Telemedicine

Mobile and Texting: A Strategic Communication Tool for Healthcare Providers

Ken Saitow, CEO of CareWire, a text-first mobile patient communication and engagement company joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Ken Saitow discuss the following:Why is it important for healthcare providers to be focusing on how they communicate with their patients?What are some of the challenges they face in communicating with their patients?Why should providers evaluate mobile communication and, more specifically, text messaging? Is texting really suitable for healthcare given regulatory concerns and the variation of age and socioeconomic status of patients?What are some ways that texting can support healthcare provider's goals?
Duration: 20:07
Ken Saitow is the President & CEO of CareWire, Inc. Ken has over two decades of experience providing performance improvement solutions for leading healthcare organizations across the country. He has also held operational and strategic leadership positions for a number of premier healthcare consulting firms.
Ken has a track record of successfully bringing new solutions and services to market. Most recently, Ken was a Managing Director in Huron Consulting Group’s Healthcare Practice. Prior to that, he was an owner of Stockamp & Associates Inc. and a partner within the Global Health Services Practice at Accenture.
Ken holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Georgia.

Website: www.carewireinc.com
Social Media Links:
Twitter: @carewire
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carewire-inc

The rise of branded hospital apps, and why healthcare should deliver on mobile

Janna Badalian, Marketing Director at MobileSmith – the #1 platform for building branded hospital apps in the US joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Janna Badalian discuss the following:As a company helping healthcare providers to deliver patient-facing apps, what’s your take on the hottest trends in hospital and healthcare app market?Do we have evidence that mobile health apps really work?How should a hospital or clinic go about building their own app for patients?What are some of the more successful hospital-launched apps?In your opinion, what does the mobile future look like for patients and providers?
Duration: 9:36
Janna Badalian is Marketing Director at MobileSmith. Since 2012, Janna has been in charge of MobileSmith’s brand, marketing, and content strategy, contributing to the company’s thought leadership in mobile healthcare. Janna has authored numerous whitepapers and articles on agile mobile development practices for healthcare providers and the most efficient hospital app use cases for patient engagement.  Janna has 15+ years of marketing and solution selling experience in the software industry, including companies such as IBM and Kaspersky lab.

Website: www.mobilesmith.com
Follow MobileSmith:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobilesmith
Twitter:  @TheMobileSmith

Taking charge of your medical records

Beth Tofel, President of FootprintID that helps individuals manage and maintain the health and medical records of themselves and their family members joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Technology Channels.
With FootprintID you have “always” access to your information.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Beth Tofel discuss the following:Was there something in particular that inspired you to found FootprintID?Who can benefit the most from having their medical records at their fingertips?How does one benefit from having always access to their medical information and that of their family or loved ones?What is the biggest challenge for people in managing their health information?How can having your records assist in proper diagnosis and treatment?
Summary: Make sure you always have access to Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Power of Attorneys. They are often not with you when crisis strikes and some of the most important documents. They can assure that a person’s wishes are carried out, that a doctor has permission to speak with the parents of a college student, and that the proper individuals are called upon to make decisions.
Duration: 12:48
FootprintID® puts your health information at your fingertips. Store and manage all of your medical records in one secure, easy-to-use online portal – and access them 24/7 from your phone, tablet or computer. FootprintID® also lets you share vital health information with family, caregivers, physicians and emergency responders, and coordinate your medical history across providers.
Multitasking is a way of life for today’s parents. They are responsible for managing their careers and households as well as their family’s hectic schedules – not to mention their health and well being.  When it comes to healthcare, parents often struggle to keep track of their children’s medications, allergies and immunizations. They worry about a college-bound daughter managing her chronic health condition, or a son having a health emergency while they’re away on business. And they make countless calls to the pediatrician’s office to request copies of their children’s vaccination records.
Growing older tends to come with growing health concerns. You may be visiting multiple doctors and pharmacies. Coping with a chronic condition. Or assuming the role of caregiver for a parent or spouse. If you’re like many seniors, keeping track of medications, test results, procedures, and contact information can be overwhelming.
Organizing paper records is challenging and you rarely carry them with you. In an emergency, instant access to your health records can literally be a lifesaver.
Take you and your families health into your hands – learn more at www.footprintid.com.

Website: www.footprintid.com
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/footprintid
Twitter: @footprintid

Mobile workforce management for the medical industry

Marne Martin, CEO of ServicePower Technologies which provides mobile workforce management software solutions for the field based services joins eHealth Radio and the Healthcare and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Marne Martin discuss the following:What is mobile workforce management?How does MWFM apply to the medical industry?How does IoT and M2M come into play in healthcare?How do you think mobility in ServiceScheduling can help with the increasing costs of healthcare?Is mobile health an important area for Service Power?How can these solution enable patients to feel more involved in their own care?
Duration: 11:14
ServicePower provides connected mobile workforce management software solutions that bring together the customer and the dispatch center, technician, claims and warranty processes, parts, the third party service contractors, assets, mobility, business intelligence, and social collaboration. ServicePower connects all aspects of the field service value chain through the use of innovative technology that accelerates business efficiency gains and customer satisfaction while reducing costs. ServicePower is uniquely positioned to offer connected workforce management solutions on one underlying and consistent platform
ServicePower’s platform focuses on solving fundamental field service problems, with patented routing optimization, 3rd party dispatch and warranty claim payments, cross-platform mobile technology and asset tracking software, robust business intelligence, M2M Connected Services, and our latest innovations, Optimization on DemandTM and NEXUS FSTM Field Service Management software. 
Our intelligent, integrated technology provides:
•    Intelligent, automated scheduling of the best labor resource, whether that’s an employee in a company truck or a 3rd party contractor, with Smart Scheduling Broker, to achieve corporate metrics, meet customer requirements and enhance the overall experience.
•    Optimized employee schedules to achieve the greatest levels of productivity, efficiency and SLA compliance.
•    Fully mobilized onsite processes, ensuring the job is completed, to the customer’s satisfaction, in a single truck roll, driving down schedule costs and repeat trips.
•    M2M connected services and conditional scheduling, to take advantage of emerging IoT technologies.
•    End-to-end field service management (business management) functionality, in the cloud, bringing efficiency and automation to the field service market, no matter the size of the enterprise
•    Continuous analysis and fine tuning of the overall operation through access to real time operational data, and data driven decision making
ServicePower’s mobile workforce management software provides proven business benefits which improve the customer experience and yield measurable ROI, as well as:
•    Increase  field productivity
•    Increase field efficiency
•    Cost savings through improved line-of-sight and fraud control

