Monthly Archives: January 2005

More disconnect between tech and quality

In December, I lamented the fact that few healthcare technology types were anywhere to be found at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement‘s annual conference on healthcare quality. It occurred to me that there was a tremendous disconnect between those who … Continue reading

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Fear and loathing in Minnesota?

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health published a first-of-its-kind, statewide report on hospital errors. Headlines out of the Twin Cities this week made it seem like it was shocking that 20 people died in Minnesota over a 15-month period … Continue reading

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On the fly, back in two weeks

Happy new year. As 2005 dawns, I am taking off tonight for two weeks in Spain and Senegal on a personal trip, thanks to the many frequent-flier miles I have accumulated over the past 4 years. It’s not definite yet, … Continue reading

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