At the height of last year’s financial struggles, Greystone.Net sent out a survey to its current and former customers about their budget outlook for the coming year. We certainly struck a chord with our hospital and health system audience, who at the time were wondering if the sky truly was falling. We received a tremendous response, with more than 170 hospitals or health systems submitting a survey. The study yielded some interesting findings. The biggest revelation was that despite 40 percent of hospitals/health systems experiencing some sort of budget cut, 68 percent said funding is stable or increasing for the Web. Based on the findings, Greystone.Net cut back on some of its events that require travel. We also added a new category to our annual Best in Class awards for successful Web initiatives amidst severe budget constraints.
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The Sky was Falling
Thursday, February 18th, 2010A Philosophical Conundrum
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Long ago, in a place far away, I was in college (yes, Virginia, they had college back then). At that time I had an interesting debate with a philosophy professor in which I argued that everything is based on hedonism, since even the followers of Kant adhere to the tenets of duty because it makes them feel good. Since the professor graded the papers, I lost the debate.
58 Best Practice Case Studies
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009Only a few short weeks ago, I sat in my office combing through over 125 entries for the 2009 Best In Class Awards. In our office we each painstakingly read and analyze every nomination in search of a short list of finalists for each award category — and 2009 was clearly the most difficult year for us, in terms of narrowing the field. Others in our office also comb through that same list and then we all converge in the conference room to begin our annual ritual — a litigation process to lobby for our favorites and create the consensus list of finalists.
Have PowerPoint, Will Travel
Friday, March 27th, 2009If you’ve ever seen me speak, you can tell I kind of enjoy it. Actually, talking is one of my favorite things. And when I know a little bit about what I’m talking about, it’s even more fun. :’)
A new member of the family
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009When you spend your life steeped in the Internet, days can blend together. That’s why I particularly love days when we launch a new site. Much like a proud parent, the “birth” of a new or improved Web property is a big event (Feel free to insert all the “get a life” comments you’d like right here.).
Totally Hip …
Sunday, September 7th, 2008As many of you know, I had a total right hip replacement about two weeks ago. I won’t bore you with all the details, but it isn’t the most fun I’ve ever had, but I’m looking forward to walking painfree sometime soon down the road. Right now, I seem to be progressing nicely and am a little dangerous on the walker, doing physical therapy three times a day and resting a lot.
One more reason to come to Orlando in November
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Not that you needed another reason to head to Orlando in November, but if you are coming to the 12th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference and you are a Greystone.Net or StayWell client, you are invited to a “pre-conference” on Monday, Nov. 10. The timing is perfect, since we wrap up just in time for the first general session of the Healthcare Internet Conference.
I’ve made the switch
Thursday, June 12th, 2008If you are reading this blog, you’ve probably seen that I have left Aurora Health Care and the award-winning AuroraHealthCare.org, and have joined Greystone.Net. This career move gives me the chance to do what I like best for health care providers all over the country (I’m actively seeking clients in Hawaii).