Healthcare Debate Rages Online

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NEW YORK Just as the offline conversation about healthcare reform is growing in the U.S., we are watching the online discussion grow and evolve as well. In the past month, healthcare reform discussions have increased by more than 1,000 percent, outpacing the online talk surrounding swine flu and the government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program.

President Obama is keenly aware of the important role that bloggers play in sharing information about healthcare reform. On July 20, the president called for bloggers to help drum up support for his healthcare bill, causing another jump in online conversation in the days that followed.

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