Focusing On Health 2.0

In September 2007, Matthew Holt and Dr. Indu Subaiya produced the first conference focusing on Health 2.0.  Those at the forefront of this "movement" are leveraging novel Web 2.0 technologies to improve health globally. 

Over the past two years, Envision Solutions has been exploring and explaining how Web 2.0 has impacted the health industry.  Given this, we thought it would be fitting to devote a special edition of Envisioning to this topic.  Throughout this e-newsletter, you will find articles and presentations that will help you understand the Health 2.0 movement and how Web 2.0 is impacting health communication. 

Feature Article: The Health 2.0
Movement Must Keep Its Eyes On The Prize

Currently, many venture capitalists and entrepreneurs are feverishly developing new Web 2.0 technologies they hope will help consumers take control of their health.  However, health systems around the world have many problems they are not yet addressing collectively.  Read this article, developed for the health technology publication MD Net Guide, to find out why Health 2.0's champions must "keep their eyes on the prize."

Helping CDC Understand & Leverage
Web 2.0 & The Internet For Health Communication

In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invited Envision Solutions' founder, Fard Johnmar to deliver several talks about the impact of the Internet and social media on health communication.  Click the links below to access two of these lectures, which are also available on CDC's Website. 

-They Don't Care What You Say:
Why Patients Are Ignoring Us Online & How
To Get Them To Listen

Delivered at the CDC's National Conference On Health Communication, Marketing & Media - August 29, 2007

-From Hype To Reality:
Why Social Media Matters In Health

Delivered at the CDC's 2007 Leaders To Leaders Conference - March 28, 2007

E-mail us at info@envisionsolutionsnow.com to arrange for Mr. Johnmar to speak on these or related topics at your event.  

Read key articles regarding Health 2.0 from HealthCareVox, a blog written by Envision Solutions' founder, Fard Johnmar. 

The Promise & Peril Of Health 2.0

Health 2.0-related technologies have the potential to be incredibly helpful to people around the world.  However, if they are not carefully introduced and monitored, these same tools can cause significant harm.  Click the links below to learn more. 
   

-Pew: Most Are Not Concerned About Wealth Of Personal Data Online; This Is A Problem

-On Privacy, Facebook & Healthcare

-Thinking About Health 2.0: Burma Protests Teach Us Why Successful Tech Satisfies Basic Human Needs

-At The Epicenter Of Health 2.0