If you have not heard of the company HealthNation yet, you will very soon. This new, but revolutionary firm out of Scottsdale, Arizona is going to make some big waves through this country over the next year and for good reason. They are doing something that should have been done years ago; they are bridging the gap between patient, doctor and time. Through their program, HealthNation Connect, they have found a way to scale telemedicine so everyone in the nation can not only use it, but share it with their neighbor and make a little money.
Telemedicine is, for the most part, exactly as it sounds, medicine via the telephone, but that name alone does it no justice. Perhaps a better name for the industry would be Mobile Medicine or I-Medicine with the growing advancements of communication since the name was originally founded. It is a process in which any patient can connect with a doctor or health care provider in a virtual state. Tools like video conferencing, email, web portals and even the good old fashion telephone are used in lieu of having to get out of bed, get in your car, drive to the doctors office, wait in a room with other sick patrons only to be asked a few questions about your symptoms and sent on your way to the pharmacy.
Through HealthNation Connect, patients can now call a hotline or video conference their doctor and give their symptoms from the warmth of their bed and if prescribed a drug, simply go directly to a nearby pharmacy to pick it up. Sure there is a lot more to it than that, but this is the premise of the program by HealthNation. This type of system was primarily used as a tool for one doctor to share information with another doctor who might be 1000s of miles away, but HealthNation CEO, Jim Prendergast has grabbed that bull by the horns and put power back into the everyday American through HealthNation Connect. Members of the program are given a web portal to store their medical records, 24 hour access to doctors and medical professionals and even preventive education on ways to improve the quality of your life.
HealthNation is definitely a company to keep your eyes on in the future. They are providing something that every single person in this country needs, time. By not having to waste time in the doctors office or not having to drive 30 minutes out of the way to pick up your prescription, we can all improve our quality of life. They are providing all members of HealthNation Connect access that previously has only been given to special types of health insurance plans. This access will save lives all around the country. HealthNation Connect can even help those that didnt want to go to the doctor. They now can call or video conference as soon as they feel a little off and get an assessment on the issue from the comfort of their home.
They are also providing savings. No more wasted gallons of gas (which might hit $5 a gallon soon), co-pays, emergency room fees or days off of work without pay. Now you can simply pick up the phone or hop in front of your webcam.
On top of it all Prendergast and HealthNation have decided to share the wealth of this concept with entrepreneurs around the country. HealthNation offers a platform for qualified professionals and experienced business people to help in their movement and share in the profits of this emerging industry. The philosophy is a simple one; you can do well for yourself, by doing good for others. Not only can you use the HealthNation Connect program and improve your own quality of life, but introduce others to the amazing sense of well being that this service provides and you can profit from this healthcare revolution. You dont have to sell insurance or spend half of your life in medical school; all you have to do is want to help. HealthNation could very well be one of the most interesting companies of 2011, keep an eye on them.
