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Spotlight Interview: Dr. James Pinckney II, M.D., Founder and CEO, Diamond Physicians

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Industry News: Volume 1, Issue 7

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INDUSTRY NEWS Vaccine milestone as global Covid jabs pass number of confirmed cases By Clive Cookson and Alan Smith FinancialTimes.com—The number of Covid-19 vaccinations globally has surpassed the total number of confirmed cases, a landmark moment that underscores progress made in taming the pandemic despite mounting concern about the threat of new variants.

Volume 1, Issue 6: Andres Jurado, Chief Executive Officer, My Medical Vacations Discusses Medical Travel and COVID-19 Precautions in Mexico

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Dear colleagues, While the COVID-19 pandemic has halted growth in the medical travel sector, expect the pace to pick up again throughout the new year as the opportunity for vaccines spreads worldwide. In response to market changes prompted by COVID-19 and advanced technology, we are broadening our focus to include digital health: