NICK GARULAY

Founder & CEO

My name is Nick Garulay, and I’m the founder and CEO of My Florida Green. For me, my company is not so much a business as it is an expression of one of my great passions in life. Let me tell you about that. I have been working in the medical software field for some time and have been dismayed time and again by the difficulties that physicians and their patients experience in getting medical cannabis into the hands of the people it can most help. In many cases, those affected are among the most vulnerable members of our society: people with disabilities, those who are at the end of life, those who live with chronic pain, and people with severe health afflictions. I wanted to do something about that.

I’m not a doctor, so I can’t help in that way. However, I am a talented technology guy, so I felt I could do something to help. After all, the purpose of technology is to improve a process and make it easier! So, I created a patient management platform to simplify the process of getting medical marijuana certification for both doctors and patients in Florida.

 

Licensing Software for Doctors in November 2016

I licensed the software to a few doctors in November 2016 and began working with patients by connecting them with doctors licensed to incorporate medical marijuana into their care plans. At that time, Florida law governing the use of medical marijuana was included under the “Compassionate Care Act,” a law meant for “terminally ill” patients.

 

The Challenges of the Compassionate Use Registry

At that time, a doctor had to document an established relationship with a patient for at least 90 days before the patient could be listed on the Compassionate Use Registry. I have seen first-hand the frustration of patients due to this cumbersome process. Most of these patients were at the end of life and suffering considerably from symptoms that could have been eased by medical marijuana. Some gained access, but many did not, as they took their last breath during the waiting period.

Overcoming Stigma and Misconceptions

The current law was implemented out of fear of the unknown and an enduring stigma from the disastrous “War on Drugs.” Unfortunately, it’s people who could benefit from medical marijuana who pay the price. At the same time, society and lawmakers are beginning to understand that cannabis can not only treat a condition but also help a patient heal.

 

A Personal Connection with Patients

I established a deep, personal connection with the patients, extending beyond typical professional boundaries. It filled me with motivation to help as best I could. I wanted not only to help them get what they needed but also to help them improve their quality of life. The progress I witnessed was incredible, so I went all in.

A Personal Reflection on Cannabis

Cannabis was never a thing for me. I used it a couple dozen times in my 42 years in casual settings, but I never really enjoyed the feeling. THC – the plant’s psychoactive compound – disagrees with me. Having seen first-hand the effect medical marijuana can have on some people who are very sick, I’m grateful that I didn’t let my personal experience with cannabis hinder my ability to recognize that it truly is a medicinal plant.

Building on Initial Success with New Platforms

The software I launched in 2016 is now in the past. I’ve built three more platforms since then, including an app for patients to control their profile and monitor progress. The data my team has gathered from patients and healthcare professionals has proven invaluable.

 

My Florida Green: A Revolutionary Patient Management Platform

My Florida Green is a patient management platform licensed to compassionate physicians who believe in cannabis as a medicinal alternative. It provides a tool that allows them to facilitate patient engagement, prescribing, and follow-up.

The software is also intended for patient use to improve their ability to properly document their response to treatment and better communicate with their physician. Physicians and patients are provided with a robust set of tools and applications that meet their specific needs and improve their contact and collaboration in the patient’s care.

Our Ultimate Goal

It is our ultimate goal to improve patient care by streamlining the process, reducing errors, improving communication, and ensuring state law compliance for all physicians who are interested in recommending medical marijuana for patients with debilitating conditions.

A Vision for the Future

What we’ve developed can pave the way for a new form of healthcare for physicians and patients. After much grueling work, I am proud of the accomplishments of my team and my family, who essentially are one and the same. Together, we can make a difference for physicians and patients, and I am excited about what the future holds for My Florida Green.

To contact Nick Garulay, feel free to send him an email:
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ABOUT MY FLORIDA GREEN

MY FLORIDA GREEN was founded to help people suffering from a variety of health conditions gain fast and easy access to natural medicine that works in a manner synthetic chemicals cannot. We deliver premium care and work to build lasting relationships with our customers by offering the best service in the business. 

We have been helping patients navigate medical marijuana in Florida since the passing of legislation in 2016 and have already helped over 43,000 qualified patients obtain their Florida Medical Marijuana Cards. 

We have partnered with the most experienced medical marijuana doctors in Florida and built a world-class software platform that empowers patients with education and makes the certification process quick & easy. 

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