The 10 Robust Healthcare Leaders of 2023

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Trailblazing Healthcare Titans of 2023

Amidstthecomplexitiesofthemodernworld,thehealthcaresectorhasattained unprecedentedsignificance.Therecentglobalpandemichasunderscoredthecritical importanceofarobustandadaptablehealthcaresystem.Thispivotalmomentintheindustry necessitatesinnovativesolutionsandacollectivecommitmenttochange,aschallengesand opportunitiesabound.

Thepandemicexposedvulnerabilitiesinhealthcaresystemsworldwideandhighlightedthe resilienceanddedicationoffrontlinehealthcareprofessionals.Itemphasizedtheurgentneedfor accessibility,equity,andcoordinatedresponsestopublichealthemergencies.Aswereconstruct healthcareinfrastructuresandenvisionasustainableandequitablefuturefortheindustry, governments,healthcareproviders,researchers,andpolicymakersmustlearnfromthese experiencestocreateamoreprepared,compassionate,andinclusivehealthcaresystemforall.

Notwithstandingtheturbulence,visionaryandresilientleadershaveemerged.Theglobal pandemiccompelledhealthcareprofessionals,researchers,policymakers,andexecutivestounite andfacethecrisishead-on.Withimmensepride,wepresent“The10RobustHealthcareLeaders of2023”–adistinguishedgroupofindividualswhohavedemonstratedexceptionalleadership, innovation,anddedicationtotransformingthehealthcarelandscape.

OurcoverstoryfeaturesMannySidhu,thevisionaryCEOofProspaBilling,spearheadinga remarkabletransformationinthedentalbillingindustry.UnderManny'sguidance,Prospa Billing'sinnovativeapproachempowersdentiststoprioritizepatientcarewhileoptimizing operationsandreducingcosts.WitnesshowProspaBillinghasrevolutionizedrevenuecyclesfor overtwohundredclients,shapingthefutureofdentalhealthcareadministration.

Additionally,wehighlightRoseC.Perri,KevinGoodwin,CraigLinden,andJimCavan–exceptionalleadersmakingindelibleimpactsintheirrespectivefields.Fromhealthcarepolicyto medicalresearch,technologyimplementationtopatientadvocacy,joinusinexploringtheir remarkableachievementsandvisionsthatareshapingthefutureofhealthcare.

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Jim Cavan 26 30 38 44 Craig Linden Kevin Goodwin Rose C. Perri Guideto10FreeHealthcareCountries andUniversalHealthcareServices Top10mHealthapps:YourPersonal HealthCompanion 20 34

CEO | Prospa Billing

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MANNY SIDHU

Revolutionizing the Dental Billing Industry

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Dentalbillingcanbeacomplexand

time-consumingprocess,requiring meticulousattentiontodetailand expertise.However,withtheemergenceof healthcareinnovatorslikeMannySidhu,the CEOofProspaBilling,thedentalbilling industryisexperiencingsignificantdisruption.

Outsourcingdentalbillingtoareliablecompany allowsdentiststofocusonprovidingexcellent carewhilethebillingcompanyhandles everythingelse.Thedentalbillingcompanyhas fullytrainedstafftohandleallbillingmatters, makingittheperfectsolutionforanydental practicelookingtostreamlineitsoperationsand reduceadministrativecosts.Mannyhasbuilta flexibleandrobustdentalbillingcompanythat hasmanagedtherevenuecycleofovera hundredclientssuccessfullyformanyyears.

“Outsourcing your medical billing frees up your staff to focus on the purpose of getting into the practice – to deliver quality, patient-centric care,” assertsManny

ProspaBilling:StreamliningDentalBilling Operations

ProspaBilling,aleadingdentalbilling outsourcingcompanybasedinCheshire,US, hasestablisheditselfasatrustedpartnerfor dentalpracticesseekingefficientandeffective billingsolutions.Withateamoffullytrained staffwhohandleallaspectsofthebilling process,ProspaBillingoffersacomprehensive solutionfordentalpractitionerslookingto streamlinetheiroperationsandreduce administrativecosts.

AtProspaBilling,theirmissionistoimprove theprofitabilityofdentalpracticesbyproviding high-qualityhealthcarebillingoutsourcing services. “We want to empower our dentists with an efficient, accurate billing solution so that they and their staff can concentrate on what they do best: taking care of patients,” states Manny

Thecompany’svisionistobecomealeaderin providingthebestpossiblequality,performance, andfinancialvaluetoclients.Theowners,

managementteam,andbillingexpertsat ProspaBillingarecommittedtomeeting clients’needsprofessionally.Theirprimary objectiveistooptimizetherevenuecyclefor eachclientthroughacollaborativepartnership withtheirofficeteam.

MannySidhu’sVisionaryLeadership

AtthehelmofProspaBillingisMannySidhu, avisionaryCEOwhohasplayedapivotalrole inthecompany’ssuccess.Withoveradecade ofexperienceinthehealthcareindustry,Manny understandstheuniqueeconomic circumstancesandchallengesfacedbydental practices.Hisleadershiphasbeeninstrumental inbuildingProspaBillingintoaflexibleand robustdentalbillingcompanythathas successfullymanagedrevenuecyclesforovera hundredclients.

UnparalleledServiceandClientFocus

Mannyandhisteamarecommittedtomeeting theneedsoftheirclientsinaprofessional manner.Recognizingthateachdentisthas uniquerequirements,ProspaBillingprovides tailoredsolutionstoensurethesuccessoftheir clients.Byofferingexceptionalserviceand personalizedattention,ProspaBilling empowersdentalpracticestofocusonwhat theydobest—providingquality,patient-centric care.

ExpertiseinRevenueCycleManagement, InsuranceVerification&PatientBilling

Administrativecosts,particularlybilling,can significantlyimpactadentalpractice’s expenses,accountingforupto25%ofregular costs.ProspaBillingaddressesthischallenge byofferingastreamlinedsolutionfordental billingoperations.Theyprovideinsurance verification,billing,andinsurancecollection servicestodentalpracticesofallsizes nationwide,helpingthemoptimizetheir revenuecyclemanagementandimprove financialoutcomes.

OneofthestandoutfeaturesofProspaBilling isitscomprehensiveapproachtoclaims

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Our primary goal is to optimize the revenue cycle for each of our dental clients through a collaborative partnership with our client’s ofce team.

management.Withateamofexpertswhoreviewand analyzeeachclaimmeticulously,ProspaBilling ensuresaccuracyandcompletenessbefore submission.Theymakenecessaryadjustments,add missingpatientinformation,correctandresubmit deniedclaims,andmore,ultimatelymaximizing reimbursementsandensuringdentalpracticesreceive 100%ofthepaymentstheyareowed.

