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Mr. Scott A Hepford
04/142022

Scott Hepford

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Scott A. Hepford is Co-Founder and CEO of Well Cell Global LLC and Well Cell Support LLC, which are multinational healthcare innovation companies that operate under the names Diabetes Relief, RestorMetabolix, Diabetes Relax, and Diabetes Relief Middle East in 40 locations in the USA, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Lebanon, with additional sites underway.  Well Cell’s primary mission is to provide its groundbreaking processes to physicians worldwide, assist in achieving better clinical outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. To serve millions of patients, Well Cell licenses its patented Physician-Directed Physiologic Insulin Resensitization modality to trained, certified providers. This adjunct modality administers insulin as a hormone rather than a drug as it addresses the primary cause of Diabetes, metabolic failure. By utilizing insulin in a manner that bio-mimics normal physiology, insulin resistance is reduced, helping blood sugar more readily enter each cell and be converted into energy.

 

Scott A. Hepford is a seasoned entrepreneur, operations executive and biotech innovator with 20+ years’ experience managing and growing public and private companies. His experience spans several industries, including Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Private Equity, Oil & Gas, Global Travel, and Information Technology.  He has served as a Fortune 100 executive and has grown companies, divisions, products, and programs. He holds issued patents and trademarks in the Healthcare industry and has consulted for companies ranging from the Fortune 10 to the fortune someday.  Hepford enjoys building highly effective teams through hands-on collaboration and service-based leadership principles.

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03/252022

Daniel McNeff

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Mr. McNeff is the CEO of Legally Mine. In addition to running his own businesses for the last 20 years, he has served as the Senior Vice President of one of the Nation’s largest financial services companies for 15 years. He is a published author with one book and many magazine and newspaper articles.

Mr. McNeff has conducted hundreds of seminars and is responsible for helping thousands of people protect their assets and reduce their tax liability.

 

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03/232022

Dr. Jay Wilkins

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Jay Wilkins is a naturopath and has been in the Health & Wellness Industry for 25+ years.  He operated a fully staffed Wellness Center from 1993-2005 with a focus on electro-dermal screening, homeopathy, functional medicine, energy medicine, massage therapy, detox programs, non-invasive health screenings, herbal remedies, etc.

 

In 2005 some most revolutionary data came across his desk:  The 1998 Nobel Prize-Winning research on Nitric Oxide (NO) nutrition!  As a result, he sold his practice and began “shouting from the rooftops” the benefits of nitric oxide.  He began teaching Pulse Wave Analysis: a non-invasive vascular screening that indicates arterial constriction, congestion, stiffness, and blockage and how over time specific nitric oxide nutrients can cause a reversal.  Since 2012, he has served as the Chief Medical Advisor for several GMP Supplement Manufacturers assisting clients in creating safe and effective supplement formulas.

 

In 2013, he created Bionox with his flagship nitric oxide nutraceutical, M3 Ultimate Nitric Oxide Nutrition. He has been pioneering products that activate the body’s innate power to realize optimum health ever since.

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03/172022

Dr. Richard DeAndrea

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Dr. DeAndrea had a calling to practice medicine as a boy, while his father served in the Navy.  He grew up in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. The struggles of inner-city living drove him to seek healing as a life’s path. He received a scholarship to pursue a medical education at the State University Health Science Center of New York where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. After his medical training at Cornell University’s Lennox Hill hospital, he decided to study the integrative approach to healing while traveling throughout the United States.

 

Dr. DeAndrea believes that healing should be a unique and enjoyable experience. In 1998 he and Woody Harrelson joined forces to open the first oxygen bar in the United States.

 

As an integrative physician who believes in a progressive approach, Dr. DeAndrea serves as medical advisor to the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine, Whole Life Times Magazine and Earth Save International. Dr. DeAndrea is an avid surfer and believes he can improve by knowing that love is always the best medicine. He is Christian and loves the master healer, Jesus.  He is a nationally recognized speaker, educator, and writer who is dedicated to helping people heal.

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Milissa
01/212022

Milissa Havard

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Experienced physical therapist who has worked in a variety of settings with an emphasis in geriatrics including home health, skilled nursing, long term care, inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient settings.  As a manager I have been responsible for managing all therapy disciplines, staffing, budget, documentation, program development  and compliance issues.

