Technology

Renua Medical, helping people with inflammation and chronic pain associated with other health issues

Dr. Michael J. Koch DC. A 1977 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic has practiced for 28 years, and has opened over a dozen practices. Dr. Koch is also an author of numerous books and articles, on fall and balance, rehab, marketing, practice building and consulting.  Dr Koch is also joined by certified Renua Medical Representative Judy Moncree who is trained to use the Electro Stimulator as a treatment option for chronic pain.  Ms. Moncree partnered with Renua in July of 2013, and has already shown great ambition in building her business and helping people improve the quality of their life joins eHealth Radio and the Pain Management and Technology Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Dr. Michael J. Koch &  Judy Moncree discuss the following:What type of company is Renua Medical?How can Renua Medical help people that experience inflammation and chronic pain associated with diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis or other health issues?Judy, why did you choose Renua Medical.Have you used the equipment on yourself? If so, please tell our listening audience what the benefits were for you? How does your company compare to other companies promoting similar equipment?What is your relationship with Renua Medical and Ms. Moncree as a medical representative for the company? 
Duration: 15:48

Judy M. Moncree is a certified Renua Medical Representative.  She is trained to use the Electro Stimulator as a treatment option for chronic pain.  Ms. Moncree partnered with Renua in July of 2013, and has already shown great ambition in building her business and helping people improve the quality of their life. She continues to use the Stimulator on a daily basis to aide people with chronic pain management.
For more information go to jmoncree.renuamedical.com.
Michael J. Koch DC. A 1977 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic; practiced for 28 years, and opened over a dozen practices. Author of numerous books and articles, on fall and balance, rehab, marketing, practice building and consulting.  He has been a Professional speaker, lecturer, and seminar leader to doctors and health care professionals for over 20 years. Dr. Koch was one of the first DC’s in the country to have a neurosurgeon on staff and is considered a “grandfather of DC/MD” practice and consulting.
Other areas of expertise cover combination medical and chiropractic treatment of neuropathy and diabetes, healthcare marketing, NMS diagnostic and treatment equipment, health care practice management and EMR software. He is a Certified Orthotic Shoe Fitter with years of custom footwear and ankle foot orthotics experience.
Dr. Koch has been a practice coach, consultant, and mentor to other professionals for 20 years, and is one of only a few vestibular practice consultants in the US.
Dr. Koch’s goal in life is to spread as much information and health care to as many people with love and respect. You may contact Dr. Koch via email at Michael.Koch@renuamedical.com. 
Links: jmoncree.renuamedical.com

Scientifically proven to result in more accurate diagnosis with VisualDx

Dr. Noah Craft, the chief medical officer for Logical Images, the company which created VisualDx, a mobile app and online resources that is scientifically proven to result in more accurate diagnosis joins eHealth Radio and the Health & Technology Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Noah Craft discuss the following:Is there a real problem with getting an accurate diagnosis from your health care professional?How does VisualDx help prevent misdiagnosis?How does Visual Dx work? What will the patient experience when the physician is using VisualDx?Is this system widely available? Will we see it in our doctor’s offices?What if I’m not a doctor? How can I get access to this information to make my own diagnosis?
Duration: 10:34
Noah Craft, MD, PhD, is the Chief Medical Officer for Logical Images, which created VisualDx. His work focuses on transforming the ways we use technology to better diagnose and treat all patients. He is a practicing dermatologist at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles and is a principal investigator at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He has been a leader of several local and statewide teledermatology programs in California.
Dr. Craft has published more than 45 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 17 book chapters, and he is the senior editor of a popular dermatology textbook, VisualDx: Essential Adult Dermatology. He has received more 25 NIH and private research grants to support his basic science, translational, and telemedicine research. For more information, please visit www.visualdx.com.

