Bravo Peter Neupert

The head of Microsoft's Healthcare Unit has some wise words for Congress

http://blogs.technet.com/neupertonhealth/archive/2009/01/12/before-you-finalize-your-health-it-shopping-list.aspx

I hope they get the message - don't throw money at a problem without goals.

The buzz word is 'outcomes management' but it makes sense, focus on a fixing some specific problems and develop the IT to support the fix. Saying, go out and spend money on Heathcare IT without a plan is ridiculous.

Thanks to Ina Fried for the write up and link that got me started - http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10142627-56.html