ProspaBillingalsooffersadditionalservicessuchas claimsreviewandsubmission,dedicatedA/Rfollowup,andEOB(ExplanationofBenefits)postings. Theseserviceshelpdentalpracticesstreamlinetheir billingprocessesevenfurther,freeingupvaluable timeandresourcestofocusonprovidingexcellent patientcare.

InnovativeSolutionsandCustomDashboard

ProspaBilling’suniquemodelassignsadedicated teamtohandlespecificbillingtasks,suchasE-Claims submissions,postinginsurancepaymentsand adjustments,andresolvingagedinsuranceclaims. Theteamcomprisesextensivelytrainedprofessionals withexpertiseinMedicaid,Medicare,Medical,VA, andNationalPPOplans.Thisfocusedapproach, coupledwithProspaBilling’scustomDashboard, allowsdentalpracticestotrackprogressinreal-time, ensuringcollectiongoalsaremetandenabling practicestooperatemoreefficiently

ASkilledTeamandUnwaveringCommitment

Mannyunderstandsthatexceptionalserviceisvitalto thesuccessofanybusiness.Toprovideunparalleled service,Mannyhasassembledateamofexpertswith extensiveexperienceindentalofficeoperations. Thesespecialistsindentalandmedicalbilling,claims management,andinsurancecommunicationsbringa wealthofknowledgetoeachproject.Withadeep understandingofthechallengesfacedbydental practices,ProspaBilling’steamworksdiligentlyto alleviatetheburdenandoptimizetherevenuecycle fortheirclients.

MannySidhu’svisionandleadershiphavepositioned ProspaBillingasatrustedpartnerinthedentalbilling industry.Bycollaboratingwithdentalofficesand fosteringacollaborativepartnership,ProspaBilling strivestooptimizetherevenuecycleandhelptheir clientsachievetheirfinancialgoals.

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Management-ChanieGluck(CEO&Founder)

URL-www.4dglobalinc.com

Founded-2015

Description-PropelBioPartnersisaglobalventurefund thatprovidesexpertadvisetolifesciencecompanieswhile alsoencouraginginnovationandpromotinghumanhealth throughnewtechnologiesandmedicines.

Backpack Health

Management-JimCavan(PresidentandCEO)

URL-www.backpackhealth.com

Founded-2016

Description-BackpackHealth,asmartphoneapp, centralizeshealthinformation OniOSandAndroid,it maintainsmedicalrecords,medications,allergies,and datatosharewithdoctors,family,andcaretakers

4D Global
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Diginova Health Solutions

Management-Dr.SarperTanli(Founder)

URL-www.diginovahealth.com

Founded-2020

Description-DiginovaHealthSolutionsenablesand promotesprovendigitalhealthinnovationsthrough commercialandtechnicalassistance Theydevelop regionalproof-of-conceptprojectsandbuildcritical relationships

Eastgate Biotech

Management-RoseC.Perri(CEO)

URL-www.eastgatebiotech.com

Founded-2011

Description-EastgateBiotechcreatesandsellsnatural, nanotechnology-basednutraceuticalsthatofferhealthy alternativestotraditionalmedicine Theiringenious productsensurethatthebodyabsorbsthemeffectively.

EchoNous

Management-KevinGoodwin(CEO)

URL-www.echonous.com

Founded-2016

Description- EchoNous,amedicaltechnologyfirm, pioneersrevolutionaryultrasounddevicesandisledby aseasonedmanagementteamwithaproventrack recordofimprovingpatientoutcomes

MedCognition, Inc

Management-RussellJ.Unrath(CEO)

URL-www.medcognition.com

Founded-2016

Description-MedCognition,Inc.usesaugmented realitytocreatelifelikemedicalsimulations,cateringto learnersinEMS,nursing,andmedicaleducationwith theiracclaimedproduct,PerSim

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Nemaha Valley Community Hospital

Management-KileyFloyd(CEO)

URL-www.nemvch.com

Founded-1969

Description-NemahaValleyCommunityHospitalin Seneca,Nebraska,isa25-bedcriticalaccessfacilitythat providescompassionateindividualizedhealthcareservices suchasfamilymedicine,surgery,imaging,laboratory,and rehabilitation

Propel Bio Partners LLC

Management-Dr.LeenKawas(ManagingGeneral Partner)

URL-www.propelbio.com

Founded-2022

Description-PropelBioPartners,aworldwideventure fund,provideslifescienceenterpriseswithan experiencedecosystemwhilenurturingcreative entrepreneursandcreatingrevolutionaryhealthproducts toimprovehumanwell-being

Prospa

Billing

Management-MannySidhu(CEO)

URL-www.prospabilling.com

Founded-2011

Description-Withprofessionalcodersadeptinbilling andcollectionservices,ProspaBilling,adentalbilling outsourcingcompany,improvescashflowand increasesmonthlyrevenuesfordentaloffices

Real Time Touch

Management-CraigLinden(Inventor)

URL-www..realtimetouch.com

Founded-2008

Description-RealTimeTouchisatelemedicine technologythatenablesremotedoctor-nurse-patient engagement,digitaldrugreleaseonsmartphones, wearables,orathome,loweringexpenseswhile encouragingexcellentcareandstrongties.

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Guide to 10 FREE HEALTHCARE

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nthisblog,wewilltalkabouttheseveralfreehealthcare countriesexistingthroughouttheworldandproviding optimalhealthcareservicestothecitizens.Theexcellence andproductivityofacountry’shealthcaresystemcan haveacolossalimpactonitsinhabitants’qualityoflife. Thehealthofanationcertainlydependsmostlyonhow thesystemcancatertoitspeople,whichiswhya satisfactorypublichealthcaresystemissonecessary Strongerhealthisthekeytohumanhappinessandwellbeing.Moreover,itmakesanoteworthycontributionto economicdevelopment,ashealthypopulationslive longer,aremoreproductive,andsavemore.Manyfactors influencehealthstatusandacountry’scapabilityto administerqualityhealthservicesforitspeople. Ministriesofhealtharecrucialactors,butsoareother governmentdepartments,donororganizations,civil societygroups,andcommunitiesthemselves.

Theysaythatthebestthingsinlifearefree:butisthat trueforhealthcare?

UnderstandingFreeHealthcarevsUniversal Healthcare

Bothofthesetermsareusuallyusedinterchangeablybut therearedifferences.

• UniversalHealthcare:UniversalHealthcare signifiesthatthereisahealthcaresystemthatgrants coveragetoatleast90%ofcitizens

• FreeHealthcare: CountrieswithfreeHealthcare addsthatallcitizensundergohealthcareatavery minimalornocost

Theideaoffreehealthcareistrueandthereisalistof countriesprovidingthebesthealthcarefacilitiesincluding freehealthcare,universalhealthcare,orevenboth. However,thereisanextenttowhichpeoplecantake advantageofthesefacilities.Besides,theareseveralfree healthcarecountrieswithdifferentsystem,facilities, conditionsandfundingsystems.