Links: www.visualdx.com

Notif.ly, eliminating the number of no-shows

Joshua Otten the co-founder of Screenpush.com, an innovative and engaging digital marketing agency joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care & Technology Channels. Joshua's latest venture, Notif.ly, is a transformational tool to eliminate the number of no-shows among appointment-driven businesses & doctors offices, by using a fast, easy and mobile means of staying in touch with clients & patients.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Joshua Otten discuss the following:
As one of the founders of Notif.ly, which reduces the number of no-shows among many appointment-driven businesses, tell us about the inspiration behind this company.What are some of the key features that distinguish Notif.ly from competing services, in terms of cost, options, success rates and ease of use?What types of businesses can most benefit from using Notif.ly?On average, how much money can a business save by using Notif.ly to eliminate the number of no-shows?Walk us through the process of how a company or client would use Notif.ly.Share with us some additional information about industries you would like to target as adopters of Notif.ly.
Duration: 14:46
Joshua Otten (Managing Partner, Operations & Strategy)
is an experienced leader and exit strategist skilled in managing teams
from concept to finished product. Over 12 years in content development,
production, financing, distribution and marketing working with most of
the major media conglomerates including; Spike TV, Discovery Networks,
MTV Networks, 20th Century Fox,Viacom and NBC Universal. Joshua sits on
the advisory boards of TicketChannel.tv and Project Peace on Earth. He
serves on the board of directors for JED, an I.P. fund.
Screenpush
was founded in 2009 as a strategic mobile, social and interactive
marketing firm that focuses on creating original IP and marketing
strategies for major advertising agencies, Fortune 500 brands and
small-to-medium businesses. Our team has over 35 combined years of CRM,
operational, sales and marketing experience and a tech team skilled in
deploying and managing large-scale technology integration projects.
Screenpush provides a complete 360 integrated marketing solution for
mobile, social and interactive marketing initiatives. We work with our
clients to create a viable and cohesive 360 marketing strategy,
integrate content and compelling call-to-action messages, execute and
managing the campaigns and deliver and capture data and analytics.

Links: http://Notif.ly

Find the best doctor for you with BetterDoctor.com

Paul Whitaker, VP of Business Development at BetterDoctor a company that provides a website that lists and ranks all US doctors by location, specialty, and insurance plan to help users find the better doctor joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Paul Whitaker discuss the following:What is BetterDoctor? What problem is BetterDoctor solving?How did BetterDoctor come to fruition? What inspired you to create this site?How is Obamacare and the 2014 mandate going to effect both patients and doctors? How will BetterDoctor help?What is mHealth and what is it’s future outlook? Does it provide long-term benefits for patients and doctors?What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs looking to enter the mHealth and/or health care industry?Duration: 16:05
Paul Whitaker is an entrepreneur who has spent the last 20 years building web and mobile services ranging from games to social networks and most recently, health care.
Prior to joining BetterDoctor, Paul spent 12 years at Nokia working with developers helping build and promote a wide range of apps and services. Most recently, Paul created a 100 million dollar business for Nokia by centralizing and leveraging the management of preloaded applications across the companies product line.
Paul is also a pilot who is passionate about promoting general aviation. When Paul is not working at BetterDoctor you can find him flying airplanes and paragliders in Northern California with his wife and son.

