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. (more…)
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Major Academic Medical University selects EthosCE Learning Management System to Deliver Continuing Medical Education Programs
Monday, November 9th, 2009We are pleased to announce that a major academic medical university has selected DLC Solutions’ EthosCE Learning Management System to manage and deliver their continuing medical education (CME) progams and activities.
In a move designed to increase efficiency, improve the quality of educational programs, and obtain a more flexible platform that will accommodate future technologies and growth, the Office of CME is adopting EthosCE Learning Management System, an open-source, Web platform complete with content authoring, learning management, and social media features.
The Office of CME will use EthosCE to immediately:
- Consolidate multiple, legacy Web and database applications;
- Streamline “back office” administration for live and enduring activities;
- Integrate a robust e-commerce engine;
- Provide educational outcomes measurement and reporting;
- Integrate with third-party education partners;
- And enhance the learning experience through digital, mobile, and social media technologies.
About EthosCE Learning Management System
EthosCE is a full-featured, open source learning management system with built-in content authoring and social media tools. The platform has been designed specifically for continuing education in many fields and integrates two industry-leading open source applications: Drupal Content Management System and Moodle Learning Management System. Other EthosCE clients include: United Healthcare, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, and George Washington University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Education.
