Health Care

Healthcare Providers Have a Vital Role to Play in Educating Patients About Illegal Online Pharmacies

Libby Baney, Executive Director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies, a non-profit organization dedicated to making the Internet safe for consumers worldwide again joins eHealth Radio and the Pharmaceutical & Health News Channels.
ASOP Global recently launched a campaign to educate pharmacists, doctors and other healthcare providers about illegal online pharmacies, counterfeit medicines and the tools they need to help keep their patients safe online.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Libby Baney discuss the following:
What is the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies?
Why is the focus of your new campaign healthcare providers?
How prevalent are illegal online pharmacies?
What are the risks associated with buying prescription drugs from illegal online pharmacies?
Can you tell our listeners what to look out for to avoid these dangers?
Summary: What can consumers do to stay safe when shopping for medicines online? Consumers should visit www.BuySafeRx.pharmacy to verify whether a website is safe BEFORE they order any prescription medicines online. We also encourage consumers to look for websites that end in dot-pharmacy, like www.medlife.pharmacy and www.safe.pharmacy, because only entities that are approved by NABP legally qualify to have a dot-pharmacy website. 
Libby Baney is the executive director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP Global), an international non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. which she founded in 2009. In this capacity, Libby leads ASOP operations, shapes public policy, and advocates for increased international attention to the issue of illegal online drug sellers.
A lawyer by training and health advocate by nature, Libby is a prolific speaker and writer, regularly engaging with diverse audiences on issues at the intersection of Internet technology and healthcare. She leads strategic workshops and speaks on these issues worldwide; writes policy documents; and interacts with international corporate leaders and policymakers.
Libby’s work spans multiple continents, which has been covered by local, national and international media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Politico, Roll Call, The Hill, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Washington Times, The Indianapolis Star, Inside Health Policy, Pharmacy Today, ABC News, CNN, and C-SPAN.
In addition to her work for ASOP, Libby is a partner at FaegreBD Consulting and Counsel with Faegre Baker Daniels LLP where she works on Internet policy, intellectual property rights, pharmacy, telemedicine/telehealth, and pharmaceutical supply chain matters.
Website: www.BuySafeRx.pharmacy
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/BuySafeRx Twitter: @BuySafeRx

Dr. Glen Stream: Health is Primary Campaign

Dr. Glen Stream, MD, President and Board Chair of Family Medicine for America’s Health joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels to discuss the Health is Primary Campaign and its efforts to transform health care in the US.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Glen Stream discuss the following:
How is the return of the family doctor, a good thing for the patient, doctor and for the US healthcare system?
Describe how the health care system used to be focused and how it’s transitioning to something very different.
What advances are modern primary care offices making to improve care and keep costs reasonable?
What options are available to patients who want to see a doctor but have a high-deductible plan?
What other throwbacks from old-fashioned health care are making a comeback ?
Duration: 12:05
Dr. Glen Stream, a family physician in Rancho Mirage, California, is past president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He serves as the chair of the board of Family Medicine for America’s Health. 
A Washington State native, Dr. Stream attended the University of Washington, Seattle, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and completed his family medicine residency at the Swedish Hospital Family Medicine Residency program, also in Seattle. He also completed a Master of Biomedical Informatics degree at the Oregon Health and Science University in June 2007. 
Dr. Stream worked for six years in a three-physician rural family medicine practice in Cashmere, Washington before joining the Rockwood Clinic, a large multi-specialty practice in Spokane in 1991. At Rockwood he served as board member, chief privacy officer, medical director of clinical information services and, most recently, as chief medical information officer in addition to patient care.
Website: www.healthisprimary.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/HealthIsPrimary Twitter: @HealthisPrimary

Workplace impacts on your health

 
 
