Health 2.0 technology needs business model; VA clinic adds a telemedicine link to UVA;

> Speakers at this week's Health 2.0 Conference argued that while this kind of web technology is needed, a business model for implementing it is still far from complete. Article (reg. req.)

> A health clinic in Meadowview, VA, is adding a telemedicine link in order for patients to be able to access specialists at UVA by way of a video conference. Article

> The Continua Health Alliance, a group that promotes interoperable personal health systems, has gained several high profile-members in the form of Google and Dossia Employer Coalition. Article

> Newt Gingrich continues to be a health IT activist. He'd like to see healthcare providers be required to submit claims electronically by 2012, and wants the federal government to subsidize electronic medical record adoption. Article

And Finally... Apparently, tasers don't work on raccoons. I wonder why? Article