Caring for People with Chronic Illness: The Role of Telehealth Technology

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This is my presentation from the plenary session of Silver Economy, a conference held in Maastricht, Netherlands in November 2006.

Conference Programme

Tuesday 28 November 2006

20.00 – 22.00 Welcome Reception - Registration


Wednesday 29 November 2006

08.00 – 09.30 Registration with Coffee and Tea
 
 

Plenary Session 1

09.30 – 09.40 Opening
Jack van GelderChairman of the day
Well known Dutch TV Journalist, Announcer
09.40 – 09.55 Welcome address
Martin EurlingsMinister Economic Affairs Province of Limburg
09.55 – 10.15 Strengthening the regional silver economy
Marion Gierden-JülichSecretary of State for Generations, Family, Women and Integration, North-Rhine Westphalia
 
 

Trends 1

10.15 – 10.45 Turn Silver into Gold - creative entrepreneurship
Mary FurlongProfessor Entrepreneurship, Santa Clara University California (USA)
Mary Furlong was founder of Seniornet (1986), ThirdAge Media (1996) and Mary Furlong and Associates (2002). The 45- to 64-year-olds are among the fastest-growing population of Internet users, and they spend more time on the web than their college-aged kids. Marketers who want to reach this group have to learn the right code.
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10.45 – 11.15
 
 

Plenary Session 2

11.15 – 12.45 Towards a longer working life – ageing and the quality of work life
Juhani IlmarinenProfessor For Age Management and Work Ability Finnish, Institute of Occupational Health
Thanks to the pioneering work of Juhani Ilmarinen Finland has won the Bertelsmann Prize this year for outstanding performance in the field of Active Ageing in the Economy and Society. Investments in the Work Ability of workers lead to a return of 12 to 30 times the original investment.
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Remote health monitoring and management
Stephen BrownPresident, Health Hero Network (USA)
Stephen Brown is the founder of Health Hero Network, a company now recognized as an industry leading innovator and solution provider for remote health monitoring and management in the USA with cost effectiveness for major healthcare institutions
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Dolf van den Brinkformer Member of the Board, ABN/AMRO Bank
Co-author of the book ‘Vergrijzing Leeft’ on Ageing in The Netherlands – The ABN AMRO Bank is on the forefront of banks who invest in strong relationships with older clients by adapting and developing services.
Powerpoint File Download presentation (Powerpoint)Bayard: a winning publisher’s strategy targeted to the mature people
Maxime de JenlisGeneral Manager, Bayard Group Benelux
De Jenlis developed six magazines for seniors in European countries, one of which is Plus Magazine in the Netherlands with a total circulation of nearly 1 million and a turnover of approx. 50 million Euros, including brand extension activities.
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12.45 – 14.00 Lunch at Rodahal
 
 

Break Out Sessions 1

14.00 – 15.15

Health and Lifestyle

 

Trends in prevention

Chairman Onno van Schayck, Professor Preventive Medicine, co-Director Research Institute CAPHRI

Personalized Nutrition - Relevant for the silver generation
Rob BeudekerBusiness Unit Director/VP Personalized Nutrition, DSM
Rob joined Gist-brocades in 1984 and has held various management positions at Gist-brocades and DSM Food Specialties since.
At present he is responsible for New Business Development at DSM Food Specialties and acts ad interim as VP Personalized Nutrition at the DSM Innovation Center.
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Health creates wealth – meeting the legitimate demands of an ageing population for innovative and high quality health care
Rory O’ ConnorVice President Medical Affairs, Pfizer, Europe/Canada
Pfizer is one of the world’s largest enterprises; with 100,000 employees and 12,000 medical researchers. Pfizer manufactures pharmaceuticals for 38 million patients worldwide. Motto: “Adding years to life, and life to years.”
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Valueing the 50 plus consumer
Klaus RuhnauVice President Marketing Solution Management, Hartmann AG
Hartmann AG (yearly turnover 1.2 billion) is known for its variety of products for wound treatment management and skin treatment continence management and for succesful communication with 50 plus consumers. Stay in touch with the older consumer or you will have to learn it the hard way.
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Prevention as a challenge for the health care sector
Guus BroosMember of the Board of Orbis Medical and Healthcare Group of Companies
Orbis is active in cure, care, independent and assisting living and homecare services. Orbis operates a hospital (Maaslandhospital), 10 independent and assisting living homes, homecareorganisation and a hospice in the region of Limburg. Real estate development for older people.
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14.00 – 15.15

