Comments on: Google's Bosworth http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=googles_bosworth Thoughts on the intersection of search, media, technology, and more. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Msn nickleri http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12396 Msn nickleri Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:35:29 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12396 <p>Having gone through the flap over information ownership & privacy that helped torpedo Hailstorm, Bosworth might be well briefed in dealing with those same issues when it comes to health care.</p> <p>In related news, I'm sure that VCs are going to be staying late tonight trying to figure out what to do about the holes in medical informatics and healthcare IT in their portfolios.</p> Having gone through the flap over information ownership & privacy that helped torpedo Hailstorm, Bosworth might be well briefed in dealing with those same issues when it comes to health care.

In related news, I’m sure that VCs are going to be staying late tonight trying to figure out what to do about the holes in medical informatics and healthcare IT in their portfolios.

]]> By: tophatsolutions http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12395 tophatsolutions Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:15:28 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12395 <p>i have seen that individual control over themselves, but great piece of informatiom</p> i have seen that individual control over themselves, but great piece of informatiom

]]> By: esquillo seocontest http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12394 esquillo seocontest Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:00:51 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12394 <p>Talk about reformating.</p> Talk about reformating.

]]> By: Greg Judd http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12393 Greg Judd Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:35:52 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12393 <p>Christopher at Medbillmanager has it right: untangling personal from medical information is one of several key issues that any successful health information utility must negotiate effectively - and it can & will be done by someone. Probably someoneS.</p> <p>Another important conceptual issue is whether an effective health information utility proceeds from concerns about sickness, rather than health. Just because our 'health system' has inverted the vocabulary - inasmuch as it focuses, not on health, but on sickness - does not mean an effective health information system must take the same conceptual detour. Frankly, it will probably be the more effective, the stiffer its resolve NOT to be about 'sickness'.</p> <p>Finally, there is no question that any successful health information system must first, last & always give the individual control over any of their own information. </p> <p>At the same time, it is useful to understand that those people who most need to be sure that caregivers can access their information effectively are acutely aware of the privacy/security/access tradeoffs - and are prepared to act on them:</p> <p>(from the 2005 Markle Foundation <a href="http://www.markle.org" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="http://www.markle.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.markle.org</a> survey summary "Americans Want Benefits of Personal Health Records"): </p> <p><i>"Privacy and Security Concerns</i></p> <p><i>Almost all respondents (91 percent) are very concerned about privacy and keeping their health information secure. </i></p> <p><i>However, most people believe that technology provides appropriate protections. People with chronic illness and frequent health care users are less concerned about privacy and security. </i></p> <p><i>When it comes to sensitive personal health information, people who use the health care system more often report somewhat less concern than others."</i></p> Christopher at Medbillmanager has it right: untangling personal from medical information is one of several key issues that any successful health information utility must negotiate effectively – and it can & will be done by someone. Probably someoneS.

Another important conceptual issue is whether an effective health information utility proceeds from concerns about sickness, rather than health. Just because our ‘health system’ has inverted the vocabulary – inasmuch as it focuses, not on health, but on sickness – does not mean an effective health information system must take the same conceptual detour. Frankly, it will probably be the more effective, the stiffer its resolve NOT to be about ‘sickness’.

Finally, there is no question that any successful health information system must first, last & always give the individual control over any of their own information.

At the same time, it is useful to understand that those people who most need to be sure that caregivers can access their information effectively are acutely aware of the privacy/security/access tradeoffs – and are prepared to act on them:

(from the 2005 Markle Foundation http://www.markle.org survey summary “Americans Want Benefits of Personal Health Records”):

“Privacy and Security Concerns

Almost all respondents (91 percent) are very concerned about privacy and keeping their health information secure.

However, most people believe that technology provides appropriate protections. People with chronic illness and frequent health care users are less concerned about privacy and security.

When it comes to sensitive personal health information, people who use the health care system more often report somewhat less concern than others.”

]]> By: Keith Cash http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12392 Keith Cash Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:19:50 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12392 <p>Kudos.</p> <p>Good luck organizing health care, I am still do not understanding why there is a database on my medical history that I do not have control of, and the insurance and medical profession have.</p> <p>Go for it.</p> Kudos.

Good luck organizing health care, I am still do not understanding why there is a database on my medical history that I do not have control of, and the insurance and medical profession have.

Go for it.