BelowisthelistofFreeHealthcareCountries

1. Australia

2. Austria

3. Bahrain

4. Belgium

5. Brunei

6. Canada

7. Cyprus

8. Finland

9. France

10. Germany 11. Greece

12. HongKong

13. Iceland 14. Ireland 15. Israel

16. Italy 17. Japan 18. Kuwait

19. Luxembourg

20. NewZealand

21. Norway

22. Portugal

23. Singapore

24. Slovenia

25. SouthKorea

26. Spain

27. Sweden

28. Switzerland

29. UnitedArabEmirates

30. UnitedKingdom

Amongstthelonglisttherearefreehealthcare countrieswhicharerankedforprovidingthe bestfreehealthcarefacility.

1.Sweden

Swedenstandsatoponthelistoffreehealthcare countries.TheSwedishhealthcaresystemis distinguishedbyhighstandardsofqualitycareand above-averagehealthcarespending.About600,000 Swedeshaveaprivatehealthplan,whichisusually coveredbytheiremployersandcanbeusefulto skipqueuesfortreatment.

2.Canada

Thenexttobeonthelistoffreehealthcare countriesisCanada.Canada’spubliclyfunded healthcaresystemisabodyofsocializedhealth insuranceplansadministeringcoveragetoall Canadiancitizensandpermanentresidents.Canada hasaremarkablyhighlifeexpectancyrate,which manyassociateswiththeexpertiseofitshealthcare system.

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COUNTRIES and

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Universal Healthcare Services

3.Mexico

EveryMexicancitizenhasassuredcostaccessto healthcareandmedicineasstatedbytheMexican constitutionandmadeitarealitywiththe“Instituteof HealthforWell-being”.TheMexicanFederal Constitutionhandsovermainresponsibilityonthe stateinprovidingnational

4.UnitedKingdom

HealthcareintheUKhasresultedtobereliableand beneficialforcitizensandmigrantworkers.The NationalHealthService,ScottishandNorthern Irelandstateprogramsequipmanyoptionsfor emergencymedicaltreatment.

5.Italy

ThehealthcaresysteminItalyisaregionally establishednationalhealthservicerecognizedas ServizioSanitarioNazionale(SSN).Itgrants coveragetoallcitizensandresidents,withpublic healthcarelargelyfreeofcharge.

6.Germany

Thelistoffreehealthcarecountriesalsoincludes Germanyanditsuniquehealthcarefacilities.The healthcaresysteminGermanyisveryexceptionalbut costly.Healthinsuranceiscompulsory,andmost expatriateshaveitaddedtotheiremployment contracts.

7.Australia

Australia’shealthcaresystemhastwomainsections: thepublichealthsystem,andtheprivatehealth system.Acollaborationofprivatehealthinsurance, Medicareandpersonalpaymentscoversthemedical costsofapatient.ThisgivesAustralianresidentsfree treatmentinpublicorprivatehospitals.

8.France

ThelistoffreehealthcarecountriesincludesFrance thathasitsstate-runandprivatehospitalsandboth maintainasimilardegreeofsupremacy.Whilehaving privatehealthinsuranceisn’tnecessary,itisadvisable tohavewhenyou’relivinginFrance.

9.Austria

Austriahasasignificantstandardofhealthcare.Payingintothe governmenthealthinsuranceschemeismandatoryforboth Austriansandnon-natives,withadmirablemedicalfacilitiesand servicesfinancedbythetaxpayer

10.NewZealand

Lastly,amongtheotherfreehealthcarecountries,NewZealand’s high-qualityhealthcaresystemishighlyapplauded.The healthcaresysteminNewZealandisstate-sponsoredandofvery superbquality.Itisfinancedthroughtaxesandgivesano-costor subsidizedmedicaltreatmentforresidents.

AnsweringFrequentAskedQuestionsonUniversal healthcare

1.Are‘Universalhealthcare’,‘Single-payer’and‘Medicare forall’thesame?

StartingwithUniversalhealthcare,itindicatesonlythatevery individual’shealthcarerequirementsaretakencareof,oneway oranother.Firstly,Universalhealthcarereferstohealthcare systemsinwhichallindividualshaveinsurancecoverage.

Secondly,theMedicareforAllActprovidescomprehensive healthcaretoeveryman,womanandchildinthecountrywithout out-of-pocketexpenses.Itallowsallresidents,regardlessoftheir income,togetthehealthcaretheyneedwhentheyneedit

Thirdly,Single-payerhealthcareguaranteeshealthcareasa humanright.Everyoneisgivenall-inclusivehealthcarecoverage. “Single-payer”referstosubstitutingthethousandsoffor-profit healthinsurancecompanieswithoneentity,mostlikelythe government,solelyandexclusivelyresponsibleforpayingfor medicalgoodsandservices.

2.DoesUniversalHealthcarehavetocostmore?

Peopleguessthatthesumpaidintaxesforhealthcarewillsurely begreaterthantheamountpeopleandtheiremployerspayin healthcarepremiumsnow.Itmightcostmore,butitdoesn’thave to.Accordingtothereportsanddata,everyotheradvanced countryhasuniversalhealthcare.Besides,countrieswithfree healthcarecostabouthalfofwhatthenon-universalhealthcare countriesdo.

Now,it’slegitimatethatifwesimplycoveredeveryone’s healthcareprovidingthemtheneedfulhealthcareservicesallthe

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time,withoutbringingchangesinthesystemnow,then yes,itwouldcostmore.Nevertheless,therearemany opportunitiestodrivethecostsofhealthcaredown.If thesameuniversalhealthplanalsotookthose opportunities,thenno,universalhealthcaredoesnot havetocostmore.

3.DoesUniversalHealthcarecostwaytooless?

Alotofthepeopleindifferentcountriesareopposing universalhealthcareandjustconsiderthegovernment screwseverythingup.Wemayhavedoubtsaboutour governmentspendingmoneyinotherareas,however, whenitcomestoreducingtheadministrativecostsof healthcare,governmentprogramsaretentimesas efficientasprivateinsurance.Moreover,every healthcaresystemintheworldthatimplements universalcarewithoutlimitingbenefitsultimately providesbettercaretomorepeopleforlessmoney Althoughyoucannotassumethatitwillbewayless,it definitelyisbeneficialforeveryone.

4.DoesUniversalhealthcaremeangovernment-run healthcare,suggestingitasanactofsocialism?

No.Aroundtheworld,weseeanamplevarietyofways toprovidehealthcaretopeople.Forexample,Canada, Denmark,Norway,andSwedenbasicallyhave“singlepayer”systems.Theirgovernmentspayforcarethat’s deliveredprivately.Whereas,GreatBritainandSpain havenationalhealthservices.Thegovernment reimbursesthedoctorsandownsthehospitals.

