eMed-ID Franchise News

35 Million U.S. Residents At Risk with Atlantic Hurricane Predictions; Are Their Medical Records Safe? July 07, 2009 // Franchising.com // St. Petersburg, FL -- With hurricane season upon us, more than 35 million Americans are at risk for Atlantic hurricanes, and potentially so are their medical records. According to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, there is a 70 percent chance of having nine to 14 named storms, of which four to seven could become hurricanes.

While many lessons were learned after Hurricane Katrina, according to health officials, U.S. residents should not forget the simplest one: patients should be well-advised to take on basic record keeping of their personal health records since so many physicians' records were washed away forever...

Portable USB Device Will Expedite Emergency Responders' Treatment of Trauma Victims

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- eMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise providing consumers with a personal USB device that will expedite emergency responders treatment of trauma victims or those unable to communicate, is rapidly expanding its national footprint with today's announcement that the Tampa Bay market is now open for franchise sales. Qualified franchisees can purchase the home-based franchise for a total investment of less than $10,000.

eMed-ID offers immediate access to confidential medical information that helps consumers avoid life-threatening delays in treatment, medical or surgical complications, allergic reactions and medication errors...

USB Device with Confidential Medical Records Will Expedite Emergency Responders' Treatment of Unconscious Victims

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- eMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise, announced today the launch of its low-cost, home-based franchise concept , providing consumers with a personal USB device containing their full medical history, which can then be easily shared with emergency responders and other medical professionals. The USB device, utilizing eMed-ID's proprietary software, comes in a variety of options, including wristband, credit card style and keychain.

eMed-ID offers immediate access to confidential medical information that helps consumers avoid life-threatening delays in treatment, medical or surgical complications, allergic reactions and medication errors...

eMed-ID Plans Thousands of Franchisees Nationally With More than 1,800 in Florida Alone

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- eMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise, announced today the launch of its low-cost, home-based franchise concept that provides a personal USB device to consumers containing their comprehensive medical history. eMed-ID is a simple way for consumers to document their private medical history on an easy-to-carry or wearable USB device. Using eMed-ID's proprietary software, the consumer's medical history can then be easily shared with a doctor, pharmacist or paramedic in lieu of filling out complicated medical forms.

eMed-ID represents a prime franchise opportunity given the current economic conditions by providing interested franchisees and Area Directors with a low-cost of entry...