Websites: www.servicepower.com | www.nexus-fs.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServicePowerPlc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServicePowerPlc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servicepower
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servicepower
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How Individual Therapy Can Naturally Help With Pain Management

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Pain Management & TeleMedicine Channels discussing how individual therapy can naturally help with pain management.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:Why is natural pain management such an important topic to you?What are some natural ways to treat, or at least lesson chronic pain?How can therapy help someone with chronic pain?What are some of the issues that individuals with chronic pain face? How can they be sure they are supported by their MD's? What are the benefits of a pain clinic?You included an article on natural help for pain management in your book Chronic Health Issues: Creative Ways to Treat Them. Why did you feel it was important to include this, and where can we find not only this book, but all of your other books as well?
Duration: 10:54
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
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Natural Treatment of Depression

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Mental Health & TeleMedicine Channels discussing natural treatments of depression.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:What made you want to investigate natural remedies for depression?Who would these tools and techniques best serve?What are some of the tools and tips you could give the listener to naturally help with depression?How can therapy help with naturally treating depression? What might you work on?Is this subject a part of the chronic health book you wrote available on amazon? Why did you feel it was important to include this?
Duration: 8:30
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
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Telehealth and MHealth: Changing the Face and Future of Psychology

 
 
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Mental Health & TeleMedicine Channels discusses Telehealth and MHealth & how it is changing the face and future of Psychology.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What is Telemedicine and mhealth in terms of Psychology and Therapy?
What is your background in working with Telehealh and mhealth?
Who would not be an appropriate patient for this type of work?
What types of things might an individual work on in this modality?
What might a session, and the work look like?
 
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
 
Links: Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231 Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez

Learning to Live with Chronic Illness

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Mental Health & TeleMedicine Channels talks about learning to live with chronic illness.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:What is your story in regards to chronic illness?What is the hardest issue to  accept about a diagnosis and life change?How can a client reform their goals?How can therapy help the individual?How can they be sure they heard and supported by MD's?
Summary: With a willingness to ask for help, adjusting your goals, and not letting your illness become your identify, you can live a full and happy life.
Duration: 8:56
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: http://irish1313psych.wix.com/nicole-mara-martinez
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez

Telemedicine4You, Unlimited 24/7 access to a board certified physician - via phone or online video

Raymond Lavine, Principal at Telemedicine4you a company which advises individuals and companies to have a membership for telemedicine services joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Health Care & Telemedicine Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Raymond Lavine discuss the following:What is Telemedicine and why does it matter?When is telemedicine appropriate for people to use?What are differences between a regular doctor visit and telemedicine interactionsIs telemedicine available with our hospital or group plans?How does telemedicine coordinate with regular health plans?How do companies benefit with having telemedicine plans whether they have or do not offer health insurance
Duration: 17:18
Raymond's expertise is not only focused with Extended care benefits but also Telemedicine membership plans. Six years ago, he realized there was a relationship between care giving and the value of telemedicine plans which would allow people who have routine or chronic care issues to contact a doctor without having to make an appointment to visit a doctor or go to urgent or emergency care. He then realized that telemedicine would be of value to people of all ages and would also be beneficial to companies to offer telemedicine to employees.
Raymond not only advises individuals and companies with how to be a member and utilize a telemedicine plan, he also uses it himself to speak with doctors when he has routine health issues and wants to speak with a physician.
Lavine has a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California; an MBA and MA from Drucker-Ito Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University; and the CLTC designation.

Website: www.telemedicine4you.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lavine-Telemedicine4you
Twitter: @telehealth4you

Why Everyone Should Use Telemedicine

Michael Okhravi, CEO of DocChat that lets patients communicate with doctors through real-time video which guarantees to connect patients to doctors in 15 minutes joins eHealth Radio and Health Care & Technology & Telemedicine Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Michael Okhravi discuss the following:How can telemedicine help you improve your health?Who can most benefit from telemedicine?What ailments can be treated through telemedicine? What is the future of medicine beyond telemedicine?
Duration: 10:40
Mike Okhravi has a passion for building products that people will love. Driven by a desire for efficiency and results, Mike spent several years perfecting his knowledge of the Healthcare industry as a Business Developer for Emergency Medical Care.
Through his experiences, he became aware of the expansive list of problems within the Healthcare industry, driving him to co-launch DocChat. Because his desire for medical reform comes from personal experience, Mike understands the importance of strong doctor-patient relationships, which is hard to find in such a vast industry.
When he is not creating new ways to restore the medical industry through technology, Mike drinks wine and plays basketball, but not usually at the same time. Mike can be reached at mike@docchat.io, on Twitter, or on LinkedIn.

Website: www.docchat.io
Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/docchatapp
Twitter: @docchatapp