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Tuesday Jul 21, 2015
Tuesday Jul 21, 2015
Theo Antoniou, President and Founding Partner of MDSupplies and Service a comprehensive e-commerce store providing an alternative to costly, traditional methods of purchasing medical supplies joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Theo Antoniou discuss the following:Could you give us a brief overview of MDSupplies.One of your missions is to help people reduce their cost of supplies by eliminating unnecessary costs. Describe some of these costs and how your website helps a person or business save money on medical supplies.Can you describe what a typical customer looks like?Most health care professionals familiar with hospital supply have a perception that the purchasing process is a bit more complex than just an e-commerce check out. Is this true?Your website offers over 30,000 products. How are you able to provide so many different supplies?What has been the overall reception of MDsupplies?
Duration: 10:26
With MDSupplies.com you are linked directly to major manufacturers and vendors for many types of supplies. It is our goal to bring you the best industry prices possible by eliminating traditional distributors, dealers, and salespeople. Our single ordering system / marketplace offers substantial savings on supplies over traditional channels and allows you to pick and choose who you want to order supplies from; all through one single order. Here is a brief 1 minute overview of our website and how it works https://youtu.be/PoSGI5pKRUI.
Our products and services include: - Over 30,000 Products. 300+ Brands. 50+ Vendors (and growing) - Direct Access to Manufacturers & Vendors - No Contracts, No Commitments, No Minimums - Free Software (via website), No Downloads, Web-Based - Upfront Pricing, Neutral 3rd Party Company - One level of pricing for everyone - Multi-Location Organizational Management - Inventory & Expense Reporting across your Organization(s) and Location(s)
The principals of MDSupplies also own and operate several other software applications that are integrated together; including physician dispensing, pharmaceutical billing and collection, urine drug testing, prescription drug monitoring program reporting, mail-order pharmacy, and drug pedigree management.
All software applications are web based applications, so they only require a web browser and Internet connection. No special software installations are needed. For security, all access is through a HTTPS-enabled site, and users have the ability to limit various locations from which someone can log in to the system. The applications have multi-site architecture, so that managers and doctors can operate from more than one location.
Please contact us anytime at sales@mdsupplies.com or visit our website at MDSupplies.com.
Website: www.MDSupplies.com
Tuesday Jun 30, 2015
Tuesday Jun 30, 2015
Samson Khaou Managing Director for Asia Pacific South, Dassault Systèmes a French based software company that is a 3D design software which enables 3D digital design, product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, social and collaboration solutions for engineers and designers across the globe joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Samson Khaou discuss the following:What is Dassault Systemes?How does it fit into the healthcare space?Can you tell us more about The Living Heart project, where it is in use and the potential it has to help people?Dassault Systemes history is in enabling great engineering, how are you helping with breakthrough engineering in the healthcare space?What does Dassault Systemes have the power to do in the future?
Duration: 9:10
As the Managing Director of Dassault Systèmes in Asia Pacific South, Samson Khaou is responsible for the overall performance of the company in the region. This includes increasing local and regional market share, profitability, and operational efficiency. Khaou took on the role in 2011.
Khaou has over 25 years’ experience, joining Dassault Systèmes in 1989 where he was in charge of developing new technologies for CATIA Analysis products. During the first six years of his career in the R&D division, he conducted key development projects in Geometric Modeler. Khaou has gone on to hold numerous leadership positions within the company.
Prior to his current position, Khaou was the Managing Director of Dassault Systèmes, Industry Services in Europe for three years where he oversaw the major Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) V6 projects across Europe. During 2006 and 2007, Khaou was the General Manager of Dassault Systèmes Korea, establishing both the direct and indirect sales channels in Korea.
As a Technical Manager of Dassault Systemes’ Korea Branch office from 1999 to 2001, Khaou’s focus was to develop the service offerings for key automotive companies in Korea and China. Between 1995 and 1999, Khaou was assigned as a CATIA consultant in Korea (1995 to 1998) and then in China (1999), with the mission to support IBM’s business development in the Automotive and Shipbuilding industries.
Within Dassault Systèmes, Khaou led key PLM V5 implementation projects in Europe and in Japan, holding the positions of Senior Manager for PLM Solution for the Automotive Industry and Senior Manager for the High Technology Industry.
Khaou holds Master Degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering.
