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Category: Medical Social Media

Social Media in Healthcare : We’re Getting There But Have a Ways to Go

Posted May 17, 2014by Howard J. Luks, MD

The evolution of social media in healthcare seems to be rapidly reaching a tipping point.  There’s no shortage of speakers at hundreds of conferences, and there’s no shortage of activity on twitter elaborating upon many … continue reading

Twitter and Orthopedic Surgeons

Posted January 24, 2014by Howard J. Luks, MD

Twitter is quite simply an information powerhouse.  It is like drinking from a never ending fire hose of timely, relevant information and conversations germane to nearly any topic you can imagine… including Orthopedic Surgery. You’re … continue reading

Another List .. and why they are (still) necessary

Posted January 4, 2014by Howard J. Luks, MD

Last week Marie Ennis-O’Connor posted a list of 100 healthcare thought leaders she felt were worth following. I appreciate Marie’s efforts and for including me in her list ! 100 Healthcare And Digital Health Influencers … continue reading

Social Media May Be Better Than Tests And Credentials At Identifying Good Doctors

Posted December 16, 2013by Howard J. Luks, MD

To the readers of Dr. Val’s Commentary … Welcome.   The vast majority of physicians have already passed through a complex gauntlet of multiple choice exams, extended credentialing and certification processes, and lengthy tests of … continue reading

Is LinkedIn Right for Doctors?

Posted October 31, 2013by Howard J. Luks, MD

Many physicians are being advised to initiate their new media journey by building out a presence on LinkedIn. For the average physician, I personally I believe this is a bad idea. Physicians offer up a … continue reading

Technology Enables What is Truly Innovative: Trust

Posted October 14, 2013by Howard J. Luks, MD

Trust firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. Technology, technology, technology… It is all we hear. Ugh. Let’s change the focus from “technology” … to the useful and meaningful … continue reading

Healthcare social media

Enable, Engage, Comfort, Educate … and Thrive

Posted August 26, 2013by Howard J. Luks, MD

Raise your hands if you would like to know more about your doctor before you enter their office … and be able to further educate yourself after you have left. You’re not alone ! Ok… … continue reading

Communications Is The Key Element in Curing Healthcare

Posted December 17, 2012by Howard J. Luks, MD

Much has been said about the power of email, portals or the plethora of text based reminders or apps that notify you of a goal that has been or needs to be achieved. While we’re … continue reading

Imitation is the Greatest Form of Flattery– Or is it?

Posted December 1, 2012by Howard J. Luks, MD

… Or is it simply a copyright infringement. Recently,  an up and coming socially active, very hard working  surgeon who is in the midst of building his media empire ran into a small issue. A … continue reading

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