Hospitals' new specialist: Social media manager
As Facebook, Twitter and other technologies become more pervasive, more hospitals are hiring staff members dedicated solely to social media -- and getting physicians to use these tools.
View ArticleCyberbullying a high-tech health risk for young patients
Mental health professionals say leaving the problem unchecked can result in anxiety, depression and, in some cases, suicide among victims and perpetrators.
View ArticleAMA meeting: Proceed with caution on social media tools
Doctors should be responsible in their communications and regularly track their online presence, the AMA advises.
View ArticleRethink social media policies in light of NLRB complaint, lawyers say
The National Labor Relations Board says online postings from employees about improving workplace conditions are permitted.
View ArticlePatients using social media find dubious promotions
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View ArticleHow Twitter hashtags can start medical conversations
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View ArticleGeolocation services: Have your patients put you on the map?
Mobile applications let people 'check in' anywhere to let others know where they are -- including your practice. But applications also let people talk about you.
View ArticleEditorial - Social media use should mirror face-to-face patient dealings
A new AMA policy spells out how physicians can participate online without stepping over legal and ethical lines.
View ArticlePrivacy groups ask FTC to probe drug companies' online practices
A complaint alleges that websites allow the collection of patient data and physicians' prescribing patterns for marketing purposes.
View Article@HealthPlan: How insurers use social media
Some big health plans are taking their first steps to speak directly to customers online -- but not yet to physicians.
View ArticleHow to help prospective patients find a practice online
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View ArticleSocial media the latest tool for health care fraud investigators
Checking Facebook and Twitter postings has become a popular way to detect disability, medical liability and workers' compensation scams, experts say.
View ArticleCrowdsourcing moving beyond hospital lounges and into social media
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View ArticleGroupon, similar sites target medical services for deals
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View ArticleConversation lags on hospital Facebook pages
Experts say the inactivity is preventing hospitals and physicians from reaping the benefits of social media.
View ArticlePatients social media use raises practical issues for doctors
Ethical concerns come into play when physicians become part of health conversations on Facebook and other sites.
View ArticleSocial media discussion needed during teen checkups
Although social media are mostly positive, potential pitfalls should be talked about, an AAP report says.
View ArticleEmbracing health IT increases doctor-patient face time
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View ArticleA few simple tricks can improve social media postings
Technically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage
View ArticleAnonymous posts: Liberating or unprofessional?
Doctors who tweet incognito like the freedom to vent their frustrations with medical practice. Critics argue anonymity opens the door to posting questionable content.
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