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ST. PETERSBURG, FL (January 9, 2009) -- 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. The company is currently offering qualified candidates a business
opportunity with a total investment of less than $10,000. Three-year term financing is being offered to
qualified candidates for approximately $38 a week. Area Directorships are also available for $29,950
to those interested in recruiting franchisees and owning a protected territory
of 200,000 residents. In addition, the
franchise provides Veterans a $2,450 discount and a three percent reduction on
financing interest.
The
company plans to recruit 20 Area Directors, representing more than 400 eMed-ID
franchises throughout the country in 2009, with 1,800 franchises planned in
Florida including 300 in Miami-Dade County alone.
“As the economy continues to falter, eMed-ID
presents a great opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in starting their own
home-based business with a low-cost of entry,” said Lonnie Helgerson, President
& COO, eMed-ID Franchising, LLC. “eMed-ID
is a full-time solution for those out of work or a part-time proposition for
those looking for a second stream of income.”
eMed-ID
offers immediate access to essential
medical information that helps consumers avoid life-threatening delays in
treatment, medical or surgical complications, allergic reactions and medication
errors. The company provides support to HIPAA’s
national compliance program designed to have all patient medical
records converted to digital images by 2015.
Consumers who purchase the tax-deductible
eMed-ID package for $69.95 receive the eMed-ID USB wristband, four eMed-ID
caregiver cards, two eMed-ID refrigerator cards and a bound report. In addition, eMed-ID is the only medical
identification product that also provides customers with a legally-binding healthcare
surrogate, HIPAA release and living will.
eMed-ID also partners with the “Silver Alert” program, modeled
after “Amber Alert,” to help protect an increasing number of citizens with
cognitive impairments.
eMed-ID is guided by a seasoned
management team with in-depth experience in both franchising and
technology. Led by Lonnie Helgerson, the
newly launched franchise benefits from management’s extensive background in
building Ident-A-Kid into the world’s largest child safety franchise.
About eMed-ID
Headquartered
in St. Petersburg, FL, eMed-ID is the world’s first medical identification
franchise currently with six franchisees operating in four states and with plans
to open thousands of franchises nationally with more than 1,800 in Florida
alone. The home-based, low cost
franchise offers consumers a simple solution for documenting their private
medical history on an easy-to-carry or wearable USB device. For additional franchising information,
please call 866.607.0411 or log onto the
website at www.eMed-ID.com.
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