2019 was a big year for PlatformQ Health. Our team is leaning in to deliver on our mission to improve health outcomes through trusted digital education, and last year it paid off, as 2019 saw: Over 100 live and on-demand educational programs More than 9 million patients impacted by our education New collaborations with best-in-class […]
PlatformQ Health events are revolutionizing medical education by producing LIVE online programs, and offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) in a convenient and engaging online format. This pioneering approach to online education makes it time efficient and cost-effective for healthcare professionals to stay current with the latest clinical findings and treatments. The company currently produces programs […]
PlatformQ Health is the leading provider of interactive digital medical education and engagement tools for healthcare providers (HCPs), patients and caregivers. The company works with many of the world’s leading academic institutions, societies, associations, patient advocacy organizations, as well as leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver on its mission of improving health outcomes. PlatformQ […]
February marks the beginning of a year-long, digital education initiative for HCPs and caregivers with children with pediatric epilepsy, presented in partnership with leading aligned advocacy organizations like the National Organization for Rare Disease (NORD) and Dravet Syndrome Foundation, and more. […]
Building on questions received during their first educational initiative for patients and families affected by chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), PlatformQ Health and GBS|CIDP Foundation International are today pleased to announce a new video program that will be live on December 11th at 3pm ET on NeuroCareLive. […]
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the leading peer-directed national organization for people living with mood disorders, and PlatformQ Health, a premier provider of digital education for clinicians and patients across the therapeutic spectrum, are pleased to announce a new initiative to elevate the way clinicians diagnose and treat mental illness, and empower the millions of Americans who personally face conditions like depression and bipolar to make the best choices for their lives. […]
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)Ⓡ, the leading independent nonprofit organization representing the 25 to 30 million Americans living with rare diseases, is proud to announce it has joined forces with PlatformQ Health, a leading provider of digital education for clinicians and patients, to create accredited online education about rare diseases. Recognizing the need for accessible, engaging and effective digital education on rare diseases, NORD seeks to equip healthcare […]
PlatformQ Health is proud to announce a new video education program for patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), which will premiere live online on March 13, 2019 at 1pm ET on NeuroCareLive.com. This latest collaboration with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) follows a successful program last year that featured real patient testimonials, and an expert panel including clinicians and advocacy representatives. […]
PlatformQ Health, the leading provider of live-online video-based education for patients and caregivers, announces the release of a new program designed for people who have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and their loved ones. Pancreatic Cancer: Facing Your Disease with Hope and Knowledge was co-created with the National Pancreas Foundation and will air live on CancerCoachLive.com November 8, 2018 at 11am ET, just in time for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. […]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and PlatformQ Health have partnered to produce a new live-online program designed for people managing ezema. Eczema: A Potential Lifetime of Itch, will stream live-online November 8, 2018 at 3pm ET and be available on demand through November 2019. To encourage patients to become active participants in their health, the program will feature a live panel discussion showcasing patient, advocate, and expert clinician […]
PlatformQ Health is proud to share research highlighting the key components for creating digital health education to improve patient outcomes. The report, which highlights insights from a program designed for patients and caregivers managing B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma […]
PlatformQ Health will host a series of live-online, interactive educational activities intended to help clinicians better address the challenges of the opioid crisis via its PainCareLive.com and PsychiatryCareLive.com learning channels. Despite increased awareness of opioid abuse and effective formulations to treat it, clinicians still face significant challenges in its management and patients with opioid use disorder continue to experience suboptimal outcomes. […]
PlatformQ Health will host a series of live-online, interactive educational activities intended to help clinicians better address the challenges of the opioid crisis via its PainCareLive.com and PsychiatryCareLive.com learning channels. Despite increased awareness of opioid abuse and effective formulations to treat it, clinicians still face significant challenges in its management and patients with opioid use disorder continue to experience suboptimal outcomes. […]
PlatformQ Health is proud to welcome Jeff Arnold as the new General Manager of Cardiology and Urology. With 20 years of experience in medical education and medical communication, Arnold’s knowledge and background will help him bridge in-person educational meetings with the scale and ease of live, online interactive sessions. In addition to developing educational initiatives for clinicians, Arnold will also lend his expertise to patient education programs. […]
