By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Lead, listen and learn how to engage in health care social media networking. 1. Leadership – Innovation is only possible with leaders willing to challenge the status quo. True leaders are the ones who passionately step out of the boundaries, willing to take action. In order for social media to flourish in any organization it needs motivated leaders at the helm who are ready for action. Leaders must have…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA [This is a follow-up post to Social Media: 3 Notable Quotes in the Social Health Space.] Health care happens before you visit with your doctor, nurse practitioner or other health care provider. Health care is about you. You have the choice to be an empowered, engaged and proactive consumer, and you have the choice to take action to live a healthier life. It’s important to partner with your doctor…
Read More...Can Mobile Devices Help Connect the Dots for Better Health Care?
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Educating patients through texting Mobile technology may help to transform the lives of patients and provide a stronger partnership with health care providers. I received a text message from my mobile service provider regarding a quick survey as a follow-up to a phone conversation I had with one of their representatives. The first text thanked me for calling the customer care center and said, “We’ll text you shortly for…
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