With high speed internet starting to be available on some flights, let’s pause, laugh, and wake up to this moment. (Thanks to Uf Tukel at www.icruise.com for sending the link and a great way to start our day).

P.S. I read Uf’s email, watched the video, and wrote this blog post all on my phone in [...]

Imagine sitting in a car, eager to get someplace, but not allowed to drive. You must wait for another adult to come with the keys. You hit redial on your mobile phone repeatedly trying to get an update on when they might come. You’re not sure when or if they will arrive. It’s exasperating.
When it [...]

Imagine trying to manage your money without seeing your bank statements or credit card bills. Being able to see the numbers is central to being able to take charge of your finances. Likewise, having your health data is central to being able to take charge of health.

Unfettered access to our health data is central to [...]

Thought-Leaders Unite to Release Declaration of Health Data Rights

United States–June 22, 2009–Today, thought leaders across healthcare are collaborating to launch www.HealthDataRights.org and unveil a shared statement to ensure patients’ rights to access and share their own health information.
The site, designed to give people a voice in preserving their right to take responsibility for their own [...]

The next time you visit your doctor, will you leave with the information you need?

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If you’re tired of the present health care system in the U.S., raise your hand. Now imagine how many people are raising their hands with you. Because of our universal dislike of our current health care system and the grassroots actions of a few pioneers, I predict change is coming. I shared my passion about [...]