Living and Home Environment

 

Living and Home Environment

ChairmanAlex Sievers, Senior Consultant, INBO Advisors Real Estate

Senior communities: are they the future? Sun City – recreation in the adult community
Don SchordjePresident, Recreation Centres of Sun City (RCSC)
The RCSC manages the seven recreation centres in the first active adult community in the world: Sun City. RCSC is a non-profit organization that operates the Sun City recreational facilities for the benefit of its members.

To develop and build for seniors – challenge of the century
Rob de JongDirector, TCN Property Projects
TCN Property Projects is one of the Netherlands’ top project developers, distinguishing itself through innovative concepts and creativity in design, management and financing. TCN is involved in the initiative ‘Senior City’. Builders and developers have to acknowledge the preferences and wishes of older people.
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Living together – intergenerational living forms
Thomas MöllerManager, Freie Scholle
The Freie Scholle is housing corporation, which distinguishes itself in the debate about new living arrangements for seniors with a preference for intergenerational living arrangements. Villages and, cities should offer people of all ages a variety of choice, so that people of all ages can meet, talk, support and serve each other in daily life.

 
14.00 – 15.15

Work and Income

ChairmanPaul Staal, Arbo Unie, vice chairman BOA, chairman STECR, platform ReintegrationAge management and return on investment in older workers
Juhani IlmarinenProfessor For Age Management and Work Ability, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
Thanks to the pioneering work of Juhani Ilmarinen Finland has won the Bertelsmann Prize this year for outstanding performance in the field of Active Ageing in the Economy and Society (‘Towards a longer Worklife!’). Investments in the Work Ability of workers lead to a return of approx. 12 to 30 times the original investment.
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14.00 – 15.15

Tourism and Culture

Travelling

ChairmanDick Knook, Professor of gerontology emeritus, University of Leiden and ‘Senior’ Consultant

The future (of tourism) belongs to the seniors: Challenges of a fast growing market
Dick KnookProfessor of gerontology emeritus, University of Leiden and ‘Senior’ Consultant
Dick Knook published the book Seniors & Tourism. Tourism will become one of the world’s main economic sectors in this century, which will also see a strong ageing of the population in many countries. The confluence of these two trends is opening up numerous opportunities.
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A world to win
Richard SmitsDirector Tour Operator Maaskant Reizen
Maaskant Reizen is active in the market for Third Agers in the Netherlands, organising round trips ans excursions throughout Europe.
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Travelling with a handicap
Fini de PaauwPublisher Blauwe Gids (Accommodation Guide for persons with a handicap) and Vice President of the National Council for the Handicapped and Chronically Ill
Handicapped people face numerous barriers in accommodations and transport. They represent a fast growing market segment, also because of the ageing of the population. A chance for entrepreneurs.

 
14.00 – 15.15

Communication and Networking

Media and Communication

ChairmanJack van Gelder, Journalist, Announcer

Effective communication – how to do it?
Maxime de Jenlis General Manager, Bayard Group Benelux
De Jenlis developed six magazines for seniors in European countries (one of which is Plus Magazine in the Netherlands) with a total circulation of nearly 1 million and a turnover of approx. 50 million Euros.
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Innovation in the media: the advance of seniors
Jan Slagter Director and Chairman, Max Broadcasting
In only a few month’s time, Max´s programmes became the best watched programmes in the Netherlands.

