Last Week Dr. Halamka gave a talk to a group of students focused on the importance of information technology in the Healthcare sector of the economy. One of Dr. Halamka's major points was how this area is always growing with jobs. The recent healthcare bill and the economic stimulus package are set to double this industry in the next few years. Dr. Halamka seemed to be a very intelligent man, but was able to keep my attention for the entire presentation, which is rare. He holds more college degrees than I can count and has a doctoral degree along with being a medical doctor. He began his career in healthcare as an emergency medical physician. After learning more about technology and computers, he quickly transitioned to the upper management of the hospital. Dr. Halamka had been fascinated with technology as a kid, when he build a computer out of small microprocessors, and wrote basic programs that were the first steps of programs like Turbo Tax. Dr. Halamka is also on the leading edge of all emerging trends. He had a small RFID chip implanted in his arm during a trial on digital medical records. He also is on the cutting edge when it comes to practical business attire; his suit was made of Kevlar which makes it stain, wrinkle, and odor resistant.
Dr. Halamka is a very interesting man, who is well deserving of the CIO of the year award.
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I wish I would have been able to attend this lecture, seeing as everyone that has blogged so far about it seems to have a had nice things to say about it. Dr. Halamka is a great example of the idea "Knowledge is power". He holds multiple degrees, and has attended countless years of schooling in the process. He has made education a priority in his life and it has definitely propelled him up the ladder in his career.
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