tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post5664148614841205630..comments2024-03-18T04:38:01.678-07:00Comments on Dispatch from the Digital Health Frontier: Can Blogging be Harmful to Your Career?John Halamkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550236129132159307noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-24693314510045861652011-07-22T11:53:11.794-07:002011-07-22T11:53:11.794-07:00Good stuff, John. Ignore the naysayers and keepers...Good stuff, John. Ignore the naysayers and keepers of the old. I am up late at nite and early AM blogging and researching during the quiet hours. Congrats on recognizing you do need to move on. Stagnation is never a good thing. You contribute much, I especially like your gardening tips and your annual vacation reporting. I often give attributions to your blogs on THCB and Life as a Healthcare CIO in my own blog.Gary M. Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16205704913440150198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-1613348265012017182011-07-20T03:58:51.740-07:002011-07-20T03:58:51.740-07:00I'd say you were mugged. Criticizing your focu...I'd say you were mugged. Criticizing your focus because you wrote about the single malt Scotches served in the club at St. Andrews is like attacking Paul Krugman because he posted about gourmet mushy peas while attending the Keynes Conference in Cambridge.<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed your Scotland posts. More please.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591906880798989728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-39168269662779538312011-07-18T20:35:04.816-07:002011-07-18T20:35:04.816-07:00I'm a MSIII (just started my 1st rotation: war...I'm a MSIII (just started my 1st rotation: ward-based Internal Med) and I have been reading your blog for several years. I look up to you as a role model and mentor for both my career and personal life. Through each post to your blog, of which I think all are at an utmost professional level, your words inspire me and guide me to be a better physician & technologist and a wholesome person.<br /><br />Thank You for sharing your broad spectrum of expertise and experiences, your ideas and theories; and Thank You for your transparency and openness.<br /><br />I appreciate the wide-angle lens of your blog.<br /><br />~enjoy,<br />Denton ShanksDenton Shankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956966073102117956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-48093880913366725092011-07-17T14:34:46.939-07:002011-07-17T14:34:46.939-07:00Hi,
Those of us that embrace social media have as...Hi,<br /><br />Those of us that embrace social media have as many reputations as we have followers in twitter, friends and colleagues in facebook and whichever other network we belong to.<br /><br />Embracing social media will indeed place you in the public light in a similar way as a politician. Politicians have been victims of smear campaigns that have hurt their careers forever. It is possible to have your career by blogging and tweeting impacted if you do something very bad.<br /><br />But I doubt a post on scotch, my favorite spirit, especially if it is a single malt can harm your career. :-)<br /><br />Anyways, your contributions to healthcare and technology outweigh any criticism. <br /><br />And I believe that if you didn't personally mention it nobody would have noticed in the first place.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Michael<br />@theEHRGuyThe EHR Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685330759461670412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-64212725880416877112011-07-15T11:32:41.532-07:002011-07-15T11:32:41.532-07:00Dear Dr. Halamka,
Your blog is most informative; p...Dear Dr. Halamka,<br />Your blog is most informative; please continue making this important contribution to the healthcare IT community and disregard the negative comments. Thank you so much!thedyxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686017482621145937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-62527496162262947532011-07-13T06:30:41.910-07:002011-07-13T06:30:41.910-07:00Difficult to understand the motivations of a naysa...Difficult to understand the motivations of a naysayer John and frankly it is not worth spending a lot of time on. I think the support you have seen in the comments above speaks volumes for what you do. Where you find the time remains a mystery to me, but your dedication to this blog is part of the reason I started writing one related to the intersection of nephrology and health IT. I recall you mentioning in this blog taking heat for your 30 seconds of fame in the iPad video. I would toss that in the same bucket (trashcan) as this one. Please keep up the fabulous work.terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934369178578085693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-28068004621823509372011-07-12T21:38:40.885-07:002011-07-12T21:38:40.885-07:00The most likely reason that your colleague use you...The most likely reason that your colleague use your blog about scotch against you was to try to knock you down a peg. Whether for jealousy or to feel superior their use of an ad hominem attack reveals the weakness of their position. <br /><br />Well for every action their is a reaction and I think that you would not have normally seen the outpouring of support here on the many posts on your blog if not for the one nasty comment at your meeting.