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By Bradley, Sharon M With the large number of Internet sources available for health care information, finding appropriate sources can be difficult for patients. Medical-surgical nurses can guide patients to credible sites with reliable information about specific conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Suggestions for evaluation of health care sites are included. Millions of people use the Internet each day. In its report Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion,...
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRG) announced today it has launched its enhanced corporate website focused on patient-centric services to help support its millions of existing healthcare clients. "The launching of our upgraded website is the first phase in a multitude of development modules that improve both the institutional and consumer experience," said Kevin Kelly, President of Patient Portal Technologies, Inc. "Healthcare...
CareNet, a premier provider of care management services, and Healthwise, a nonprofit provider of consumer health information, will work together to help consumers take an active role in their care. CareNet is using Healthwise(R) Connect's decision-focused and action-oriented health information within its care management environment. "Adding the Healthwise decision-support content to our suite of services is a natural progression for our organization," states John Erwin, President of CareNet....
