New networking platform connects docs via smartphones

Doximity is a health technology company that has launched a physician network platform, allowing medical professionals to collaborate on patient treatment and find appropriate experts. The platform aims to address communication breakdowns between care providers, which are the root cause of 65% of serious medical errors. The app is free and allows members to access contact information for over 567,000 U.S. physicians, exchange messages, and connect with former classmates and residents.