<br /><br />Keep up the good work and please continue with the non-IT posts! You have made me consider starting a garden and doing more kayaking.Kidsdocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-3043548288450346432011-07-12T13:03:02.479-07:002011-07-12T13:03:02.479-07:00#3 seems the reasonable choice. #1 belongs to the ...#3 seems the reasonable choice. #1 belongs to the true artist. <br /><br />A proper retort is a fundamental tool of distillation, which leads to an oganoleptique understanding of the cogeners which must be uniquely identified in any requirements analysis for an IT project.<br /><br />Not understanding fundamental requirements leads to a huge waste in scarce IT dollars due to rework.<br /><br />Don't you find Laphoriag a bit medicinal?Peter Bachmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12252983630493459378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-65887903117119538802011-07-12T09:08:21.509-07:002011-07-12T09:08:21.509-07:00Your last comment sums it all. Just so you know, t...Your last comment sums it all. Just so you know, there are more of us out here who read it all and take it in versus taking one comment out of context for personal or other gain. Keep up the great blogging!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-11122830453485078312011-07-12T06:06:02.151-07:002011-07-12T06:06:02.151-07:00I would like to add my support and appreciation! Y...I would like to add my support and appreciation! Your blogs have taught me much both professionally and personally. Your willingness and generousity to share HIT to all who are also striving to reach the same goals is greatly admired and appreciated as far south as Australia!! Your decision to take the high road reflects the high principles you uphold! You rock! <br /><br />I've recommended your blog to my CIO and he's considering attending the Leadership Strategies for IT in Health Care at Harvard next year!Hannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-8922453837639235832011-07-12T02:11:54.311-07:002011-07-12T02:11:54.311-07:00John: your blogs are meaning full and your persona...John: your blogs are meaning full and your personal ones give guidance to those of us who want to live life to the fullest. Thanks for all the effort you put into the blogs.Nedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144175421418758853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-82534680379681837062011-07-11T15:22:51.128-07:002011-07-11T15:22:51.128-07:00As someone who reads your blog a few times a week,...As someone who reads your blog a few times a week, I couldn't disagree more with your detractor, John. I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog, and it sounds like you really enjoy writing it (after hours no less...). Please don't stop. There are many of us that depend on your blog for updates on the latest trends in healthcare information technology (not to mention how to ride a bike between offices in the city of Boston...).<br /><br />I read a great quote that I'd like to share with you. To me, it speaks to your detractor, but more importantly, it speaks to the type of person you are, John. Enjoy.<br /><br />“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” Theodore RooseveltChris Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303213025966558106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-80304698288767939312011-07-11T14:20:09.327-07:002011-07-11T14:20:09.327-07:00What you have given to the community every day is ...What you have given to the community every day is staggering, John. The comment is ill-making. What you do with your time is your business. Do you create passion and value everywhere you turn? Yes. So if you blogged about malt liquors at high noon in Times Square and that was ALL you did that day, tell me where whoever gets off having word one to say?Zach Tuminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045506310238266465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-68132907934088780702011-07-11T14:18:24.044-07:002011-07-11T14:18:24.044-07:00Dont even waste any more time talking or thinking ...Dont even waste any more time talking or thinking about that idiot who complained. Every once in a while, you step on a pile of a poop - you curse, wipe your feet, and keep on trekking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-56589708926352354032011-07-11T14:10:27.895-07:002011-07-11T14:10:27.895-07:00You were already a wise man at the age of 15....ke...You were already a wise man at the age of 15....keep going.Julie Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570463265918000139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-89778887915264944052011-07-11T13:06:19.685-07:002011-07-11T13:06:19.685-07:00ANYONE that does not see you as top of the list in...ANYONE that does not see you as top of the list in policy and standards for EHR adoption doesn't know this industry. I for one will have a Dewers and water with a twist tonight and toast you! Don't stop what you are doing it is all for the good. You are a true champion for the cause.Roberta Mullinhttp://www.hitechanswers.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-82194604652528492012011-07-11T12:43:00.818-07:002011-07-11T12:43:00.818-07:00John,
