The first healthcare blogging conference is in a few weeks.  I’ve been busy working with other moderators on coming up with a plan that will provide a good business case for expanded use of blogging technology in the healthcare industry.

I think it is quite fortuitous that my friend Dale Hunscher emails me to tell me that his book on using Typepad to set up a healthcare business blog is ready and available for purchase.

Unlike me, Dale comes from a healthcare IT and computer background and he has set up a number of blogs using Typepad.  Thus he is the perfect person to write a how-to book on all the specifics a newbie needs to set up a healthcare blog on Typepad.

I’ve personally set up three blogs on Typepad and I find it to be a good platform for beginners.  However, as with most things, it does take some time learn all the intricasies and bells and whistles of blogging.  I think Dale’s book is designed to help new bloggers get up and going quickly and it also provides pertinent advice garnering a loyal readership.

Dale has set up another blog to support the book.  This blog gives you a good preview of the book and tips for creating a good healthcare blog.  In fact, his recent post about using an “About Me” page taught me a few things.

So if you are interested in starting a healthcare blog and love the confidence that a good old fashioned book provides, consider purchasing Dale’s book.  It will definitely be quite helpful.