When Ken Congdon (@KenOnHIT) said “Interested to see how @AneeshChopra answers all of these #healthIT questions in 140 characters or less!” He wasn’t kidding. Questions for Former US Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra came in fast and furiously during yesterday’s #AskAneesh Tweet Chat. Not surprisingly, Aneesh embraced the whirlwind opportunity and showcased his expertise, resourcefulness and passion for healthcare and technology.
Additionally, Shahid N. Shah (@ShahidNShah), aka “The Healthcare IT Guy,” was an exceptional moderator whose original questions and ad-libs made the chat that much more enjoyable.
I’d like to send special thanks to Aneesh, Shahid and all those who joined the chat live on May 30 from 1-2 pm CT, which was inspired by the upcoming Government Health IT Conference & Exhibition (#GHIT12) in Washington, DC on June 11-12.
Check out the transcript from the #AskAneesh Tweet Chat below.
Which of Aneesh’s answers surprises or resonates with you most and why?
The stage is being set for the @HIMSS @AneeshChopra chat — I’m in the dressing roombeing fitted for the HIMSS jacket/handle. #AskAneesh
— Shahid Shah (@ShahidNShah) May 30, 2012
I’ll be switching over from @ShahidNShah to @HIMSS shortly to start. Aneesh is doing push ups and preparing for your questions. #AskAneesh
— Shahid Shah (@ShahidNShah) May 30, 2012
@AneeshChopra is looking very confident for his @HIMSS chat. He doesn’t think you guys can stump him with hard questions. #AskAneesh
— Shahid Shah (@ShahidNShah) May 30, 2012
The stage managers at @HIMSS have given us the green light to get on the stage. @AneeshChopra is walking up now, waving. #AskAneesh
— Shahid Shah (@ShahidNShah) May 30, 2012
RT @shahidnshah: Remember, @aneeshchopra is no longer a govt official and can be bolder than when was CTO. Prepare some hard Qs! #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Welcome everyone! Today’s TweetChat was inspired by next month’s #GHIT12 conference in DC on June 11-12 buzz.mw/-5tp_Z #AskAneesh
— Cari McLean (@carimclean) May 30, 2012
Today’s chat is moderated by @ShahidNShah who is tweeting on behalf of @HIMSS. #AskAneesh
— Cari McLean (@carimclean) May 30, 2012
Please welcome industry thought leader and avid blogger @ShahidNShah—“The Healthcare IT Guy” online ow.ly/bfs7Y #AskAneesh
— Cari McLean (@carimclean) May 30, 2012
Thanks, Cari. Hi all, this is @ShahidNShah the temporary owner of @HIMSS for the next hour.#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
I think I look much better in this @HIMSS handle/jacket, maybe I should wear it more often.
#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Now, onto the main event. Aneesh is getting quite anxious to chat since he gets so few venues to share his thoughts
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
What’s commonly known is that Aneesh was the first U.S. Chief Technology Officer and held a similar “Head Geek” in State of VA.#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
What’s less commonly known is that Aneesh has always had a real passion for healthcare. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
What’s less commonly known is that Aneesh has always had a real passion for healthcare. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Plus, Aneesh has the technology chops to speak to skeptical senior health executives and get them moving. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Aneesh has what we sometimes lack in health IT – a vision that IT in the medical field is not a far-off dream but is here now. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
A practical vision that today’s healthcare problems are solvable with existing technology and skills if they’re applied well. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Hi Aneesh, and welcome. Your fans are on the edge of their seats. They’re complaining I’m talking too much. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
In your official capacity as US CTO you understandably, and quite ably, promoted White House initiatives.#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Hey folks – just logging in and looking forward to an active chat #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Let us know if are things you would like to share with us now that you wished you could have said or done as a govie?#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
@carimclean biggest obs since leaving is disconnect between the inspiring stories of health innovation and lack of media coverage #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
RT @aneeshchopra: i’ve met more providers since leaving – many are confused about future but keen on building better deliv system #askaneesh
— TAG Health (@TAG_Health) May 30, 2012
Hmm…I wonder what stories he references.RT @aneeshchopra inspiring stories of health innovation and lack of media coverage #askaneesh
— EMR, EHR and HIT(@ehrandhit) May 30, 2012
Lack of media coverage … How can we better convey inspiring HIT stories to mainstream media? (@npr has been covering HC a lot.) #AskAneesh
— TAG Health (@TAG_Health) May 30, 2012
RT @KenOnHIT What is your response to the AHA’s position against patient engagement/portal requirements proposed in Stage 2 MU?#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