Links: betterdoctor.com

ActiveCare, a real-time patient monitoring company

Michael Jones, an executive with ActiveCare a Utah based, real-time patient monitoring company joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.  Jones is an expert in the medical monitoring field, especially as it relates to monitoring the Type 2 diabetic population here in America.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Michael Jones discuss the following:What is the primary focus of your company, ActiveCare?Please speak on how ActiveCare improves the quality of life of its members.When we think diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, many look down on the sufferers saying, “It’s an eating issue, or a self-inflicted health issue.” What can a person do to overcome this stigma?Have you seen an increase in diabetics drawn to your service to improve their quality of life?What advice can you offer a Type 2 diabetes patient who’s looking for a positive change in handling their disease?Duration: 13:35
Michael has been a founder and executive in several of the technology industry’s fastest growing companies. Mr. Jones founded Interactive Care in 2007, filing several patents in the field of video collaboration as a tool for delivery of medical care. As Executive Vice President at RemedyMD, Michael led in the advancement of medical collaboration and the utilization of informatics technologies for the treatment of obesity and diabetes.
While Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at iBahn (formerly STSN), the company was recognized in consecutive years by Deloitte & Touche and Inc. Magazine for its explosive growth, expanding from $29M to over $120M in annual sales over a three-year period.
Prior to iBahn, Mr. Jones led numerous sales and operations organizations at Iomega Corporation during a period of unprecedented growth, exponentially expanding its distribution, customer support, production and logistics capacities. Michael has also led in domestic and international senior sales leadership roles at Siebel Systems, Silicon Graphics and Oracle. A published author and contributor to periodicals and industry publications, Michael graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in English.
Links: www.activecare.com

Trends in technology within the healthcare industry and advantages of privately held companies

Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, developers of Intelligent Medical Software joins eHealth Radio & the Health Care and Technology Channels to discuss overall trends in technology in the healthcare industry and advantages of privately held companies.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Mike Patel discuss the following:How does a privately held company in the healthcare industry differ from one that is publicly held?What are some benefits to the consumer that come from a privately held company?What do you see as the major trend for technology in the healthcare industry over the next 3 years? Ten years?What’s in the pipeline for Meditab and how will you adapt to the evolving healthcare technology landscape?In what ways do you think that technology will continue to encourage patients to take more of an active role in their own care?
Duration: 23:01
Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, graduated from pharmacy school at the age of 20. Upon graduation, he grew a pharmacy business from $600,000 revenue to over $16,000,000 utilizing technology and maximizing workflow. During the course of his pharmacy work he wanted to help his physicians improve their efficiency and started the development of Intelligent Medical Software(IMS) in 1998. His vision was to design software for the healthcare arena to improve patient care and maximize efficiency. He is married with two boys and a daughter. His hobby is to work on continuing to improve the software for his clients.

Links: www.meditab.com

FwdHealth, a mobile company rewarding you for the healthy things you already do!

Shayne Woods, President of FwdHealth, a mobile health company that connects individuals through their wellness applications and devices to their care team and rewards them for reaching their health goals joins eHealth Radio and the Technology Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Shayne Woods discuss the following:Why the name FwdHealth for your company?How does this fit in with the growing relationship between health care and technology?Is there any proof that technology is an effective motivator for users to achieve their goals, or as a wellness coach?Will the company or its products be impacted by the impending health care law, the Patient Preferred Affordable Care Act (PPACA)?What partners or other resources will be involved in your quest to getting and keeping people healthy?Duration: 8:05
A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Shayne is presently based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is passionate about ushering in a better future for the health care industry and has been fortunate enough to work alongside one of the largest health care providers in the United States, assisting in various capacities on both the federal and state levels.
Currently, he serves as president of FwdHealth, Inc. – a mobile health company that connects individuals through their wellness applications (RunKeeper, Fitbit, etc.) to their care team (employer, insurer, and provider) and rewards them for reaching their health goals.
Shayne holds much experience working closely with management to achieve desired results. He has developed company initiatives aimed at improving corporate image through community service while strengthening brand recognition in local markets. During the initial stages of national health care reform, Shayne found himself on the frontline in Washington, DC interfacing with field experts, congressional staffers, industry leaders and researching and analyzing health policy and its impact on providers, plans, and patients.
Shayne also holds consulting experience in the health care sector identifying and developing new business opportunities, creating business capture plans, and performing research and analysis for executive-level leadership.

