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Freedom Healthworks’ Adam Habig: How to Keep Healthcare Costs Low, and Both Patient and Physician Satisfaction High

 
 
Adam Habig, President and Co-Founder of Freedom Healthworks that is becoming a leader in the Direct Primary Care industry with the focus to help people get better healthcare, and help doctors circumvent the red tape and help their patients achieve their healthiest self joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Adam Habig discuss the following:
What Direct Primary Care is, and how it works for patients and physicians.
More about Freedom Healthworks' family-focused story, and the core mission of the business.
The short and long-term of Direct Primary Care that engenders a better outcome for both physicians and patients.
How Freedom Healthworks helped pass a law in Indiana confirming that Direct Primary Care is not health insurance, and what implications there might be for the healthcare system as a whole.
How this trend (Direct Primary Care) will be taking off in the U.S. over the next five or even ten years.
 
Adam Habig is Co-founder and President of Freedom Healthworks, which propels the launch, growth and operation of independent, direct primary care practices. By liberating physicians to serve patients instead of insurance companies, we hope to restore Americans’ freedom to purchase excellent, affordable medical care from private physicians they know and trust.
 
 
Website: FreedomHealthworks.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: Facebook.com/freedomhealthworks Twitter: Twitter.com/freedomDPC

ACNE is a Four Letter Word

 
 
Laurie Neronha an award-winning herbalist, certified Acne Specialist, licensed esthetician since 1997 and an educator for Oncology Spa Solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Skin Care Channels to discuss ACNE, the causes and how to treat it.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Laurie Neronha discuss the following:
What exactly causes acne?
Would it be safe to say that clearing acne involves more than just washing your face 2 times a day?
What are some of the ingredients someone should look for in a good acne product?
Anything we should avoid?
Can you give us an action plan, a place to start if we are dealing with acne?
 
Summary: Ice your skin. Don’t perform bathroom surgery, it’s a great way to give yourself permanent scars. Find an esthetician specialist who actually understands acne. There really is no need to suffer with acne anymore.
 
Since 1997 Laurie Neronha has been working full time as a licensed esthetician in Providence, RI. A longtime student of medical herbalism, aromatherapy and wellness, she has integrated her diverse knowledge into her daily work with clients.
In 2011 she became a certified Acne Specialist, and has cleared hundreds of clients of all ages with moderate to severe acne. Laurie has been quoted in multiple online and print publications, including SheKnows.com, Myhealthdaily.com, Slashedbeauty.com, Providence Journal, Rhode Island Monthly, East Side Monthly, and many others. Her television interviews have won several Pegasus Awards for content.
Currently she is a small business owner, and new recipient of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Scholarship program. As a regional educator for Oncology Spa Solutions she travels the East Coast training other spa professionals how to safely care for clients before, during and after anti-cancer therapies.
 
 
Websites: OncologySpaSolutions.com | www.viriditas.skincaretherapy.net
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/providenceskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedgoodskin Twitter: @ViriditasB

Seniors: Combatting Loneliness

 
 
Andrea Driggers, Regional Business Development Director and career licensed vocational nurse, specializing in geriatric care, at StoneGate Senior Living, an award-winning network of senior living and care facilities joins eHealth Radio and the Geriatric & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Andrea Driggers discuss the following:

How big of a problem is loneliness for seniors in America today?
It’s no fun being lonely, but are there tangible impacts for seniors experiencing loneliness?
Why are so many seniors experiencing loneliness?
What can seniors do to tackle this problem?
What can neighbors, relatives, friends do to help?

 
Andrea Driggers is the Reginal Business Development Director for StoneGate Senior Living, an award-winning network of senior living and care facilities.  She oversees the South Dallas Fort Worth market area. She has served as a licensed vocational nurse for 20 years, focusing on geriatric care and treatment.
About StoneGate Senior Living: Award-winning StoneGate Senior Living, LLC provides support services to senior living and care properties that offer skilled health care, assisted living, memory support and independent living locations in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. Founded and led by a team of senior living industry veterans.
 
 
Website: www.stonegatesl.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoneGateSL Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stonegate-senior-living

Protect Your Loved Ones From Illness with Sickweather

 
 
Graham Dodge, Co-Founder and CEO of Sickweather, a leader in digital disease surveillance joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Graham Dodge discuss the following:
Tell us why you started Sickweather and it forecasts illnesses globally?
How does the technology behind Sickweather work and how accurate is it?
How can people use Sickweather as we enter into flu season?
We understand you have a partnership with Clorox to help prevent the flu. What does that partnership entail?
What other types of illnesses, besides the flu, does Sickweather predict?
 
Graham Dodge, Co-Founder and CEO of Sickweather, is a leader in digital disease surveillance and has served on boards and technical workgroups for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, as well as providing mentorship to students at Johns Hopkins University's MedHacks program. He has been named a "Social Innovation Rockstar" by Yoxi/BOLD, and featured among Broadband for America's "Faces of Innovation", among other honors. An alumni of Techstars and 500 Startups, Graham is a frequent guest/speaker for domestic and international conferences and news programs.
 