The ‘50PlusBeurs’ (50PlusFair): the world’s largest communication platform and market place
Alexander van de KerkhofDirector, 50PlusBeurs
With 560 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors the 50PlusFair is THE annual event for 50+ people in the Netherlands.
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15.15 – 15.45 Coffee Break
 
 

Break Out Sessions 2

15.45 – 17.00

Health and Lifestyle

ChairmanOnno van Schayck, Professor Preventive Medicine, co-Director Research Institute CAPHRICare technology for the silver century
Maarten Janknegt Member of the Board of Directors, Siemens Netherlands NV
Arthur de BosProject Development, Siemens
Siemens´ Medical Solutions division is one of the world’s largest suppliers of the health care industry. The company is reknown for linking innovative medical technology, health care information systems, management consulting, and support services to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical, and financial outcomes.
Powerpoint File Download presentation (Powerpoint)Technology as condition and driver for economic participation of senior citizens. Lessons from European comparative studies
Lutz KubitschkeResearcher, Empirica
Ingo Meyer Empirica
Empirica is one of Europe’s leading research institutes in the field of technology and ageing. Lutz Kubitschke led programmes such as SeniorWatch which is at the base of many new developments.

Scenarios for future independent living
Josephine DriesResearcher TNO Information and Communication, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Technological Research
Josephine Dries has over nine years experience in researching the relationship between ICT and older people and new design concepts of ICT applications (user centered design) involving older persons.
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15.45 – 17.00

Business development

Master class Entrepreneurship

Reaching out successfully to baby boomer and senior consumers
Mary FurlongProfessor Entrepreneurship, Santa Clara University California
Mary Furlong was founder of Seniornet (1986), ThirdAge Media (1996) and Mary Furlong and Associates (2002). The 45- to 64-year-olds are among the fastest-growing population of Internet users, and they spend more time on the Web than their college-aged kids. Those who want to reach this group have to learn the right code.
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15.45 – 17.00

Work and Income

Workplace Innovation

ChairmanPaul Staal, Arbo Unie, vice chairman BOA, chairman STECR, platform Reintegration

Ireland’s National Workplace Strategy - supporting older workers
Cathal O’ ReganHead of Workplace Strategy at Ireland’s National Centre for Partnership and Performance
Recent policy developments in Ireland reflect a commitment by Government and the Social Partners to supporting older workers and recognising their vital role in Ireland’s growing knowledge economy. These developments are outlined by Cathal O’ Regan of the NCPP, which acts to support such policy developments.
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Age as a part of diversity management: A business case
Mike Sharrock Managing Director, BP Netherlands
Demographic change as one real challenge for BP, one of the largest energy suppliers in the world…
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Life course policies in organisations: a quick scan
Dorinde Brands Advisor, Expertise Centrum Leeftijd (Expertise Centre on Age and Life course)
The Expertise Centre has more than ten years experience of successfully influencing national and European legislation and the legal infrastructure against age discrimination and for the equal treatment of people of all ages. It supports employers and employees in redesigning age strategies and investments following a life course perspective.
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15.45 – 17.00

Tourism and Culture

Cultural Entrepreneurship

ChairmanConny Groot, Director of Catharsis Producties Amsterdam

The silver economy from a film producers view
San Fu MalthaFilm Producer
San Fu Maltha, one of the Netherland’s key producers, produced a.o. the highly successful features ‘Phileine says sorry’ and ‘In Orange’. Recently he released the biggest Dutch language film ever. Paul Verhoeven’s epic war thriller BLACK BOOK.
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Cultural entrepreneurs – exploring the silver market
Hans Jörg SchützFilm-Kommunikation - Agentur für Filmmarketing Weimar
The world of the cinema sometimes seems an exclusive world of popcorn chewing youngsters who watch the latest movies. Film Kommunikation developed new marketing concepts to attract older audiences to see high quality film.
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Bealtaine Festival Ireland: Celebrating creativity at an older age
Sue RusselDirector, Bealtaine Festival
This annual event in May involves all of the main Irish cultural and artistic institutions, attracts 35,000 older visitors in hundreds of events and has become one of the largest Irish festivals.
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15.45 – 17.00

