Bariatric and metabolic surgery is widely considered the most efficacious way for long-term health outcomes for obesity. In 2019, surgeons performed over a quarter of a million bariatric surgeries in the United States alone (representing approximately 1.1% of all eligible patients). Personalized care automation tools can lower bariatric surgery costs for hospitals. As technology continues […]
Operational Efficiency, Patient Education, Patient Engagement, Wellbe Insights
4 Effective Ways to Educate Surgery Patients
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Jan
Jan
Healthcare is rapidly evolving toward patient-centricity, putting patients more in control of their own decision-making than ever before. With cutting-edge technology and growing out-of-pocket insurance costs, the digital era has encouraged patients to research more into their medical choices. Likewise, the digital revolution provides more opportunities for medical practices to educate surgery patients better. There […]
Operational Efficiency, Patient Engagement, Press Releases, Wellbe Insights
Cutting Edge Technology Helps New Moms Prepare and Care for Their Baby
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Jan
Jan
Wellbe is proud to partner with Sauk Prairie Healthcare in bringing care automation to their Birth Center. Funded by a generous gift from Lea Culver, moms are now receiving information to meet their needs, when they need it, through ConnectedCare’s interactive patient pathways. Lea was impressed by what she saw. “It was great to see how […]
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Dec
Dec
With the ever-rising costs of healthcare, patients can easily become overwhelmed with the price of certain medical procedures. Some patients decide to forgo medical care because they feel like they cannot afford it. According to a 2020 Bankrate survey, about 32% of families in the U.S. decided to not get medical care because of the […]
Bariatrics, Operational Efficiency, Patient Engagement, Topics, Wellbe Insights
A Quick Guide to Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Bariatric Surgery
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Dec
Dec
An estimated 38% of health care organizations currently use PROMs across all surgical specialties, and 17% more plan to use them within the next three years. Well-designed PROMs improve clinical decision-making and provide key insights that enable quality improvements. Patient-reported data also helps health care organizations prove the value of their programs to patients, payers, […]
Operational Efficiency, Patient Engagement, Wellbe Insights
5 Strategies to Improve Patient Flow in Specialties
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Dec
Dec
Streamlined patient flow in specialties is essential to the success of any medical group practice. When it comes to patient satisfaction, the care of doctors, nurses, and medical staff isn’t typically a cause for complaint. Rather, it’s patient pipeline flow. Patient grievances range from long wait times and poor patient navigation to lack of patient […]
Operational Efficiency, Patient Engagement, Wellbe Insights
How Patient Enablement Builds Partnership and Boosts Your Bottom Line
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Nov
Nov
Are you looking for ways to cut back on costs and boost the revenue of your medical group or bariatric specialty? If so, you might want to consider one often overlooked, yet crucial factor: patient enablement. Key Takeaways Patient enablement gives patients the ability to self-manage important steps in their healthcare journeys. A growing body […]
Bariatrics, Growth Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Orthopedics & Spine, Patient Engagement, Topics, Wellbe Insights
Our Founding Story Began with Humble Observations on Healthcare
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Oct
Oct
Wellbe’s foundation is rooted in the patient experience. We are a healthcare company that facilitates the sharing of information between providers and patients for successful case outcomes. We leverage technology and industry knowledge to create solutions that lessen the burden on doctors, nurses, and other health administrators by enabling patients to actively participate in their […]
The epitome of an entrepreneur, Mark has seen the peaks and valleys of starting, operating, and assuming the risks of a new venture. He’s come up against payroll, had a few bad hires, and even swept the floors early on. Collectively, Mark’s companies have done over $360 million in sales and raised more than $38 million in venture capital, and he has successfully bought and/or sold eight companies.
James believes technology, when creatively applied, can improve our life experiences. Intrigued by the amazing potential for internet and mobile technology to engage us all, James created a business model to reshape personal health management.
Mike Splinter, an electrical engineer and innovator, has played a major role in driving advances in the high tech industry, with more than four decades of executive leadership experience including 12 years with Applied Materials, Inc. where he was served as chairman and CEO, and over 20 years with Intel, where he was executive vice president of sales and marketing, and executive vice president of the Technology and Manufacturing Group.
Mr. Baldwin was most recently Chairman and CEO of Baxa Corporation, a leader in devices, systems, and software for the handling, packaging, and tracking of fluid medications in a critical care setting. Under his leadership from 1997 until its sale to Baxter Corporation in 2011, the company sales grew from $25 million to over $170 million. As CEO, he led the eight-member board of directors and led a minority recap resulting in Goldman Sach’s private equity group owning 27% of the company. He was also an early investor and lead director in Pharmacy OneSource, an innovative software-as-a-service business that had a successful exit in 2010.