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Sunday Nov 10, 2013
Sunday Nov 10, 2013
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
Thursday Oct 17, 2013
Thursday Oct 17, 2013
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
Saturday Oct 05, 2013
Saturday Oct 05, 2013
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.
Expert Case Studies - http://www.theexpertinstitute.com/case-studies
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
Wednesday Sep 25, 2013
Wednesday Sep 25, 2013
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
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
Sunday Sep 15, 2013
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
Thursday Sep 12, 2013
Thursday Sep 12, 2013
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
Tuesday Aug 27, 2013
Tuesday Aug 27, 2013
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
Sunday Aug 18, 2013
Sunday Aug 18, 2013
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
Friday Aug 09, 2013
Friday Aug 09, 2013
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
Thursday Aug 08, 2013
Thursday Aug 08, 2013
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