When you have a room full of patients, inbox full of labs, and a stack of patient call backs, it is difficult to prioritize a movement that has yet to demonstrate any significant value in enhancing how doctors deliver care. Especially doctors in private practice where revenue is linked directly to patient seen, not online interactions.

In many medical practices, docs barely have enough time to drink a glass of water or take more than a few minutes for a meal break, let alone check their email.

Perhaps medical providers in an academic settings can lead the front?

Until we are able to remove the power insurance companies have over the US health care system, and address medical malpractice issues, I don't see Health 2.0 making any significant change in our health system.

aka @PediatricInc

As has always been the case in my experience, doctors will be late to the party. Other than the younger, more tech savvy, or perhaps retired demographic, they generally don't have time nor incentive to join conversation let alone show up for events.

Whether it's managed care, strategic planning, or marketing type conversations, mainstream physician participation lags the "innovation" (or change) curve.

In social media, or its more generic consumer empowerment health 2.0 iteration, I suspect we'll see a replay of history to date.

Good to see you in the mix.

aka @2healthguru