Tony Chen’s recent blog post and the subsequent string of comments touch on the reality that virtual communities are here to stay and will have a significant impact on everything including healthcare. I too grew up largely in the 70s and 80s…a time when community was mainly built around the local pool, school, etc. MySpace and its ilk are changing the landscape faster than we can even imagine…and healthcare will feel the impact immensely. Give Tony’s blog entry a read and let me know what you think.