Communication and Networking

Older consumers in focus

ChairmanJack van Gelder, Journalist, Announcer

Adapting marketing and product strategies to the untapped silver potential
Pieter Paul VerheggenTrend Watcher, Motivaction
A Motivaction survey showed that the web and computer industry left a silver market of 500 million Euros untouched.
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Supermarket for all generations
Ulrike StöckerManager press and communications, EDEKA Unternehmensgruppe Nordbayern-Sachsen-Thüringen
Edeka developed a successful, award-winning supermarket concept aiming at all generations and taking into account the ageing consumer.
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Matching staff and consumers: a winning team
B&Q (to be confirmed)
The most well-known and successful age diversity story is the story of B&Q, warehouse for home and garden. Optimising the match between customers and staff in terms of age leads to a considerable increase of consumer satisfaction and 20% increase of turnover.

19.00 – 22.00 Dine Around Tour, Maastricht


Thursday 30 November 2006

08.00 – 09.00 Registration with Coffee and Tea
 
 

Plenary Session 3

09.00 – 09.05 Opening
Jack van GelderChairman of the day
Well-known Dutch TV Journalist, Announcer
 
 

Trends 2

09.05 – 09.45 Longevity and pension reform – the silver economic perspective
Dick Sluimersacting chairman of the Board of Directors of ABP
ABP: the pension fund for employers and employees in service of the Dutch government and the educational sector. With an invested capital of EUR 160 billion and 2.4 million customers ABP is Europe’s largest and the world’s second largest pension fund.
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09.45 – 10.30 Do’s and dont’s in communicating to aging boomers and seniors
– illustrated by TV campaigns from the world

Jean-Paul TréguerCEO of Senioragency International, the 1st international advertising network dedicated to 50+ consumers, based in 12 countries.
Jean-Paul Tréguer is one of the world’s top silver marketers and author of ‘50+ Marketing’ (Palgrave Publisher).
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
 
 

Plenary Session 4

11.00 – 12.45 The AARP global network on business development
Ladan ManteghiAARP (50 plus member organisation USA)
AARP has 36 million 50 plus members, issues ‘AARP The Magazine’ with a circulation of 22 million households, offers its members numerous services. AARP launched the AARP Global Network this year as a business to business association aiming at ensuring the needs of the ever growing global ageing population.
Powerpoint File Download presentation (Powerpoint)Living in Sun City keeps you alive
Don SchordjePresident, Recreation Centres of Sun City (RCSC)
The RCSC manages the seven recreation centres in the first active adult community in the world: Sun City. RCSC is a non-profit organization that operates the Sun City recreational facilities for the benefit of its members.Ageing Society: New Opportunities?
Peter van LeeuwenManaging director, ING Bank, the Netherlands
Are we to face a collapse of publicly financed pensions, or will a whole range of new arrangements arise to mitigate these financial problems and give way to new ventures?
As Managing Director Institutions at ING Peter is responsible for service and product development for the public health sector and the public sector. Peter van Leeuwen also is Managing Director of ING Medinet, the centre of expertise for public health care. ING Medinet regulary publishes (sector related) research and organises events on various health care topics.
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Care technology for the silver century
Maarten JanknegtMember of the Board of Directors, Siemens Netherlands NV
Arthur de BosProject Development, Siemens
Siemens´ Medical Solutions division is one of the world’s largest suppliers of the health care industry. The company is reknown for linking innovative medical technology, health care information systems, management consulting, and support services to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical, and financial outcomes.
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12.45 – 14.00 Lunch Rodahal
 
 

Break Out Sessions 3

14.00 – 15.15

Health and Lifestyle

Health

ChairmanPaul Staal, Arbo Unie, vice chairman BOA, chairman STECR, platform Reintegration