Website: www.3ds.com
Tuesday Jun 23, 2015
Tuesday Jun 23, 2015
Diane Carbo RN and CEO of MyVitalAlert.com and CareGiverRelief.com who works with seniors to remain at home for as long as possible joins eHealth Radio and the Senior Care and Travel Health Care Channels. She and her team identified a need for a simple to use Medical ID system that provides specific health information for aging seniors.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Diane Carbo discuss the following:Can you tell me why personal health information is important when traveling?What is considered important personal information? What important information should be included? Who do you share your personal medical information with? How should a person store their personal health information?
Duration: 9:35
My name is Diane Carbo. I’m a licensed registered nurse with over 39 years experience practicing in a variety of organizations and community settings and as an advocate for older adults and their families.
My passion is to help people plan for long term health care needs.
This includes helping families with crisis management that requires
long term health care. The goal is to assist these individual’s to
remain independent and in their homes or a familiar surrounding for as
long as possible.
My commitment to enhance the lives of aging adults comes not only
from clinical experience, but from personal experience while caring for
my father and mother in law.
I was a very young woman, when I saw the mental and emotional decline
that occurred in my grandmother when my father and his brothers decided
it was time to place her in a nursing home. I vowed to do everything in
my power to assist my aging loved ones to stay at home as they aged.
My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 72. When
he was told that hospice was his only option, he was devastated. My
father was man of modest means, but he had a timeshare in Hawaii. He
saved and planned his vacation there every other year. This was the year
he was to go to Hawaii. His first thoughts were that he would have to
cancel his trip.
I asked my father to wait and see how he was feeling before he
cancelled his trip. I explained the role of hospice was not so much
about dying, as it was about how you chose to live your life before you
die.
A few weeks later, my father spent 6 weeks in Hawaii on hospice. His
mental, emotional and physical health improved so much the first week
that the nurses felt that he did not require their services. My dad
started feeling sick they & just before he was to return home to the
mainland. He died at home several weeks later surrounded by his family
and friends. I believe he lasted as long as he did because he was
mentally, spiritually and emotionally uplifted by his ability live out
his dream of taking his last trip.
I have a passion for helping aging adults realize their goal of remaining at home as they age.
I have a strong belief that aging adults do better, live longer and
healthier lives surrounded by their loved ones and familiar
surroundings. My work in senior behavioral health, Assisted Living, Long
Term Care and Home care made me aware of the struggles family members
caring for some one at home with dementia struggle and feel
misunderstood, alone and unsupported.
I came to experience and understand the frustration so many
experience along the caregiving journey. From this knowledge and my
passion to help others, it is the goal of this site to help family
caregivers and individuals suffering from dementia have an experience
that will enhance the care partner/care recipient relationship. As the
dementia progresses, it is my goal to develop a trust and confidence in
the care partner so that they will communicate effectively to build the
dementia patient’s sense of well being. Person centered care,
activities, mindfulness and validation therapy are all effective
approaches to use as the increasing challenges of communicating. The
person with dementia progressively loses the ability to remember
things, to organize, or even to express their thoughts. I look forward
to working with you to make your caregiving journey the best possible
experience it can be. Please do not have delusions, there are some very
difficult times ahead. Together, we can create an experience that will
enhance the relationship you and for your family member with dementia.
Websites: MyVitalAlert.com | CareGiverRelief.com
Friday May 29, 2015
Friday May 29, 2015
Dr. Mona Vand, The Modern Pharmacist who is also a health and wellness expert joins eHealth Radio and the Pharmaceutical, Health Care & News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Mona Vand discuss the following:Tell our listeners What are compounding pharmacies?Why is compounding not utilized more? Can compounding benefit children, and if so, how?What supplements do you recommend the most to patients at the pharmacy?When a medication is not covered by a patient's insurance, what other (or affordable) options do they have?
Duration: 6:50
Growing up in a bi-coastal family, Dr. Mona Vand‘s parents could see from an early age that she had a deep passion for science and helping people – something she’s now taking to an exciting global level with the launch of her multi-faceted health and wellness
website and web series, centered around her passion as The Modern Pharmacist.
Dr. Mona Vand attended the prestigious Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
“Pharmaceutical science approaches health from so many different angles. I knew almost immediately that I could accomplish the goals I am passionate about with a pharmacy degree. Having the ability to work with people, understand how chemicals work in the body, and one day work to develop my own health and wellness products was something I strived for,” says Dr. Mona. “Once I was in school, I loved learning the science of different medicines, how they work and how the body reacts to them. I also became excited about nutrition, which is a very large aspect of overall wellness. I always wondered if there would be a way to combine everything I was interested in and share it with people in a meaningful way. There’s a natural connection between pharmaceuticals and overall wellness, and I’m really excited to start connecting the two.”
