Technology

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

HoliVision, Creator of the iStand Falls Prevention Exercise Program for Seniors

Krystal Pollard, Spokesperson at HoliVision, creator of the first falls prevention mobile app, is building the only nationwide training network to deliver the iStand Falls Prevention exercise program to seniors and joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Technology & Fitness Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Krystal Pollard discuss the following: Why is it important to reach out to the community about fall prevention?How can a fall affect an individual's overall health? What factors contribute to falls?Are there resources out there to help educate seniors and individuals over the age of 55 about the importance of fall prevention? What impact, if any do falls play in a person's financial stability?
Duration: 7:54
Krystal Pollard, native to Ft. Wayne, Indiana, shares HoliVision’s grave concern for the health and longevity of seniors. Her strengths in conflict resolution, analysis and negotiation create a unique outlook with regard to speech writing and public speaking for senior citizen’s issues, but also for her personal passions in publicly speaking for issues such as animal abuse and immigration. Ms. Pollard’s education, with honors, in Media and Public Communications from Purdue and her experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant are invaluable to her role as Spokesperson.

Links: www.HoliVision.com

Open mHealth, breaking down silos for mobile health app integration

David Haddad the director of Open mHealth, a non-profit startup that's breaking down silos for mobile health app integration by building an open architecture joins eHealth Radio & the Health & Technology Channels.Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests David Haddad discuss the following:How big is the problem that Open mHealth is trying to solve?Who are we talking about here? Who are the actors in this space? Where are we today with mobile health? When did Open mHealth start and what inspired you to join? How is Open mHealth solving this problem? Why is this so important? David Haddad is the Director of Open mHealth. He comes with a breadth of experience in both domestic and global health. He’s worked for organizations like the mHealth Alliance and the World Bank. David holds a bachelor’s from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in health economics from the London School of Economics. Links: www.openmhealth.org

Mobile Clean & Go, on-the-go mobile device cleaner

Lad Ferian, the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of DF Consumer Products, Inc., which is the manufacturer of Mobile Clean & Go joins eHealth Radio & the Health & Technology Channels.  Mobile Clean & Go is a brand new product created to assure clean, smudge-free mobile device screens for consumers on-the-go.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Lad Ferian discuss the following:Why is it important, in regards to our overall health, to regularly clean touch screen devices like smart phones, tablets and GPS?How does Mobile Clean & Go help health-conscious individuals stay germ-free when it comes to mobile devices?How do touch screen devices compare to other objects in regards to germs?What do you recommend that people do to keep their phones and other devices germ-free?What is the largest benefit to Mobile Clean & Go for Health-Conscious Consumers?

Lad Ferian is the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of DF Consumer Products, Inc., manufacturer of Mobile Clean & Go.  Lad has over 13 years’ experience in the allied chemical and consumer products industries.  Lad has extensive experience in product development consulting and account management, serving the most prestigious Fortune 500 clients.  While traveling the World managing global sales and marketing for a specialty chemical company, Lad has seen mobile communication devices evolve from a luxury for business travelers, to a necessity for the average consumer.  In 2006, Lad formed DF Consumer Products, Inc. with the specific focus on developing innovative, portable chemical consumer goods that improve the quality of life of the average consumer.  DF Consumer Products focuses on affordable, innovative products that add value to consumers’ hectic lifestyles.  Mobile Clean & Go is a brand new product created to assure clean, smudge-free mobile device screens for consumers on-the-go.

Links: www.MobileCleanandGo.com

Electronic Medical Records with Meditab Software

Mike Patel, CEO of Meditab Software, developers of Intelligent Medical Software joins eHealth Radio & the Health Care and Technology Channels. His vision from the beginning was to design software for the healthcare arena to improve patient care and maximize efficiency.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Mike Patel discuss the following:
Tell me about what Meditab Software does, a little bit of the company’s history and your role at the company.
How can electronic medical records benefit patients and help them become more active in their own healthcare?
What are the biggest advantages for doctors in using electronic health records to run their practice?
What makes Meditab stand out in today’s competitive field of electronic records management?
Where do you think the healthcare IT industry is heading in the next 3-5 years?


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

Adopting a social business strategy that will drive patient engagement with Igloo Software

Andrew Dixon, the Senior Vice President at Igloo Software that offers a secure enterprise social platform organization that unites healthcare professionals, practitioners and patients so they can collaborate on ideas and keep information in one area joins eHealth Radio and the HealthCare and Technology Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Andrew Dixon discuss the following:
Tell me a little about what Igloo does.
What exactly is “social business software” and how is it different from Facebook, Twitter etc.?
What is the biggest mistake organizations make when they embark on their social strategy?
How does the growth of Mobile device use in Healthcare impact social strategy?
How do you recommend companies get started?


Andrew Dixon is responsible for Igloo's sales operations and go-to-market strategy, including operations, demand generation and communications. Prior to Igloo, he was an eighteen-year veteran of Microsoft, where he managed several product groups and divisions. Most recently, Andrew served as the Vice President, Business & Marketing Officer, Microsoft Canada, where he was responsible for driving the Canadian business unit's marketing and operational efforts.

Links: www.igloosoftware.com

ITelagen, providing industry-leading IT solutions for Healthcare

John O’Keefe, CEO of ITelagen, the “One-Stop Shop” for IT and EHR infrastructure, all for a flat monthly subscription fee joins eHealth Radio and the HealthCare and Technology Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest John O’Keefe discuss the following:
How did ITelagen come to be? What was the inspiration?
ITelagen focuses on HIPAA Compliance and Data Security. Please explain.
Should a patient fear the use of an EHR by his/her provider?
What advice would give to providers?
What advice would you give to patients?


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