Healthy ageing – a consumers perspective
Frans van der Ouderaa Researcher, Unilever Corporate Research UK
As one of the largest food businesses in the world Unilever makes a big impact on people’s health. Its mission is to add vitality to life. Frans van der Ouderaa is a specialist on the impact of food on older persons.
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The Funding factor: Vitality & Insurances
Alexander Korbee Business Development Manager Prevention, Achmea Social Security
Achmea is one of the largest insurance companies of the Netherlands, investing heavily in health and prevention related services. The core of these services is “The “Vitaliteitshuis” concept. The person responsible for these services and this concept as part of the business development activities of Achmea, is Alexander Kobree.
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Technology supporting Health & Lifestyle
Jeannette de Noord Senior Director New Business Creation in the Business Unit Consumer Health & Wellness of Philips Electronics
Jeannette’s work has a strong focus on the senior consumer. Royal Philips Electronics (headquartered in the Netherlands; 126.000 employees worldwide) is a global leader in healthcare, lifestyle and technology, delivering products, services and solutions through the brand promise of “sense and simplicity”.

 
14.00 – 15.15

Living and Home Environment

ChairmanAlex Sievers, Senior Consultant, INBO Advisors Real EstateKey values and senior living, silver power – stimulation program
Kees Penninx Senior Policy Officer, Netherlands Institute Care and Welfare
Zilveren Kracht (Silver Power) is a national stimulation program on civil society and living environment. It supports organisations and persons in staying productive and use their skills, knowledge and experience of seniors for the benefit of the community.Regional planning and development
Alex SieversSenior Consultant, INBO Advisors Real Estate
Walter BrouwersProvince of Gelderland
INBO is an independent agency for regional planning and development, future vision development for neighbourhood and local community strategies. Sievers took the initiative for the project Senior City.
 
14.00 – 15.15

Work and Income

Financial Services

ChairmanWil Foppen, Director of the Universiteit Maastricht Business School and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Economics & Business Administration of Universiteit Maastricht.

Serving the silver economy
Norbert WahlDirector, Sparkassen- und Giroverband Rheinland-Pfalz
The savings bank is a major player in the regional economy and takes an active role in developing silver economy strategies.

Some building blocs for a sustainable solution of ageing in Belgium
Frank LiermanChief Economist Dexia Bank, Belgium

New financial arrangements for seniors
Peter van LeeuwenMember of the Board of Directors, ING Group, the Netherlands
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14.00 – 15.15

Tourism and Culture

Health Tourism

ChairmanJosef Hilbert, Director health Industries - Institute Work and Technology, Gelsenkirchen

Creating a European network on health tourism
Josef Hilbert Research Director Health Industries, Institut Work and Technology, Gelsenkirchen.
Josef Hilbert is responsible for development and initiatives on health tourism und “Kurorte” in German regions North Rhine Westphalia and Mecklenburg Vorpommern.
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Health and prevention – a new role for spa’s
Eberhard VolgerDoctor for Sebastian Kneipp Institut – Europäisches Centrum für Naturheilverfahren
Demographic change urges us all to concentrate at prevention. Create better conditions for productive ageing in the future. Health Institutions such as ‘Kurorte’(spa’s) may have a new and important role to play.
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Dutch market for spa’s – a work in progress
Sjef van der Lindenprofessor rheumatology Maastricht
Long term effects of spa therapy
Marlies Sobczak-Boumansspa expert
A future full of chances
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14.00 – 15.15

Communication and Networking

Doing business through seniors organisations

ChairmanJack van Gelder, Journalist, Announcer

The AARP global network on business development
Ladan ManteghiAARP – 50 plus member organisation USA
AARP has 36 million 50 plus members, issues ‘AARP The Magazine’ with a circulation of 22 million households, offers its members numerous services. AARP launched the AARP Global Network this year as a business to business association aiming at ensuring the needs of the ever growing global ageing population.
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The big deal
Arno HeltzelSeniors Association Unie KBO
Paul MulderAchmea Insurances
The seniors association with 300,000 members and Achmea Insurances provide health insurance for older persons. A success story.
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Supporting the silver economy – not just for profit
Daniël de Levitaadjunct Director, Seniorweb
Raquel WanrooijRabobank – Case Study
Seniorweb is a website and computer learning community in The Netherlands with 60,000 members in the 50 plus age groups. Teaching older persons to use the computers and use internet banking is certainly serving the development of the silver economy.
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Plenary Session 5

