This episode of health law talk discusses the implications of social media in healthcare. In today's business world, it is imperative that providers and healthcare systems connect with people via social media. Having a digital presence definitely has positive impacts on many areas of a providers business. However, even though there are many positive aspects of a digital presence, there are also many concerns and pitfalls. Having a proper social media policy that safeguards providers and businesses helps prevent issues from arising. When issues do pop up, taking specific methods, responses, and approaches to alleviate or even eradicate negative responses becomes a paramount importance for providers and businesses alike. Conrad Meyer and Rory Bellina discuss these implications and provide some best practices to help insulate providers and businesses from these problems while capitalizing in the digital marketplace.