1st up – @KenonHIT asked about AHA pos against pt eng reqs in MU2; i resp concern about feature availability but resp disagree on position
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
on AHA position abt portal reqs, i’m hopeful since the groundswell of pt feedback that many hosps will join #bluebutton! #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Me too! MT @aneeshchopra: on AHA..im hopeful since the groundswell of pt feedback that many hosps will join #bluebutton! #AskAneesh
— Nate Osit (@NateOsit) May 30, 2012
Will the FDA end up regulating mHealth and stifling innovation or is that just a conspiracy theory? on.wsj.com/JO2Ajm #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
on FDA regs, i have faith we’ll have balance bw safety&innovation; guidance materials already published clearly in that direction #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
@aneeshchopra How about a 4th post MU trend: greater patient & consumer engagement in health via @HIT? #AskAneesh
— Lygeia Ricciardi (@Lygeia) May 30, 2012
Hopefully! RT @lygeia @aneeshchopra How about a 4th post-MU trend: greater patient & consumer engagement in health via HIT? #AskAneesh
— TAG Health (@TAG_Health) May 30, 2012
Q: The Direct Project seems to be pretty important but there isn’t much publicity around it. Why is that?bit.ly/gfhE7u #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
@aneeshchopra #directproject is probably the most promising initiative coming out of ONC and is one of the least funded.#askaneesh
— EMR, EHR and HIT(@ehrandhit) May 30, 2012
Least understood 2 RT @ehrandhit: #directproject probably most promising initiative coming out of ONC and one of the least funded #askaneesh
— TAG Health (@TAG_Health) May 30, 2012
FYI – “Direct” is a set of standards 4 exchange of secure email bit.ly/KxGy7o 2 known, trusted recipient #askAneesh
— Sherry Reynolds (@Cascadia) May 30, 2012
what’s the most inspiring #healthit story you’ve seen in the last 3 months?#AskAneesh
— Nuance Healthcare (@NUAN_Healthcare) May 30, 2012
inspiring HIT stories? VA exec (disabled vet) injured – goes to ER and offers #bluebutton data to doc for rx list; aids recovery #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Now need to integrate into #HIE RT @aneeshchopra: VA exec goes to ER , offers #bluebutton datafor rx list; aids recovery #askaneesh
— Amy Landry (@AmyinMaine) May 30, 2012
@NUAN_healthcare most inspiring health innovation? NUKA model of care bit.ly/KxD0SqBaldridge National Quality Award #AskAneesh
— Sherry Reynolds (@Cascadia) May 30, 2012
RT @TAG_Health How is the govt working to ensure that #mhealth is accessible to patients in underserved communities? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
mhealth holds gr8 promise in underserved comm; @mytext4baby early res demonstrates high minority, low income use, value #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
RT @mgriskewicz What will be the tipping point for clinicians to truly understand PHI belongs to the patient/consumer? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
pt entitled to own data? HHS OCR unequivocal; it is yours – reinforced through #bluebutton, MU2, healthit.gov/pledge/#askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Why is #BlueButton not mentioned in MU? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
role of #bluebutton in MU2? square v. rectangle; all “view, downld & trnsfr” implementations a form of #bluebutton, not other way #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
When leaving CTO position you refered to @timoreilly ’s “Government as a Platform” – what aboutHIT platforms?#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
on HIT platforms, great start here – smartplatforms.org – also osehra.org for VA, other HIT code #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
on need for HIT platforms, best evidence on display at providers enrolled in pmt rfm; they use myriad “apps” in and out of EHR #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Sustainability of statewide #HIEs and RHIOs have been called into question. What is your recommendation for a sustainable #HIE? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
sustainable HIE focuses on verbs, not nouns (#bluebutton a form of HIE to deliver pt access; DIRECT to send messages, etc)#askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
What can private industry, consumers & govt do to clear barriers and pave the way for patient mgmt w/out walls? via @mHIMSS #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
empowered consumers the “new normal” – inspiring trend on pts demanding on data, seeking social feedback to navigate hs #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
What words of wisdom would you have for a state designated entity CTO in Tennessee? #AskAneesh #AskAneesh
— Didi Davis (@DidiDavis) May 30, 2012
role of CTO at any level of govt? policy entrepreneur deploying open innovator’s toolkit
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
#AskAneesh What is role of healthcare community in defining specs for #healthIT systems and apps? Compare to fed and HealthIT vendor roles.
