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Health 2.0 has evolved from the concepts of Web 2.0. The term Web 2.0 is commonlyassociated with web applications that facilitate
interactive information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web. Examples of Web 2.0
include social-networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, blogs, wikis, video-sharing sites like YouTube, hosted services, web
applications etc.
On the similar lines of web 2.0 definition, health 2.0 can be defined as use of a specific set of Web tools (social media, blogs,
communities, Podcasts, search, wikis, etc) in healthcare that promote the collaboration among doctors, patients, and other
stakeholders in healthcare eco system. Defining characteristics of health 2.0 are active participation, with direct communication -
between patients, between professionals, and between patients and professionals.
If the jargon used in above paragraph sounds a bit overwhelming, let us talk about how health 2.0 applications are helping us in day
to daylife with examples.Adecade ago, when someone in myfamilyfell sick, I would have identified the doctor specializing in the
treatment related to the ailment, I perhaps would have spoken to familyand friends to identifythe doctor. Doctor would then render
services to treat the patient. Often times, I would not know much about the medical condition and go bywhat doctor would advise.
Back to present, when someone in myfamilyfall sick today, I maylog on to one of health 2.0 based portals like zocdoc.com or
vitals.com for scheduling appointment where I would identifythe doctor who treats the medical condition and is contracted under my
health plan. I would also read the reviews about the doctor before I schedule the appointment online.After the doctor identifies
medical condition during hospital visit, I would go back and read details pertaining to the cause of medical condition, precautions my
familymember needs to take, experience of other patients who have been treated for similar medical condition on various health
content websites like webmd.com. Mysick familymember could also join support communityfor specific medical condition on portals
like dailystrength.com and derive inspiration from other patients and also make friends on the portal.
I can keep track of myhealth records online to make sure that I don’t end up spending for unnecessarytests. I could directlyupload
information from health and fitness devices in moments, automaticallyto myonline health record with help of portals like Google
health, MSHealth Vault, myoptumhealth.com.
I can compare various health insurance plans in mylocalityon portals like vimo.com before I zero in on the right plan based on
Health 2.0 would make it possible to stem the increase in healthcare expenses,
relieve the pressure on staffing levels in hospitals and make healthcare systems
more efficient.
ApoorvSurkunte
PMP
LeadBusinessAnalyst
USA
Primaryrole of Technologyhas been to make life easier and bring down the
associated costs for end user. Be it banking, retail or healthcare domain, this
basic definition of technologyholds good. The waywe payour bills has
changed dramaticallyover the years. Gone are the days when we used to
stand in queue to paythe bills, all we need is a few clicks of mouse sitting in
the drawing room todayto make those payments.
USHealthcare industryhas been relativelyslower when it comes to
technologyadoption. We see manybig ticket technologyimplementations
happening within Healthcare right now with Electronic Health Record
implementation, EDI 5010 changes and ICD 10 implementation. These
projects call for investments worth billions of dollars and promise big returns in terms of better healthcare and cost effectiveness in
long run. There is another set of innovation happening backing on concepts of health 2.0 which is making difference in our dayto day
lives.
Health 2.0
Smarter patients, smarter healthcare
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various factors like cost and benefits. I could check for drug interactions, side effects, symptoms or abnormal lab tests to see if drugs
are causing those byvisiting websites like doublecheckmd.com.
Doctors mayinteract with each other on social media platform like osmosis that enables verified U.S. licensed physicians to
exchange medical knowledge which helps improve patient care.
And the best part is all these innovations in health 2.0 do not cost much to end user. These rather help entire healthcare eco system
bytransforming patients into active partner in healthcare deliveryprocess where patients make sure theyunderstand the diagnosed
medical condition, take extra effort to stick to medication and healthydiet. health 2.0 would make it possible to stem the increase in
healthcare expenses, relieve the pressure on staffing levels in hospitals and make healthcare system more efficient.
Health 2.0 would shift the spotlight back onto most important aspect of healthcare, the prevention of various diseases with emphasis
on healthier lifestyle, which maybring down the costs substantially.
ApoorvSurkunte has been working in Healthcare ITfield for about sixyears. His expertise lies in healthcare innovations, health
reforms and insurer side applications such as provider networks and claims. He is certified project management professional and
possesses various international healthcare certifications.
