Health Care

EHRAnywhere with ITelagen

John O’Keefe, CEO of ITelagen, the “One-Stop Shop” for IT and EHR infrastructure, all for a flat monthly subscription fee once again joins eHealth Radio and the HealthCare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest John O’Keefe discuss the following:Can you remind our listeners about the inspiration behind ITelagen?What new services and support does ITelagen have to offer since our last interview with you?Can you talk to us a little more in depth about EHRAnywhere?I understand that ITelagen was recently an exhibitor at NextGen UGM. Was it a successful show?  What does the future hold for ITelagen?

Duration: 9:52
As ITelagen’s founder and lead visionary, Mr. O'Keefe brings over 13 years of technology and help desk automation experience to the company. Mr. O’Keefe began his career as a technical analyst for one of New York’s leading technology groups. It was here that he provided strategic marketing advice to companies such as Novell, Intel and IBM, assisting them with new product offerings and positioning. In 1996, responding to his vision of help desk support automation, Mr. O'Keefe founded Fine Point Technologies where he served as CEO/CTO for 9 years and designed help desk automation systems for the world’s leading service providers including Verizon, Earthlink and Telmex. Mr. O’Keefe defied the dot-com odds and grew the company past the post dot-com era to a profitable organization with offices and customer’s worldwide.
Again in 2005, leveraging his expertise in help desk support automation technologies, Mr. O’Keefe exited Fine Point Technologies and founded ITelagen, a flat-rate IT service that leverages support automation to prevent problems before they can occur.
Having three patents-pending in various support automation technologies, Mr. O’Keefe has been featured on CNN, CNET and in numerous magazines and is recognized as an industry leader in help desk automation. Mr. O'Keefe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is a New York State licensed EIT. He serves as the Chairman on ITelagen’s Board of Directors and an advisor to the Board of Fine Point Technologies, Inc.

Links: www.itelagen.com

Caremerge, mobile and web solutions, revolutionizing communication and care coordination for senior care providers

Asif Khan, the Founder and CEO at Caremerge, a company that's bringing the world's first complete set of simple yet revolutionary communication and care coordination solutions, organizing healthcare teams, providers and families, with shared information around seniors and senior care joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Asif Khan discuss the following:Can you tell us about what is Caremerge and what it is trying to accomplish in healthcare?Why is Caremerge focused around senior care? Who pays for the solution and how can families get their loved ones' care communicated and coordinated through Caremerge? Why would senior care providers want to use Caremerge solutions?How easy or difficult is the solution for the providers and families to use?
Duration: 11:10
Asif Khan, the Founder and CEO at Caremerge has over 20 years of experience in Technology. Most of his experience (over 12 years) has been with GE, in leadership roles with increasing responsibilities at various GE businesses. Asif served about 8 years in various Senior and Global Product Marketing roles at GE Healthcare IT.
During his tenure at GE, Asif worked as an entrepreneurial catalyst driving positive change across various businesses. Before leaving GE Healthcare in late 2010, Asif was responsible for a portfolio of healthcare products generating $140 million annually with over 3000 customers (Hospitals and Health Systems) worldwide.
He founded Caremerge in late 2010, which focuses around solving communication and care coordination challenges facing senior care providers serving elderly population. Senior demographic (over age 65) has the most chronic illnesses, cost the most in healthcare and has the most number of providers involved in their care.
Caremerge brings the world's first complete set of simple yet revolutionary communication and care coordination solutions, organizing healthcare teams, providers and families, with shared information around seniors and senior care.
Asif holds a B.A. in Journalism & History and a B.Sc. in Computer Science. He earned his M.B.A. from Booth School of Business - University of Chicago, and is also a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Links: www.caremerge.com

Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for Disasters

Dr. Mark Davis, author of his latest book Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for Disasters joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare & News Channels. This book discusses the detriments of a government controlled medical system from the health care professional’s perspective.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Mark Davis discuss the following:What are the key elements of Obamacare?Why will Obamacare ultimately fail? Why would you say that your book is a must read to understand Obamacare fully?What effects will Obamacare have on individual patients in terms of access to services and treatments?Who benefits and who loses under Obamacare?Why are health professionals running away from this monstrous legislation?
Duration: 20:12
Mark Davis MD is a native of New York City who presently resides in Maryland. He has published hundreds of articles concerning healthcare delivery, the politics of healthcare, science, nutrition and current events. Dr. Davis is a lobbyist for health issues in Washington and represents those who lack a voice on this crucial subject. He has written the bestselling work The Millenium Diet, The Practical Guide for Rapid Weight Loss which has been the subject of numerous media events. His second book Demons of Democracy describes how lawyers and legislators are undermining America’s traditions and institutions. His latest book, Obamacare: Dead on Arrival details the intricacies of a health legislation that should have never become law.
Dr. Davis is President of Healthnets Review Services which advices media, government, businesses and industries on healthcare policy and how to plan for the impact of Obamacare when it is fully implemented by 2014.
Dr. Davis is available for consultation or to media sources on request.
Links: www.healthnetsreviewservices.com