Ray Carney, WELL AP and Vice President at Markon Solutions, a consulting firm with expertise in facilities strategy and program management joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Ray Carney discuss the following:
What are the costs and impact of Poor Wellbeing in the Workplace?
What can we do to shift these costs into opportunities?
What are the concepts of the WELL Building Standard?
Can you provide a few examples of how you see wellness installed in the built environment?
What is the best way for a company to get started?
Duration: 9:39
Ray Carney, WELL AP, is a Vice President at Markon Solutions, a consulting firm with expertise in facilities strategy and program management. Mr. Carney’s areas of focus include leadership, sustainable design, workplace strategy and modification, and design thinking.
Ray received his MBA with a concentration in Leadership and Finance from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Business Technology from John Carroll University. Mr. Carney is a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP), a Project Management Institute (PMI)-certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Six-Sigma certified Yellow Belt, a certified SCRUMMaster, and a LEED Green Associate.
 
Website: www.markonsolutions.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markoninc Twitter: @MARKONInc

Innovation in Healthcare Asset Disposition

 
Joanne Frogge, the President of BidMed, a healthcare technology company assisting clients globally to buy and sell medical equipment, using a proprietary data system and an innovative web-based software joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Joanne Frogge discuss the following:
Tell us about your industry and why you started this company.
What services does BidMed provide and how do they solve problems that healthcare facilities are facing?
Tell us about BidMed’s innovative technology products and how they support the services BidMed offers.
Why would facilities have surplus assets, and in what situations do they face large-scale liquidations? Who buys surplus assets?
Do you work with GPOs (Group Purchasing Organizations)? How can healthcare facilities utilize your services through GPO’s? What is the advantage?
Duration: 14:18
Joanne Frogge is the president of BidMed, a technology leader in the healthcare asset disposition industry, specializing in the buying and selling of pre-owned medical equipment. BidMed’s goal is to create a transparent marketplace that helps healthcare facilities reduce their capital expenditures on procurement and maximize returns on disposition.
Joanne earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. She began her career in the Aerospace Defense Industry, working as a Systems Engineer on a missile defense project. Joanne discovered her true passion was solving complex business problems, which led her to pursue an MBA and transition to the healthcare industry. Given the challenges facing the healthcare industry, Joanne recognized a tremendous opportunity in this space, and in 2012, co-founded BidMed.
With over 15 years of business management experience and a strong technical background, Joanne plans and executes BidMed’s strategic direction resulting in successful achievement of the company’s vision and financial goals. Joanne has been instrumental in attaining an annual average growth rate of 40% year after year since BidMed’s inception. On a day-to-day basis, she integrates and manages the company’s major business functions of technology, operations, finances and marketing. Joanne is member of ACHE, CHEF, and she founded and serves as the Executive Director of DonateMed, which provides medical equipment, supplies and medicines to community clinics in need.
 
 
Website: www.bidmed.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/bidmedllc Twitter: @bidmed

Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Credential Moving to the Board of Pharmacy Specialties

William Ellis, Executive Director of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties® in Washington, D.C. joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels. BPS, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is the premier post-licensure certification organization serving the pharmacy profession.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest William Ellis discuss the following:
What is the Board of Pharmacy Specialties?
How many pharmacists are currently BPS board certified?
What sets BPS board certified pharmacists apart from other pharmacists?
What role does the BPS board certified pharmacist play as an integral member of the healthcare team?
BPS recently announced that pharmacists board certified by the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy will now be BPS Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacists. Can you tell us about the implications of this news?
Duration: 8:52
William M. Ellis is the Executive Director for the Board of Pharmacy Specialties® (BPS), an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), in Washington, D.C.  From 1997-2011, he served as CEO and Executive Director of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation.  Ellis was the Executive Vice President for the Pennsylvania Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists from 1986-1997. Ellis also serves as Chair of the Council on Credentialing in Pharmacy which provides leadership, guidance, public information, and coordination for the profession of pharmacy's credentialing programs. In 2014, he was appointed a commissioner to the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. After receiving his pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP), Ellis completed an executive residency with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in 1986 and earned his Master of Science degree in health education from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia in 1994. Currently he also is serving as the chair of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy’s Board of Visitors.
Website: www.bpsweb.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoardofPharmacySpecialtiesTwitter: @BPSweb