Links: www.fwdhealth.co

Book Your Care, the first digital marketplace in the United States for healthcare

Dan Reynolds, the Vice President of a Southern California-based startup Book Your Care which is the first digital marketplace in the United States for healthcare joins eHealth Radio and the Technology and Health Care Channels. Book Your Care is focused specifically on the substance abuse and eating disorder industry to help consumers make the best choice on their path to wellness.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dan Reynolds discuss the following:Substance abuse treatment is a $30 Billion a year industry yet consumers seem to have very little to work with when deciding on the best treatment and facility. Was filling this hole the main motivation for launching BookYourCare? How does BookYourCare get the information you provide to consumers seeking treatment?What kind of insight can be gained from an unbiased review of a facility?What are a few of the most important questions someone needs to ask when speaking with a treatment facility representative?Are there red flags that people should look out for when considering a treatment facility?Having been around so many treatment facilities, what are the factors that make some better than others? BookYourCare is the first digital healthcare marketplace where consumers can actually bid on treatment. How does this work?What is the long-term goal of BookYourCare?Conclusion: Until now, people seeking substance abuse treatment options have had one of two avenues available to determine the best choice for care. Either through the marketing claims of the facility itself or by word of mouth. BookYourCare is the first and only service dedicated to providing consumers with the real information they need to make an informed decision. We wouldn’t buy a new car without checking out the safety reports delivered by an unbiased agency and we shouldn’t make potentially life-saving decisions without having as much information as possible either.
Duration: 19:50
Dan Reynolds, Vice President of BookYourCare.com, has served in a variety of capacities in the substance abuse treatment industry for more than 15 years and worked closely with thousands of patients and their families in psychiatric, adolescent and substance abuse treatment facilities. Based in Los Angeles, Dan oversees the Book Your Care review and analysis process and is committed to providing the most factual and pertinent information possible to those seeking addiction treatment.

Links: www.bookyourcare.com

Get Real Health using innovative technologies to connect patients and providers

Jason Harmon, CTO & Founding Partner of Get Real Health that uses innovative technologies to connect patients and providers joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jason Harmon discuss the following:As the founder of Get Real Health, please tell our listeners more about your company.What inspired you to launch this business?On a more personal level, you have Type I Diabetes and the condition has been a source of motivation for you. Tell us about this union between your personal experiences and the overlap with your professional goals.In terms of Get Real Health, what are some of the competitive advantages that highlight the company's strengths?How do you envision this company growing, both in near future and the long-term?Share with us some client success stories involving Get Real Health.
Duration: 13:27

Mr. Harmon is Get Real’s CTO, and has an extensive background as a technology executive with more than twenty years of software
architecture and development experience specializing in large-scale, high performance applications.
In addition to architecting many of the systems built by Get Real Health, Mr. Harmon sets and oversees technology standards and practices.
Prior to co-founding Get Real Health, Mr. Harmon worked as VP of Software Development for USWeb/CKS, and was the chief architect of their iFrame platform for hosted applications.
Mr. Harmon has been recognized by Microsoft for his contributions to the HealthVault and SQL Server platforms and has spoken at conferences and universities in the US and Europe.

Links: www.getrealhealth.com

Benefits by choosing a doctor that runs their practice on EHR's with Mike Patel of Meditab Software

Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, developers of Intelligent Medical Software joins eHealth Radio & the Health Care and Technology Channels to discuss the benefits patients receive by choosing a doctor that runs their practice on EHRs.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Mike Patel discuss the following:

How do patients benefit from their physicians running their office on an EHR system?What are some obvious ways patients will know their doctor uses an EHR?How do the physicians benefit themselves?What are some processes that have been made more efficient through the use of EHRs?Are there safety benefits for patients as well as convenience?Duration: 15:56
Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, graduated from pharmacy school at the age of 20. Upon graduation, he grew a pharmacy business from $600,000 revenue to over $16,000,000 utilizing technology and maximizing workflow. During the course of his pharmacy work he wanted to help his physicians improve their efficiency and started the development of Intelligent Medical Software(IMS) in 1998. His vision was to design software for the healthcare arena to improve patient care and maximize efficiency. He is married with two boys and a daughter. His hobby is to work on continuing to improve the software for his clients.

Links: www.meditab.com