MHA 601 Principles in Healthcare Administration / Multimedia-Innovative Business Solutions

Table 7.1: Entrepreneur magazine’s 2012 innovative health care business solutions awards

Company Website Product/Service Description

Ringadoc http://www.ringadoc.com Telecommunications software that connects patients to their physicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; automates after- hours answering service yet allows call triaging and personal response.

Foodzy https://foodzy.com Gamification for healthy eating. The app and website let users keep track of eating habits to reach a goal weight.

Lark Technologies http://www.lark.com Makers of a silent “un-alarm” clock, sold in Apple Stores, that uses a sleep sensor to monitor, analyze, and improve sleep habits.

Sickweather http://www.sickweather .com Sifts through status updates on social media and posts illness trends to a map. Users can add symptoms to the site or search in their area for illnesses, down to the street level.

6dot Innovations http://www.6dot.com Portable device that makes embossed Braille adhesive labels to help the blind better maneuver in their own environments.

GTX Corp http://www.gtxcorp.com Shoe with a miniature GPS tracking device embedded in the heel for wandering Alzheimer’s patients.

CareZone https://carezone.com Subscription service that provides caregivers with a secure online area to organize information such as medical files and emergency contact information. A profile for each patient can be created and shared with relevant contacts.

Mobi http://www.mobilegs.com Mobilegs, ergonomic crutches designed for comfort, greater stability and a reduced risk of secondary injuries.

WhichDoc http://www.crunchbase .com/company/whichdoc

This New York City start-up digitizes word-of-mouth recommendations by tapping users’ social networks for doctor and dentist referrals.

Source: Wang, J. (2012, May 22). Tonic Health brings fun and games to boring health forms. Retrieved June 24, 2012, from Entrepreneur website: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/223613