New York, New York (PRWEB) May 07, 2014 -- myMD, a New York City-based technology start-up, makes its debut this week at the premier technology conference, TechCrunch Disrupt. myMD aims to help consumers and their doctors manage patient healthcare through integrating mobile and wearable technologies.
myMD’s mobile app enables user-friendly secure video appointments between consumers and their doctors. A dedicated tablet device is provided to each participating physician to conduct the appointments. The platform is on track to be operational with its network of medical practices by the end of May.
“Our goal is to build a secure channel of communication between doctors and patients, which they can use to proactively manage the patient’s health. We are excited by the enthusiasm we have seen from both health consumers and physicians,” says Himakara Pieris, Founder and CEO of myMD.
For consumers, the myMD app provides an easy way to do a follow-up appointment or get a quick opinion from their doctor. For physicians, myMD provides an option to monetize their off-site consultation and have quality yet time-efficient interactions with their patients.
About myMD:
myMD aims to improve patient – physician interactions using mobile and wearable technology. The company is based out of NYU Poly Technology Incubator in DUMBO, Brooklyn. To find out more about myMD, please visit: http://www.mymdapp.com.
Media Contact:
Drew P. Moffitt, email: drew(at)mymdapp(dot)com; telephone: (732) 299-7709
About TechCrunch Disrupt:
TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2014 is TechCrunch’s fifth annual conference in New York City. The format combines top thought-leader discussions with new product and company launches. Mornings executive discussions debate technology-driven disruptions in many industries, while the afternoons are reserved for the Startup Battlefield, where 30 new companies will launch for the first time onstage, selected from numerous applications received from around the world to pitch their business. The winning company will receive a $50,000 grand prize and the Disrupt Cup at the conclusion of the conference. The conference is May 5-7, 2014 at the Manhattan Center, 311 West 34th Street (at 8th Ave.) Manhattan.
Himakara Pieris, myMD, http://www.mymdapp.com, +1 347-815-3690, [email protected]
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