Get more control of your own healthcare with Meditab Software

Kal Patel, Meditab Software COO joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels. Mr. Patel joined Meditab in 2001 and has worked to improve the internal operations of the company, as well as establish Meditab's five office locations.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kal Patel discuss the following:Please explain to our listeners who Meditab Software is and what it is you do.What is a patient portal?What benefits can patients experience by using a patient portal and how can they take more control of their own healthcare?  How does the portal help physicians?What measures are taken to ensure that the information being exchanged is secure?
Duration: 12:35
Founded in 1998 by practicing pharmacists and physicians, privately held Meditab Software provides an innovative suite of intelligent, integrated, and intuitive software solutions supporting the primary process of healthcare delivery, including e-prescribing.
From conception to deployment, our solutions are designed to maximize productivity, improve patient care, manage utilization, and reduce costs. With the help of our users, we continue to develop and support a multi-award winning and certified solution that meets the current and future needs of physicians across the country.
For physicians and practices looking for the highest standards of clinical quality, there are many reasons to select Meditab Software as an EHR provider.

Links: www.meditab.com

How health care professionals can benefit from joining The Expert Institute's expert witness network

Michael Talve, Managing Director of The Expert Institute, a company that specializes in locating subject matter experts for litigation support and research / investment due diligence joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels. Their customers are the world's leading law firms, hedge funds and investment firms. Their experts are industry thought leaders and renowned experts in their respective fields.


Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Michael Talve discuss the following:What does The Expert Institute do and how is it involved in the health care industry?What are some of the defining factors that set The Expert Institute apart from competing services in the industry?In addition to the legal industry, what other industry verticals can benefit from the services offered by The Expert Institute?How can health care professionals benefit from joining The Expert Institute's expert witness network?Where do you see the expert witness industry heading over the next few years?
Duration: 8:05
The Expert Institute is the fastest growing service platform for matching and directly connecting professional firms to specialty practitioners, industry thought leaders, and academics.Established in 2010, the initial focus was on designing a platform able to aggregate and filter today's unprecedented amount of publicly available professional information to maintain a detailed "live" record for each active expert in our system. As a result this allows us to quickly match your individual requirements with the most qualified and relevant expert.
Today The Expert Institute's network consists of leading global industry executives, senior managers, operational and product experts, scientists, doctors, lawyers, and professionals across all industries.
We are here to solve all of your expert needs.
The Expert Institute provides a wide array of expert related services tailored to your specific requirements.Custom search: we individually screen & select expertsTransparency ensured: you work directly with the expertCompliance checked: thorough rigorous frameworkSatisfaction guarantee: we offer a money back guarantee and want our clients to be 100% satisfied each and every time.
Blog - http://www.theexpertinstitute.com/blog
Our blog covers current events related to the legal industry and envelopes topics related to medical malpractice, expert witness services, and technology.
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Our website includes thousands of real case studies and original content that would be impossible for anyone else to recreate. These case studies are all based on real, fact driven cases that our team has worked on - and the responses are provided by subject matter experts who've shared meaningful insights. We share this information with customers and visitors alike, with no strings attached.

