Twitter is changing the way that people communicate and it is also helping people to network within their own industry. When you follow the right people on Twitter, you can get inside information that could help you to change your career. There are several people to follow on Twitter if you are in the healthcare industry, but there is a select number of influences that you must follow.
- Glen Gilmore (@GlenGilmore) -Glen Gilmore is already known as a top influencer in the healthcare industry on Twitter. This is another outlet for information that he offers healthcare professionals.
- (@RRuth_TSG) -Robert Ruth is a Vice President and one of the principal members of The Stevenson Group. This group does executive searches for placing healthcare professionals with new companies.
- Stem Cells Global (@stemcellsglobal) -A group dedicated to stem cells research and spreading the word about all of its positive effects. This is an interesting group to follow if you enjoy the political side of healthcare.
- Kevin Pho (@KevinMD) -Kevin is a highly influential doctor who utilizes social media to network with healthcare professionals all over the world.
- American Medical Association (@AmerMedicalAssn) – It goes without saying that, if you want the latest in medical information, then you should go to the source.
- Red Cross Of America (@RedCross) -This is an interesting Twitter account to follow if you are interested in international health policies.
- Shawn Riley (@rilescat) -Shawn is one of the leading researchers at the Mayo Clinic and is very active on the social media websites.
- Brian Ahier (@ahier) -Brian is one of the gurus of the growing group of healthcare professionals concerned with computer technology.
- Dave deBronkart (@epatientdave) -If you want to know what the patients have to say about healthcare marketing, the E-Patient Dave is the guy to follow.
- Dave Walker (@drwalker_rph) -Dr. Walker’s primary job is as a pharmacist, but he is also becoming well-known for his ability to disseminate international medical news stories.
- Phil Baumann (@philbaumann) -Phil is one of the original pioneers in the marriage between social networking and medical technology and information.
- Health Affairs (@Health_Affairs) -The Health Affairs account is just one of those Twitter accounts that delivers solid medical news on a regular basis.
- Jen McCabe (@jensmaccabe) -If you want to be on the cutting edge of digital medical technology, then Jen is the person to follow.
- Andrew Lopez (@nursefriendly) -Andrew is a registered nurse that spends time helping other nurses to understand health policy and procedures.
- Sarah Lindner (@lindner_sarah) -Sarah is a health advocate that does an excellent job keeping people updated on the latest in health policy.
- Colin Hope-Murray (@chopemurray) -Colin is a Twitter guru who offers IT advice to a variety of fields including healthcare.
- Kamiya (@kamiyamay) -Kamiya is a nursing advocate who releases the latest information on how nurses can cope with bad situations.
- Stephanie (@ohmyjet) -Stephanie is not directly related to the healthcare industry, but her advice on client relations is popular in healthcare circles.
- Gene (@bigzigfitness) – Gene is a fitness expert who offers advice on diet and exercise.
- Gia Sison (@giasison) – Dr. Sison is a breast cancer advocate and very popular among healthcare Twitter circles.
- Elin Silveous (@ElinSilveous) – Ms. Silveous is an entrepreneur and offers tech advice to the healthcare industry.
- Gail Zahtz (@GailZahtz) – Gail is an expert in patient-doctor relationships and offers a lot of advice to people within the healthcare industry.
- Natrice Reese (@NatriceR) -Natrice is a nurse who offers friendly advice on how to care for the most difficult patients.
- Going2MedSchool (@going2medschool) – This is a resource for pre-med and medical students to use to get the answers to questions or find relevant class materials.
- Cindi Slater (@CSlaterMD) -Dr. Slater is trying to use social media as a way to bridge the gap between doctors and their patients.
- Sandy Hubbard (@SandyHubbard) – Sandy Hubbard is a marketing expert who offers advice to professionals within the healthcare industry.
- Steven Eisenberg (@dreisenberg) – Dr. Eisenberg is an oncologist who offers advice to cancer patients and their family members on how to deal with the disease.
- Amanda (@LALupusLady) – Amanda is an advocate for Lupus awareness and she offers plenty of advice on how to combat disease through diet and exercise.
- Carpool Health Chat (@ChatHealth) -This is a unique approach to health discussions where one person starts a topic and then others make their comments on it.
- Mandi Bishop (@MandiBPro) – Mandi Bishop is a healthcare consultant who specializes in the relationship between computers and medical data.
- RockScar Love (@RockScarLove) – This is an account run by Amy Tippins who is an expert at teaching people how to empower themselves and take control of their lives.
- Tim C. Nicholson (@TimBigFish) -Tim is the president of Big Fish, which is an social media and Internet consultant to the healthcare industry.
- Mark Dimor (@MarksPhone) – Mark is a behavioral expert who utilizes education resources and communication tools to improve relationships.
- Richard Duncan (@CaptainAccess) – Richard is an architect who became an expert in improving the accessibility of buildings for handicapped individuals.
- NAMI Orange County (@NAMIOC) – NAMI is a group that helps patients and their families adjust to the challenges of treating mental illness.
- Patti Koblewski (@ChronicPainGPS) – Patti is an expert on pain management and offers a lot of suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate pain using natural means.
- Rann Patterson (@RannPatterson) – Ms. Patterson is a cancer survivor who offers advice and words of encouragement for other people fighting with the disease.
- Cortney Lane (@CortLane) – Courtney is a motivational speaker and someone who posts continuous messages about encouragement and positive expression.
- CharterForHealthcare (@charter4values) – Charter for Healthcare is an advocacy group that is trying to alter international health policies to get them to favor families.
- Saif Abed (@Saif_Abed) – Dr. Abed offers words of encouragement and advice to healthcare professionals looking to start their own business for the first time.
- MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (@Mass_Consumer) – The Massachusetts office of Consumer Affairs has become extremely active in the Twitter universe on the subject of healthcare.
- Leana S. Wen (@DrLeanaWen) – Dr. Wen is a patient advocate and an expert on diagnosis theories and practices.
- Debbie Gordon (@gordondeb) – Ms. Gordon works with patients to navigate the complicated waters of health insurance issues.
- Atrius Health (@AtriusHealth) – A health network that has started to become known for its information on patient’s rights and health insurance matters.
- Boston Young Health Pros (@YoungHealthPros) – A network of young healthcare professionals that is made-up of primarily Boston-based administrators and healthcare experts.
- Crystal Law (@cryslaw) – Crystal Law is a development consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She offers a lot of information on innovations in healthcare
- Symplur Hashtags (@healthhashtags) – This is one healthcare industry Twitter influencer you have to follow as this is an attempt to offer a universal Twitter healthcare resource for all health industry professionals.
- Washington Post (@WashingtonPost) – The Washington Post has become a publication which has been active in the Twitter healthcare universe for some time now.
- Network Health (@_NetworkHealth) – Network Health is a not-for-profit health insurance provider that offers information about its company on Twitter and other social media platforms.
- Justin Cohen (@juscohen) – Justin is an educator that has become active on several Twitter networks, including those involving healthcare.