Furthermore,GermanyandFrancehavemultiple payers.Boththecountrieshaveprivateinsurance companies,andpubliconesforthepooranddisabled, thataregenerallyandtightlymonitoredaswellaspaid outofvariousfunds.Butonewayoranothereveryone isprotected.

5.WouldUniversalhealthcareleadtowaiving today’s‘freemarket’healthcare?

Today’smarketisnotfreebuthighlyorganized.The presentmarketisarestrictedmarketinwhichthe ultimatecustomerisyouthatisneitheraprivatesystem noragovernmentsystem.It’saprivatesystemthatis boundbythegovernmentunderallsortsoflegaland licensingrequirementswhichhavebeenbuiltupbythe healthcareindustryitselfoverthelastcentury

6.CanUniversalHealthcareworkandsustainitselfif peoplearenotworkingandnotpayingtheirtaxes?

Certainly,itcan.That’swhatauniversalsystemisfor,tomake surepeoplecangetsupportwhethertheyareinasituation rightnowtopayintoitornot.Itspreadsthecostacross generations,acrossrichandpoorpartsofthecountry Thisis whatMedicare,Medicaid,FederallyQualifiedCommunity Clinics,CHIPfundsforchildren’shealthcare,andothersuch programsarefor,tosupportpeoplewhoarenotworking, retired,orwithtooalowincometobepayingintothesystem.

7.DoesUniversalHealthcareallowimmigrantstouseit boundlesslywithouthavingtopaymore?

Thisisprobablyfalse.Therehavebeenmultiplestudies, lookingatthequestioninvariousways.Moreover,evennew immigrantsaredesperatetomakealiving,raisebusinessfor theirfamilies.Theywanttobetaxpayersasearlyaspossible, andmostofthemaccomplishtodothat.

8.Willreducingthepayforhealthcareresultinless researchandinnovation?

No,researchandinnovationarecertainlynotwhatmakes healthcarecostly.Nodataissupportingthisimpression. Highercostsforpatientcareneednotfinanceresearchand innovation.Infact,therearemanyotherways,suchasdirect governmentgrants,privatefundingforstartupcompanies, pharmaceuticalcompanies,anddevicemanufacturers financingtheirresearch.

Andifyouthinkaboutit,you’llseethatresearchand innovationcancontributetoreducingthecostofhealthcare ratherthanincreasingit.Additionally,functionalmedicinecan curechronicdiseasesatamuchearlierandmorefeasible stage.And,asaresult,therightkindsofresearchand innovationcandropcosts.

Indrawingthingstoaclose,severalunforeseenplacesallover theworldusuallypromoteexcellent,andaffordablehealth careservices.Itevidentlymaybeahealthcarebureau providingfreemalariatestingandtreatmentatInternational bordercrossingsorPublichealthcampaignsprovidingfree influenzaortetanusvaccines.

University-basedstudenthealthclinicsmayalsoofferfree sexualhealthservicestoanyonewhorequeststhem.However, youneverknowwhenyoumightstumbleacrossan opportunitytoenhanceyourhealthatnoextracost!

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Craig Linden

(INVENTOR,

REALTIMETOUCH)

Pioneering Innovative Healthcare Solutions in Telemedicine Sector

Digitalizationandtechnologicaladvancements haverevolutionizedthehealthcareindustry Today,thereareavarietyoftrendsinthe medicalsectorsuchastheincreaseintheuseof telemedicine,remotehealthmonitoring,security technologies,audio-videotechnologies,etc.Individuals whoareleadinghealthcareshouldembracethesetrends andlearnnewtechnologiestohelpandempowerpatients andcaregivers.

CraigLinden(Inventor,RealTimeTouch)isonesuch leaderwhohastheambitiontoprovidemodern healthcaresolutionsdirectlytopatients.Hebelievesthat providingthepatentsandtechnologyofRTTata reasonablecostwouldbebeneficialtoall.Withthatbeing said,thecompanyinviteshealthcareleaderstojoinRTT fordiscussingpartnershipsandfutureopportunities.

PowerfulandImpactfulInspiration

Craig’scareerstartedasayachtcaptainandinbusiness management.However,hispassionfornewtechnologies ledhimtopursueacareerinthehealthcareindustry A self-taughtinventor,Craigworkedrelentlesslyon differentinventions,schematics,patentideaseveninthe lateeveningsandontheweekends.Heisinspiredbyhis grandfather,whoservedasanFCCchiefengineerandan inventorinthebroadcastingindustry.

Craigaimedtodevelopinventionsthatbringpeople togetherandhelppeoplewithunmetneedsthrough advancedwireless,mobile,andAR/VRtechnologies.His lifeexperiencessparkedtheideasofcreatinginnovations inhealthcare.FacingsymptomsofTIA-likestrokein 1997,provokedhimtothinkaboutthedevicesthatcanbe usedforbetterrecovery.

Craighadseveralinspirationsaboutstrokerehabilitation andremotemedicaltreatment.Overtime,hisideas evolvedwithmodernelectronics,wirelessRF,remote networks,andVR/AR.Plansforwearables,mobileor desktopdevicesandacloudplatformweredevelopedto providetelehealthtreatment.ThisresultedinRealTime Touch’spatentsandinnovationswhichincludedmeta healthtechnology,oneoftheearliesttelehealthpatents.

HelpingPeopleThrive

RealTimeTouch(RTT)wasestablishedin1999withthe missiontodevelopinnovativehealthcaresolutionstohelp peoplethrivethroughvirtualcaretoolsthatcouldmeet theotherwiseunmetsupportneedsofpeopleinrecovery, peoplewithdisabilities,andpeopleinruralareaswithout easyaccesstoqualityhealthcare.Thecompany’skey intellectualpropertyrightssetitapartfromotherstartups thatconnectnumerouslinkstotrendsinhealthcare.

RealTimeTouchprovidesaninnovativepatent,design concepts,andsolutions.Thecompanyhasapatentfor “Powered Physical Displays on Mobile Devices” (US Patent9,639,150)andisactivelysearchingforpartners andlicensestoextendtheresearchandpatent technologies.

RTThasworkedonearlyR&Dandconceptsforits productslikeRemoteRxpersonaltelemedicineand medicationadherencedevice,RemoteRXcontrol platformforremotecaregiver-controlofhome-base medicalandtreatmentdevicesaswellasRTTcloudbasedtelemedicineplatformandHealthMetaverse, integratingmedicaltechnologywithremoteVR/ARfor virtualcare.

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ADiligentLeader

Beingatthehelm,Craigisresponsiblefordrivingthe visionandresearchanddevelopmentatthecompany. Withastrongpresenceonsocialmedia,Craigkeepsthe engagementhighbyfrequentlycontactingdigital healthcareleadersandofferinghelptoanalystsor industryinsidersin‘columnanalysis’or‘background analysis’.

