After an interview I did with them, I sent my saliva sample back and 3-4 weeks later, I received an e-mail that my results were ready. This is just an entry about my experience and the things I found interesting. As I got a free test from Navigenics a year ago, I plan to compare these services in a future entry.
The reason why I was very interested in the service of Pathway Genomics is what they analyze:
Risk markers for 70+ diseases
Maternal and paternal ancestry
Drug responses
Carrier status
1) Sampling: It was quite an easy process ...
2) Preparations: I liked that I had to fill a questionnaire focusing on my lifestyle and patient history ...
3) Results: I still think that predicting risk of diseases based on a few SNPs cannot be accurate enough and we cannot base a medical decision on that. But drug responses and carrier status are totally different...
4) Health conditions: Based on your genetic profile, it creates different groups for conditions such as Immediate Action, Take action, Be proactive, Learn More and Live a healthy lifestyle. It’s also shown whether the risk is based on validated or preliminary study
results...
... it’s easy to navigate among the results and I like that there is no percentage of risk which makes it easier to understand for laypeople. I plan to contact one of their genetic counselors next week.
5) Ancestry: I’m in the same maternal haplogroup as Benjamin Franklin or Marie Antoinette (see migration map below on which we can adjust the migration pattern with the timline). The descriptions are detailed and full of references information. I particularly liked the numerous Pubmed links. My paternal haplogroups is quite interesting and is the same as Thomas Jefferson’s.
6) To sum it up: I liked the service mostly because of the carrier status and drug responses features. It helped me analyze the results, find more information in peer-reviewed journals and maybe make lifestyle decisions.
Pros:
The 100% Moneyback Guarantee is still fantastic.
It analyzes not only disease risks but carrier status and drug responses.
No percentage of health risks, but a clear score system.
Cons:
Charging for the genetic counseling is not a good idea ($40 for a call up to twenty minutes, or a full hour for $99). It costs almost as much as the service itself. (Update: It turns out it was an old page and genetic counseling actually is for
free)
The blog and Twitter account are not too active. There is no significant social media activity which would be crucial.
Obviously USA-focused
Raw data is not available for download.
In the next entry, I will compare my experiences with Navigenics and Pathway Genomics.
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