Haystacks: How to Improve EHR and the Healthcare System

Haystacks: How to Improve EHR and the Healthcare System

I woke up today to a request on LinkedIn from someone at Harvard for a healthcare startup that seemed on its surface anything but innovative. The only interesting thing about it was the word “Harvard.” Another “me too” wellness program. I declined and went on to click on a story in the NY Times about Tim Cook, and how he’s shaping Apple and maybe moving into some more healthcare applications. I flashed back to 5 years ago (2009). I was a resident and could see so many problems with the healthcare system, including the attempts at creating a good Electronic