]]> By: dedicated hosting http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12391 dedicated hosting Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:29:53 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12391 <p>Lol <br /> The root of all unhealthy issues is going to address the health issues!</p> Lol
The root of all unhealthy issues is going to address the health issues!

]]> By: Healia Team http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12390 Healia Team Sat, 02 Dec 2006 16:41:54 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12390 <p>Companies that are new to healthcare may not realize that the healthcare industry is quite different from other domains in many important ways. As the largest sector of the US economy with many entrenched interests, even the mega technology companies will find that moving the healthcare industry in a certain direction is similar to steering an oil tanker with an oar. </p> <p>The Healia Team<br /> www.healia.com </p> Companies that are new to healthcare may not realize that the healthcare industry is quite different from other domains in many important ways. As the largest sector of the US economy with many entrenched interests, even the mega technology companies will find that moving the healthcare industry in a certain direction is similar to steering an oil tanker with an oar.

The Healia Team
http://www.healia.com

]]> By: G http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12389 G Sat, 02 Dec 2006 01:54:05 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12389 <p>Google ought to read up on the casualties in this space from the recent past. Even the smart ones have never gotten past first base. Everyone from Intel has given it a try in the healthcare space - directly or indirectly.</p> <p>The complexity of the issues around healthcare will make thier trials in copyright-land seem like disneyland!</p> <p>Furthermore, it is laughable to even suggest Google can handle privacy issues!</p> <p>Google even suggesting they would like to address Health speaks volumes about the ignorance (or is it arrogance) of those in Mountain View. </p> Google ought to read up on the casualties in this space from the recent past. Even the smart ones have never gotten past first base. Everyone from Intel has given it a try in the healthcare space – directly or indirectly.

The complexity of the issues around healthcare will make thier trials in copyright-land seem like disneyland!

Furthermore, it is laughable to even suggest Google can handle privacy issues!

Google even suggesting they would like to address Health speaks volumes about the ignorance (or is it arrogance) of those in Mountain View.

]]> By: christopher http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12388 christopher Sat, 02 Dec 2006 01:25:31 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12388 <p>John - <br /> I think that albeit data rights are important, that the underlying thorn may be in the separation of what is:<br /> medical "data" [aka disease treatment trends, consumer to consumer self-care conversations, or provider severity-adjusted costs/outcomes for procedures and services] vs. patient "information" [aka patient-specific private/confidential data that NOBODY should have access to except the patient themselves and their care providers]. Yes, it is a slippery slope and no clear answer. </p> <p>Google may not be a white knight savior, but when Google speaks (figuratively)... the VC and media communities listen and thus many start-ups like ours are validated in their purpose to make a difference, financially supported, and literally encouraged to tackle the big hairy problems set before them.</p> <p>Again, no specific immediate results, but then again... the renewed focus on the healthcare info mess has helped us as prepare to launch. </p> <p>christopher<br /> www.medbillmanager.com</p> John –
I think that albeit data rights are important, that the underlying thorn may be in the separation of what is:
medical “data” [aka disease treatment trends, consumer to consumer self-care conversations, or provider severity-adjusted costs/outcomes for procedures and services] vs. patient “information” [aka patient-specific private/confidential data that NOBODY should have access to except the patient themselves and their care providers]. Yes, it is a slippery slope and no clear answer.

Google may not be a white knight savior, but when Google speaks (figuratively)… the VC and media communities listen and thus many start-ups like ours are validated in their purpose to make a difference, financially supported, and literally encouraged to tackle the big hairy problems set before them.

Again, no specific immediate results, but then again… the renewed focus on the healthcare info mess has helped us as prepare to launch.

christopher
http://www.medbillmanager.com

]]> By: eas http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12387 eas Sat, 02 Dec 2006 01:09:58 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2006/12/googles_bosworth.php#comment-12387 <p>Having gone through the flap over information ownership & privacy that helped torpedo Hailstorm, Bosworth might be well briefed in dealing with those same issues when it comes to health care.</p> <p>In related news, I'm sure that VCs are going to be staying late tonight trying to figure out what to do about the holes in medical informatics and healthcare IT in their portfolios.</p> Having gone through the flap over information ownership & privacy that helped torpedo Hailstorm, Bosworth might be well briefed in dealing with those same issues when it comes to health care.

In related news, I’m sure that VCs are going to be staying late tonight trying to figure out what to do about the holes in medical informatics and healthcare IT in their portfolios.

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