15.30 – 16.00 Closing Session
Announcement of next conference
Award: Winner of the Best Practice Competition
Final Conclusions

Transcript

Slide 1: Caring for People with Chronic Illness: The Role of Telehealth Technology Steve Brown CEO, Health Hero Network 29 November 2006

Slide 2: Our Shared Vision A better model of care serving people who struggle with chronic conditions.

Slide 3: What the world is thinking about right now:

Slide 4: What the world is thinking about right now:

Slide 5: What the world is thinking about right now:

Slide 6: What the world is thinking about right now:

Slide 7: What the world is thinking about right now:

Slide 8: What do we want?

Slide 9: What’s Telehealth Got To Do With It? A Better Model of Care = Change Behavior and Moving Care to the Home

Slide 10: How to Change Behavior and Move Care to the Home • Personal Coaches for Everyone? • Nurses with Phones? • Nurses with Cars? • Doctors with Phones and Cars? Remote Health Management Technology! What Gets Measured Gets Done!

Slide 11: The Market Has Arrived “ r. B ohana, an 82-year-ol W orl W arII M d d vet , has been abl t m ove from l vi i eran eo i ng n hospi underround-t -cl m edi ce he ock cal supervi on t a B rookl st o apart entw i h si o yn udi m t t hel ofa rel i y si pl m oni ori he p at vel m e t ng syst from H eal h H ero N et ork. em t w The hand-hel H eal h B uddy consol , w hi d t e ch pl i o hi phone, del vers hi bl ugs nt s i s ood pressure erans A ffai nurse. and w ei ghtreadi t a V et ngs o rs Ital prom pt hi t answ era seri of so smo es qual t i quest ons abouthi l i at ve i s ung and ci at ai m ent , l ke w het rcul ory l si herhi breat ng s hi i bet erorw orse t t day before. st han he “ s i so si pl a 2-year-ol coul do i , Thi s me d d t” M r. B ohana sai .” d

Slide 12: Success Story: Veterans Administration February 2006 Today • 16,000+ patients enrolled in daily home telehealth with Health Buddy • Deployed in 120+ clinical sites • Over 100 programs for 30+ chronic conditions

Slide 13: Care Management Process with the Health Buddy System Scripted messaging, monitoring and reporting platform Education, monitoring Personalized, remote care and feedback at home management and support.

Slide 14: Technology Enabled Model of Care The Health Buddy System Technology Provider Patient Enabled Directed Centric

Slide 15: Expanding the Reach of the Health Buddy System The Next Step: Platform Independent Content Delivery Solutions

Slide 16: Health Buddy Teleguidance Health Buddy Teleguidance Project Contributors: Health Hero Network • Delivery of Health Buddy Meavita Program content through the Sananet B.V. television with IPTV Impact Media • Pilot Program – Available for Meavita customers in the Netherlands – Initial program for diabetes patients – Health Buddy Teleguidance will Launch in 2007

Slide 17: Care Management Process: Technology-enabled, Provider-directed Model Health Buddy Desktop • Keeps care provider “in touch” with patient – Monitor patient daily – Assess patient risk – Identify change in patient’s health – Intervene before crisis occurs • Improves productivity • EMR Integration • Secure web application

