e-Patient Networks on the Rise

In this era of government gridlock and the 15-minute doctor’s appointment, a growing number of consumers are no longer waiting for the political establishment to solve the nation’s health care crisis. Instead, they are banding together to fix problems themselves.

Using the latest technology and a lot of moxie, all sorts of innovative organizations have popped up, delivering the same essential message: patients who actively participate in their own care can improve their health – and help others, too.

People can now join online groups for almost every disease imaginable, analyze health statistics from thousands of patients dealing with the same medical condition, and even get decision-making tools based on the latest scientific evidence to help them choose what treatments to pursue. Read the full post...