Healthcare and Social Media - Connubial Bliss or Collision Course?

Well, you asked for it, the Social Media in Healthcare Panel Discussion is here!

We have assembled an all star group of presenters for the first Meetup / Tweetup dedicated to social media in Healthcare. The goal of the meetup is to look at the current state of healthcare social media utilization and explore the possible future changes that could or should become reality.

Our Panelists include two successful HCSM-using Twitter-Docs, two CEOs of Healthcare Social Media enterprises, a HCSM researcher, one HCSM Writer, and THE Esther Dyson. We are still trying to get a hospital SM Panelist but apparently they are in short supply.

Thank you for your suggestions and support - especially Lynn Nezin, Micheal Monson, Laurie Wheeler, Katerina Jackson, and Mark Amares.

Agenda for July Meetup: 
6:30 - 7:00 PM - Meet, Greet, & Tweet (w/some healthy snacks and drinks) 
7:00 - 7:30 PM - Presentation by Amir Kishon, Ph.D., CEO, Wellness Layers 
7:30 - 8:30 PM - Healthcare and Social Media Discussion Panel

Panelists 
HCSM Physician - Jen Dyer, MD, MPH aka @EndoGoddess 
HCSM Physician - Arthur Lubitz, MD, aka @NYCAllergyDr 
HCSM Consultant and CEO – Dr Amir Kishon, Ph.D., CEO, Wellness Layers 
HCSM Media Professional – Jessica Levco, Ragan 
HCSM Researcher, CEO, & Investor - Aafia Chaudhry MD, Founder & CEO JuvoLab 
HCSM Patient Advocate Leader: Jack Barrette, Founder & CEO WEGO Health 
HCSM Hospital Leader: Pending acceptance - NY area large hospital VP 
HCSM Thought Leader: Esther Dyson, named by Forbes magazine as one of the most powerful women in American business, is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in technology—but she's not a programmeror high-tech executive, and doesn't even have a phone at home. She started out as a magazine fact checker, but ended up managing her own venture capital fund. She has rarely, if ever, voted, but she's an active technology policymaker in Washington. Read more of her bio at Forbes.com.

We also are happy to introduce our Moderator: 
Anne Zeiger, President, NextHealth.

Questions will be taken from the audience but also please submit questions for our esteemed guests to discuss.

Please feel welcome to answer these questions yourself on the discussion board as well.

Here is a preliminary list:

1. How does Social Media change the provider or medical center / patient relationship? Give one positive and one negative example. 
2. Providers: Why do you practice #HCSM? What aspects do you avoid? 
3. Providers: How do you handle the increased access your patients may have to you? 
4. Social Media breaks down the privacy barriers for both patients and Providers. Where are the possible areas to utilize #HCSM without increasing exposure for patients and providers? What would you change if you could? 
5. Has the increased access and communication #HCSM bring improved the health of your patients or clients while reducing office visits? 
6. What should be our goals for #HCSM for the next six months? 
7. Who is doing #HCSM right and why.

We hope all can make it but the room can only hold about 100 (updated from 60) so RSVP early and make sure you give up your spot if there is a change in plans.

We hope you are having a great summer so far and we look forward to seeing everyone!

Best Regards, 
Alex Fair 
@FairCareMD 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/AlexFair 
www.FairCareMD.com - the New Healthcare Marketplace