Now, as The Modern Pharmacist, the beautiful and charismatic media entrepreneur is doing just that, combining her extensive expertise in pharmacy with her deep interest and expertise in nutrition, beauty, fitness and overall wellness. In addition to putting a fresh new face on the traditional world of pharmacy, Dr. Mona’s soon-to-launch website – and the ambitious slate of multi-media platforms to follow – uniquely positions her as the Dr. Oz and Rachel Ray of The Modern Pharmacist movement, whose mission is to help patients understand the connection between pharmaceutical science and overall wellness.
Conceived by and featuring all exclusive content by Dr. Mona, The Modern Pharmacist website – which has earned the sponsorship of Opus Rx, one of the country’s largest compounding pharmacy organizations – showcases her as the “go to” person for all types of health and wellness questions.
While Dr. Mona’s intense six years of pharmacy school and many years of professional experience as a Compounding Pharmacist in Los Angeles leaves her with a wealth of information to share, she points out that she’s also just a normal woman who wants to help people in a relatable way. “I’m a professional who is excited about sharing my knowledge with the world,” she says.
“People with important questions about medicine and other wellness topics don’t always have access to someone with my kind of diverse expertise who can help them,” Dr. Mona adds. “Anyone who knows me is aware that I could talk forever about health, wellness and medication, and I have always found it rewarding to counsel people who need help or want a deeper knowledge of things to better take control of their
health.
Dr. Mona’s road to becoming The Modern Pharmacist has found her at a crossroads of tradition and ambition. After graduating as a Doctor of Pharmacy, she settled in L.A. and worked first as a retail pharmacist before switching to a clinical pharmacy where she specialized in compounding – a fast growing part of the field that allows pharmacists to create customized strengths, combine ingredients, compound a tablet or capsule into a liquid, eliminate preservatives and prepare special formulations.
“All of this is driven by my passion for so many things,” says Dr. Mona. “Just like someone who is into cars who wants to talk about them all day long, I love to talk about wellness and medicine – and I am lucky to have chosen a profession that allows me to do that. When you love something, you want to share it, just like when something exciting happens in your life and you want to post the moment on Facebook. I have so much information that I want people to know and I want to be that trusted resource they can turn to for answers, insights and compassion. It’s a proven fact that when people go to doctor’s offices, their blood pressure goes up because of anxiety, or what we in the industry call ‘white coat syndrome.’ I’ve been wearing the white pharmacist coat for a long time, but I’m here to put people at ease and show that there’s nothing to be nervous about. I’m here to help!”
Website: www.drmonavand.com
Monday May 04, 2015
Monday May 04, 2015
Mr. Jeffrey Davis, COO of PlasmaTech BioPharmaceuticals, a Dallas & New York-based biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing targeted treatments for significant unmet needs of critical patient care joins eHealth Radio and the Pharamceutical, Health Care & News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Mr. Jeffrey Davis discuss the following:What is Inherited COPD? Who does it affect?Why does the World Health Organization and the American Thoracic Society recommend that every individual diagnosed with COPD be tested for Alpha-1?How do these patients get the Alpha-1 Anti-trypsin that they need?Why could we see a shortage of this drug in a few years?How can your Company’s technology change that?What resources are available for those with Inherited COPD?
Duration: 8:10
About PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (PlasmaTech) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing targeted treatments for significant unmet needs of critical patient care. Exploiting two distinct proprietary platforms, Salt Diafiltration (SDF™) Process and Polymer Hydrogel Technology (PHT™), PlasmaTech is active in the development and commercialization of plasma-derived therapeutics and cancer supportive care products. The company has developed a robust product pipeline that includes two commercial stage products, MuGard® and ProctiGard™ as well as multiple pre-clinical follow-on products. For more information visit, www.plasmatechbio.com.
Jeffrey B. Davis holds a B.S. in biomedical engineering from Boston University and an MBA degree from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Davis has held a variety of c-level executive positions in the biotechnology industry, and is currently a Director and Chief Operating Officer of PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mr. Davis was previously CEO of Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and has previously served in a variety of senior investment banking and management positions. Mr. Davis was an investment banker with various Deutsche Bank AG banking organizations, both in the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Davis also served in senior marketing and product management positions at AT&T Bell Laboratories, where he was also a member of the technical staff, and at Philips Medical Systems North America.
