Alex Bettencourt - March 8, 2010
Easy-to-use online service empowers people to take control of their health with cell phone medication and event reminders, a personal health record, and private care community.
March 11, 2010, Orinda, CA - RememberItNow! LLC announced the launch today of the first eHealth service which helps people take medications correctly by sending reminders to their cell phone. RememberItNow! also makes it simple to maintain a personal health record and create an interactive private care community.
RememberItNow! is available from any browser at work, home, or on the go. It improves medication compliance, overall health, and keeps everyone connected: patients, family, healthcare providers, and more.
RememberItNow! Helps Americans Take Control of Their Health
RememberItNow! is for people who want an easy way to take control of their health, starting with their medications. (more…)
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Alex Bettencourt - March 8, 2010
At the end of 2009 there were 4.6 billion mobile phone users around the globe. By the end of 2010 this number is expected to reach 5 billion. And in 2014 Mary Meeker of Morgan Stanley predicts there will be 2,776 MM 3G global users, this means 43% of the population!
In North America 260,575,000 people are expected to have smart phones! This means 74% of the population will be busy browsing the web and text messaging away on their phones constantly!
Why is this new behavior catching the attention of health industry leaders and government officials? Because the more people have access to smart phones, the more popular mHealth will be; which leads to more money and lives saved. (more…)
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Alex Bettencourt - March 5, 2010
Maybe you have or haven’t noticed, but text message rates are increasing this year from 10 to 20 cents a message. Many of us are left grumbling and wondering why. Well, there actually isn’t much of an explanation, at least not one we can get our hands on.
When Senator Herb Kohl, Democrat of Wisconsin, asked major American phone companies about the text message rate increase, he received lengthy, but private written responses of the pricing plans.
Unfortunately, the responses are still not allowed to be released publicly. And when Randall Strauss of the New York Times tried to research this topic as well, his attempts to speak with mobile phone representatives were blocked. Big surprise.
What does this mean for us?
It might be time to look for other options, like push notifications. Push notifications alert your iPhone when a message has arrived from another service like Skype or Twitter. (more…)
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Alex Bettencourt - February 24, 2010
Most of us haven’t even heard of a patient navigator before. Now that it has taken the 11th spot on the list of top jobs for the coming decade, the patient navigator is receiving more and more attention.
So what exactly is a patient navigator? The title actually indicates many of its main functions; they “navigate” patients throughout their health care. Families can quickly become overwhelmed when providing long-distance care, and patient navigators quickly alleviate the stress. They help communicate, care, and support your aging loved one going through an illness.
According to Senior Care Examiner, a patient navigator’s job “is to provide up-to-date, reliable information to the patient and family so that with the medical team, they feel confident about his or her treatment decisions.”
One should also note that your patient navigator is not a source for medical advice. They only provide the valuable skill of communication between you and your medical team. (more…)
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Alex Bettencourt - February 11, 2010
Tips about Home Device Medication Reminders
When it comes to medications reminders, you have a number of choices, from those that you wear, to reminders that come on your phone, to devices that are used in your own home.
Home medication reminder devices have developed into so much more than the old fashioned pill box dispenser. They’re more compact and convenient than ever. (more…)
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Alex Bettencourt - February 10, 2010
Remember your Pills with an Alarm Watch
Medication reminders come in all sorts of shapes in sizes. One of the most popular types of medication reminders come in watch form.
Getting a watch alarm is a great idea if you are active. You never have to worry about losing your medication reminder because it’s on you.
So, how do you choose the right medication alarm watch? It’s probably best to start searching online. One of the most popular websites to look for alarm watch medication reminders is ePill.
What Alarm Watch is Right for You?
Although this site can be overwhelming, it’s best to just to type in “alarm watch” in the search box. As you navigate straight to your list of choices, think about other types of criteria you want in your medication reminder alarm watch.
* Do you want your alarm watch to be digital or normal?
* Do you want a pocket watch or wristwatch?
* Do you want the option of having more than 12 alarms or more? Or less?
* Do you want your medical ID on it, or do you prefer a subtle look?
There are a lot of options and prices to having a medication reminder watch. You’ll see that most of them are not cheap and range between $70.00 - $90.00. (more…)
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Pamela Swingley - February 8, 2010
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Alex Bettencourt - February 5, 2010
Drum roll please… We have emerged from our winter cocoon and we’re ready to share our exciting new features!
Online Help
We are introducing an innovative way to help customers. The next time you need support, we can personally help you without over the phone hassle. How is this possible? Well, we have enabled new software updates that allow us to log into your account and share your screen.
You might be thinking, “What?! I don’t want people just logging in and out of my account.” Don’t worry. This is only enabled with your permission, and we’re allowed only a limited time to help support your problem.
Medical History
You may have noticed the new Medical History tab on your account page. If you haven’t, check it out. Now you can quickly add medical events with a click of an orange button. With our easy to fill-in categories, your medical history can be ready in minutes. This can be accessed from anywhere online, and it can be shared with anyone you choose.
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Alex Bettencourt - February 5, 2010
As a recent graduate of Saint Mary’s College in May of ’09, I remember being so excited this fall to receive my first issue of the SMC magazine.
Pam received her MBA in the 1990’s (I’m not allowed to say exactly when), but I always read her copy or my parents’ if I could get my hands on it.
The prestigious St. Mary’s Magazine is only published four times a year and is always filled with inspirational alumni stories and exciting Gael updates.
My favorite section of the magazine is “Gael Glimpses” because it displays the more personal side of alumni. And, it selectively announces the successful updates of outstanding former Gaels.
After many submissions, guess who finally made the cut in the Winter issue?! Yours truly; our RememberItNow! team made it into Gael Glimpses. Get the sneak peek here.
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Pamela Swingley - January 29, 2010
CNN Health has a complete series of articles on empowered patients. Your health is your responsibility in which you need to take an active part. Throughout the series of articles lessons emerged that can help you become a more empowered patient. We’ve highlighted these lessons below. You can read the entire article here.
1. Don’t believe everything you hear (get a second opinion)
2. Ask a ton of questions
3. If you are going to use the Web, search smart
4. Free and discounted care is out there
5. Paying attention can save your life
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