Josh Bernoff discusses how MD Anderson Cancer Center and other members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) are embracing Web 2.0 technologies to improve patient satisfaction and care. It is yet another excellent example of how social networking technologies are being applied to have a positive impact across multiple dimensions of health care.

In addition, Josh speaks about the importance of defining your objectives for your online communities BEFORE selecting the types of technologies and features you will use.

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3. “To Friend or Not to Friend?” Healthcare Practice in the Age of Social Media
4. Whitehouse.gov uses Drupal CMS; MedBiq Virtual Patient Released; and Social Media and Client Touchpoints
5. New Social Networking Website for Cancer Patients and Caregivers Launched

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