 
Website: www.Sickweather.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: @sickweather Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sickweather

In the Pursuit of Optimum Health

 
Peggy Weekes, Author of the book “A Mix of Two Worlds – Nature’s Best from the East and the West for Optimum Health joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Peggy Weekes discuss the following:
Can you tell us what “A Mix of Two Worlds" is all about?
Can you please explain what you mean by Illness-Based Care and Wellness-Based Care?
Why do you think that it is important for people to look at Natural Alternatives?
What are some of the benefits of using Natural Alternatives?
In what way can people be more proactive with their health?
Is there something you would like to leave with our listeners?
 
Peggy Weekes has always had a passion for writing, and has been doing so successfully in the corporate world for many years. She is interested in helping others as well as herself on the journey of achieving optimum health through a variety of natural means. She is the author of A Mix of Two Worlds: Nature's Best from the East and the West for Optimum Health.
 
 
Website: www.peggyweekes.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mixoftwoworlds Twitter: https://twitter.com/peggy_weekes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-weekes-129b8276

5 Things Women (& Men) Need To Know About Pelvic Floor Tone

 
 
MaryEllen and Brent Reider, Co-Founders of the company that designed and sells the Yarlap® – an FDA-cleared device to tone and re-educate the muscles of a woman’s pelvic floor joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest MaryEllen and Brent Reider discuss the following:
 
What is your "backstory"?
Can you share the funniest or most interesting story that happened to you since you started your company.
So what does your company do?
How have you used your success to bring goodness to the world?
What are the "5 things women (and men) should know about female pelvic floor muscle tone" and why.
 
Brent Reider (b@Yarlap.com) designs FDA Cleared Class II medical equipment (7 devices personally, including the Yarlap®).  Brent Reider is a colleague of the team that designs equipment used by the National Healthcare systems of France, Germany, Scandinavia and Great Britain for postpartum care. In addition, Brent is an author and referee for medical and scientific peer review journals. An article on the “Role of Pelvic Floor Muscles in Female Orgasmic Response,” is a recent British peer review article.
 
 
Website: www.Yarlap.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yarlapotc Twitter: https://twitter.com/YarlapOTC

A unique treatment approach for drug-resistant epilepsy

 
 
Jason Richey, President of LivaNova North America and General Manager of the company’s Neuromodulation business joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
He’ll be discussing VNS Therapy – the first and only FDA-approved device for drug-resistant epilepsy that is clinically proven safe and effective for adults and children as young as four years of age. VNS Therapy is designed to prevent seizures before they start and stop them if they do.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jason Richey discuss the following:
What exactly is VNS Therapy? How does it work?
VNS Therapy is FDA-approved to treat refractory or drug-resistant epilepsy. How common is it for people to have seizures which can’t be controlled by drugs alone?
Who is a good candidate for VNS Therapy?
Children as young as four years old can now receive VNS Therapy. What are the benefits of starting this treatment at a younger age?
Tell me about the newly released SenTiva generator and next-generation VNS Therapy Programming System. How does the latest system improve upon past versions?
More than 100,000 people have used VNS Therapy, many of whom have achieved long-term seizure control. What are some of the most common comments they share about their experience?
What are the potential side effects of VNS Therapy, and how do they compare to other epilepsy treatments?
What does LivaNova have in store for the future of VNS Therapy?
 
About Jason Richey: As LivaNova's President of North America and General Manager of the Neuromodulation business, Jason Richey has over 20 years of experience in the medical technology industry. With 15 years of tenure at Cyberonics (LivaNova’s predecessor) starting in 2001, Mr. Richey has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. About VNS Therapy: VNS Therapy is the first and only FDA-approved device for drug-resistant epilepsy that is clinically proven safe and effective for adults and children as young as four years of age. VNS Therapy is designed to prevent seizures before they occur and stop them if they do. It is a unique treatment approach developed specifically for people with drug-resistant epilepsy — a condition that affects one in three people with epilepsy.
 
 
Websites: www.VNSTherapy.com | www.SeizureControl.com
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/VNSTherapyforEpilepsy

Choosing Wisely Campaign and how can it help chiropractic patients achieve the best care possible

 
 
Dr. Christine Goertz, the Senior Scientific Advisor for the American Chiropractic Association, the leading professional association representing chiropractors in the United States joins eHealth Radio and the Chiropractor & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Christine Goertz discuss the following:
What is the Choosing Wisely campaign and how can it help chiropractic patients achieve the best care possible?
Two of ACA’s recommendations are related to reducing X-ray exposure. Can you tell me more about that? What do patients need to know?
The third recommendation says to avoid using therapies like heat, cold, electrical stimulation and ultrasound alone. Why is that? Many people find that those are quick and easy ways to find pain relief.
The fourth recommendation deals with chronic pain and mental health. Tell us more about that recommendation...and about the connection between chronic pain and conditions such as depression and anxiety.
The last recommendation cautions against long-term use of very common items -- lumbar supports or lumbar braces – for the treatment or prevention of low-back pain. How are these items helpful for acute pain but maybe less so for long-term conditions?
Where can patients go to find a good chiropractor?
 