Beingahealthcareinnovatorandalongtimeinvestor, Craigbelievesthathispassionforhelpingpeoplethrive makeshimdifferentfromotherindustryleaders.His dedicationtoservingpeopleinneedmakeshima distinguishedleader

TechnologyIntegration

OneofRTT’sfirstproductswillbeRemoteRX.Itisin theprocessofearlydevelopmentasanall-in-onevirtual caredevicethatwillfocusonmedicationadherenceand hasthepotentialtohelpsolvea$400billionhealthcare problem.Thiswillenablearemotevideodoctor-nursepatientphysicalinteractionathomewithAIassistance.It willalsoprovideservicesonmobiledevicesformedical consultationsandprocedures.

ExpandingtheTeam

LindenandRealTimeToucharejoinedbyChrisSt. John,atechexpertwith20+yearsexperiencedeveloping andintroducingnewtechnologiesforglobalmarkets.St. Johnhasbeenanotedadvocateofearly-stage technologieswhichlaterhadbreakthroughssuchas wearablecomputing,ARmobileapps,cloud infrastructure,remotegeolocation-basedsocialmedia, andblockchainforcryptocurrencyandsmartcontracts.

“It’s exciting to help connect Craig’s vision to millions of people in need”,saidSt.John,whowasmostrecently SeniorSoftwareEngineerforSpecialtyCommerceat Nike,Inc. “Real Time Touch has incredible potential. Awareness is growing as we create the team and design products envisioned in Craig’s groundbreaking USA patent.”

Asanentrepreneur,St.Johndevelopedsoftwarefor automatingpatentanalysis/monitoringwithFreshPatents, whichaccrued100,000+signupsforhistoolsandweekly patenttechnologyTwitterfeeds.FreshPatentshasbeen usedasareferenceinscholarlyjournalsandmainstream newssources.HisWearableGearproject,aforerunnerof popularunboxingsites,sparkedattentionforadvanced

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wearableelectronics,fromHMD wearablecomputersusedinthe supplychaintotheoriginalMP3 playersforconsumers.ThisledSt. JohntoapositionasManagerof WebOperations/Productionatthe originalMP3.com,fromstartupto NASDAQlistingandsaleto Vivendi/Universalgroup.

St.Johnseesabrightfuture: “It’s rare to have this unique combination of innovative VR/AR, wearable and wireless technologies in a USPTOgranted patent. I believe it is foundational to not only the future of telemedicine and the healthcare metaverse but also problems like medication adherence.”

MetaverseHybridHealthcare

Tobridgethegapbetweenvirtual andphysicalreality,RTTplans includethedesignofavirtual platforminthecloudwithAR/VR APIs.Thiswillenablethe developersanddevice manufacturerstousetheplatform forremotephysicalfeedbackin diagnosisandtreatment.The companyhasalsoinventedvarious conceptsthathelppatientsaswell ashealthprofessionals.

RTTprovidesamethodpatentthat hasAI-controlledandremote caregiver-controlledhome-based andwearabledevices.Thesedevices

canbeusedforpainmanagement, mentalhealth,woundcare,blood pressure,diabetes,vitals monitoring,sonograms,infrared, TENS,magneticpulse,substance releasedevices,sleepapneadevices, ventilators,physicaltherapyand exercisedevices,andliveremote coachingdevices.

Craighasreceivedan acknowledgmentforthepatenton thesubject Powered Physical Displays on Mobile Devices.Hehas inventedamobileelectronic apparatusforfacilitatinglive physicalcommunicationswith remotepeople.

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TheSecrettoWork-lifeBalance

Workingpeopleareunderalotofstressandmaintaining aproperwork-lifebalanceisnecessaryfortoday’s leaders.Whenaskedaboutthework-lifebalancesecret, Craigshareshisinterestsandhobbies.Heenjoys spendingqualitytimesailingwithhisgrandchildrenand isinterestedincarpentryandimprovinghisfamily’sold countryhome.Strongstressmanagementskillsare criticalinourconstantlychallengingworldand challenginganindustrytochangecanbestressful. Challengesandstressors,likethecurrentCOVID-19 pandemic,areopportunitiesforinnovation,education, andoutreachtothoseinneed.

ExpandingTrendsWorldwide

TheHealthcareindustrywillhavenewtrendsinthe upcomingyears.However,majortrendsthatwilldrive theindustryare:

• Providingaccesstoqualityhealthcaretesting, diagnosis,andadvicethroughtelemedicineglobally

• Acceleratingdemandforpersonalhealthtreatment andtherapydevices,wearablehealthmonitoring, personalmedicationadherencedevices

• VR/AR-enabledremote-controlledandAI-based diagnostictoolsforvirtualcareforeveryonefrom anywhere.

“AS A HEALTHCARE LEADER, I WISH TO SHARE ALL MY INNOVATIONS WITH THE WORLD AND TO HELP PEOPLE CONNECT MORE EASILY WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED”
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Top 10 mHealth apps

Your Personal Health Companion

Theworldofhealthcareisevolvingrapidly,and

mobilehealth(mHealth)appshaveemergedas powerfultoolsthatarerevolutionizinghowwe approachhealthcare.Withtheincreasingadoptionof smartphonesandtechnologicaladvancements,mHealth appsarereshapingthehealthcarelandscapeand empoweringindividualstotakecontroloftheirwellbeing.Fromfitnessandnutritiontoremotepatient monitoringandmentalhealthsupport,theseappsare enhancingaccessibility,improvingpatientoutcomes,and transforminghowwemanageourhealth.Inthisblog,we willexplorethetop10mHealthappsthatsignificantly impactthehealthcareindustryandourday-to-daylives.

1.GoogleFit

●Type:Coaching&trackingphysicalfitness

●Availability:Android&iOS

Itwon'tbeanysurprisetoknowthatGoogleFitis numberoneonthelistofmHealthapps.GoogleFitisa fitnesstrackingandcoachingplatformwhoseprimary purposeistohelpindividualsleadhealthierlivesby monitoringtheirphysicalactivitiesandproviding valuableinsights.GoogleFitintegratesseamlesslywith variouswearabledevices.Additionally,itoffers personalizedgoal-settingandfitnessplansthatyoucan followaccordingtoyourlifestyle.

2.PreventionTaskForce

●Type:ResearchandQuality

●Availability:Android&iOS

ThePreventionTaskForceappis medicalsoftwarethatallows primarycareclinicianstofindthe bestresourcesfortheirpatient's individualrequirementseasily. Healthcarepractitionerscanquickly accessaplethoraofscreening, counseling,andmedicationoptions byjustenteringpatientinformation. Healthcareworkersandinstitutions canrequestaccesstotheapp'srobust API,whichallowsthemto incorporateitsfeaturesintotheir existingsystems.

