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On January 8th, the inaugural Digital Orthopaedics Conference was held in San Francisco, California. Leaders from around the country met to discuss orthopedic healthcare trends. Topics included healthcare consumers, patient engagement, telemedicine, wearable technology, and the future of healthcare. I was able to catch some of the action through the live video stream provided by Code Technology. Visit their Facebook page to check out videos from the conference. I also kept up with the hashtag #DOCSF17 on Twitter throughout the day. Here are the best tweets from the 2017 Digital Orthopaedics Conference.

Why the Digital Orthopaedics Conference was Created

First, I should recognize the person behind the event, Dr. Stefano Bini from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Give him a follow on Twitter. Dr. Bini kicked off the Digital Orthopaedics Conference with a simple explanation as to why the conference was created.

.@sbinimd on why #DOCSF17 was formed: to bridge the worlds of technology and orthopedics.

— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017

Also, this gem surfaced of Dr. Bini!

Made it late to #DOCSF17 but saw part-time orthopedic surgeon & now Conf impresario @sbinimd pic.twitter.com/MvEQia3SAZ

— Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) January 9, 2017

The Healthcare Consumer

A new role is emerging in healthcare. It’s called the healthcare consumer.

The connected, engaged and empowered consumer who many one day be a patient is blurring these traditional divides. #DOCSF17 #HIMSS17 #JPM17 https://t.co/yooVdgVE49

— Rasu Shrestha MD MBA (@RasuShrestha) January 8, 2017

.@DrShlain discussing #tetheredwill and the restricted choice of the patient in #healthcare @docsf17 #JPM17 #DOCSF17 #hcldr pic.twitter.com/mwNB3PB92d

— Jamey Edwards (@jameyedwards) January 8, 2017

.@DrShlain makes the argument that consumers ≠ patients. "I've never seen a consumer in the ICU." #DOCSF17

— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017

Digital health allows patients to engage with their own data. Now, it's all about the empowered consumer. #DOCSF17

— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017

The Engaged Patient

The transition from healthcare consumer to engaged patient will enhance collaboration and strengthen the patient-physician relationship.

"The patient/physician relationship is the cornerstone of healthcare." – Dr. Mark Froimson. Need to think about how it's changing. #DOCSF17

— CODE Technology (@CODEoutcomes) January 8, 2017

@todd_healthloop showcasing why patient engagement platforms like @healthloop are way forward.
60% over pts over 81 engage w app #DOCSF17 pic.twitter.com/oTMlaQHFcg

— Tom Wainwright (@twwainwright) January 8, 2017

"Outcomes are the New Incomes…" @todd_healthloop of @healthloop on 'Digital Empathy" & "Outcome Planners" with patient engagement #DOCSF17 pic.twitter.com/F8Up5xpIht

— Daniel Kraft, MD (@daniel_kraft) January 8, 2017

#docsf17 #ucsf Lumeon CEO says problem is consistency. Patients know what they should do but don't.

— Stephanie Marrus (@skmarrus) January 8, 2017

The key to patient engagement might be learnt from the gaming world: make it fun and let people socialize behavior. #DOCSF17 #PokemonGO

— Redox (@Redox) January 9, 2017

Technology in Healthcare

Civilizations advance at the same rate their technology advances. Healthcare is currently undergoing major advancements, and technology is playing a major role.

Healthcare is a people business, in need of technology. #DOCSF17 #healthcare #innovation #DigitalHealth #JPM17

— DOCSF: Digital Orthopaedics Conference San Fran (@theDOCSF) January 8, 2017

#telemedicine is forming the foundation for a significant shift to #patient-centered care.#healthcare #innovation #DOCSF17 #JPM17 #hcldr pic.twitter.com/zEB95P5Awj

— Jamey Edwards (@jameyedwards) January 8, 2017

@captureproof showcasing their cool camera solution at #DOCSF17 helping to reduce post-op visits after #TKR pic.twitter.com/qFn6FNWiCv

— Tom Wainwright (@twwainwright) January 8, 2017

If you don't know @meghanconroy & @captureproof you should. Awesome update. Breaking barriers of silos in healthcare. #DOCSF17 #JPM17 pic.twitter.com/i7Y0BWN0N7

— Tiffany Wilson (@TheTifWilson) January 8, 2017

The Pink Socks

The man behind the Pink Socks Movement is Nick Adkins, a leader on the forefront of changes in healthcare. The Pink Socks Movement is about working together to activate solutions to help move us forward and out of the mess that healthcare has found itself in. Visit the Pink Socks website to learn more.

happening @InterConHotels #SF w @sbinimd #DOCSF17 #JPM17 g seeing friends #pinksocks #GSD 🌍💖😊 pic.twitter.com/6Of1WgYiEB

— Nick Adkins (@nickisnpdx) January 8, 2017

First #pinksocks of #jpm17 @DOCSF17 #docsf17 honored to join the tribe! 🙏🏼 @nickisnpdx @MikeGordonRyan pic.twitter.com/opVMHG25Ag

— Manish Shah (@mnshah) January 8, 2017

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Happy new year! With 2017 upon us, you may have recently spent time reflecting on 2016 and preparing for the upcoming year. While preparing, you might still be searching for a new year resolution idea so you can own 2017 and make it the best year yet! The one new year resolution idea that will help you maximize the upcoming year and prepare you for success in 2017 is the ability to positively control your R Factor.

The R Factor

What is the R Factor? Quite simply, it can turn you into an elite performer, no matter what the arena may be – business, school, sports, etc. Or, depending on how you use your R Factor, it can result in a poor performance with more to be desired. The R Factor comes from the equation E + R = O; Event + Response = Outcome. Fundamentally, this equation can be applied to just about any situation in life. The response garners importance because it is the only part of the equation that you can control. Uncontrollable events happen and outcomes are earned based on your response to those events. The ability to control your R Factor for positive outcomes will lead you to success in 2017. Click here for more information about the R Factor from its creators at Focus 3.

Take a Closer Look

The 2016 Chicago Cubs displayed an impressive ability to positively control their R Factor during the final moments in game seven of the World Series. After Cleveland stormed back to tie the game, a rain delay halted play as the game headed to the 10th inning. Chicago had lost their momentum. However, during the rain delay, Jason Heyward reminded his teammates why they were playing in the World Series and how they got there. This effective moment of controlling their R Factor allowed the team to get their minds in the right place. The Cubs went on to win the game and dispel a 108-year World Series drought.

The 2016 U.S. Open Golf Tournament champion, Dustin Johnson, brilliantly displayed how to positively control the R Factor. With seven holes remaining, an uncontrollable event emerged as a tournament official informed Johnson that he may or may not have to take a penalty stroke at the end of the round, mounting enormous pressure on his shoulders. If you have ever tried to play golf, it’s not easy! And the game is especially difficult with the entire golf universe watching while a possible penalty awaits at the end of the round. DJ could’ve let this negatively affect his mindset and blown the lead. Instead, he positively controlled his R Factor and earned his first career major victory.

Conclusion

No matter what new year resolution ideas you have come up with, be sure to add controlling your R Factor to the list. Some of sports’ biggest stars controlled their R Factor on the biggest stages in 2016; if they can do it, you can too. Your ability to positively control your response to events will produce superior outcomes to help you reach and exceed your goals in 2017.