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Stephanie Aubrey, DPT
10/272021

Stephanie Aubrey, DPT

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Dr. Stephanie Aubrey is part of the faculty at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She has been able to assist the next generation of Physical Therapy Doctors with the basics of patient interaction and skills needed to succeed in the healthcare environment. She is also the founder of Southern Phoenix Physical Therapy and Wellness Center INC., a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing wellness and physical therapy services to first responders and veterans. In addition to being the founder, Dr. Aubrey has created specialized evaluation and treatment plans customized to the needs of this challenging population.

Dr. Aubrey is also one of the creators of EPI Conferences Fall Prevention Certificate Program. The Fall Prevention Program is an all-encompassing guide for healthcare and physical rehabilitation professionals that cover everything from the anatomy of a fall, treatments based on conditions, and an easy to implement fall prevention program.

Dr. Aubrey currently works as the Health and Wellness Director of Triforce Health, an antiaging, rehabilitation and wellness clinic in St. Augustine, Florida. Dr. Aubrey’s previous experiences at Brooks Rehabilitation and Atlas Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine motivated her to create a new paradigm where clients have the opportunity to work on improving their performance and quality of life. Certified in dry needling, manual therapy, and a number of other modalities, she knows the value of holistic medicine and uses an all-inclusive approach for all of her physiotherapy clients.

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Ray Walters
01/112021

Ray Walters

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Mr. Ray Walters, Customer Service Director and Certified HIPAA Security Officer of EPICompliance, a healthcare compliance firm dedicated to assisting medical offices and firms that do business with medical offices keep up with today’s massive regulatory compliance requirements.

EPICompliance has taken 40 combined years of practical legal, medical, and occupational regulatory experience to develop a comprehensive, invaluable tool, designed to protect its customers from HIPAA, ACA/OIG/Medicare & OSHA violations.

Ray’s primary responsibility is ensuring that every day, every month, his customers stay up to date with the ongoing compliance tasks at hand as well as utilizing the EPICompliance tool to its fullest potential.

Before EPICompliance, Ray received his bachelor’s in health administration in 2016 where he began his career as an office manager for several weight loss centers. He did not know the complexities of compliance until his practice was audited – truly a stressful experience – it was then where he developed a passion for helping others avoid this situation by implementing effective compliance programs.



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Dr. Jose Vazquez Tanus
04/272020

Dr. Jose Vazquez Tanus

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Dr. Jose Vazquez Tanus is a board-certified graduate from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. Is a fellowship-trained in Internal
Medicine, Invasive, Non-Invasive & Preventive Cardiology, from Saint Lukes Epicospal & Damas Cardiovascular training program with additional training in Heart Failure from Oshner Clinic, and certified clinical research professional. Dr. Vazquez Tanus is an Associate Professor of Medicine for the Ponce School of Medicine.

 

Is the founder of Research & Cardiovascular Center and Cardiometabolic Research Center in Ponce Puerto Rico, both dedicated clinical research centers with over 20 years experience as principal investigator in multiple clinical trials in Diabetes Mellitus, Atrial Fibrillation, Vitamin D, Angina, Heart Failure, Arterial Hypertension, Testosterone Optimization Therapy, Endocrine Diseases among others, with different pharmaceutical companies and universities within the United States and Puerto Rico. Also collaborating in writing and implementing clinical research protocols for INH.

 

Dr. Vazquez Tanus is a recognized National Leader for landmark multi-center clinical trials and recognized national and international speaker; was officially appointed National Leader for the multicenter clinical trial Vericiguat Global Study in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (VICTORIA).

 

Dr. Vazquez Tanus completed the advanced fellowship in Anti Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine, and fellowship training in Sports Medicine is certified in advanced IV Nutrition Therapies, and Stem Cells Therapies, also expert in Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and certified BioTE physician.