3.BlueStarDiabetes

●Type:Chronicdisease management

●Availability:Android&iOS

BlueStarDiabetesstandsasthe foremostrecommendationfrom physiciansworldwide,servingasthe ultimatesolutionforeffective diabetesmanagementthat encompasseseveryaspectofthe treatmentprocess.BlueStarDiabetes empowersyoutotakechargeof yourhealth,suchasbymaintaining andtrackingyourfitnessactivities, measuringbloodglucoselevels,and findingtherighttreatments.

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4.AURA

●Type:Remotemonitoring

●Availability:Android&iOS

AURAenablespatientstoperform bloodpressuremeasurementsontheir ownwhileeasilytransferringcrucial datatotheirhealthcarepractitioners. Tomeetthedifferentdemandsof peoplewithhealthissuessuchaspoor eyesight,hearingimpairment,limited vision,motorrestrictions,and difficultiesconcentrating,the developerscreatedabeautifuland user-friendlyinterface.Userscan easilyconveycriticalinformationto theirtrustedhealthcareprovidersby scanningtheQRcode.

5.

ShopWell

●Type:Healthyliving

●Availability:Android&iOS

ShopWellrevolutionizesthewayyou eat,enablingyoutoalignyourhealthy foodchoiceswithyouruniquelifestyle andaspirations.Theappmeticulously analyzestheinformation,generatinga

tailoredselectionofrecipesand recommendationsthatperfectlysuit yourneeds.Whetheryouareglutenfree,pregnant,dealingwithanemia, highcholesterol,ormanagingdiabetes, theapphasallthedietplansforyou. Allyouneedtodoisenteryourdetails, andyou'llgetacustomizedplanasper yourcondition.

6.Calm

●Type:Mentalhealth

●Availability:Android&iOS

Calmisrecognizedasoneofthetop10 mHealthappsandholdsaprominent positionasanundisputedleaderand laureateofmultipleawardsinsleep andmeditationapplications.Itisthe bestoptionforbothnewcomersand seasonedpractitionerslookingto reducestressandanxiety.Calm providesanall-encompassingplatform withplentyoffeaturesandavibrant community.Calmisdividedintotwo sections:sleepandmindfulness. Meanwhile,themindfulnessareais brimmingwithresources,including stressandanxietyreductionstrategies,

attentionenhancementpractices,and muchmore.

7.Talkspace

●Type:Mentalhealth

●Availability:Android&iOS

TheydesignedTalkspaceintending toconnectindividualsinneedof mentalhealthprofessionalswiththe righttherapists.ThroughTalkspace, patientscangetconnectedwiththeir chosentherapist.Itprovidesawide rangeoftherapeuticservices, includingindividualandcouple therapy,teentherapy,helpfor veteransandtheLGBTQ+ community,aswellaspsychiatric diagnosis.Furthermore,Talkspace caterstobusinessesbyofferinga specializedplanthataimstoreduce anxietyandstresswhileenhancing productivity

8.WebMD

●Type:Symptomchecking

●Availability:Android&iOS

WebMDoffersacomprehensive rangeoffeaturesthatextendfar beyondasymptomchecker,although thisremainsitscentralservice.By enteringessentialpersonal information,yougainaccessto valuableresources.However,the benefitsofWebMDextendwell beyonditscorefunction.WebMD distinguishesitselfbyofferinga comprehensivesuiteof functionalitiesthatcatertothe diverseneedsofitsusers,ensuringa trulyenrichingandempowering healthcareexperience.

9.PEPID

●Type:Clinicalanddiagnostic

●Availability:Android&iOS

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PEPIDrevolutionizesthe diagnosticprocessforparamedics andemergencyroomphysicians, enablingfasterandmoreaccurate patientassessments.PEPID empowershealthcare professionalstoswiftlyaccess vitalinformation.Byinputting symptoms,usersunlock diversifiedinformationsuchas comprehensiveinsightson potentialconditions,treatment options,apillidentificationtool, drugallergyassessments,an interactionchecker,and instructivevideosshowcasing medicalproceduresand examinations.

10.UpToDate

●Type:Clinicaldecisionsupport ●Availability:Android&iOS

UpToDatestandsastheultimateapp forhealthcarepractitioners, providingthemwithcomprehensive knowledgebasedonsymptoms, conditions,treatmentplans,drug interactions,priormedicalhistory, andallergies.Inaddition,users receivetimelyalertsconcerning essentialnewsandhavethefreedom toselectspecifictopicsofinterest forexclusivenotifications.Withthis UpToDate,concludesourlistofthe top10mHealthapps.

Webelievethisarticleonthe top10mHealthappshas providedyouwithvaluable insightsintotheinnovative worldofmobilehealthand howtheseappsare revolutionizinghealthcare. Byexploringthefeaturesand benefitsoftheseapps,you cantakecontrolofyour healthandwell-beingwith justafewtapsonyour smartphone.Stayinformed andempoweredbyregularly visitingourblog,wherewe continuetobringyouthe latestinformationonawide rangeoftopics.

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Kevin Goodwin

(CEO

-ECHONOUS)

Redefining Healthcare Industry with AI’s Excellence

Thecontinuouslychanginghealthcareandscape requiresleaderstobedynamicaswellas proactive.Tooutsmartthecompetition,Leaders mustbeabletohandlethepresentwhilealso calculating thefuture,comprehendingthepossibilities,anddealing withlegislation.Asthe healthcaresectorisheavily regulated,ahealthcareleaderfacesintensescrutinytoday.

Risingabovetheodds,KevinGoodwin,theCEOof EchoNoushasinculcatedthequalities requiredtobean excellentleaderinthehealthcareindustry.Kevinhas beenintheglobalultrasoundbusinessfor34yearsand hasworkedincommercialhealthcarefor41years.He hasbeenaleader,innovator,andstudentof“pointofcare ultrasound”(POCUS)for morethan20years.

SteppingStones

Kevindecidedtopursueacareerinhealthcareinhigh schoolafterhismentortoldhim:“You’ll always have a job because healthcare is a booming business, it’s always going to be needed.” Heenteredcollegeintendingto majorinHospitalManagement,butaftercompletinga year-longinternshipatanearbyhospital,hechangedhis mindandchosetoworkintheprivatesector.Kevin beganworkingforAmericanHospitalSupplyrightoutof college,enteringtheworldofcommercialhealthcare, privatesitehealthcare,andcorporatedeliveryofgoods andservices.Fouryearslater,hequitthatorganization andjoinedPictureInternational.

Atthattime,importanttoolswereaccessible,nuclear scanningwasexpanding,andMRI,CTscanning,and ultrasoundwereallexperiencingrenaissance.Kevingot intotheultrasound businessin1987andworkedfora companynamedATL.HeeventuallyrelocatedtoSeattle totakethepositionofDirectorofTraining,andafter workingcloselywiththeCEO,hewasnamedtheheadof ultrasound.Thefirsttoofferpoint-of-careultrasoundwas formed.POCUSiswhatSonositecreatedandled.

