by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 29, 2010 | Definitions
Acronyms are abbreviations written as the initial letter or letters of words, and pronounced based on this abbreviation. (Many acronyms below courtesy of netlingo.com) AFAIC – As Far As I’m Concerned ASAP – As Soon As Possible BFF – Best...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 29, 2010 | Definitions
A browser is a software program used to view and interact with Web pages. Commonly used browsers are: IE – Internet Explorer (Microsoft) FF – Firefox (Mozilla) – free and open-source Chrome (Google) – free and open-source Safari (Apple) Opera...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 28, 2010 | Definitions
The quality-adjusted life year (QALY) is a measure of disease burden, including both the quality and the quantity of life lived. It is used in assessing the value for money of a medical intervention. The QALY model requires utility independent, risk neutral, and...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 28, 2010 | Definitions
The term “user experience” refers to a concept that places the end-user at the focal point of design and development efforts, as opposed to the system, its applications or its aesthetic value alone. It’s based on the general concept of user-centered...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 28, 2010 | Definitions
A healthcare safety net hospital or health system is one that provides a significant level of care to low-income, uninsured, and vulnerable populations.
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 22, 2010 | Definitions
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