 

Dr. Vazquez Tanus also completed full training in Clinical Homeopathy by the C.E.D.H. in France. Actually with two successful practices in Ponce PR and Doral Florida

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03/022020

Wayne Heffernan

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Mr. Wayne Heffernan is one of the rising stars from Island Doctors, a Management Services Organizations that specialize in Humana Medicare Advantage Patients and owns around 50 primary care offices and subcontracts over 30 primary care offices in Florida. Mr. Wayne’s official title is Director of Operations and his primary responsibility is to manage and grow the network of subcontracted primary care offices for Island Doctors.

Mr. Wayne has extensive experience in Medicare Advantage and Dual-Eligible lines of business and his analytical and problem determination/resolution skills have contributed to Island Doctors’ success in the Managed Care environment in Florida. Mr. Wayne’s hands-on approach resulted in an innovative program where he personally assists subcontracting Providers in understanding value-based services and performance measures.

His understanding of Medicare Risk Adjustment (MRA), referrals, Humana Operations, managed care businesses and patient care practices make him an Island Doctors asset and one of the best Healthcare Business Professionals in the United States.

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Dr. Yesenia Justiniano
12/302019

Dr. Yesenia Justiniano

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Dr. Yesenia Justiniano is a wound care & Hyperbaric medicine specialist. She has over 10 years’ experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine and was the founding physician and medical director of several hyperbaric medicine programs in Puerto Rico. Dr. Justiniano’s expertise has been recognized by several organizations and businesses that utilized her knowledge and expertise as a professional speaker on behalf of her organizations.

 

Dr. Justiniano has also worked as a medical director for multiple organizations. She had led teams of wound care specialists and created protocols that to this date continued to be used by these organizations. Personalized treatment plans created under her supervision offered options that included wound dressings, debridement, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cellular products, topical growth factors, edema management, and non-invasive vascular assessments.

 

Dr. Justiniano’s presentations include but are not limited to:

 

1.      Las Maravillas del Oxígeno – Viva Mayagüez Magazine Año 3 Vol. 2

2.      Las Maravillas del Oxígeno – Buena Vida Magazine , June 2010

3.      El Oxígeno Hiperbárico y Nuestros Deportista – Buena Vida Magazine , July 2010

4.      De Vuelta a la Escuela… Nuevos Retos y Nuevas Soluciones – Buena Vida Magazine, August 2010

5.      Abracadabra… Cirugía sin Bisturí – Buena Vida, September 2010

6.      En guerra contra las ulceras – Periódico Plenitud Dorada, September 2010

7.      Ganándole al dolor… de frente a los efectos de la radiación – Buena Vida Magazine, October 2010

8.      Porque no solo de pan vive el hombre… – Buena Vida Magazine, November 2010

9.      Oxigenación Hiperbárica “magia” después del bisturí – Contorno Magazine, April 2013

 

Dr. Justiniano received her medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  She has multiple certifications in Wound Care, Wound Healing, and Hyperbaric Medicine. She completed her wound care internship at the Imperial Pointe Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Electroanalgesia

Introduction
Worldwide, Pain is one of the most common reasons why people consult a physician today, yet frequently it is inadequately treated, leading to enormous social cost in the form of lost productivity, needless suffering, addiction, and excessive pain.

Description
The growing opioid crisis, non-opioid analgesic drugs, techniques for acute and chronic pain management. Electroanalgesia, history, devices and treatment alternatives.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants.

The science of Electroanalgesia

Introduction
Worldwide, Pain is one of the most common reasons why people consult a physician today, yet frequently it is inadequately treated, leading to enormous social cost in the form of lost productivity, needless suffering, addiction, and excessive pain.

Description
Electroanalgesic theories (The gate control theory, the endorphin release theory). Specific Parameter Electrical Signaling, Electrophysiology of the Neuron, Mechanisms of Electromedical Pain Management (Counter-irritation, Release of neuropeptides, Nerve fiber block), and Cell Membrane Hyperpolarization vs. Depolarization.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants.

Conditions and Treatments

Introduction
Worldwide, Pain is one of the most common reasons why people consult a physician today, yet frequently it is inadequately treated, leading to enormous social cost in the form of lost productivity, needless suffering, addiction, and excessive pain.

Description
Pain relieving effect (motor nerve and muscle activation and simulation, Increase blood flow, circulation, effects on muscle, biological influence.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants.

