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Brittany McLaughlin commented on Cheri Keith's blog post Check ER Wait Times on the Go"Give me a free iPhone application download for the service...and I'm all in! Although, do we really want hospitals spending time to update wait times, or would we rather they focus on caring for patients as quickly as possible? Also, if…"
Brittany McLaughlin posted a blog postScientific American: The Future of Your Medical Data
Scientific American discusses some of the ways newly passed health care reform will "digitize" the health care system, noting this change may help physicians to manage the influx of patients that will flood the market as "residents are expected to become more regular users of the U.S. health care system." Here are a few of the ways (not at all comprehensive) I envision the digital revolution sweeping through…See More
Brittany McLaughlin posted a blog postFrom Little Black Bag to Little Black Book - Mobile Medicine
The WSJ Health Blog wrote today on the idea of "Mobile Medicine." The post mentions one trend in technology and health which can't be ignored: making patient information available anywhere at anytime.It's interesting to think of a physician inputting your health information into their iPhone rather than their hospital computer. Mobile devices would certainly enable physicians and…See More
Brittany McLaughlin posted a blog postDoctors and Nurses using Social Media
KevinMD.com posted an interesting article on the benefits of social media for physicians and nurses. The article adds that more patients are seeking information about healthcare online (more than 122 million in 2007!) than ever before and physicians need an online presence in order to continue running a successful…See More
Brittany McLaughlin commented on Brittany McLaughlin's blog post Social Media and Healthcare: Do you think we'll be charged?"Hmmm...I feel like many physicians are accessible via secure email. I recall being offered my physician's email address a few years ago in case I had any quick questions about a prescribed medication. However, my real curiosity lies in whether…"
"Sutter Health System charges patients $65/year to have email access to physicians. (Secure email system.) Kaiser doesn't charge for the same email access. Seems like this is a sound/simple approach. What do you think?"
Brittany McLaughlin posted a blog postSocial Media and Healthcare: Do you think we'll be charged?
Courtney Spencer from the Boston Social Media Examiner says social media and healthcare are the two most debated topics, stating "social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and even Second Life are allowing patients access to more information on health than ever. "It truly is an interesting phenomenon. The merging of instant…See More
Brittany McLaughlin posted a blog postHealth Insurance Company “Harnesses” Social Media to Interact with Members
In today’s news, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Missouri announced that they have “harnessed” the power of social media in order to better communicate with their members. The company has begun developing Twitter, Facebook and YouTube programs to react to member queries about their healthcare benefits.I think it will be interesting to see if…See More
Brittany McLaughlin commented on Brittany McLaughlin's blog post The New Scientist: Is the future of healthcare online?"I agree. I can't wait to see the number of physicians who appear on twitter and the number of studies "conducted" once national health records are compiled in an online database. Imagine the plethora of data that could be leveraged!"
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Scientific American: The Future of Your Medical Data
Scientific American discusses some of the ways newly passed health care reform will "digitize" the health care system, noting this change may help physicians to manage the influx of patients that will flood the market as "residents are expected to become more regular users of the U.S. health care system." Here are a few of the ways (not at all comprehensive) I envision the digital revolution sweeping through… Continue
Posted on April 13, 2010 at 1:35pm
From Little Black Bag to Little Black Book - Mobile Medicine
The WSJ Health Blog wrote today on the idea of "Mobile Medicine." The post mentions one trend in technology and health which can't be ignored: making patient information available anywhere at anytime.
It's interesting to think of a physician inputting your health information into their iPhone rather than their hospital computer. Mobile devices would certainly enable… Continue
It's interesting to think of a physician inputting your health information into their iPhone rather than their hospital computer. Mobile devices would certainly enable… Continue
Posted on October 7, 2009 at 9:39am
Doctors and Nurses using Social Media
KevinMD.com posted an interesting article on the benefits of social media for physicians and nurses. The article adds that more patients are seeking information about healthcare online (more than 122 million in 2007!) than ever before and physicians need an online presence in order to continue running a successful… Continue
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 8:34am
Feeling under the weather? Chat it up online with your physician!
A few days late but nonetheless interesting, the WSJ reports on physicians who are currently avialable for live chats through insurance company websites.
"Insurers Aetna and Cigna are covering digital consultations conducted at RelayHealth.com. In what Atlanta-based RelayHealth calls a webVisit, patients answer detailed written questions about their symptoms and a report is sent to the doctor. The… Continue
"Insurers Aetna and Cigna are covering digital consultations conducted at RelayHealth.com. In what Atlanta-based RelayHealth calls a webVisit, patients answer detailed written questions about their symptoms and a report is sent to the doctor. The… Continue
Posted on August 12, 2009 at 10:50am
The Health Uprising: A Revolution is Coming
An excellent article from Jim Lefevere at mobilehealthnews.com highlights the inevitable movement to social media platforms by healthcare executives, physicians and patients.
I think the most important statement in his article is that "the leaders of this new revolution are you, me and your neighbor," aka the patient. While health care companies, hospitals and physicians will… Continue
I think the most important statement in his article is that "the leaders of this new revolution are you, me and your neighbor," aka the patient. While health care companies, hospitals and physicians will… Continue
Posted on August 11, 2009 at 11:18am
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