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Americans not ready to use social media to talk to their doc
By Molly Merrill | 03:07 pm | March 24, 2011
Americans may not be embracing social media as a way to communicate with their providers, but they aren't opposed to using the Internet for more administrative functions such as billing, accessing their records and setting appointments. This is according to a national Capstrat-Public Policy Polling survey, which found that more than five of every six respondents (85 percent) said they would not use social media or instant messaging channels for medical communication if their doctors offered it.
Dr. Soon-Shiong's vision for mobile health unclear
By Brian Dolan | 04:35 am | March 24, 2011
mHealth companies: The most innovative in health care?
By Brian Dolan | 10:09 pm | March 23, 2011
Alzheimer's Association offers on demand tracking
By Brian Dolan | 07:51 pm | March 23, 2011
Sermo finally announces plans for mobile
By Brian Dolan | 07:30 pm | March 23, 2011
Mobile tech only goes so far in Japan relief efforts
By Neil Versel | 06:46 pm | March 23, 2011
T-Mobile USA powers caregiver device, remote care service
By Brian Dolan | 07:13 am | March 23, 2011
Albert: iPad has already won healthcare tablet war
By Neil Versel | 06:19 am | March 23, 2011
Extormity' shows its true face
By Mike Miliard | 07:16 pm | March 22, 2011
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Barcoding is simple, but effective
By Mike Miliard | 07:10 pm | March 22, 2011
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