Dear colleagues, In this issue, we speak with Rajesh Rao, CEO, IndusHealth, David Mair, SVP, Hospital CIMA, and Brad Cook, President, Medical Tours Costa Rica, to discuss Costa Rica’s role in the medical travel and tourism industry and how they’ve adapted to operate in the age of Covid-19. This issue also brings
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Spotlight Interview: Rajesh Rao, CEO, IndusHealth; David Mair, SVP, Hospital CIMA; and Brad Cook, President, Medical Tours Costa Rica
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) is pleased to announce that the next installment of its Medical Travel Seminar Series will feature Costa Rica. Hear from the program team (CIMA Hospital, IndusHealth and Medical Tours Costa Rica) that has worked together for the past 10 years to help over
Industry News: Volume 1, Issue 10
Pfizer expects higher COVID-19 vaccine prices and yearly boosters, CFO says. And that means big sales long-term by Eric Sagonowsky FiercePharma.com - Pfizer made headlines last month when its chief financial officer said the company would look to raise COVID-19 vaccine prices after the pandemic wanes. The company is doubling down on that
Volume 1, Issue 9: Dr. James Pinckney II, M.D., Founder and CEO, Diamond Physicians, Discusses Direct Primary Care, Health Insurance and Access
Dear colleagues, In this issue, we speak with Dr. James Pinckney II, M.D., Founder and CEO, Diamond Physicians. Dr. James discusses healthcare delivery models, doctor-patient relationships and the benefits of direct primary care. This issue also brings you exciting news about Medical Travel & Digital Health News’ partnership with the Self Insurance
Spotlight Interview: Dr. James Pinckney II, M.D., Founder and CEO, Diamond Physicians
About James Pinckney II, M.D. Dr. James Pinckney II, M.D.,believes that integrity and hard work are critical to building customer loyalty. A visionary, he founded Diamond Physicians in 2012, a membership medicine practice that focuses on the patient-physician relationship. This healthcare niche has gained momentum in response to sprawling waste and
Industry News: Volume 1, Issue 9
INDUSTRY NEWS Self Insurance Institute of America Partners with Medical Travel & Digital Health News to Produce Medical Travel Webinar Series Register: https://www.siia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=7479 SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. & MAHWAH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced a partnership with Medical Travel & Digital Health News to produce a series of virtual “Connect from Anywhere” medical travel
Volume 1, Issue 8: Jennifer Goldsack, Executive Director, Digital Medicine Society, Discusses Digital Medicine and Digital Technology Acumen
Dear colleagues, In this issue, we speak with Jennifer Goldsack, Executive Director, Digital Medicine Society. Goldsack discusses digital medicine and technology and how communities are adjusting to the shift to digital health care for treatment in 2021. This issue also brings you news on the impact of the winter weather on Texas
Spotlight Interview: Jennifer Goldsack, Executive Director, Digital Medicine Society, Discusses Digital Medicine and Digital Technology Acumen
About Jennifer Goldsack Jennifer C. Goldsack co-founded and serves as the executive director of the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing digital medicine to optimize human health. Jen’s research focuses on applied approaches to the safe, effective, and equitable use of digital technologies to improve health,
Industry News: Volume 1, Issue 8
Texas hospitals struggle with water pressure problems after extreme winter weather By Robert King FierceHealthcare.com - Several Texas hospitals have had to transfer patients and delay elective procedures amid water pressure and heat issues caused by extreme winter weather, according to several published reports. To view the original article in its entirety click
Volume 1, Issue 7: Jack Ezon, Founder and Managing Partner, Embark Beyond Travel, Discusses Travel Insurance, COVID-19 Testing and Travel Predictions Post-Pandemic
Dear colleagues, In this issue, we speak with Jack Ezon, Founder and Managing Partner, Embark Beyond Travel. Ezon discusses an interesting medical evacuation insurance that provides COVID-19 testing and transportation home for people traveling during the pandemic. This issue also brings you news on COVID-19 vaccines, hospital hacks, data privacy and more. Please