What are some of the legal issues related to the use of social media in health care? What steps are being taken by the federal government to prevent legal action?

 Please offer a vibrant and scholarly discussion. Use a minimum of 2 of the sources provided. Asking for your response to the question using a crisp, succinct, well considered approach. 

SOURCES:

Belbey, J. (2014). How healthcare can use social media effectively and compliantly. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/joannabelbey/2015/01/21/how-healthcare-can-use-social-media-effectively-and-compliantly/2/#69b67af969b0

Coco, Roberto. (2014). Reprogenetics: preimplantational genetics diagnosis. Genetics and Molecular Biology, 37(1, Suppl. 1), 271-284. https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1415-47572014000200013.

Pollack, A. (2014, July). Fertility clinics scan for the strongest embryo. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/12/health/fertility-clinics-scan-for-the-strongest-embryo.html

Moses, R. E., Chaitt, M. M., & Jones, D. S.  (2014). Social media in healthcare: Lessons from the field. Journal of Health Care Compliance, 16(5), 17-24. 

Reprogenetics. (2017). Preimplantation Genetics Aimed at Helping Patients Make Informed Choices. Retrieved from http://reprogenetics.com/preimplantation-genetics-aimed-at-helping-patients-make-informed-choices/

Waxer N, Ninan D, Ma A et al.  (2013). How cloud computing and social media are changing the face of health care. Physician Executive, 958, 60-62. 

 Optional Readings:

Blumenthal D.  (2011). Implementation of the federal health information technology initiative. New England Journal of Medicine, 365, 2426–2431. 

 Parens, E., and Knowles, L. P. (2003). Reprogenetics and Public Policy: Reflections and recommendations. A special supplement to the Hastings center report. Retrieved from http://www.thehastingscenter.org/uploadedFiles/Publications/Special_Reports/reprogenetics_and_public_policy.pdf

 Ziker, D. (2002).  Appropriate aims: Setting boundaries for reprogenetic technology. Retrieved from http://scholarship.law.duke.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1052&context=dltr

Malmqvist, E. (2011). Reprogenetics and the “parents have always done it” argument. The Hastings Center Report, 41(1), 43-49.