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will present a free video education program for patients and caregivers that will help explain how to join clinical trials and what to expect when participating. Clinical Trials for Blood Cancers: How can participating in a clinical trial help me?’ will air live online on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 12:00PM ET on CancerCoachLive.com and be available for on-demand viewing through 2019, providing people affected by blood cancers information […]
PlatformQ Health, the leading provider of outcomes-oriented medical education programs aimed at improving patient care, is pleased to announce the creation of DiabetesCoachLive – a new digital channel that will provide scientifically sound, easy-to-understand video education for people living with diabetes and people involved with their care. The first interactive program to be featured will be New Long-Acting Insulins for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: Patient Perspectives, and will air live online Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST. […]
Take Control of Your Depression with Your Health Care Provider, a free one-hour educational program for patients and caregivers with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), will air live on NeuroCareLive.com February 15, 2018 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST. Produced in collaboration with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the session will educate and empower patients to take an active […]
PlatformQ Health, the leading provider of live online medical education, today announces that Kathryn Pucci joins the team as Senior Vice President of Education. Pucci most recently served as Senior Vice President of Education for the National Kidney Foundation, where she led the organization’s educational initiatives. Prior to the National Kidney Foundation, she oversaw editorial and educational curriculum integration from multiple acquired companies across more than 30 therapeutic […]
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Your Patients: What You Need to Know, will air live online Tuesday, December 5, 2107, from 1:30-2:30 PM EST, featuring Marco L. Davila, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. Following the live broadcast, the program will be available on OMedLive through December 2018. […]
The third in a series of online programs focusing on clinical and non-clinical topics for Urologists will air live October 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. EDT on UroCareLive. The program, Establishing an Advanced Bladder Cancer Clinic, will include information on the latest clinical guidelines in bladder cancer, updates on promising clinical trials, and tactical information to help urologists and practice administrators set up and maintain an advanced bladder clinic. […]
Joslin Diabetes Center, in partnership with DiabetesSeriesLive, will present a series of live-online CME programs on the evolution of insulin replacement therapy, focusing on new perspectives, evolving technologies, and clinical applications. This educational series is available to clinicians at no cost. […]
PlatformQ Health, in collaboration with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) and faculty from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, will present a series of live-online and enduring programs in bladder cancer to help educate and facilitate collaboration between doctors, patients and their larger care teams, with sessions dedicated to HCPs and patients, respectively. Both live, interactive programs will be made available on demand following the initial broadcast. […]
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a rare and aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer that progresses rapidly without treatment. Newly diagnosed patients face intense chemotherapy regimens and a stem cell transplant is often recommended to reduce the chance of reoccurrence and relapse. With such a challenging diagnosis that requires immediate action, patients and caregivers need accessible and trustworthy education in order to partner with their healthcare team and empower confidence throughout their treatment. […]
The National Stroke Association and NeuroCareLive, the recently launched patient education channel from the PlatformQ Health education network, have partnered to host the site’s inaugural live-online program on June 20, 2017 from 2:00-3:00PM ET. Titled, “Living with the Burden of PBA: Education for Patients and Caregivers” this immersive, expert-led program will be available for patients and caregivers at no cost and will include live video lectures with slides, interactive Q&A, and audience polling throughout. Participants are encouraged […]
PlatformQ Health, the leading provider of live-online medical education events announces its collaboration with LUGPA (Large Urology Group Practice Association), a medical trade association that represents more than 2,300 U.S. urologists, administrators and their independent urology group practices, to kick off the launch of UroCareLive, an online learning platform that includes features of a live medical conference, via a monthly Virtual Crossfire Event Series. […]
High cholesterol — particularly a high level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — is a main risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), the number one cause of death in the United States. Treatment with statins has been shown to effectively lower LDL-C, but not for everyone. About 70% of patients with elevated LDL-C levels go untreated due to statin resistance, statin intolerance, familial hypercholesterolemia not well controlled on statins and nonadherence to statin treatment. For these patients, a newer class […]
