America's Agenda Health Summit

Just a quick note to remind you that America's Agenda Health Summit webcast starts January 28.

This is the first of 10 planned for different US Cities. The webcast starts 6.30pm EST.

http://www.americasagenda.org

Using Social and New Media Tools to Improve Practice Management

I read a great post earlier today that discusses the need for physicians to look for practical solutions to improve office efficiency and increase revenue during this economic downturn.

It looks at several social media and Health 2.0 solutions that may have a positive impact on the bottom line of physician's offices.

I find it really encouraging to see some in our medical profession looking at ways they can improve their patients health outcomes and their own practice by reviewing and adopting technology.

Read the article: Improving Practice Health - Using Social and New Media Tools to Improve Practice Management


Other articles of interest

Software as a Service Market Will Expand Rather than Contract Despite the Economic Crisis, IDC Finds

Are You Going To Health 2.0?

The next Health 2.0 conference is coming up this April 22-23 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.

I've just checked out the agenda and there will be some really exciting debates including:

Knowledge creation: Expert vs Wiki

How do you build Health 2.0 into the delivery system?

What is the future role of the doctor?

I really wish I could attend this one! Oh well, perhaps next year.

Let's hope some friendly Tweeps keep us posted via Twitter. If you are going and plan on using Twitter to share details, feel free to leave a comment so that we can follow you :)