Health News Gets Social

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The dailyRx News Network announced today enhancements to its website www.dailyRx.com, a leading publisher of consumer health news. dailyRx version 7.1 renders a superior user experience, seamlessly integrating breaking health news and videos with social media channels to spark more effective conversation between patients and providers.

"We must engage in digital conversation with our patients at every touch point. Participating in social media conversations extends the patient education experience in a scalable fashion. All healthcare professionals should be leveraging vetted health content to help reduce the cost of care," said Russell Ricci, MD, dailyRx's Chief Medial Officer.

dailyRx's social media platform syndicates the latest news to patients across Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest for participating health providers at no cost. dailyRx's platform enables hospitals, clinics and health care professionals to easily interact with a broad patient audience.

"dailyRx is offering health care providers the conversation tools to engage patients with on-demand information, when and where it is most impactful," said Hackett. "dailyRx does all the publishing work and distributes the latest news to the providers' social media channels and websites."  Additionally, dailyRx offers a weekly guide with the latest tips and popular news trends to help social media administrators keep patients engaged.

dailyRx publishes more than 100 original news articles each week, translating breaking health research into easy-to-understand language at the 8^th grade comprehension level. dailyRx journalists, editors, and medical team vet the latest medical research to deliver relevant, doctor-reviewed news covering 750+ conditions, medications and therapies.

The dailyRx Insight, a feature included within each news article, offers readers an actionable suggestion approved by a panel of health professionals. "Our network of physicians, pharmacists, and behavioral health professionals contribute their real-world expertise to offer consumers 'main-street' sensibilities," said Hackett.

"dailyRx version 7.1 is another step in our journey to empower health providers and patients to reduce the cost of care delivered by 5%," said Hackett.

About dailyRx

The dailyRx News Network is an emerging leader in publishing health news for consumers and patients alike. dailyRx publishes, aggregates, and syndicates doctor-reviewed news and videos covering a wide range of health conditions, medications, over-the-counter products, and nutraceutical compounds. dailyRx's original content is written in positive, unbiased, easy-to-understand language and reviewed for efficacy by doctors, pharmacists and therapists. dailyRx is owned by Patient Conversation Media, Inc.

SOURCE dailyRx News Network