Friday, March 1, 2013

Facebook "Likes"--A Measure Of Hospital Quality?

Facebook 'Likes' A Good Indicator Of Quality Hospital Care.  Science Daily.  February 28, 2013.

A study of 40 hospitals published in the American Journal Of Medical Quality found a positive association between patient recommendations and "likes" on the hospital Facebook page.  The Science Daily summary raises the possibility of Facebook "likes" can be a proxy for quality and satisfaction.  There are some interesting observations about teaching hospitals in the summary.

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