The lively discussions on this user board represent the spirit of Amazingcharts. I am writing my Semi-Annual report being a recipient of the 2006 Health Information Technology Awards. Part of my report analyzes how Amazingcharts continues to be the best fit for solo-practices. Amazingcharts attract practices with less than 4 providers. I suspect in our Amazingchart universe, 4 providers would be considered a huge practice! Imagine that!!!

To use a Buddhist term, we are a "sangha", a community of individuals each seeking a path of living correctly and in good conscience (with good thoughts, intention, effort etc). We don't seek an easy superficial livelihood (join a big group punch in/punch out a time clock). We choose to earn a living that is pure and honest. I felt this connection with Jon and Amazingcharts. The way Amazingchart was advertised was refreshing-- "So, why is it so cheap? Is this program crappy?"
So, perhaps I took the EULA for a mantra. It was a symbol of our community. It disappeared suddenly and has been replaced by something we have been resisting to the best of our collective ability. The corporate structure.

The friendly neighborhood pharmacists that knew our patients have been replaced by Walmarts, Walgreens, and Rite-Aids. Now we are being replaced by Minute-Clinics, Mega-clinics, Hospital owned entities, FQHC, and the corporate practice of medicine.

Perhaps we are just trying too hard to figure out what are the motives behind the changes that we find so hard to let go.

I'm grateful for Amazingcharts and appreciate all the individuals out there that share a similar vision--- I'm really not alone.

Just a thought. To quote Paul, be well.