health 2.0

Health 2.0 is the term used to describe the next generation health movement in which patients are active, empowered managers of their own health. The term originated as a derivation of Web 2.0, with a strict definition related to user-generated health information. Today the term more broadly represents innovative approaches to healthcare which are patient-centered, social media or community-driven, and leverage digital technologies.

There is some debate over the future of the Health 2.0 movement. In 2008, for the first time, more U.S. adults used the Internet than doctors to obtain health and medical information, yet few Health 2.0 companies have been able to monetize their business successfully.  The increase in information seekers on the web has led to growth of blog sites and articles about a variety health-related topics.  Some bloggers give health advice while others warn about misinformation.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “health 2.0”

• BREAKING: Google Acquires Mobile Ad Network AdMob for $750 Million

  
  Wordpress Marketing — Authority: 451
  Merger Monday is back in the tech space. Just hours after Electronic Arts announced it was buying social gaming outfit Playfish for up to $400 million, Google has announced that it’s buying mobile ad network AdMob for $750 million in stock. In a statement, Google’s Susan Wojcicki, Vice President of Product ...
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• Is honey and ginger really good ?

  
  Neversomeday.com — Authority: 159
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• Nanosized drug delivery systems take a leap forward

  
  Innovation Toronto — Authority: 438
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• Pretty Like Me-Fresh Lemonade Soap Popsicle

  
  techviva — Authority: 496
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• How Important Are Fats In Your Healthy Diet?

  
  Yoga Blog - My Yoga Online — Authority: 416
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• 20091109-Nutters Know Better

  
  Flynn's Blogs — Authority: 149
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• Bi-partisan support for Dem’s Fed-Med? Here he is

  
  Seeing Red AZ — Authority: 512
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• The Killers track A Dustland Fairytale

  
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• 20091109-Vindictive Boy

  
  Flynn's Blogs — Authority: 149
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• Eco Love Glove

  
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• BREAKING: Google Acquires Mobile Ad Network AdMob for $750 Million

  
  Kid Mercury's Blog — Authority: 169
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• Reasons to Consider Running Daily

  
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• Breaking News! Web 2.0 Expo Exhibitors Plan Big Announcements

  
  Web 2.0 Expo Blog — Authority: 411
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• Simon Super Soccer!

  
  Simon School Admissions Blog — Authority: 110
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• 20091109-Lone Shooter

  
  Flynn's Blogs — Authority: 149
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• Drinking Water to Control Eczema

  
  adrianshirk.com — Authority: 146
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• Avago Technologies Introduces The Industry’s First GPS Front-End Modules

  
  Consumer Electronics Daily News — Authority: 139
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• Comming Attractions

  
  Porch Dog — Authority: 116
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• Eagle Tech ET-CSNPSU2-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB Mesh Enclosure

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 159
  Well ventilated mesh structure Quiet fan less design Plug-n-Play USB 2.0 Antivirus, anti-spyware & anti-rootkit software by Avast! Data recovery utilities by Disk Doctor Don’t let your hard drive overheat! This distinctively designed enclosure keeps your drive running cooler than ever with its mesh ...
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