Purpose
“Make healthcare more positive by ensuring individuals adhere to their life-saving medications”
MediTeddi’s Story
MediTeddi is the heartfelt creation of Dr. William Bayer, a retired healthcare professional with a distinguished career marked by his unwavering compassion for his patients and profound sense of purpose. Dr. Bayer's dedication to the well-being of individuals facing the challenges of medication nonadherence is deeply rooted in his extensive experience. Over the years, he has witnessed the devastating consequences of medication nonadherence, including strokes, severe depression, heart attacks, seizures, uncontrolled asthma, and numerous other debilitating illnesses.
Throughout his career, Dr. Bayer tirelessly sought ways to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his patients. His empathetic approach led him to establish a diabetes support group, where he witnessed the transformative power of human connections and the friendships that emerged, inspiring individuals to adhere to their medication regimens.
In 2019, Dr. Bayer founded HealthPozitive, a corporation with a profound mission - to develop products that enhance the healthcare experience. It was through this visionary endeavor that he embarked on the creation of our inaugural and sole product, MediTeddi, designed to make healthcare more positive by ensuring individuals adhere to their life-saving medications. Recognizing the limitations of group meetings for some patients, especially in their retirement years, Dr. Bayer's profound compassion and insight led to the conception of an innovative solution – a home companion in the form of an interactive teddy bear, affectionately known as MediTeddi. This remarkable creation not only reflects Dr. Bayer's deep sense of care and purpose but also offers a unique, nurturing presence that gently motivates and encourages individuals to take their medications regularly, regardless of their ability to attend group meetings or the messy situations from relying on the sole responsibility of family and friends to keep their loved one accountable.
MediTeddi is not merely a healthcare innovation; it is a profound expression of Dr. Bayer's compassion and lifelong dedication. Beyond companionship, MediTeddi diligently tracks patient adherence, delivering valuable insights to the patient, their family, and their medical team.
Dr. William Bayer
Dr. Bayer is a graduate of Princeton University (cum laude) and Harvard Medical School. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical School. He is Board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics.
Dr. Bayer has published research studies on hypertension, community medicine, and an analysis of the difference in attitudes between African-Americans vs. whites regarding end of life issues.
In 1991, Dr. Bayer started Jefferson Family Medicine in Southwest Rochester, New York, an area where more than 40% of residents live below the poverty level. Despite this challenge, Jefferson Family Medicine was the leader in Monroe County for many years in control of hypertension and diabetes and still has ratings that are far above average.
Dr. Bayer has won several community service awards, including the Edward Mott Moore Community Service Award from the Monroe County Medical Society, the Community Services Award from the Western NY Federation of Ministries, and the Rochester Academy of Medicine Geriatrics Prize. For several years, he has received the Certificate of Recognition for outstanding diabetes care from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. He has been voted by his colleagues as one of "America's Best Doctors" for thirty consecutive years.
Our Purpose
At the heart of MediTeddi lies a mission to combine compassion and technology to ensure that no one faces the daunting consequences of medication nonadherence in isolation. Dr. Bayer's empathy, combined with his lifelong purpose, propels our efforts to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. With Dr. Bayer's vision, we are committed to providing unwavering support to individuals on their journey to better health and well-being.