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Health 2.0

  • 1. About us | Contact Us | Current Issue | Archives Health 2.0 has evolved from the concepts of Web 2.0. The term Web 2.0 is commonlyassociated with web applications that facilitate interactive information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web. Examples of Web 2.0 include social-networking sites like Facebook and Orkut, blogs, wikis, video-sharing sites like YouTube, hosted services, web applications etc. On the similar lines of web 2.0 definition, health 2.0 can be defined as use of a specific set of Web tools (social media, blogs, communities, Podcasts, search, wikis, etc) in healthcare that promote the collaboration among doctors, patients, and other stakeholders in healthcare eco system. Defining characteristics of health 2.0 are active participation, with direct communication - between patients, between professionals, and between patients and professionals. If the jargon used in above paragraph sounds a bit overwhelming, let us talk about how health 2.0 applications are helping us in day to daylife with examples.Adecade ago, when someone in myfamilyfell sick, I would have identified the doctor specializing in the treatment related to the ailment, I perhaps would have spoken to familyand friends to identifythe doctor. Doctor would then render services to treat the patient. Often times, I would not know much about the medical condition and go bywhat doctor would advise. Back to present, when someone in myfamilyfall sick today, I maylog on to one of health 2.0 based portals like zocdoc.com or vitals.com for scheduling appointment where I would identifythe doctor who treats the medical condition and is contracted under my health plan. I would also read the reviews about the doctor before I schedule the appointment online.After the doctor identifies medical condition during hospital visit, I would go back and read details pertaining to the cause of medical condition, precautions my familymember needs to take, experience of other patients who have been treated for similar medical condition on various health content websites like webmd.com. Mysick familymember could also join support communityfor specific medical condition on portals like dailystrength.com and derive inspiration from other patients and also make friends on the portal. I can keep track of myhealth records online to make sure that I don’t end up spending for unnecessarytests. I could directlyupload information from health and fitness devices in moments, automaticallyto myonline health record with help of portals like Google health, MSHealth Vault, myoptumhealth.com. I can compare various health insurance plans in mylocalityon portals like vimo.com before I zero in on the right plan based on Health 2.0 would make it possible to stem the increase in healthcare expenses, relieve the pressure on staffing levels in hospitals and make healthcare systems more efficient. ApoorvSurkunte PMP LeadBusinessAnalyst USA Primaryrole of Technologyhas been to make life easier and bring down the associated costs for end user. Be it banking, retail or healthcare domain, this basic definition of technologyholds good. The waywe payour bills has changed dramaticallyover the years. Gone are the days when we used to stand in queue to paythe bills, all we need is a few clicks of mouse sitting in the drawing room todayto make those payments. USHealthcare industryhas been relativelyslower when it comes to technologyadoption. We see manybig ticket technologyimplementations happening within Healthcare right now with Electronic Health Record implementation, EDI 5010 changes and ICD 10 implementation. These projects call for investments worth billions of dollars and promise big returns in terms of better healthcare and cost effectiveness in long run. There is another set of innovation happening backing on concepts of health 2.0 which is making difference in our dayto day lives. Health 2.0 Smarter patients, smarter healthcare HEALTHCAREMANAGEMENT EDITORIAL SECTIONS Healthcare Management Medical Sciences Surgical Speciality Diagnostics Technology, Equipment & Devices Facilities & Operations InformationTechnology Home Editorial Sections Magazine e-Newsletter Knowledge Bank IndustryUpdates Subscribe Advertise Feedback Healthcare Management Medical Sciences Surgical Speciality Diagnostics Technology, Equipment &Devices Facilities &Operations IT converted by Web2PDFConvert.com
  • 2. various factors like cost and benefits. I could check for drug interactions, side effects, symptoms or abnormal lab tests to see if drugs are causing those byvisiting websites like doublecheckmd.com. Doctors mayinteract with each other on social media platform like osmosis that enables verified U.S. licensed physicians to exchange medical knowledge which helps improve patient care. And the best part is all these innovations in health 2.0 do not cost much to end user. These rather help entire healthcare eco system bytransforming patients into active partner in healthcare deliveryprocess where patients make sure theyunderstand the diagnosed medical condition, take extra effort to stick to medication and healthydiet. health 2.0 would make it possible to stem the increase in healthcare expenses, relieve the pressure on staffing levels in hospitals and make healthcare system more efficient. Health 2.0 would shift the spotlight back onto most important aspect of healthcare, the prevention of various diseases with emphasis on healthier lifestyle, which maybring down the costs substantially. ApoorvSurkunte has been working in Healthcare ITfield for about sixyears. His expertise lies in healthcare innovations, health reforms and insurer side applications such as provider networks and claims. He is certified project management professional and possesses various international healthcare certifications. Author BIO Copyright 2005-2013Ochremedia.All rights reserved. Home | Editorial | Magazine | e-Newsletter | Knowledge Bank | IndustryUpdates | Subscribe | Advertise | Register | Sitemap | Links About us | Testimonials | Contact us | Disclaimer | Terms &Conditions | Group Sites | Feedback converted by Web2PDFConvert.com