Website: www.plasmatechbio.com
Tuesday Apr 28, 2015
Tuesday Apr 28, 2015
Teri Dreher, CEO of North Shore Patient Advocates, that specializes in complex multi system health management, positive collaboration and provision of premium health referrals joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care & News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Teri Dreher discuss the following:What exactly is professional health advocacy, and why would someone hire their own private advocate?What current trends in healthcare are making people frustrated or confused about the hospital experience?Can you describe a typical patient who would benefit from your services?How would you describe the difference between a private professional healthcare advocate and say, a geriatric care manager?Can you give us one-two tips on how to prevent problems when going into the hospital for a procedure?
Duration: 12:56
With over 36 years of clinical experience in Critical Care nursing, home based healthcare and expertise as a cardiovascular nurse clinician, Teri is well acquainted with the complexities of the modern healthcare system. She has served as a nursing leader, mentor, educator and consistent patient advocate throughout her career in some of the best hospitals across the country. Her passion for patient safety and drive to keep the patient at the center of the American healthcare system led her to incorporate North Shore Patient Advocates in 2011, serving clients throughout the northern suburbs of Chicago.
Teri is also an inspirational speaker, writer and private patient advocate who helps young and old alike navigate personal health challenges successfully, saving lives, financial resources and time. She specializes in complex multi system health management, positive collaboration and provision of premium health referrals.
Member of National Association of Professional Health Advocacy Consultants, Association of Professional Health Advocates, Best Practices/Standards committee NAHAC that develops national standards for industry.
Website: www.NorthShoreRN.com
Sunday Apr 26, 2015
Sunday Apr 26, 2015
Tracey Moran, Vice President of Marketing at Marathon Health, a worksite healthcare company that specializes in total population health management joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care & News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Tracey Moran discuss the following:What are the three approaches to offering healthcare to employees at work? What type of employer can offer healthcare at work?How does the risk management approach work?Why would you say this is beneficial to an employer?What are the benefits of doing this?Are there any obstacles to be aware of?How do you know which approach is right or the best for an employer?
Duration: 12:16
Tracey’s expertise comes from more than 25 years of marketing and corporate communication experience responsible for marketing strategies, brand management, lead generation, event planning, public relations, and internal communication.
As director of communication at IDX and Allscripts, two leading healthcare software companies and as director of marketing at Lane Press, a large print manufacturing organization, Tracey has lead change management strategies, created and implemented brand and rebrand strategies, directed new product launches, and designed creative prospect and customer communication programs to increase awareness.
Tracey received her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Political Science and Environmental Conservation from the University of New Hampshire.
Website: www.marathon-health.com
Wednesday Apr 08, 2015
Wednesday Apr 08, 2015
Rhonda Collins, the Chief Nursing Officer for Vocera Communications, the leading provider of real-time, intelligent communication solutions for mission-critical mobile environments joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & Rhonda Collins discuss the following:Can you tell us a little about Vocera?How does Vocera impact the patient experience?Can you describe the secure text messaging capability provided by Vocera and how health care professionals use the technology?What is Population Health and how does Vocera enable it?What do nurses think about the secure text messaging technology?What’s next for Vocera?
Duration: 9:47
Rhonda Collins, MSN, RN, has served as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Vocera Communications, Inc. since January 2014. As CNO, Ms. Collins is responsible for working with nursing leadership groups globally to increase their understanding of Vocera solutions, share clinical best practices and to bring their specific requirements to Vocera's product and solutions teams.
Prior to joining Vocera, Ms. Collins was vice president and business manager for Fresenius Kabi, USA, responsible for the launch of the company’s Intravenous Infusion Pump in the U.S. and led the American Nurse Project, elevating the voice of nurses across the country. Through her previous experience at Masimo Corporation as vice president of nursing and Baylor University Medical Center as vice president, woman and children’s services, Ms. Collins has deep experience maximizing market share and profitability while building on best clinical and business practices.
Collins holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Texas Tech University; a Master’s in Science Nursing Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a Registered Nurse.
