Twitter Roundup August 20 to 24

Posted by Mahria Lebow on August 24th, 2012 Posted in: Technology

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August 20

Montana ranks 50th in immunization coverage http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/montana-ranks-th-in-immunization-coverage/article_fd554264-d7d4-5ede-beb9-b1fbc6b452b9.html

EHR and population health – The IHS model for success http://ehrintelligence.com/2012/08/16/ehr-population-health-ihs-model-for-success/

August 22

NQF endorses healthcare disparities and cultural competency measures http://www.qualityforum.org/News_And_Resources/Press_Releases/2012/NQF_Endorses_Healthcare_Disparities_and_Cultural_Competency_Measures.aspx

Online health information finally clicks http://www.marketwatch.com/story/online-health-information-finally-clicks-2012-08-22?link=MW_latest_news

How to find the best health info online http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-find-the-best-health-info-online-2012-08-22 

Evaluating health information, from MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/evaluatinghealthinformation.html

Population health management – Will we get there http://www.informationweek.com/healthcare/leadership/population-health-management-well-get-th/240005918

August 23

Digital-social health has potential to transform patients from passengers to responsible drivers of their health http://blogs.computerworld.com/healthcare-it/20856/social-and-collaborative-technology-are-compelling-fit-health-care

The next big challenge for Health IT: comparative effectiveness research http://www.informationweek.com/healthcare/clinical-systems/health-its-next-big-challenge-comparativ/240005790

August 24

Cattle and humans share infertility problem. Washington State University investigates http://wsunews.wsu.edu/pages/publications.asp?Action=Detail&PublicationID=32346&TypeID=1

New mobile app from NIH helps women learn about their health in 52 weeks http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/health-and-fitness/35895-new-mobile-app-from-nih-helps-women-learn-about-their-health-in-52-weeks.html

Info for older drivers is newest topic on NIHSeniorHealth site http://www.nih.gov/news/health/aug2012/nia-21.htm