Debunking common myths about medications, vitamins and hormones

Dr. Mylaine Riobe, a Board-Certified Medical Doctor and specialist in traditional Chinese medicine and Integrative medicine of the Riobe Institute of Integrative Medicine in Stuart, Florida joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. Dr. Riobe is here to discuss debunking common myths about medications, vitamins and hormones.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Mylaine Riobe discuss the following:Why are so many medications unsafe long-term?Why all the controversy about vitamins?Why are hormones so controversial?Are there safe alternatives?How can a consumer know where to begin?
Duration: 24:27
Did you know that for the first time in 200 years, our children are not expected to live as long as we do?
The reason for this is that our American medical system is based on the prevention of death rather than prevention of disease. 50% of Americans have life- shortening diseases by age 18.
Did you know that rates of cancer are expected to rise 42% by 2025? We spend more than the entire continent of Europe on cancer care and have over 700,000 more deaths per year than they do! Almost every American is touched by the epidemic of cancer.
The reason for this is that our American medical system is based on the prevention of death from cancer rather than prevention of cancer.
Dr. Riobe proves why early diagnosis of diseases such as cancer to prevent death is no longer acceptable. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Riobe has developed a ground-breaking integrative fusion technique that provides a dynamic approach that is effective, safe and prevents and treats diseases including cancer, by addressing their root causes.
Dr. Riobe's undergraduate studies were completed at Columbia University/Columbia College in NYC where she grew up. She obtained her medical degree at NY Medical College and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Medical College of Pennsylvania and the University of South Carolina. There she learned conventional medical practices that she used for four years following her graduation and board certification in OB/GYN. During this time, she grew frustrated with the cookie-cutter medicine that she learned. Although this form of medicine serves its purpose for acute, life-threatening conditions, she felt that her patients who suffered from chronic conditions such as fatigue, poor sleep, low sex drive, and overweight were often frustrated and incompletely treated.
Her close relationship with her grandmother, who introduced her to holistic healing methods as a child, planted her passion to treat her clients as a whole.
She set out to learn methods that evaluate and treat root causes rather than mask symptoms. This calling led her to study traditional Chinese medicine and integrative medicine over the following 8 years. She completed her studies at The Academy of Pain Research, a University of California, Irvine-affiliated institution; The University of Miami, and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
She incorporates these disciplines into her practice to provide an integrative, customized approach combining leading-edge modern medical testing and technology with time-tested energy-based methods of traditional Chinese medicine.
In her upcoming books, The Tao of Integrative Medicine and The Answer to Cancer, she makes sense out to the chaos that is our current health crisis and sets a path to prevention of diseases such as cancer as practiced at The Riobe Institute. The Riobe Methods also provides effective treatment of chronic symptoms and conditions after they take hold.
She enjoys practicing what she preaches by living an active life of healthy eating, balanced lifestyle and exercise. As a woman and a mom, she knows first hand how we can all be consumed by a hectic lifestyle. That’s when it’s more important than ever to get on the path to prevention by obtaining your Annual Integrative Check-up.
For more information visit MylaineRiobeMD.com to pre-order your copies of The Tao of Integrative Medicine and The Answer to Cancer.

Website: MylaineRiobeMD.com
Follow Dr. Mylaine Riobe:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiobeInstitute
Twitter: @RiobeIM
The views and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

Changing the Way HealthCare is Delivered

Mary Meyer, the National Director of Health Coaching at Marathon Health, a leading provider of onsite health clinics joins eHealth Radio & the Health Care & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Mary Meyer discuss the following:Tell a little about your background in healthcare.What led you to finding Marathon Health?How is Marathon Health’s care model different from the traditional care model you were used to?Can you share any stories about patient experience’s and how this model of care has impacted the patient?What advice would you give recent nursing graduates or those looking for a change in their career?Beyond clinical expertise, what are some skills necessary to succeed in healthcare today?
Duration: 12:18
Mary Meyer, RN, serves Marathon Health as the National Director of Health Coaching. She has been a registered nurse for 14 years, including 10 years providing oncology, hematology and palliative care nursing services at the University of Minnesota. She has worked with the American Cancer Society and Healthy Seniors programs providing preventative nursing services.
She is a motivating speaker and is passionate about assisting individuals to achieve their best health. Mary has one son and competes in Triathlons in her spare time.

