Moderated by Mandi Bishop, Healthcare Firebrand, Social Entrepreneur, Data Evangelist Topic: Professionalism in Social Media Follow Mandi Tweet #HITsm Participate on Twitter by tweeting at us & our participants using the hashtag #HITsm – every Friday, 11 am ...
The official, unofficial guide to social media: healthcare and health IT edition
As a card-carrying member of the #HITsm tribe, I often reflect on the impact of social media in our industry. Obviously social media is a great forum if you want to raise awareness around a particular topic, promote an event, or spark a discussion. However, maybe it’s time we ...
Sharing Healthy Habits Through Technology: Wellness Trends
"My Friend Maia" is a beautiful capture of a healthy life well-lived. I revisit this short film on Vimeo often as inspiration. It is a visual reminder for me to stick to habits that will support a long and healthy life. Shot in Fire Island, New York, this short 4-minute film ...
Humanity Through Technology: New Models of Primary Care | Part 2
In Part 1, "Technology Driving New Models for Concierge Medicine and Direct Primary Care", we looked at the growing movement in primary care to new retainer-based practice models. Concierge medicine and Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices are attracting doctors, patients, ...
Tweets of the living dead: Social media spreads awareness during disasters
“If you’re ready for a zombie apocalypse, then you’re ready for any emergency.” The Centers for Disease Control made this bold statement (seriously) in May 2011. To help Americans ready themselves for a zombie infestation, it launched the “Preparedness 101: Zombie apocalypse,” ...