The Weekly Scoop in Healthcare Social Media #42

Using the internet for health information is not the exception

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“The phenomenon of using the internet to gather and share health information is now mainstream.” Statistics show that 61% of Americans have looked online for health information-up from 25% just ten years ago. Providers must embrace that this “revolution” has become standard and that their online involvement must become the norm and not the exception.

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When Facebook Is Your Medical Record

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Emerging research suggests kids’ social network postings reflect their real-life behavior. Should that information be used in their medical care?

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Let’s talk about social media

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Long term care has been slow in jumping into the conversation but there are some providers that have been aggressively pursuing social media. This article discusses not only some of those providers and their efforts but also addresses some concerns that LTC providers have when it comes to social media.

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“Healthcare Social Media in Practice” is our pick of the week display of great social media execution in the healthcare industry

Elmbrook Family Dental

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Elmbrook Family Dental is doing a great job on their Facebook presence. They are actively posting photos, comments, articles and cartoons! All of this activity is effectively creating and sustaining the relationships with their patients online. Great patient education, and we are sure it shows on the bottom line too.

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