Patients and hospital staffs alike, as they walk by the Doctors lounge must wonder what transpires in those cloistered spaces, somewhat akin to boardrooms, VIP lounges, and even without “Private” or “Do not Enter” signs, the unwritten social understanding is this is a special place for a select few.">

Social Media? The Answer to the Doctor’s Lounge

Last updated: November 3, 2011 7:32 am

Gary Levin MD

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annual mHealth Summit near Washington, D.C. The event will feature keynote speakers, such as John Stratton COO of Verizon Wireless and Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs

The inclusion of these notable executives illuminates the importance of reliable mobile access and the improvement of smartphone speed such as LTE and 4G to facilitate the transmission of medical images. Because cellular phone technology is not secure this will require new encryption software, possibly similar to that used by the military to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.