The Internet and its applications in healthcare.
In the continuing redesign of healthcare, the Internet is one of the tools being used. It is used to provide education, conduct Internet support groups, collect research data, send e-mail, facilitate pharmaceutical sales and online medical visits, and develop integrated healthcare networks. This article examines each of the above-mentioned ways in which the Internet is being used to facilitate the provision of healthcare.
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United Healthcare, Tampa, FL, USA. pmabe_j_mabe@uhc.com
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