Roger Farahmand
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Roger Farahmand is an entrepreneur, lawyer, strategist, life coach, and advocate specializing in mental health and hospital management.[1][2][3] He has pursued business endeavors in the hospitality, medical, mental health, fashion, and legal consultancy fields.[4][5]
Background and Career
Roger Farahmand was raised in Dallas, Texas, and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Denver, a Master's Degree in Health Care Administration from the University Of Southern California, a Master's Degree in Mental Health and Counseling from New York University, and a Jurisprudence/Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton.
After a challenging encounter in 1995, he was inspired to champion minority rights by establishing law firms in underserved neighborhoods within the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. In 1998, he shifted his focus to healthcare ventures, embarking on a journey that took him across the globe. Despite his global endeavors, his roots remained in Dallas, prompting his return in 2002.
From 1998-2006, Farahmand led several healthcare and corporate medicine endeavors. He established brain injury centers, Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC), Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF), and a psychiatric hospital.
Roger Farahmand is the founder of Interhealth, Inc., which oversaw a mental health hospital in Dallas. Farahmand is credited with transforming the hospital’s operations. In 2006, the hospital was acquired by Psychiatric Solutions, a publicly traded company.
In 2002, after thinking about the lack of services available to 911 victims and the lack of mental health services impact on corporate employees in New York Roger wondered if mental health services could be provided online. He founded Enterhealth with Dr. Urschel and in collaboration with IBM to provide a telehealth platform offering mental health services. In 2007, Farahmand founded Enterhealth LLC, a rehabilitation center specializing in evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment.[6]
Farahmand is also the founder of One Health, an integrated healthcare delivery system that provides telehealth services. He is the company’s current president and chief strategy officer.[7]
Additional Activities
Roger Farahmand credits raising his son as his greatest joy in life. He is currently based in Dallas, Texas.[8] He previously lived in Southeast Asia and has extensive experience with scuba diving in the area. In his free time, he loves to read, travel, and exercise on his Peloton.
References
- ↑ Farahmand, Roger. "Roger Farahmand on about.me". about.me. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "The Future of Telemedicine: Insights from Roger Farahmand". nyweekly.com. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Effective Parenting: Brain Stages with Roger Farahmand". usreporter.com. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Breaking Barriers in Addiction Recovery: Roger Farahmand Discusses Transformative Treatment Facilities". The American Reporter. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Unveiling Trauma's Role in Addiction: Roger Farahmand Explores Healing Beyond Substance Abuse Towards True Happiness - New York Weekly". nyweekly.com. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Roger Farahmand". SpeakerHub. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "roger-farahmand". muckrack.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "our-team". onehealth.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.