--- title: Vital Signs, NeoPath Health | Joe McErlane description: Joe McErlane is the founder and CEO of NeoPath, where he has worked to improve employee health for companies looking to control the spiraling cost of employee medical plans since 2007. Prior to NeoPath, Joe was a senior sales representative for the ancillary benefits division of OptumHealth. In that role he gained a significant understanding of the issues faced by employers in providing affordable benefits plans that align with company goals. 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Prior to NeoPath, Joe was a senior sales representative for the ancillary benefits division of OptumHealth. In that role he gained a significant understanding of the issues faced by employers in providing affordable benefits plans that align with company goals. It was there that he saw an opportunity to develop a model that responds and adapts to these ever-changing healthcare issues. ### Recent Posts ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Jo Rehm](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/healthcare-heroes-jo-rehm) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Jun 9, 2021 11:31:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath_HCHero_JoRehm%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/healthcare-heroes-jo-rehm) NeoPath Healthcare Heroes is a way for us to recognize ALL of our healthcare professionals and say thank you to the heroes that sometimes go unthanked- the ones who ensure patients get the care and attention they need and deserve. Healthcare and NeoPath wouldn’t be the same without them! [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/healthcare-heroes-jo-rehm) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/healthcare-heroes-jo-rehm#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Dr. Elise Larson](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-larson) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Mar 9, 2021 11:17:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![healthcare heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath_HCHero_DrEliseLarson-png.png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-larson) While 2020 was an unprecedented year for many people, for healthcare workers, they did what they always do- show up for their patients. 2021 is no different and that’s why we’re thrilled to be able to continue to honor those hard working healthcare professionals through our NeoPath Healthcare Heroes. It’s an opportunity to thank them for the heroic work they do that oftentimes goes unthanked. Healthcare and NeoPath wouldn’t be the same without them! [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-larson) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-larson#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Robyn G.](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-robyn-g) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Feb 10, 2021 8:39:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![NeoPath Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath_HCHero_RobynG%20(1).png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-robyn-g) When you think of healthcare professionals, you likely think of doctors and nurses, but here at NeoPath, our Healthcare Heroes go beyond just our clinicians. Our clinics and operations wouldn’t be what they are without our receptionists, medical assistants, and support staff that ensures everything runs smoothly.  [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-robyn-g) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-robyn-g#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Dr. Tracey L. Harris](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-harris) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Jan 6, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![NeoPath healthcare hero Dr. Harris ](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath%20Healthcare%20Heroes_%20Tracey%20Harris-png.png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-harris) Our Healthcare Heroes come from all walks of life. Their stories are always so inspiring, and the work they do so important. Common among all the heroes is their passion for helping others, making a difference, and providing the best care to patients possible. We are so fortunate to have them as part of the NeoPath healthcare family.  Neo\\Path Healthcare Heroes is a way for us to recognize all of our healthcare professionals and say thank you to the heroes that sometimes go unthanked- the ones who ensure patients get the care and attention they need and deserve. Healthcare and NeoPath wouldn’t be the same without them! [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-harris) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-dr-harris#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Tammy Harthun](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-tammy-harthun) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Dec 9, 2020 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![NeoPath healthcare hero Tammy Harthun](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AasqnuJP4jFhH5-bb-7fbXr0Nhwdomcnx9ZxlPcqVDcfWLIUUOiJEeZWeGFDJaUAZCf59ZeHgI_xoG_lqZyIuBmEmdPoUImquQwcaGyaentAq0a5zUJiVbj-KNuOJAlaDd0xU4sN)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-tammy-harthun) When you think of healthcare professionals, you likely think of doctors and nurses, but here at NeoPath, our Healthcare Heroes go beyond just our clinicians. Our clinics and operations wouldn’t be what they are without our receptionists, medical assistants, and support staff that ensures everything runs smoothly.  NeoPath Healthcare Heroes is a way for us to recognize ALL of our healthcare professionals and say thank you to the heroes that sometimes go unthanked- the ones who ensure patients get the care and attention they need and deserve. Healthcare and NeoPath wouldn’t be the same without them! [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-tammy-harthun) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-tammy-harthun#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Michelle Thompson](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michelle-thompson) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Nov 2, 2020 2:43:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath%20Healthcare%20Heroes_%20Michelle%20Thompson.png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michelle-thompson) When you think of healthcare professionals, you likely think of doctors and nurses, but here at NeoPath, our Healthcare Heroes go beyond just our clinicians. Our clinics and operations wouldn’t be what they are without our receptionists, medical assistants, and support staff that ensure everything runs smoothly.  NeoPath Healthcare Heroes is a way for us to recognize ALL of our healthcare professionals and say thank you to the heroes that sometimes go unthanked- the ones who ensure patients get the care and attention they need and deserve. Healthcare and NeoPath wouldn’t be the same without them! [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michelle-thompson) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michelle-thompson#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Dr. Michael Cowan](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michael-cowan) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Aug 31, 2020 9:20:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![NeoPath Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath%20Healthcare%20Heroes_%20Dr-%20Michael%20Cowan-png.png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michael-cowan) It’s not everyday you get to work with and show appreciation to real-life heroes, but that’s exactly what we get to do with the NeoPath Healthcare Heroes. NeoPath Healthcare Heroes is a way for us to recognize our healthcare professionals and say thank you to the heroes that sometimes go unthanked- the ones who ensure patients get the care and attention they need and deserve. Healthcare and NeoPath wouldn’t be the same without them! [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michael-cowan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-michael-cowan#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Stephanie Larson](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-stephanie-larson) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Jul 28, 2020 11:37:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![NeoPath Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath%20Healthcare%20Heroes_%20Stephanie%20Larson-png.png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-stephanie-larson) 2020 has been filled with its fair share of challenges, but it’s also been full of people coming together and rising up to those challenges. As a result, we’ve seen some real heroes come to the forefront. Our big heroes this year are all of the healthcare professionals out there, especially those who work at NeoPath Health clinics.  [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-stephanie-larson) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-stephanie-larson#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [NeoPath Healthcare Heroes: Charlene Oftedahl](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-charlene-oftedahl) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Jun 18, 2020 7:39:17 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![NeoPath Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/NeoPath%20Healthcare%20Heroes_%20Charlene%20Oftedahl-1.png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-charlene-oftedahl) Healthcare professionals have and always will be dedicated, hardworking, and dependable in times of crisis and in times of calm. This has never been more tested and true than with the COVID-19 pandemic. These often unsung heroes are on the frontlines, putting themselves at risk to take care of others in their time of need.  [Read More](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-charlene-oftedahl) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/neopath-healthcare-heroes-charlene-oftedahl#comments-listing) Topics: [Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/tag/healthcare-heroes) ## [Supporting Our Clients Through the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/supporting-our-clients-covid-19-pandemic) Posted by [Joe McErlane](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/author/joe-mcerlane) on Apr 16, 2020 8:49:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/hubfs/Supporting%20Our%20Clients%20Through%20the%20COVID-19%20Pandemic.png)](https://blog.neopathhealth.com/supporting-our-clients-covid-19-pandemic) In a time of so much uncertainty, many of us are being asked to stay home and wait while healthcare professionals are being called to do quite the opposite. 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