Google Health named Leerom Segal, co-founder and CEO of Klick Health, to its advisory board.
Here are five things to know:
1. As a member of the board, Mr. Segal will help Google users make more informed healthcare decisions.
2. He will also aid Google in better understanding consumer and provider problems, and offer guidance on product ideas and development.
3. Pharmaceutical, media and agency leaders in the healthcare industry compose the board.
4. The board focuses on the tumultuous healthcare industry, health reform and telehealth among other topics.
5. Mr. Segal has been named to the 100 Most Inspiring People in Health list for four consecutive years.
"There's tremendous synergy within our shared cultures as we focus on offering creative technology in healthcare to enhance the patient experience," said Mr. Segal.
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