Working Notes 2.0

People are drawn to web-based social networks because they trust them. This is as true for health as it is for car shopping music-sharing, and restaurant reviews.

Citizens’ trust in institutions is eroding. In recent months, consumer confidence has plu

Social media on the Internet are empowering, engaging, and educating health care consumers and providers. While consumers use social media — including social networks, personal blogging, wikis, video-sharing, and other formats — for emotional support, t

There is more evidence that remote health care can improve health outcomes. Say ‘hello’ to the Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP).

The term was coined by the Rush-Presbyterian Medical Center, where a team has been refining the VIP model for the past f

Consumers, at least Californians, do a lot of looking for health information on the Internet — but very little health management.

California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) has taken a snapshot of Californians’ use of the Internet in health care. The p