DIDGET – In a time where businesses engaging in social media are concerned with the bottom line, it’s easy to forget just how useful these technologies can be, even for those who couldn’t care less about ROI. DIDGET is a blood glucose meter for children that can be plugged into a Nintendo DS gaming system [...]
Where can you dine at a Brazilian churrascaria, visit Paradise Garden and discuss EHR adoption, all in the same week? During the HIMSS10 conference in Atlanta, of course! Check the Healthcare IT News Destination HIMSS10 blog for the latest installments of our guide to Atlanta’s best. Recent posts feature lists of international eateries like Sal [...]
Atlanta is home to two of our favorite things: HIMSS10 and great hamburgers! Yes, you can learn about the future of healthcare and enjoy delicious beef patties, all in the same day. Some of the tastiest options available are described in our latest post on the Healthcare IT News Destination HIMSS10 blog. From unique locations [...]
Thoora – Thoora is an online aggregator that gathers the most popular news stories from around the Internet. In addition to pulling together the stories, Thoora keeps count of how many traditional outlets and blogs have posted articles on the various topics and how many tweets per hour the topic is producing on Twitter. Each [...]
If you’re attending HIMSS10 you’ll probably spend a lot of time going to and from conference sessions, showcases, receptions and exhibits—so much so that figuring out where to grab a good lunch can feel like a chore. But we’ve done the work for you. Just visit the Healthcare IT News Destination HIMSS10 blog, where you’ll [...]
Google Buzz – Google Buzz is the newest offering from the Internet giant, and it invites users to “go beyond status messages.” Unveiled just this week in the inboxes of Google’s 176 million Gmail users, Google Buzz is a social media platform designed to compete with Facebook and Twitter. Buzz shares several things in common [...]
We know all you HIMSS10 attendees are going to be busy taking advantage of the many opportunities available at the conference. But we must suggest you set aside some time to experience Atlanta’s superb restaurant culture as well. Put down that soda and bag of chips you got from the hotel vending machine, and have [...]
Two new installments were recently added to the Dodge Communications Guide to Atlanta’s Best on the Healthcare IT News Destination HIMSS10 blog. Those of you planning out your Atlanta itineraries for the HIMSS10 conference may want to review our list of great area activities for families (or anyone who’s young at heart). And before setting [...]
bit.ly – In a social media world nearly saturated with URL shorteners, bit.ly has found a way to differentiate itself from the multitude of other options. The first advantage of using bit.ly is that it uses a small number of characters in its custom URLs. This allows users to maximize their 140-character allotment in Twitter [...]
For the last three weeks, the tragic earthquake in Haiti has been top of mind for citizens of America and the world. As aid continues to pour in to Haiti, we’re beginning to see innovative ways in which medical treatment is being given. As we recently wrote, mHealth applications are making it easier to administer [...]