By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA In a recent Harvard Business Review Blog, David Armano writes about the six pillars of influence that leads to measurably favorable outcomes. To achieve measurably better health, the pillars Armano explains can certainly be adopted. He notes how the “social web can amplify signals, influence behavior and lead to action.” Social networking has changed the landscape in health care. Technology has paved the way for instant communication and feedback….
Read More...Part 2: Guy Kawasaki Talks Social Media and 10 Tips for Enchanting Decision Making
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA In Part 1 on Healthin30, “Guy Kawasaki Jumps the Curve with Enchanting Insights to Empower,” Kawasaki offers insightful tips to help companies succeed. Whether the company is a start-up, health care technology company, pharma company, medical practice, major health care organization, or a leading company listed on Forbes, “enchanting” insights can help different types of businesses (and people) thrive. Through Kawasaki’s journey, he offers insights for people to “see…
Read More...Guy Kawasaki Jumps the Curve with Enchanting Insights to Empower
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Part 1 Guy Kawasaki referred to himself as a “Bozo” during his keynote address at the Health Tech Next Generation Conference this month in San Francisco. Speaker, author, former chief evangelist of Apple, founding partner at Garage Technology Ventures, and founder of Alltop.com, Kawasaki engaged his audience with humor and humility. Don’t Let the Bozos Grind You Down One important lesson which appears at the end of Guy Kawasaki’s…
Read More...Latest Post on KevinMD: Chronic disease management through mobile health
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA A recent post I wrote on telehealth is published on KevinMD, “Chronic disease management through mobile health.” Full Story> Full Story>
Read More...Social Media Legal Concerns: Questions and Answers with David Harlow, Esq.
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA with David Harlow, Esq. This is the third part of a three part post addressing the legal concerns of social networking in the health care arena. In part one, legal expert David Harlow, Esq., Health Care Attorney and Consultant at The Harlow Group, LLC in Boston, answered questions regarding “The Legal Implications for Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals Engaging in Social Media?” In part two, Mr. Harlow answered questions related…
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