Be more than well. Be well prepared.
Be more than well. Be well prepared.
Posted on 27 March 2012 Uncategorized
Jeffrey Grene and Claudine Hudson-Duncombe join team at online Personal Health Record and Second Medical Opinion provider.
Jeffrey Grene will be responsible for developing new business and managing existing relationships with corporations, educational institutions, unions and other organizations interested in empowering their employees, students and members, as well as decreasing healthcare costs.
As a seasoned Account Executive, Grene has extensive experience in managing client relationships and generating new business. He possesses a philanthropic nature and endless dedication to improving the lives of others that are reflective of Activ Doctors Online’s commitment to helping subscribers make informed decisions about their health.
Grene brings over 15 years of professional experience to Activ Doctors Online. As an impassioned team leader, he has played a major role in helping companies expand their market share and increase profits. His desire to build relationships and give back is evident in both his professional and personal life, as he holds several civic and volunteer positions in his local community. Grene earned his Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University and holds an Associates’ degree in Communications from the University of Alabama.
In her role with Activ Doctors Online, Claudine Hudson-Duncombe will be responsible for developing new business and managing existing relationships with corporations, educational institutions, unions and other organizations interested in empowering their employees, students and members, as well as decreasing healthcare costs.
Duncombe brings over seven years of experience in consultative sales and quality control management to the Account Executive position. Her philanthropic nature and endless dedication to improving the lives of others is reflective of Activ Doctors Online’s commitment to helping subscribers make informed decisions about their health.
Duncombe earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Technology in Marketing and International Business and her MBA from Florida Memorial University, in addition to holding an ISO: 2001 certification in quality control. She also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem, providing a voice for Florida’s abused and neglected children.
Posted on 27 March 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Workplace Wellness, Corporate Benefits
Activ Doctors Online (ADO) continuously challenges the status quo of traditional healthcare by creating simple-to-use, intelligently designed solutions. “We empower over 130,000 members worldwide to lead healthier lives by taking control of their medical records and providing access to the world's top specialists for second medical opinions in as fast in 48 hours,” says Founder & CEO, Florent Monssoh, who also answers some frequently asked questions…
What is a Personal Health Record (PHR)?
Everyone has some level of a PHR, you just may not realize it. Your important health information such as blood type, immunizations, prescriptions, allergies, conditions and emergency contacts are in various locations—at home, doctor’s office or pharmacy to name a few. But this information, when consolidated into one secure and encrypted platform becomes something much more valuable and powerful – a PHR. As we know it today, a PHR is a web-based set of tools enabling access and coordination of lifetime health information.
What should people look for in a PHR?
The ideal traits to look for are: individual control, portability, privacy, security, 24/7 access, interoperability, and transparency as to who entered data, where transferred from and who has viewed it. A true PHR is owned and controlled by the individual – not your doctors, insurance company or hospital – with your entire health history. Our PHR includes Medical Records Assistance with membership, in which our team collects and uploads records on your behalf (release form required).
Why do I need a PHR? Do I need one if I’m healthy?
Information is power. PHRs are valuable for anyone because they help lower medical costs, reduce risk of errors, prevent unnecessary tests or procedures, create more informed healthcare consumers and assist with caring for loved ones. A PHR also prepares you for travel and emergencies. Bottom line, PHRs save time, money and even lives.
How does the online Second Medical Opinion work?
Here’s where the information in your PHR gets even more powerful. Through our U.S. Medical Director, we assemble a team of specialists from our global network of over 1,400 physicians. An unbiased online medical opinion is returned within 48 hours, in an easy-to-understand report and via phone. This saves travel, waiting and worry – and is more affordable than a traditional second opinion.
What about the technology used for Activ Doctors Online PHR?
Our member’s information is private, secure and encrypted, following military level security protocols (AES). More importantly, we harness that technology to empower you to easily manage your personal healthcare, with HIPAA-compliant solutions.
