Can electronic health records improve treatment for chronic conditions? Jerry Halberstadt Sat, 12/20/2008 - 02:24

What are the prospects that electronic health records will improve care in chronic conditions such as diabetes or sleep apnea?

A third network for health connections Jerry Halberstadt Mon, 12/15/2008 - 00:58

In healthcare, according to Tom Ferguson, a pioneer of patient Internet use, there are two complementary networks of connections: the medical, professional network and the patient network. A third network is needed--a network of health consumers working with healthcare providers.

Managing weight loss and sleep apnea: better together? Jerry Halberstadt Mon, 11/03/2008 - 22:38

Chronic conditions tend to travel together; the same person can have two or more conditions. How to manage them together?

Connections for better health Jerry Halberstadt Mon, 11/03/2008 - 20:00

Connected health--the use of technology to connect people to information, advice, and support-- can help consumers achieve wellness, and patients achieve better health.

Empowering people to live with chronic conditions Jerry Halberstadt Sun, 10/26/2008 - 17:47

What are the prospects today for enabling people living with a chronic health problem (like sleep apnea, COPD, or diabetes) to be empowered to manage their own health?

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