Tag Archives: HealthTap

HealthTap Release “TipTaps” – Health Tips From Professionals

While I don’t normally advocate turning to the Internet with health questions, Health Tap might be the exception. It’s like the Yahoo Answers of healthcare, except it’s actual doctors responding to the questions, rather than just any random person with … Continue reading

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Esther Dyson Reason for Health IT Investment

If you do anything in the IT investing world and in particular the health IT investment world, then you’ve no doubt seen the name of Esther Dyson before. She’s a real power in the investing world and one of the … Continue reading

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$11.5 Million for Health Questions Site – HealthTap

Another day and another funding announcement for a healthcare company. The company of the day is HealthTap which just announced a $11.5 million series A round of funding from some big name venture capital companies. I think the headline on … Continue reading

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Health 2.0 by Twitter

Here’s my version of Short Attention Span Theater (which is pretty much what Twitter is anyway), of the recently concluded Health 2.0 Fall Conference, as I reported via Twitter. Note the juxtaposition between observation, commentary and snark. Preconference sessions on … Continue reading

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HealthTap Launches First Interactive Expert Health Companion — Free to All

There are numerous apps out there to help you monitor your help but here is a brand new one that is also free.  It currently only supports pregnancy and the first year of life but will be expanding into all … Continue reading

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