Dr. Christine Goertz, DC, PhD, currently chairs the American Chiropractic Association’s Committee on Quality Assurance and Accountability. Goertz is also the Vice Chancellor for Research and Health Policy at Palmer College of Chiropractic and Chief Executive Officer of the Spine Institute for Quality (Spine IQ.)
Her scientific interests include clinical and health services research evaluating patient-centered outcomes and interprofessional collaboration related to complementary and integrative health care delivery, with a focus on spine-related pain and disability. Goertz has been the recipient of several awards for her work in the chiropractic field, including ACA's 2012 Chiropractor of the Year, the 2013 Lincoln Research Prize, and the 2011 Palmer College Chiropractic Honorary Alumna.
In March 2017, Goertz accepted the prestigious Scott Haldeman Award for Outstanding Research by the World Federation of Chiropractic on behalf of the Palmer College Research Team for conducting a large-scale, multi-site clinical trial which studied the effectiveness of chiropractic care for active-duty military personnel with low-back pain. For over 25 years, Goertz has addressed multidisciplinary science and health policy issues at the state and federal levels, and has served as a member of the American Medical Association’s Measurement Advisory Committee and a program officer of the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), where she managed a portfolio focused on musculoskeletal disease, pain, and health services research.  She is a member of the NIH/NCCIH National Advisory Council as well as a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. She received her doctor of chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University and a PhD in Health Services Research Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota.
 
 
Website: www.acatoday.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/acatoday.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/acatoday

Quantros: Leading the Journey to Value in Value-based Healthcare

 
 
Andy Weissberg, Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications, Quantros, the healthcare industry’s leading provider of performance measurement and management solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Andy Weissberg discuss the following:
Please tell us a bit about Quantros.
It’s my understanding that Quantros recently released its CareChex® 2018 Hospital and Health System Quality and Patient Safety Rankings and Ratings. How do these updated ratings help consumers, employers and other stakeholders in value-based care?
How does Quantros differ from market competitors?
Can we talk a bit the Quantros® Enterprise Solutions Suite - how many hospitals and large health systems are using it, and what kind of impact does it have on their clinical and financial performance?
How does the uncertainty and complexity associated with the repeal or replacement of the Affordable Care Act influence Quantros, if at all?
Andy Weissberg is Quantros’ brand ambassador and communications leader, and brings more than 20 years of healthcare, publishing and information services experience. Prior to joining Quantros he co-founded DotHealth, LLC which was credentialed by ICANN to operate the health top level domain name registry.
Andy previously served as Vice President of Identifier Services at R.R. Bowker where he spearheaded the innovation and operations of the U.S. ISBN Agency and several ISO Standards registration agencies serving the book and journal publishing industries.
Additionally, Andy was GM Digital Media, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Advanstar Communications, Inc. where he developed and commercialized ModernMedicine.com as a leading online clinical decision support and practice management information resource for physicians and healthcare professionals. For over a decade, Andy served in similar roles in the pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising agency arena.
Andy has a BA, Communications from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
 
Website: www.quantros.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Quantros Twitter: @Quantros

How combination devices will change treatment techniques and overall health outcomes

Reginald Swift, Founder & CEO at Rubix LS that is a research and development engineering firm developing combination device therapies for rare and orphan diseases joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Therapy Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Reginald Swift discuss the following questions:
What do you believe combination devices will do for us in the future?
You mention cross-pollinate in areas of your website, how does your combination device development relate to technology in other industry sectors?
Tell us about Project Hercules?
As an emerging startup firm, where do you see the firm in the next 5 years of combination product development?
Are your products out on the market now? If not, is it being used in any other technologies or companies?
Reginald Swift is an engineering professional with his background in Mechanical Engineering from FIU and later on to advance the science into Molecular Mechanical Engineering where he will be receive an honorary PhD for his work in combination device application in Multiple Sclerosis.  
Reginald Swift is the Chief Visionary Engineer and founder of Rubix LS, a research and development engineering firm that is articulating specialty engineering development and cross-pollinating methodologies in a variety of industry sectors; while the core remains in biotechnology and life-sciences as a whole.Reginald has worked in a variety of roles within the life-science sector and has developed and contributed to the involvement of a few patents and special development that has bolstered product performance for patients worldwide.Reginald's professional affiliations stem from National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Advanced Bio-materials, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, Rare Disease Day & Society of Nanoengineering.
Website: www.rubixls.com