Posted on 23 March 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Corporate Benefits
Two years later, there is still much debate and challenge over health care reform. An article in the Business Journals on the topic highlights perspective from the president of the U.S. COC:
“The law was supposed to bring down costs, and instead it’s driving premiums higher and increasing costs for job creators,” said Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “It was supposed to preserve health care coverage for patients, and instead it limits options and will result in many patients losing their employer-based plans. It imposes mandates and penalties on businesses that will slow economic growth and job creation at a time we can ill afford it. And the price tag for the health care law continues to climb with some estimating it will be double the initially advertised cost — a whopping $2 trillion — when all is said and done."
How has the law impacted you as an employer?
As a consumer, have you noticed any changes, good or bad?
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Posted on 10 February 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Workplace Wellness, Corporate Benefits
You asked, and we got answers. Why would a person want to have a Personal Health Record? Here’s what one doctor of internal medicine had to say.
Posted on 6 February 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Workplace Wellness, Corporate Benefits
Enterprise Florida features Activ Doctors Online as telemedicine leader in Trend Watch.
Posted on 26 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Workplace Wellness
A Personal 
Health Record (PHR) is different because it is controlled by the individual and not limited to information from a particular provider or facility. Some health providers and offices use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to keep records in digital form rather than traditional paper charts. EMR, also referred to as Electronic Health Records (EHR), is the future of recordkeeping in medical practices and facilities. As part of the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act, hospitals and physicians are required to adopt EMR by 2014 to bring down the cost of care and be eligible for incentives totaling $19 billion. In addition, “interoperable” EMR will improve the efficiency of the healthcare system and patient care.
PHRs take EMR to another level, enabling consolidation of medical records from different specialists or hospitals, stored in one place, accessible anytime from any location. A true PHR is owned and controlled by the individual, making it portable regardless of healthcare providers, insurance carriers or employers. PHR aptly puts the “personal” in health records, providing an overall, comprehensive picture of health history and information.
Posted on 25 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families
A PHR enables control of your health information and gives you the power to make informed decisions. Americans who have access to their health information through personal health records (PHRs):
Source: California HealthCare Foundation Study (CHCF) April 13, 2010.
Posted on 24 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families
Thyroid disease is more common than diabetes or heart disease – as many as 27 million Americans have it, and more than half of them remain undiagnosed.
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland influences the function of many of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Ensuring that the thyroid gland is healthy and functioning properly is important to the body's overall well- being.
According to the American College of Endocrinology (ACE):
Concerned about your thyroid or want to learn more? Visit the ACE-AACE website here.
Posted on 17 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Workplace Wellness
Posted on 10 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families
Make 2012 the year you will keep your New Year’s resolution to keep your weight in check by making better food choices.
In a perfect world, it would be easy to make the best choices for your diet and nutrition, but we don’t live a perfect world and we are not perfect people. However, you can set yourself up for success by selecting foods that satisfy your hunger, supply your body with energy and provide important nutrients. Making good snack choices can also help you make better mealtime choices and prevent overindulging at mealtime.
Here is the skinny on healthy snack options. Choose snacks that are:
Krista, a registered nutritionist at Canyon Ranch Living on Miami Beach suggests the following snack ideas:
Yes – chocolate is a good-for-you food and snack. Dark chocolate has been found to improve cardiovascular health and boost mood. There are many single-serving dark chocolate treats for you to healthfully indulge without the guilt. Don’t deny yourself of chocolate, but remember to keep your serving size around one ounce.
Success happens by planning and preparing your snacks in advance to be sure your snacks are nutrient dense and low in fat and calories. Planning and preparation also reduces the risk of temptation.
Cheers to you for a healthy 2012!
Posted on 4 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Workplace Wellness
The PricewaterhouseCooper's Health Research Institute has released its annual forecast of top health care trends in 2012, along with consumer data from online surveys of 1,000 U.S. adults. Among the top findings and trends we’re watching in the next year are:
The full report is available at PwC’s website.
