Stephen Shaya, M.D. of J & B Tapped to speak at Integrated Benefits Institute Forum on Digital Health

WIXOM, Mich., May 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Benefits Institute taps Stephen Shaya, M.D.  EVP of Corporate Development and Medical Affairs of J & B to participate as a panelist at their annual forum.   The panel focus was on the Impact of Technology on Evolving Health Care Models.   "Most transformational breakthroughs will be a combination of innovations," per Dr. Shaya.   "Digital Health will not substitute for direct communication between patients and providers but will help to enhance this relationship when most relevant and in manageable doses."

Health Net Connect (HNC) is a member of the J&B Medical Supply family of companies. Health Net Connect is a fast-paced, highly-focused telehealth product and solution provider based in Wixom, MI. Health Net Connect' s mission as a telemedicine solutions company is to overcome traditional healthcare delivery challenges through a forward thinking innovative virtual clinic approach by providing clients with a clinical grade all-in-one, user-friendly telemedicine and telehealth platform. Various VideoDoc™ solutions are designed to deliver substantial savings in healthcare costs for patients, measurable improvements in patient outcomes, expanded physician specialist availability, and significant reductions in time, travel and expense. Health Net Connect's telemedicine solution offers a unique combination of HIPAA and HITECH compliant video consultations, virtual house calls, FDA approved peripherals, triage and rounds, combined with the ability to take, store and retrieve patient vitals from anywhere to anywhere throughout the world.

The Integrated Benefits Institute's work emphasizes that healthy, productive employees promote healthy business.  As the leading research organization in health and productivity, the Institute provides the data, research and tools professionals need to make sound decisions in how they invest in the health of their workforces. Since its inception in 1995, IBI has been an independent nonprofit serving more than 1043 members-the companies that provide health and productivity services and the companies that implement health-related programs to benefit their employees and their business.  The 2015 IBI Annual Forum will convene more than 400 employers, suppliers, and other thought leaders to explore innovative solutions to the myriad challenging and ever-evolving issues in the health, wellness, and productivity space. The theme of this year's Forum is maintaining a healthy, high-performing and productive workforce in a rapidly changing environment.

Stephen Shaya, M.D., EVP of Corporate Development and Medical Affairs

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