InaugurationofEchoNous

AftersellingSonositein2012,KevinfoundedEchoNous afewyearslater.EchoNoushasprovedovertimeto becomethemarketleaderintheminiaturizationofhighqualityultrasound.ThepurposeofEchoNousistouse computervision,machinelearning,anddeeplearningto improvetheuseofultrasoundtechnologyinhealthcare. Thecompanystrivestouseahighlyinnovativehardware platformthatcanbecarriedbyhandandhasthe performanceandfunctionalityofamuchbigger,more expensivedevice.

EchoNoushastakentheleadershippositionofapplying deeplearning,machinelearning,and computervisionto howallultrasounddevicesareusedfromfronttoback. Forteacherstudentcommunication,thecompanyhas softwarethatautomatesqualityassuranceandcoaching. Theparadigmofwhatcanbedonewithhand-carried ultrasoundequipmenthasbeencompletelydismantledby

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EchoNous’Kosmoshardware.Itimagesincrediblywell, andmoredoctorsarelearningthiseachpassingday With itsmanylayersofAI,EchoNous focusesonimage acquisition,whichisthemostdifficultaspectof ultrasoundduetouser dependence,imageinterpretation, logicalcalculations,anddecision-makingattheend.

ImpactfulandReliableServices

WiththehelpofEchoNous,healthcareorganizationsand othercompaniesthatmakevalves cannowuncover peoplewhoareasymptomaticbutneverthelessillwith conditionslikeheart failureandvalvediseaseand identifytheirsymptomsbeforetheybecomevisible.One of EchoNous’mostnotableservicesandsolutionsisa mixofhigh-qualitytechnologythat enablescliniciansto strolltothepatient'sside,bedside,orwhereverthepatient maybeand receiveaqualityimagemorequicklywithAI assistance.

Thisisthefirsttimeinthemedicalhistoryofultrasound thatadiseasecanbefoundbefore symptomsappear.The equipmentusedbyEchoNousissufficientlyreliableto completethe task,butitisalsoaffordable,simpleto operate,highlyautomated,andAI-affected.This device

hasopenedupanewwindowofopportunityforreal, authenticpublichealthandearly diseasediagnosis, amongotherthings,forheartfailurewithintactejection fractionandother valveconditions.

ResponsibilitiesandCopingMechanism

AsCEO,Kevin’sprimaryroleistogeneratecapital, guidethefirmtowarditsstrategic objectives,andhelpit becomethebestitcanbewhilecreatingabusiness model.ItisKevin whokeepsanideaofwhatthatmodel willentailandcertainguidingprinciplesinmind.This includesincreasinggrossmargins,revenuegrowth,and ultimatelyprofitmargins.Thetwo maingoalsofthis initiativearetoraisemoneyandhirehighlyqualified personnelatalllevels oftheorganization.

Kevinbelievesthatleadersinallfieldsneedtolookafter theirphysical,mental,emotional, andspiritualwellbeing.Leadersoughttobecapableoflookingafter themselves.Hebelievesthattosustaininthelongrun, live,andprosper,isthechallengeyoumustconcentrate on everyday.Heworksoutalotanddoesyogatwicea weektostayproactiveandmaintainahealthywork-life balance.Everyevening,heallowshimselfsome

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downtimeandsteersclear of80-hour workweeks.Hearguesthatinvestingin restandrecuperationatnight,for instanceonweekends,isjustascrucialas engagingineffortandhardlabor

BrightFuturewithAI

AccordingtoKevin,abusinesslike EchoNouswouldupendthemiddle marketforultrasound equipment,which consistsoflargerdevices,withitslowcost,high-performanceproduct. EchoNous’sequipmentperforms similarlytothosemiddle-market machinesintermsofsize.

Themachine’smeasures,includingthose forimaging,Doppler,bloodflow velocity,and otherAIparameters,areall onparwiththoseoflargemachines.

KevinbelievesdeeplearningandAIhave agreatchancetoautomatethelabordone by caregiversandmakelearningquicker andsimpler.AIwillreducetime,enhance accuracy, andincreasetheamountof physicianandcareprovidertime availableforpatients,whilethe company’shardwarewillsavebothtime andmoney AccordingtoKevin, “EchoNous is not just planning for the future but also fostering the future that healthcare requires.”

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“TO SUSTAIN IN THE LONG RUN, LIVE, AND PROSPER, IS THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST CONCENTRATE ON EVERY DAY.”
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“The primary focus of EastGate Biotech is to create innovative solutions for diabetes treatment that are easy to use, effective, and improve patient compliance.”

RoseC.PerriistheChief ExecutiveOfficerof EastgateBiotechCorp,a pharmaceuticalcompanyfocusedon developingandcommercializing innovativedrugformulationsanddrug deliverytechnologies.Withover20 yearsofexperienceinmanagingand overseeingoperationsforbothprivate andpubliccompanies,Rosehasa proventrackrecordofsuccessinthe biotechsector.Sheco-foundedBiomin TherapeuticsCorporation,apubliclytradedR&Dbiotechcompany,and servedasaco-founderandexecutiveat GenerexBiotechnologyCorporation for16years.Herextensivenetwork withinthepharmaceutical, biotechnology,regulatory,andfinancial industriesmakesherwell-positionedto attractandmanagepotential partnershipsandalliancesforEastGate BiotechCorp.Inadditiontoher involvementinthebiotechsector,Rose hasalsomanagedafamily-owned propertyinvestmentandmanagement company AsCEOofEastGateBiotech Corp,Roseiscommittedtoleveraging herexperienceandexpertisetodrive thecompany’sgrowthanddeliver innovativesolutionstopatientsin need.

TurningExperiencesintoSolutions

Rose’sinspirationtostepintothe biotechindustrycamefromapersonal desiretoexplorenewtreatmentsand potentialsolutionsforchronicdiseases affectingherfamilymembersand others.Shewasintroducedtothe industrybyherlatebrother,whowas involvedinearly-stagebiotech financingandfoundedseveralbiotech start-upcompanieshimself.Her brother’smotivationwashisown illnessandtheirfamilymembers’ experienceswithchronicdiseases.

Thebiotechindustrybecameawayfor themtoexplorepossiblenew treatmentsthatcouldnotonlyhelp themselvesbutalsoothersfacing similarhealthchallenges.Rose’s positionsinthebiotechindustry allowedhertoexpandhernetwork withinthepharmaceutical, biotechnology,regulatory,andfinancial industries.Herexperienceand expertisehavemadeherwellpositionedtoattractandmanage potentialpartnershipsandalliances.

A

Prominent Leader in Innovative Drug Delivery Technologies

ROSE C.

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“Employees may feel like a small cog in the organization, but it is the CEO’s responsibility to make them feel valued and essential to the success of the company.”

