Revolutionizing Healthcare: How Tech Empowers Patients & Caregivers ft. Charles Gellman | S8E2

About the Guest:

Charles Gellman, CEO of HiDO Health, a cutting-edge health tech company focused on transforming medication management and improving patient outcomes.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, Jeff Lackey interviews Charles Gellman about HiDO Health’s mission to automate medication management, reduce errors, and improve patient care. Charles shares his personal motivation for tackling this challenge and explains how smart devices can empower patients with chronic illnesses and dementia to maintain their independence. The conversation explores how closing the “last mile” of care can drive better outcomes and create new efficiencies in healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

The Challenge of Medication Adherence: Patients often struggle to manage their prescriptions, leading to errors and complications.

HiDO Health’s Innovation: Smart devices that ensure patients take the right meds at the right time, improving both care and accountability.

Transforming Healthcare: Automating processes and providing data transparency can enable healthcare providers to deliver more effective, personalized care.

Market Opportunity: How HiDO Health aims to succeed where larger companies have struggled by focusing on the last mile of care.

Notable Quotes:

“When you walk into the home and see the despair on caregivers’ faces, you realize how overwhelming medication management can be.”

“The holy grail of pharmacy is knowing what happens to medications after they leave the pharmacy.”

“If we can close the loop on medication adherence, we can fundamentally change healthcare outcomes and reduce waste.”