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	"Gamification can be a tremendously powerful tool in engaging employees and consumers in their own health. However, not all gaming techniques are created equal, and it is important to leverage the particular techniques that have real impact on choice, behavior and of course, outcomes...If users are simply playing the games regularly, but not changing other habits, then it is difficult to say gamification is effective. To get better outcomes, we need to zero in on a crucial stepping stone - mindfulness - specifically, mindfulness of real world choices and real world behaviors. By strategically using gaming techniques, such as points, levels, compelling visuals, competition, rewards and more (particularly on a mobile device), we can keep our health goals top of mind. When our goals are at the forefront of our daily thoughts, success rates increase. Staying mindful can help us make new choices and successfully engage in new behaviors in real time, leading to improved outcomes. When leveraging gamification with broader behavioral economic based interventions, the likelihood for success can increase dramatically." -Jordan Goldberg, CEO, stickK.com LLC,New York, N.Y.
	"Eighty-four percent of adults, age 18 to 34, say they prefer a smartphone consultation with their doctor." Excerpted from: Healthcare Innovation News, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2015, "Tomorrow's Healthcare Puts Consumers in Control-Like Amazon for Shopping" by Stephanie Tilenius
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	Tomorrow's Healthcare Puts Consumers in Control-Like Amazon for Shopping, by Stephanie Tilenius Simulation Improves Medical Education-One Case Study at a Time by Norm Wu Making A Case for Healthcare Innovation: ACO Collaborative Employs Clinical Data in Population Health The Meaningful Use "Gold Rush" by Andy Nieto Thought Leader's Corner: "How Effective Is Gamification in Engaging Employees and Other Consumers in Healthcare?" Industry News with briefs regarding Mount Sinai Health System, UC San Diego, The University of Dubai Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, StartUp Health, and the Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD). Catching up with ... Susan Dentzer Click here to view page one of this issue Click here to subscribe to Healthcare Innovation News, or find out more
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