In 1928, Webster's Dictionary defined calculator/computer as: CALCULATOR , noun One who computes or reckons; one who estimates or considers the force and effect of causes, with a view to form a correct estimate of the effects. COMPUTER , noun One who computes; a reckoner; a calculator Today, it defines it as: CALCULATOR , noun one that calculates : such as 1) a usually electronic device for performing mathematical calculations 2) a person who operates a calculator COMPUTER , noun a programmable usually electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data I can't help but ponder the term "AI Programmer" If I search for AI Programmer today; it links me to Programmers who specialize in artificial intelligence (AI). But, as we discuss the rise of the AI bots taking peoples jobs; it seems most obvious that the jobs they will take will be those of application programmers, not of doctors, or lawyers. IBM pushes the idea that Watson went to m
Building the Dell Computers of Health Information Exchanges (HIE) In earlier posts, " Game Changing Healthcare Information Exchange " and " Weaving the Fabric of Care ", I included examples of mass customization as an enabler of accountable care programs. What I left out was the fact that Standardization is the enabler of Mass Customization. Instead, I relied on an earlier post on " The Well Architected HIE and Direct Push ", which points out the benefits of standardization using a Services Oriented Architecture and a Common Information Model for HIE. While I thought this was enough, I now think I need to explain more about the relationship between mass customization and standardization. After a recent meeting on Medicaid Health Homes with several stakeholders, including the state department of health (DOH), I came to understand that some may see customization and standardization as opposing thoughts since they are somewhat antonyms. Actually though,