Application

Introduction
Worldwide, Pain is one of the most common reasons why people consult a physician today, yet frequently it is inadequately treated, leading to enormous social cost in the form of lost productivity, needless suffering, addiction, and excessive pain.

Description
Most common diagnosis and services. Sample cases and studies. Incorporation of electroanalgesia into patient care.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants.

Fall Prevention

Introduction
With the new emphasis towards Providers assuming the risks and the benefits, of costs of their patients, fall prevention is becoming a go to program to reduce costs and complications of older patients. Granted, falls are not limited to old patients but identifying, and minimizing risk factors has already been determined to be a winning combination for Providers and patients alike. Yet, there are very few programs available and even less professionals trained and capable to handle this crisis.

Description
Fall Prevention by the numbers, actuaries (epidemiology, incidence, morbidity, and mortality), and forecasts. History of falls. Importance of a fall prevention program. How will fall prevention work in the medicine of the future?

Falls and anatomy
Basic anatomy/mechanism that influences balance. Conditions and medications that increase the risk of falls. Musculoskeletal impairment and myofascial pain. Balance, neuromuscular and mental conditions that increase fall risks. Expected changes that increase fall potential that occur with aging.

Target Audience
This program is designed for physical therapists, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and physician assistants.

Assessment of Risks

Introduction
With the new emphasis towards Providers assuming the risks and the benefits, of costs of their patients, fall prevention is becoming a go to program to reduce costs and complications of older patients. Granted, falls are not limited to old patients but identifying, and minimizing risk factors has already been determined to be a winning combination for Providers and patients alike. Yet, there are very few programs available and even less professionals trained and capable to handle this crisis.

Description
Conducting fall risk and balance assessments. Standardized Assessment tools (Tinetti Gait and Balance Assessment tool, Steadi, Berg, timed up and go, others). Evaluation components (balance, visual spatial-function, vestibular function, gait and mobility, age-related conditions, home safety, medications, feet and footwear, others).

Target Audience
This program is designed for physical therapists, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and physician assistants.

Post Fall Rehab

Introduction
With the new emphasis towards Providers assuming the risks and the benefits, of costs of their patients, fall prevention is becoming a go to program to reduce costs and complications of older patients. Granted, falls are not limited to old patients but identifying, and minimizing risk factors has already been determined to be a winning combination for Providers and patients alike. Yet, there are very few programs available and even less professionals trained and capable to handle this crisis.

Description
Working with specific injuries and conditions (traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, diabetes, pain, Parkinson’s disease, others). Recovery techniques and therapies.

Target Audience
This program is designed for physical therapists, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and physician assistants.

Prevention of risks

Introduction
With the new emphasis towards Providers assuming the risks and the benefits, of costs of their patients, fall prevention is becoming a go to program to reduce costs and complications of older patients. Granted, falls are not limited to old patients but identifying, and minimizing risk factors has already been determined to be a winning combination for Providers and patients alike. Yet, there are very few programs available and even less professionals trained and capable to handle this crisis.

Description
Neuromuscular re-education. Integrating multiple approaches (balance and gait training, home exercise programs, nutrition, biomechanical alignment, manual therapies, home modifications, overcoming vision problems, etc.). Introducing alternative modalities (tai chi, podpoi training, exercise programs, etc.)

Developing a fall prevention program
Documentation (assessment, plan of action) , workflow, and coding. Identifying potential customers and business considerations (marketing, finances, space, equipment, others).

Target Audience
This program is designed for physical therapists, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and physician assistants.

Remote Monitoring

Introduction
The genie is out of the bottle! What we mean with this statement is that telemedicine is here to stay and with telemedicine and the current advances in technology the need for remote monitoring shows an untapped potential.