Website: www.marathon-health.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/Marathon-Health
Twitter: @marathonhealth

The Integrated Healthcare Experience

Dennis McGuire, Chief Strategy Officer at iDAvatars that specializes in addressing business problems by delivering patient and consumer engagement solutions across the healthcare and self service continuum again joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dennis McGuire discuss the following: I hear that since the last time we spoke, you’ve had some exciting developments that are designed to impact the digital engagement and self-service industry?  Can you update us on what’s been going on in your world?What are the key market trends impacting healthcare right now?How do you recommend payers and exchanges best serve the consumer?Where are some of the areas that you’re seeing the most engagement from consumers in healthcare and what techniques, in your experience, are successfully addressing these areas?What are the obvious areas that patient/consumer engagement and self service can make a difference?
Duration: 10:03
Dennis McGuire brings over 20 years of experience developing innovative solutions for marketing, sales, and customer care organizations across multiple industries.
In addition to his accomplishments in the agency and hi-tech space, Dennis has experience within the CRM and customer contact center industries. His combined career tracks give him a unique perspective on the rapidly growing customer experience management marketplace and the importance of improving the online self-service experience across all industries.

Website: www.idavatars.com
Follow iDAvatars:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iDAvatarsIDA
Twitter: @iDAvatarsIDA

The Benefits of Telehealth in Mental Health, for Those New to the Concept

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health and Telemedicine Channels to discuss the benefits of Telehealth in Mental Health, for fhose new to the concept.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:Can you tell us what Telehealth is, when it comes to mental health, and what a person could expect during a session with you?What types of issues lend themselves to Telehealth?What types of issues would not be appropriate for telehealth, and require a different level of care. What are some benefits a person can experience with Telehealth?What would you tell someone who is leery, or on the fence about giving Telehealth a chance?
Duration: 8:57
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois.
She is the Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com, where she can be reached if you are interested in individual or couples work with her. She is an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, Everydaypowerblog, Older Dating, Success Stories, and a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She just published her first 8th book through Amazon.com.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez

CEO of CareCredit Discusses the Benefits of Healthcare Financing

Dave Fasoli, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of CareCredit, a leading provider of healthcare financing joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dave Fasoli discuss the following:What is CareCredit? And how long has it been available?How is paying with a CareCredit card different from paying with a general purpose credit card?How do I know if my doctor accepts CareCredit?What are some of the benefits of CareCredit?What are some of the main things people use CareCredit for?Do I need this if I have insurance?What are some mistakes people make when paying for healthcare, and how can CareCredit help people avoid those mistakes?CareCredit recently announced a partnership with Rite Aid, anythign further we should know about this?
Duration: 14:20
Dave Fasoli has been Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of our CareCredit platform since February 2014 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the CareCredit platform of GE’s North American Retail Finance business since March 2008. Dave has been involved in three significant business acquisitions and integrations, including CareCredit. His cross-functional expertise, leadership and growth mindset have consistently driven results.
From June 2003 to March 2008, he served as General Manager of the Home and Recreational Products business of GE’s North American Retail Finance business. He and his team generated innovative financing solutions across five different industries, promoting strong growth and profitability.
Prior to June 2003, Dave served as Vice President of Client Development of GE’s North American Retail Finance business and held several positions of increasing responsibility within GE and GE’s North American Retail Finance business in Finance, Client Development, Business Integration, and Quality.

Website: www.carecredit.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareCredit
Twitter: @carecredit