— Bob Brown (@ReasObBob) May 30, 2012
communities critical to drive value of HIT investment; couldn’t say it better than @todd_park blog.tedmed.com/?p=1632 #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
@aneeshchopra i’m also curious what u read each day (top 3) to stay up-to-date on latest trends in #healthit #AskAneesh
— Erin Poetter (@epoetter) May 30, 2012
i love reading @histalk, healthaffairs.com, and our own Daily Briefing advisory.com/Daily-Briefing… #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Great HC Resources RT @aneeshchopra: Love reading @histalk, healthaffairs.com, and our own Daily Briefing advisory.com/Daily-Briefing… #askaneesh
— TAG Health (@TAG_Health) May 30, 2012
RT @CertifyData What roadblocks do you think need to be overcome to achieve true connectivity between all providers? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
roadblock to provider connectivity? an org’s internal realization that it is best path to win in value-based care delivery #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Doesn’t it make more sense 2 empower “systems of care” – real time access 2 data 4 care team – including patients #askaneesh
— Sherry Reynolds (@Cascadia) May 30, 2012
@HIMSS @aneeshchopra Do you have any advice for new #publichealth graduates? #AskAneesh
— Sameena Aghi, MPH (@sameena00) May 30, 2012
graduation advice? focus on fundamentals – find problem u r inspired to solve, cast wide net for solutions, focus on execution #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
You said earlier that providers are confused about future, what’s most confusing to them? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
biggest source of confusion is how to achieve their vision for a better delivery system with tools ALREADY AVAILABLE w/o new law #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
How can the US HC sector most efficiently transition from the use of #ICD-9-CM to the use of codes like #SNOMED CT or #ICD-10-CM? #askaneesh
— Apelon(@apelon) May 30, 2012
on tools for icd-10/snomed, look no further than Betsy Humphreys, NLM – she rocks
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
RT @HospitalEHR We’re seeing the trend of hospitals buying practices. Do you see that trend being cyclical or more permanent? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
trend for hosp practice acquisition? we’ve seen this movie before; success requires pmt reform to reward value-based care #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
RT @erikpupo RT @HCI_JPresto: What innovative #HealthcareIT startups are coming out of the Startup America Partnership? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
gr8 health IT startups enrolled @startupamerica – love them all; carecloud joined us at JOBS Act signing
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
@Cascadia @ehrandhit say myth docs R resistant 2 change” or “new tech” – how can we overcome resistance 2 income loss? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
myth on doctor resistance to new tech; fully agree – most are rational folks responding to market incentives; pmt reform is key #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
RT @Cascadia Many “experts” in health IT have never used let alone implemented an EHR – how do we get stories of success out? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
sharing your HIT success story? tell @Farzad_ONC bit.ly/bMpwV3; the reg ext centers helping sort myth/fact on ground #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
@Cascadia HIMSS Stories of Success shoot to do just that: ow.ly/bfEJG #AskAneesh
— Cari McLean (@carimclean) May 30, 2012
What are your thoughts about #OSEHRA? A fool’s errand or the next big thing? #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
@osehra holds gr8 promise; strong custodial agent 4 VISTA code base and (hopefully) others – imagine the substitutable apps mkt! #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Would you see a doctor that didn’t have an EHR?#askaneesh
— EMR, EHR and HIT(@ehrandhit) May 30, 2012
personally, our family will choose provider on HIT; when we moved to richmond, wife’s files transferred on paper #stinks #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
One last question @HIMSS? #AskAneesh
— Cari McLean (@carimclean) May 30, 2012
Last question coming up…drum roll, please. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Do we need regulatory nudge for monolithic EHR vendors to adopt standards-based APIs to encourage open innovation? #askaneesh
— Edmund Butler (@stratcaster) May 30, 2012
Aneesh wiping off the sweat from his forehead, he looks pretty spent. I’m getting him some water while he answers last Q! #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
powerful question @stratcaster! i have faith in mkt rewarding vendors adopting open innovation; how else support myriad ACO apps? #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
That’s all, folks! Thank you to all who participated in today’s tweetchat! Keep this discussion going at #GHIT12#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Find #GHIT12 at ow.ly/bfovv#AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Special thanks to @AneeshChopra, @ShahidNShah & all participants. Today’s chat will be Storified at blog.himss.org #AskAneesh
— Cari McLean (@carimclean) May 30, 2012
many thanks for your participation today-remember, there has never been a better time to be an innovator in health! #winthefuture #askaneesh
— Aneesh Chopra (@aneeshchopra) May 30, 2012
Thank you @aneeshchopra for fielding all of our questions today. We all appreciate your insight.#askaneesh
— Ken Congdon (@KenOnHIT) May 30, 2012
Thanks @aneeshchopra Hopefully we’ll see you in more chats #hitsm #hcsm #askaneesh
— EMR, EHR and HIT(@ehrandhit) May 30, 2012
This is @ShahidNShah, signing off as @HIMSS. I enjoyed it, thanks everyone. #AskAneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
TY & gr8 final thought! MT @aneeshchopra: Remember there has never been a better time to be an innovator in health! #winthefuture #askaneesh
— HIMSS (@HIMSS) May 30, 2012
Nice recap of a really active chat Cari. Well done.
Thanks John! And thanks for participating in the discussion. My favorite question of yours was “Would you see a doctor that didn’t have an EHR? #askaneesh.” And I loved that Aneesh employed the hashtag #stinks in his response: “personally, our family will choose provider on HIT; when we moved to richmond, wife’s files transferred on paper #stinks #askaneesh.”