Description
One of the results of the COVID 19 pandemic has been the evolution and implementation of remote services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been looking at this “opportunity” and agreed to make changes in their fee schedule to accommodate these services. One of CMS major changes has been the incorporation of “remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM).” The CPT codes proposed by CMS for RTM are:

  • CPT code 989X1: Remote therapeutic monitoring (e.g., respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, therapy adherence, therapy response), initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment;
  • CPT code 989X2: Remote therapeutic monitoring (e.g., respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, therapy adherence, therapy response), device(s) supply with scheduled (e.g., daily) recording(s) and/or programmed alert(s) transmission to monitor respiratory system, each 30 days;
  • CPT code 989X3: Remote therapeutic monitoring (e.g., respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, therapy adherence, therapy response), device(s) supply with scheduled (e.g., daily) recording(s) and/or programmed alert(s) transmission to monitor musculoskeletal system, each 30 days;
  • CPT code 989X4: Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services, physician/ other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring at least one interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the calendar month; first 20 minutes; and
  • CPT code 989X5: Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services, physician/other qualified healthcare professional time in a calendar month requiring at least one interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).

The key of this presentation and the important point to focus on is that remote monitoring provides healthcare providers opportunities to improve patient care while simultaneously increase their income opportunities.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants.

Compliance Tools

Introduction
It should not be a surprise to anyone when we state that healthcare is the most regulated industry in the United States. This means that healthcare professionals, organizations and affiliates in this industry face challenges that at times may be seen as impossible to follow. Add to that cybercrime, shifting regulations, documentation and accountability and you have the perfect storm.

Description
The focus of this presentation is to familiarize our audience with some of these requirements as dictated by legislation. We will also discuss Corrective Action Plans (CAP), available resources, and activities that should reduce your liability.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants, Information Technology Professionals, Compliance Officers, Professionals that create, receive, maintain, or transmit electronic patient health information

Wound Care

Introduction
Wound Care deals with the stages the body go thru to health itself and the variables to consider that may affect this healing process.

Description
It is the intent of this presentation to discuss the basics of wound care. From identifying and assessing wounds to creating a wound care management plan the goal is to create awareness and the ability to identify potential treatment alternatives for wound care patients.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Physician Assistants, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants

Electroanalgesic

Introduction
Worldwide, Pain is one of the most common reasons why people consult a physician today, yet frequently it is inadequately treated, leading to enormous social cost in the form of lost productivity, needless suffering, addiction, and excessive pain.

Description
The focus of this presentation is to familiarize our audience with treatment alternatives using electroanalgesia as a resource. Electroanalgesia treatments involves the use of higher frequencies above 8,000 pulses per second to as high as 10,000 pulses per second. When using the correct dosage and electrodes, these specialized medical devices, can safely and effectively treat many pain and circulatory conditions.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants

Pulse Insulin

Introduction
Pulsatile intravenous insulin therapy, sometimes called metabolic activation therapy, or cellular activation therapy describes in a literal sense the intravenous injection of insulin in pulses versus continuous infusions. Injection of insulin in pulses mimics the physiological secretions of insulin by the pancreas into the portal vein which then drains into the liver .

Description
The focus of this presentation is to familiarize our audience with a groundbreaking approach designed to provide physicians with a tool that addresses the primary cause of metabolic disorder instead of only suppressing the symptoms.

Target Audience
Physicians, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice consultants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants

Legally Mine

Introduction
It should not be a surprise to anyone when we state that healthcare is the most regulated industry in the United States. This means that healthcare professionals, organizations and affiliates in this industry face challenges that at times may be seen as impossible to follow. Add to that cybercrime, shifting regulations, documentation and accountability and you have the perfect storm.

Description
Legally Mine refers to the largest, most respected, experienced, and comprehensive lawsuit protection company in America. At this presentation a legally mine representative will present specialized consulting resources, packages and tools to help businesses and practices manage risk.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, Practice consultants, Dentists, and all type of professionals and executives.

Telemedicine and Mental Health

Introduction
Telemedicine is defined as the exchange of medical information between two parties using electronic communication. During the COVI 19 crisis the healthcare community embraced telemedicine as a way to reach out to patients. Legislations such as HIPAA also touches on this subject but the problem with it is that rules keep changing and at times may dictate how these interactions are to take place.

Description
During this session, representatives of Panacea Alliance will discuss the use of electronic communications in a way that meets legislation and security challenges. They will also cover the world of mental health and potential resources that may be used the footprint coverage of these services.

Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Rehab specialists, healthcare administrators, office managers, billing specialists, Practice Consultants, Information Technology Professionals, Compliance Officers.