Links: www.TheExpertInstitute.com

Serenity Valley Wellness Retreat, specializing in Women’s Holistic Healthcare

Gina Faubert, Owner of Serenity Valley Wellness Retreat joins eHealth Radio and the Fitness and Weight Management Channels. They specialize in Women’s Holistic Healthcare, Weight Management, Detoxification, Fitness Programs and Unique Wellness Experiences.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Gina Faubert discuss the following:I understand that you had a vision of building Health Retreat when you where just 15 years old. Can you tell us about Serenity Valley and how it came to be a health retreat?In your upcoming book you talk about the missing piece in everyones workout goals that will make or break the outcome. Can you share this secret with us? What about your diet and fitness recommendations. There is so much information out there. Can you give our listeners some advice on how to get started and what strategies you use to get results with your clients?  I see on your website that you use coaching techniques to overcome self sabotage, and giving up. Can you share a few strategies to stay motivated?  Can you give our listeners advice on what to look for when considering hiring a coach or fitness professional?Share with us where we can get more information or get involved in one of your programs?
Duration: 16:53
Gina's extensive expertise in fitness & lifestyle coaching started over 15 years ago when she became determined to discover how to really inspire change for great health. After completing Fitness, Nutrition & Lifestyle Management at George Brown, her quest has lead to becoming a certified Personal Trainer, Pilates Teacher, Yoga Teacher, and Life Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, BioSignature Practitioner, and certifications in Thai Massage, Reiki and Reflexology.
Through her years of training and speaking to Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and small business owners, she’s created a system for results driven programs, life changing events and inspiring workshops.
Gina has a reputation of being a catalyst that inspires people to undergo significant shifts in there life and finally achieve their health goals. Her recommendations are backed by the latest research and proven strategies for change. She is constantly on the forefront of industry knowledge and goes to great lengths to study with the best health and fitness professionals in the world such as Tony Robbins, Charles Poliquin, Seane Corn, Dr. Natasha Turner, and Louise Hay to name a few.
She speaks regularly on the link between the mental/emotional connection to fitness, no nonsense nutrition, and developing the rituals to create exceptional health.
Gina holds memberships with ACMS, IFPM, ICF, BioSig, and sits on the advisory board for George Brown College's Fitness, Nutrition & Lifestyle Management program.
Gina is also founder of Serenity Valley Studio in Burlington, Ontario, a countryside wellness retreat integrating health and wellness services in a spa-like setting. Since opening Serenity Valley 10 years ago, Gina has dedicated her life to improving the well-being of every person who visits Serenity Valley.
They specialize in Women’s Holistic Healthcare,  Weight Management, Detoxification, and Fitness Programs. Services include Osteopathy, Nutrition, Personal Training, Coaching, Classes and Massage.  We hold special retreats involving cooking classes, outdoor adventures, Wellness Workshops, and spa services.

Links: www.serenityvalley.ca

What does sleep tell us about our overall health with Dr. Camilo Ruiz

Dr. Camilo Ruiz, a concierge medicine physician and sleep specialist who owns and operates the practice, Choice Physicians of South Florida joins eHealth Radio and the General Health & Health Care Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Camilo Ruiz discuss the following:What is concierge medicine? Why did you choose to practice?Why is sleep hygiene so important?What does sleep tell us about our overall health?What are some points for Latinos to consider in keeping themselves healthy?How does sleep affect the heart?
Duration: 7:50
Dr. Camilo Ruiz (“Dr. C”) is a board certified internist and sleep specialist. Dr. Ruiz believes that education and communication are the keys to exceptional healthcare. He also places special emphasis on preventative medicine as well as sleep hygiene.Dr. Camilo Ruiz is a South Florida native, fluent in both English and Spanish. He grew up in Miami and spent a portion of his childhood in Colombia. His desire to become a physician stemmed from the passing of his father at an early age.
Dr. Ruiz attended Florida International University with an Honors degree in Biological Sciences. At FIU, Dr. Ruiz was also extensively involved with research projects, which enabled him to develop a unique attention to detail. He then went on to graduate from Nova Southeastern University in 2007 with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. After medical school, Dr. Ruiz completed a one-year internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Philadelphia, but soon realized in his time there that his true calling was Internal Medicine (and the sunshine in South Florida!). He served as Chief Resident for Internal Medicine from 2009-2011, and completed his Internal Medicine training and board certification in 2011. He also completed subspecialty training in Sleep Medicine and Disorders in 2013. Currently, Dr. Ruiz also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Nova Southeastern University.
The principles that Dr. Ruiz bases his practice style are those that he believes should be innate to all physicians. He believes that education and communication are the keys to exceptional healthcare. He regards listening as his most important tool and considers trust to be invaluable in his patient care relationships.

Links: www.choicephysicianssfl.com

CodeBaby Intelligent Virtual Assistants in the Healthcare Space

Dennis McGuire, CEO of CodeBaby that enables companies in the benefits health insurance and provider healthcare industries to increase online customer engagement, drive conversion objectives, and improve online self-service to produce healthier outcomes and increased patient satisfaction joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels. Codebaby does this by using a combination of interactive web elements, decision support tools, and emotionally expressive, 3D intelligent virtual assistants.


Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dennis McGuire discuss the following:Tell us what is a virtual health assistant and why the need for them in healthcare?What types of applications can benefit from using a virtual health assistant?What are some of the main benefits providers will see from using a virtual health assistant and your decision support tools?How is this technology implemented on a hospital website or platform behind a firewall, and how does it stay HIPAA compliant? What are the types of providers that will benefit from using a CodeBaby solution? 
Duration: 11:10
Dennis McGuire possesses over 20 years of experience developing innovative solutions for marketing, sales, and customer care organizations across multiple industries.
His recent career history includes serving as VP of Star B2B, a start-up venture within the Omnicom family of agencies, where he was responsible for strategy development and operational execution, EVP at Protocol Marketing where he headed the company’s B2B agency services group, and founding partner and President of Saligent Inc., which was acquired by Protocol Marketing in 2000.
In addition to his accomplishments in the agency and high-tech space, Dennis has experience within the CRM and customer contact center industries where he gained expertise in multi-channel marketing, resource optimization, revenue growth, customer lifetime value optimization, and strategic account management.
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 in order to maintain and increase brand loyalty and revenue growth.
He is consistently sought for insight on the trends, benefits, and uses of virtual assistants within the web self-service, benefits enrollment, and eCommerce space by major publications and analysts such as EBN, USA Today, CRN, Internet Retailer, CRM Magazine, Forrester Research, Gartner Research, IDC, and Loyalty Management among others.
Although originally from the Midwest, Dennis has been a Colorado new native for over 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his horses, fly fishing, and competing in field trials with his Labrador retrievers. And yes, he occasionally hits the slopes

Links: www.codebaby.com

Prevention tools for your health with concierge medicine physician Dr. Tiffany Sizemore-Ruiz

Dr. Tiffany Sizemore-Ruiz, a concierge medicine physician who owns and operates the practice, Choice Physicians of South Florida joins eHealth Radio and the General Health & Health Care Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Tiffany Sizemore-Ruiz discuss the following:What is concierge medicine? How is it practiced?Why should women be heart health conscious, and how can they take better care of themselves?How do diet and nutrition act, as prevention tools for your health?Why is it important to “know your numbers”?How does prevention serve patients in the long-term?
Duration: 7:58
Dr. Tiffany Sizemore-Ruiz (Dr. “T”) is a board certified internist, special interests in cardiovascular health and preventative medicine. Dr. T takes a “tough love” approach to patient care, and communicates with her patients on a personal level.A Magna Cum Laude graduate from Florida Atlantic University at the age of 19, with a B.S. in Psychobiology, Dr. T advanced to become the youngest graduate from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. T is a Cardiology fellow at Palmetto General Hospital; the Chair of the American Heart Association’s “Circle of Red” committee focusing on women’s health issues; is on the Executive Leadership Board for the AHA’s Greater Fort Lauderdale/Miami chapter; and was the only Florida recipient of TopDoc 2013 honors awarded by Concierge Medicine Today.
She operates her concierge medicine practice, Choice Physicians of South Florida, with her husband, Dr. Camilo Ruiz, a board certified internist and sleep specialist.

Links: www.choicephysicianssfl.com

North South Physical Therapy, offering comprehensive Physical Therapy services in four conveniently locations in Boston

Phil Garofalo CEO of North South Physical Therapy, Inc and Smoothie King Boston joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Nutrition and Fitness Channels. North South Physical Therapy is a therapist- owned and operated Rehabilitation company that offers comprehensive Physical Therapy services in four conveniently located Boston area clinics. Their mission is simple: to enrich the lives of the people we touch by providing great physical therapy treatment, connecting and assisting each and every person with the highest skilled physical rehabilitation therapy, fitness and nutritional services.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Phil Garofalo discuss the following:What makes North South Physical Therapy different from other traditional Physical Therapy companies?What made you get into this profession and then open four clinics?You are a therapist ----what was behind opening a Smoothie King Franchise?Where does someone start to begin a healthy lifestyle?What foods would you suggest to avoid?Prior to starting any work-out program what should a person do?
Duration: 10:01
North South Physical Therapy is a therapist -owned and operated Rehabilitation company since 1999 that offers comprehensive physical therapy services in four conveniently located Boston area clinics. Our mission is a simple one: To enrich the lives of the people we touch by providing great physical therapy treatment , connecting and assisting each and every person with the highest skilled Physical Rehabilitation therapy, fitness and nutritional services.
Our experienced team of Physical therapists and support staff embrace our culture of a unwavering belief in team work, respect, professionalism, passion, patient care and community. We work tirelessly each and every day to enhance your physical therapy treatment at North South Pt to include but not limited to the NSPT lifetime fitness program and personal/fitness training.

Links: northsouthphysicaltherapy.com | smoothieking.com