Slide 18: Health Buddy Desktop: Tools to Enable Management by Exception

Slide 19: Health Buddy Programs  Adult Asthma 2  Hyperlipidemia • Library of 100+ programs  Advanced Illness /  Hypertension 1 • Over 30 health conditions  Med. Compliance Palliative Care  Anticoagulation  Myocardial Infarc. • English & Spanish  Bipolar Disorder  Pain Mgt 2 •  Cancer 2  Pediatric Asthma 2 Ready to deploy  Caregiver  Polypharmacy • Customizable  COPD 1  PTSD  Coronary Artery 2  Pre-Diabetes  Cystic Fibrosis  Schizophrenia  Depression 2  Sr. Wellness – Evidence based practice  Diabetes 1  Substance Abuse guidelines  Functional ADLs  Smoking Cessation – Patient education  Heart Failure 1  Spinal Cord Injury – Care management  Hepatitis C  Weight Mgt  HIV

Slide 20: Care Management Process: Personalized Coaching and Monitoring • Dynamic branching logic collects information on: – Symptoms – Behavior – Knowledge • Delivers unique reply to each patient response in the form of – Call to action – Information / education – Further assessment – Reinforcement / reminder – Acknowledgement

Slide 21: Care Management Process: Creating Feedback Loops Knowledge • Identify high risks & potential problems Behavior • Address needs through dynamic content Symptoms H M L Knowledge • Move risks to lower levels Behavior • Stabilize health status Symptoms H M L • Identify changes in status Knowledge early on Behavior • Manage by exception Symptoms H M L Stabilize Patients Over Time

Slide 22: VA Outcomes 2002: Telehealth Reduces Inpatient Utilization* • 40% reduction in ER visits • 63% reduction in hospital admissions • 63% reduction in hospital bed days of care • 64% reduction in nursing home admissions • 88% reduction in nursing home bed days 1-Year Telemedicine Care Coordination • Significantly improved Quality of Life SF36V Demonstration * Published in Disease Management Volume 5, Number 2, 2002.

Slide 23: VA Outcomes 2005: Telehealth Improves Clinical Outcomes* • Hospitalizations declined from 630 inpatient days pre to 122 during intervention period • Bed Days Of Care fell from 8.63 to 1.65 (p < 0.001) • Blood Pressure: 129/73 to 119/69 (p < 0.05) • Weight: 196 to 192 (p < 0.01) • Shortness of Breath 0-10 Scale: 4.0 to 2.7 (p = 0.02) 1-Year Telemedicine • ACE Inhibitor Avg Daily Dose: 24mg/d to 35 (p < 0.01) Care Coordination  -Blocker Avg Daily Dose: 84 mg/d to 94 (p = 0.05) Demonstration * Published in Telemedicine and e-Health Volume 11, Number 1, 2005.

Slide 24: SPAN-CHF II Study 2005: Telehealth Reduces Hospital Readmissions* All Cardiac 2.5 Heart Failure Hospitalizations Re-Hospitalizations 2.0 2.20 63% 1.82 Reduction 72% 1.5 (p=0.029) Reduction 1.0 (p=0.03) 3-Month CHF Study 0.81 0.5 0.51 Hospitalizations PPPY 0.0 Control Health Control Health Buddy Buddy * Presented at American Heart Association Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions, 2005.

Slide 25: Mercy Study: Compliance Drives Outcomes Medication Compliance as Hospitalization Costs for CHF Measured by Pharmacy Claims patients decreased 52% PPPY and Patient Self-reporting 100% $25 80% $20 $25,013 94% 1-Year Diabetes & 60% $15 HF Study 40% $10 $11,854 34% 20% $5 0% $0 Before Health Buddy Standard Health Buddy

Slide 26: Patient Acceptance Patients enjoy significant improvements in quality of life1 • 95% patient satisfaction2 • 86% better understand their treatment and are better able to manage their health condition • Patients feel more connected to their care provider2 1 Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, Volume 4, Number 6, 2002. 2. Henry Ford Medical Center, CAD Study, 2004. (n=602)

Slide 27: The People We Serve “Health Buddy is the best thing to come down the pike. When I get up in the morning, I feel confident I am good for another day.” Wally Browning 1941-2006

Slide 28: Contact Information: Steve Brown, CEO Health Hero Network, Inc. 2000 Seaport Blvd. Fourth Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 stevebrown@healthhero.com 650-779-9101


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