Miller Diversified
Health Partnerships LLC
OUR MISSION
Miller Diversified Health Partnerships (MD Health Partnerships) serves medical and scientific partners by facilitating relationships with providers of products and services designed to optimize patient care and increase health knowledge with an emphasis on obesity and weight management.
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MD Health Partnerships actively:
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aids physicians and healthcare practices in obtaining cutting edge ancillary medical services and equipment, and solutions to common practice problems,
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acquires, develops, and provides strategic consultation (business and scientific) for emerging innovative medical technologies designed to noninvasively assess patient health,
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provides medical and scientific writing and other presentation services, and
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develops strategies to generate capital for product development and acquisition.
OUR SENIOR STAFF
Bernard V. Miller III, MD, Founder and Chief of MD Health Partnerships
Dr. Miller is a top-level clinical and translational physician-scientist entrepreneur with over 20 years of professional experience. He is the author of numerous publications on both basic and clinical research topics related to obesity, diabetes, nutrition, metabolism, and weight management. Dr. Miller trained and conducted research at The University of Michigan Medical School, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine, and the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of Diabetes, and Digestive, and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health. Dr. Miller is a clear and effective communicator of biomedical research and scientific concepts, able to critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature. He is a persuasive writer who has excellent business acumen and market/marketing research expertise.
Dr. Miller founded MD Health Partnerships to disseminate medical and scientific knowledge that improves patient care at all points of delivery, the patient, physician, and healthcare provider and insurer organizations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Medicine (Licensed NY, MO, MD)·Clinical Research·Metabolism·Nutrition·Bariatric Medicine
Cathy Anderson-Spearie, MHS, RD, LD, CFS, Senior Vice President of Consultation and Communication Services
Ms. Anderson-Spearie is a result-oriented and value-driven leader with attention to detail and a focus on collaborative and creative solutions. She brings experience in both providing and managing nutrition therapy with a focus on the treatment of obesity, utilizing skills in the behavioral change process and motivational interviewing.
Her research experience provides a unique understanding and perspective of medical and research questions. She has been a key player in cross-functional research teams, designing nutrition intervention strategies alongside principal investigators. This includes writing and editing grants and manuscripts published in high impact journals, communicating outcomes of complex research questions.
Ms. Anderson-Spearie is a master’s level registered dietitian and food scientist with bachelor’s degrees in nutrition and dietetics, and psychology, which, combined, provide a rich and unique perspective in nutrition research, education, and management.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Nutritional Intervention·Grant and Manuscript Writing and Editing·Standard Operating Procedures·Motivational Interviewing for Lifestyle Behavior Modification·Medical Nutritional Therapy·Nutritional Counseling for Patients with Obesity·Patient Care Optimization·Science-to-Laypress Message Translation
Kwadwo Amankwa, Pharm D, BCPS, Senior Vice President of Medical Research and Digital Medicine Services
Dr. Amankwa is a Cardiovascular Pharmacologist who has used digital health platforms to advance the state-of-the-art of electronic medicine. He is the author of numerous publications on both basic and clinical research topics related to heart failure, cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, and antimicrobial drug resistance. Dr. Amankwa trained and conducted research at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY, and Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, NY. Over the course of his career, Dr. Amankwa has become very familiar with clinical operations and medical product development, FDA and HIPAA rules, regulations and guidelines, as well as good clinical practice requirements and electronic health records. He uses scientific and clinical knowledge to conceptualize study design, anticipate and resolve protocol problems and lead cross-functional and team protocol efforts. Focused thinking, embracing technologies and employing approaches with groundbreaking potential, has allowed Dr. Amankwa to develop new paradigms and solutions that pre-empt the onset of many other chronic diseases.​