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CreatinganImpactonExisting TreatmentParadigms

EastGateBiotechCorp.was establishedinmid-2012.Theunique services/solutionsofferedbythe companyinvolvealteringthedelivery pathwaysforwell-knowndrugs, currentlyadministeredonlyby injections,tonon-invasive(oralor sublingual)routes.Thecompany’s technologyfocusesonaproprietary compositionInsugin,whichisaliquid insulinmouthrinsesolutionthattargets patientswithType2diabetesaswellas patientswithpre-diabetes.Thesolution aimstohaveanimpactonexisting treatmentparadigmsthatwillinfluence healthierlifestylesdespitefacing chronicillnesses.

LookingatChallengesas Opportunities

AccordingtoRose,oneofthemajor challengesfacedbybiotechcompanies isthedoubtfromtheoutsideworld regardingtheirabilitytosucceed.This doubtisparticularlyhighforsmall biotechcompanieslikeEastGate, whichareinvolvedintheinnovative discovery.Thesuccessrateofbiotech companiesisalsoquitelow,which addstothechallenge.

TheprimaryfocusofEastGateBiotech istocreateinnovativesolutionsfor diabetestreatmentthatareeasytouse, effective,andimprovepatient compliance.Forinstance,the company’sliquidinsulinmouth solutionencouragesdiabeticpatients whoareresistanttoinjectionstotake theinsulin.Inaddition,toensure optimumcustomersatisfaction,Rose andherteamprioritizegathering feedbackfrompatientsandhealthcare providerstounderstandtheirneedsand preferences.Thiscouldinvolve conductingmarketresearch,clinical trials,andengagingwithpatientsand

providersthroughsurveys,focus groups,andotherchannels.Once feedbackiscollected,theteamworks toincorporatethisinformationintothe developmentanddesignoftheir products,ensuringtheymeettheneeds andpreferencesoftheirtarget audience.

Additionally,theteamprioritizes ongoingsupportforpatients,providing educationalresourcesandassistancein navigatingtheirtreatmentoptions. Rose’sapproachtoensuringcustomer satisfactioninvolvesafocuson understandingtheneedsofpatientsand healthcareprovidersandusingthis informationtodevelopanddeliver innovativesolutionsthatimprove treatmentoutcomesandpatientquality oflife.

EvolutionofCEOsfromRose’s Perception

RosebelievesthattheroleofaCEO hasevolvedovertheyears,especially withtheimpactoftheCOVID-19 pandemic.Workenvironmentshave shiftedfromtraditionalofficesettings tovirtualandremoteworkspaces. Moreover,companieshave increasinglyoutsourcedsomeroles abroad,leadingtomorearms-length management.Asaresult,theCEO’s focushasshiftedtomotivating employees,whetherthroughtheir managementteamsordirectly Communicationandengagementwith employeesarekeytobuilding enthusiasmanddrivingsuccess. AccordingtoRose,theCEOshould makeeveryonefeelthattheirrole contributestothesuccessofthe companyasawholeandthattheyare partofsomethingimportant.

TostartarevolutionasaCEO,Rose suggestsengaginganddrivingthe enthusiasmofemployeeswhobelieve inthecompany’svisionandproducts

Shenotesthatemployeesmayfeellike asmallcogintheorganization,butitis theCEO’sresponsibilitytomakethem feelvaluedandessentialtothesuccess ofthecompany.Shealsostressesthe importanceofcommunication, motivatingemployees,andmaking everyonefeelthattheyarepartof somethingimportantthatcontributesto thesuccessofthecompany.Bydoing so,theCEOcaninspireandmotivate employeestoworktowardsacommon goalandachievesuccess.

ACommittedTeamDrivingSuccess ofEastGate

Roseemphasizestheimportanceof havingcommittedteammemberswho arefamiliarwiththeirtasks,expected outcomes,andremuneration.She believesthatteammemberswhoare interestedinthecompany’smission willnaturallywanttoseeitsucceed andprogressintherightdirection. Rosealsoacknowledgesthatthe company’ssuccessisimportantto everyoneandthatpeoplewanttoback awinnerandbeproudofitssuccess.

Regardingteammotivation,Rose mentionsthathercoreteamhasknown andworkedwitheachotherforover20 years,creatingafamily-like atmosphere.Inaddition,shefostersa senseofpurposeandteamworkamong herteamandprovidesclearguidance andresourcestoensurethateveryone isworkingtowardthecompany’sgoals efficientlyandeffectively.

EnvisioningLeadershipinDiabetes TreatmentSpace

EastGate’sfutureplansandstrategies includeexpandingitspartnershipsin differentmarketsandexploring differentregulatorypathwaysforfasttrackapprovalsofitsliquidinsulin mouthrinsesolution,Insugin.The companyalsoplanstoanalyze

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“My main objective is to serve and direct the components of the operations that are focused on the progress of the company’s goals.”

potentialmarketsandconsidercreatinglocal manufacturinghubstoreducecostsand provideaffordablesolutionstopatients.In addition,EastGatewillcontinuetofocuson makingdiabetestreatmenteasyandeffective whileensuringpatientsatisfactionand compliance.EastGate’sprimarygoalisto becomealeaderindiabetestreatmentand provideinnovativesolutionstopatients worldwide.

LifeoutsidetheOffice

Rose’slifeoutsidetheofficeisfilledwitha varietyofculturalinterests.Sheenjoys attendingtheaterperformances,visitingart exhibitsandgalleriesofdifferentgenres, exploringdifferenttypesoffoodfrom variouscultures,andfrequentingjazzclubs. Herhobbiesandinterestsarecenteredon learningandexperiencingdiversecultural perspectives,whichinturninspireherwork andbusinessdecisions.Livinginadiverse andmulticulturalcitylikeTorontoprovides herwithampleopportunitiestoengagein theseactivitiesandbroadenhercultural horizons.

APieceofAdviceforAspirants

Rose’sadviceforaspirantswhowant tomakeanameintheirrespective industriesistofocusandnotgiveup, eveniftheirdevelopmentdoesnot makeitthroughtheearlystages.She advisesthemtofindalternativesthat mayworkbetterormayparticipatein workingoutthe“kinks”oftheoriginal development.Sheemphasizesthe importanceofunderstandingthe patientexperienceandhowtheirdrug ordevelopmentcanimprovetheir healthandultimatelytheirlives. Shesuggeststhataspiring entrepreneursneedtounderstandwhy theyarepursuingthispathandbe readytoputinthetimetolearn,which willattractotherpeopleintheircircle whocanmovetheirmissionforward. Additionally,shesuggeststhatthey expecttospendthousandsofhours workingattheirbusiness, understandingtheirbusiness,and perseveringthroughthetoughtimes.

JV Partner Nasir Irfat

of EastGate Biotech Pakistan

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