I fully agree with both points labeled 3). ...John,<br /><br />I fully agree with both points labeled 3). I am not sure that I could have formulated my thoughts as succinctly at age 15.<br /><br />Definitively stay true to yourself, I enjoy what it generates!<br />Thanks, MartinGreenLeaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159362981477129396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-46077899170802190382011-07-11T09:53:59.721-07:002011-07-11T09:53:59.721-07:00While I agree with your option #3, as well as your...While I agree with your option #3, as well as your opinion of Highland Park, I do think there is inherent danger in any activity where you can't see your audience directly. Be prepared to apologize if required; then, when you don't, it becomes apparent that you have nothing for which to apologize.<br /><br />You take the high road; I'll take the low road... we'll all get to Scotland.P. M. Hollotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542635131280325135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-49124111086568732032011-07-11T09:19:11.100-07:002011-07-11T09:19:11.100-07:00I am assuming the person in question simply does n...I am assuming the person in question simply does not like single malt scotch and therefore should not have an opinion about you or your blog. Keep blogging for the rest of us who appreciate your wisdom and enjoy hearing about your adventures!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759403989210764078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-61107778974748885002011-07-11T08:51:14.477-07:002011-07-11T08:51:14.477-07:00Benjamin Franklin visited Scotland twice and, by h...Benjamin Franklin visited Scotland twice and, by his own account, had a very good time on both occasions. Scottish intellectuals of the time were well known for their drinking, often holding their discussions in taverns. They would have agreed with you on the importance of civility and equanimity. <br /><br />With that in mind, your critic may have meant that your solitary blogging about single malts at 3am suggested a lack of "focus and engagement" simply because he suspected that your time might have been used more productively by consumption of the described beverages at for more social and conversational hour. Personally, I like your "personal, unfiltered, and transparent" approach, whether it is stimulated by discussion lubricated with a single malt or not.Alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-17415538809123831152011-07-11T08:16:56.541-07:002011-07-11T08:16:56.541-07:00If you are not engaged because you write on subjec...If you are not engaged because you write on subjects outside of your specific career expertise, then reading such posts would be an equal waste of time.<br /><br />I don't believe either is true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935396518675974039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-88064110459132413442011-07-11T07:22:32.273-07:002011-07-11T07:22:32.273-07:00Keep doing what and how you are doing it! I learn...Keep doing what and how you are doing it! I learn a great deal from what you write. When I read this blog I immediately thought, "you must be doing something important and worthwhile that causes others to think...if you were not, you wouldn't hear anything back". Carry on, I say!<br />Thanks for your great blog.<br />Sarah R. Tupper, MS, RN-BCInformRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907145903656198110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-42922959283294078922011-07-11T07:13:57.871-07:002011-07-11T07:13:57.871-07:00Thanks for sharing your tribulations. Your blogs ...Thanks for sharing your tribulations. Your blogs help me appreciate the reality of our chaotic HIT world, and expose many people to a mature and rational approach for addressing healthcare IT that is sorely needed.<br /><br />The personal posts help balance, create perspective and lend credibility to the business related material.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing and please continue.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376693774204124965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-90341218200354562632011-07-11T07:04:33.993-07:002011-07-11T07:04:33.993-07:00I will be conducting and experiment for the sake o...I will be conducting and experiment for the sake of science and see if being "Facebook Friends" with your CIO can be harmful to your career.Sherif Hashemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374381741824215614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-54228499872592960732011-07-11T06:39:11.226-07:002011-07-11T06:39:11.226-07:00Your blogging and accessibility is personally resp...Your blogging and accessibility is personally responsible for the success I've had with Meaningful Use. It's unfortunate that someone finds fault in the variety of your blogs. There is a saying, "no good deed goes unpunished". I like to believe that if you stay true to who you are it's the most important thing.Alex Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467990900307567142noreply@blogger.com