Not everyone with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) develops carcinoid syndrome, which typically involves intense diarrhea and facial flushing but can progress to breathing and heart problems if left untreated. For patients who do, understanding the symptoms and staying aware of current and emerging treatments is essential. However, healthcare providers often lack the time and resources to adequately educate every patient during office visits. […]
LUGPA, a medical trade association that represents independent urology group practices including more than 2,200 US Urologists, today announced its collaboration with PlatformQ Health to develop a virtual education series. The monthly Virtual Crossfire Event Series aims to advance education for its community of independent urology practices. Throughout 2017, LUGPA members can experience in-depth discussions on topics ranging from the business impact of telemedicine and the CHIP Reauthorization Act to preparing practices […]
Obesity poses one of the biggest public health challenges we face today, resulting in a large disease burden of multiple chronic conditions, and imposing substantial cost to individuals, the healthcare system and society at large. With one-third of the adult US population overweight or obese, health care providers must be prepared to confront this complex disease and identify the optimal management approach for each individual patient. […]
Lung cancer claims more lives in the U.S. than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined. To help raise awareness, November has been designated Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and OMedLive is joining the cause with three complementary continuing medical education programs for clinicians treating advanced lung cancers. […]
Clinicians have diagnosed over 30 million people with heart failure in the United States. A syndrome characterized by high mortality, frequent hospitalization and reduced quality of life, heart failure is difficult to treat and about 50% of patients will die from it within five years of a diagnosis.
Improving clinicians’ understanding of heart failure pathophysiology, new medications, surgical interventions and mechanical devices is our best hope in the face of such stark statistics. […]
Global Genes and PlatformQ Health are pleased to announce that the sold-out 5th Annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit™ taking place in Huntington Beach, CA September 22 – 23 will be streamed live online at RareUniversity.com, the new rare disease educational site created in partnership between Global Genes and PlatformQ Health. Mindful of the many rare disease community members who can’t attend the Summit in person, RareUniversity will stream four topically aligned breakout tracks each day […]
Global Genes, a leading global advocacy organization for patients and families fighting rare and genetic diseases, and PlatformQ Health today announced a strategic partnership to develop a first of its kind Educational Platform. The goal of this program is to equip advocates and clinicians with comprehensive tools to help navigate the complex world of rare disease education and advocacy. The Beta launch of the platform will coincide with the RARE Patient Advocacy Summit™ in Huntington Beach, California. Register today. […]
Humanity has long relied on a mechanism in the kidneys that stores excess glucose to survive periodic famines. But, as industrialized nations began to overcome starvation, an over-abundance of cheap, sugary foods entered our diets. And that same survival mechanism has now become a health risk for millions who struggle with Type 2 diabetes.
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While so much effort goes into educating the public around cancer prevention, cancer remains largely unpredictable and many thousands each year will be diagnosed. When they are, one critical factor in treatment success is the time it takes to forming a patient’s response plan. As such, PlatformQ Health is launching a new education platform, CancerCoachLive, to empower newly diagnosed cancer patients. […]
Prostate cancer is the most common and fifth-leading cause of death from cancer in men. In 2014 alone, an estimated 233,000 cases were diagnosed. And, while almost 90% of cases are caught early with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, up to 40% will still develop metastases and worsen despite advancing treatment options. Clinical challenges, such as optimal sequences of therapies and ideal combinations of therapies, can often hinder results. […]
In the past decade, the MS treatment landscape has advanced dramatically and continues to rapidly evolve. An increasing number of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) slow disease progression by preventing acute exacerbations and new lesion formation. This year’s annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 15-21, 2016, is the premier meeting for clinicians and researchers in neurology and a key meeting for those involved […]
Survival and remission rates for multiple myeloma continue to climb as researchers and clinicians apply the latest research to patient treatment plans. With large conferences like ASCO still months away, it’s important to get timely updates on the latest treatment options for Multiple Myeloma.
Shaji Kumar, MD and David Dingli, MD, both Professors of Medicine, Hematology, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, will review the latest treatment practices at a one-hour online CME program hosted by OMedLive.com. […]
Zika, already a problem in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, is expected to reach the mainland U.S. as seasonal temperatures climb and the mosquito responsible for transmission becomes active in states such as Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
The CDC will host a complimentary, online session, “A CDC Update for Clinicians on Zika Virus Disease.” […]