Website: www.vocera.com
Tuesday Apr 07, 2015
Tuesday Apr 07, 2015
Kim Garriott, Principal Consultant Healthcare Strategies for Logicalis US, an international IT solutions and managed services provider joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & Kim Garriott discuss the following:Hospitals that want to be up to date in their imaging strategies are really undergoing a transformation of sorts. Can you explain this “transformation journey” and why it’s important to recognize and address the changing landscape of imaging sooner rather than later?Now that hospitals are turning their attention to the optimization of electronic medical records (EMRs), this seems like the ideal time to address this transformation. What strategy do you recommend CIOs consider as part of their optimization efforts and imaging?You mentioned earlier that images may be produced in as many as 40 service lines. With images being produced in so many clinical areas, how are organizations managing this influx of new clinical content?It’s not difficult to see why organizations may be struggling with these challenges. What are solution providers doing to support a streamlined enterprise imaging environment?Do you have any tips for how organizations can begin to take an enterprise view of imaging?
Duration: 15:51
As Principal Consultant for Logicalis Healthcare Solutions, Kim Garriott works with the Logicalis US healthcare sales team counseling clients on healthcare IT strategies and discussing the business value for potential healthcare IT projects as well as providing post-sale consulting to ensure the expected business value is achieved. She is also responsible for the expansion of Logicalis Healthcare Solutions’ strategic consulting practice and for developing a channel of delivery partners that can be leveraged as key resources for client projects.
Kim’s deep expertise in both clinical and administrative health settings gives her a unique skill set from which to draw; whether talking with a health system’s CIO, CEO or medical staff, Kim understands the unique challenges they’re facing and excels in helping healthcare organizations create and execute a tactical plan that will meet their business objectives.
With a strong background in clinical imaging and workflow process improvement, Kim has more than two decades of business and IT leadership experience helping healthcare organizations streamline their workflow and project management processes.
Before joining Logicalis, Kim was charged with the design and implementation of the Cleveland Clinic’s enterprise imaging strategy, widely regarded as one of the most advanced enterprise imaging programs in the nation, and helped establish the Cleveland Clinic’s for-profit consulting practice, MyPractice Imaging Solutions. Kim also served as CIO for the Pittsburgh-based Foundation Radiology Group, a multi-state radiology practice, and worked in a variety of director-level radiology informatics, process improvement and IT positions with Indiana University Health, an integrated healthcare provider.
Notably, Kim co-founded the HIMSS-SIIM Joint Enterprise Imaging Workgroup and continues to serve as a co-chair for the group, has been published in The Journal of the American College of Radiology as co-author of “Planning for PACS – A Comprehensive Guide to Non-Technical Considerations,” and is a regular speaker at healthcare events. Kim lives in Lebanon, Ind., with her husband and two Australian Shepherds, is a travel enthusiast, supporter of the arts, and enjoys both cooking and gardening.
Website: www.us.logicalis.com/healthcare-it
Friday Apr 03, 2015
Friday Apr 03, 2015
John Gobbels, the Chief Operating Officer/Vice President and transport expert for MedjetAssist, the premier global air-medical transport membership program for travelers including college students once again joins eHealth Radio and the Travel Health Care Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest John Gobbels discuss the following:What is MedjetAssist and how does it work?What are some common misperceptions about regular travel insurance, and how does Medjet fit in?What types of medical emergencies does Medjet typically handle? What are some of the different types of memberships that Medjet offers?What is the cost of a basic annual individual Medjet membership compared to the average cost range that non-members pay if they need a transport?Now that it’s springtime and families are starting to plan their summer vacations, how does the Medjet family membership work and what does it entail?
Duration: 6:36
John Gobbels brings over 23 years of pre-hospital and hospital service and management experience to his role as vice president and COO of MedjetAssist.
Since joining the premier medical evacuation membership program in 2006 as director of transport operations, Mr. Gobbels has been responsible for complete oversight of all transport and repatriation operations.
Before moving from his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Medjet’s headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Gobbels spent 13 years with STAT MedEvac, the air ambulance arm of the renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). During his tenure, he played integral roles in almost all aspects of the program, from base operations to communications and clinical operations.
For six years Mr. Gobbels served as clinical director of STAT MedEvac, overseeing compliance with the Commission on Air-Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), as well as the continuing education requirements for all clinical staff. Previously, he was a flight nurse and paramedic. Mr. Gobbels began his career with UPMC in 1991 as a critical care nurse.
Mr. Gobbels holds a Masters degree in Management and Information Technology from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA., as well as multiple degrees in health care.
Web Site: medjetassist.com