The doors of the new Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin haven’t opened yet, but officials already are working toward making the medical school a national leader in health care innovation. Medical school Founding Dean Clay Johnston, M.D., has his sights set on reinventing the Austin school and setting what could […]
Not just a fashion, wearables making moves into medical, construction industries Wearable technology is a significant new trend, and one that is coming on strong. Wearables are being talked about, written about and experimented with in all kinds of ways. What once many thought to be nothing more than a techie fad is now an […]
Rochester, Minnesota, is about to begin a project that will result in a seismic change. The city, home to the world renowned Mayo Clinic, has approved one of the most visionary public-private partnerships (P3s) in recent times. P3s are nothing new, but the sheer scope of Rochester’s plan is so extremely bold and visionary, it […]
Maybe more than you think! If you are a community leader, a nonprofit board member or a parent interested in public safety or education, chances are you are involved in what could be called a latent megacommunity, even though the term may not be common. Megacommunities are designed to provide values and benefits to people […]
High-speed Internet and broadband connections are changing the way the world turns. That’s an exaggeration…but, not much of one! It’s almost impossible to identify an industry that has not been significantly altered because of technology – particularly high-speed Internet and broadband. But, taxpayers are reaping the rewards of huge cost reductions in government services. Videoconferencing […]