About Scott Ray, Chief Executive Officer, 6 Degrees Health Scott is the founder of 6 Degrees Health and an experienced attorney, accountant, and business executive. He started his career as an accountant and lawyer for Arthur Andersen and KPMG. After leaving the traditional legal practice, he dedicated his career to healthcare, devoting seven years as
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Industry News: Volume 10, Issue 16
INDUSTRY NEWS Leapfrog Releases Bi-Annual Hospital Safety Grades By John Commins Healthleadersmedia.com - One third of the 2,600 general, acute care hospitals across the nation rated in The Leapfrog Group's fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grades got an 'A,' grade, while 1% flunked, the patient safety monitors said. Leapfrog grades are based upon process and structural measures such as hand hygiene, risk mitigation, and discharge communication, as well
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 25: The Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin, MD, ninth Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs Discusses Medical Travel and his new book
Dear Colleagues, In this issue, I have the pleasure of introducing you to The Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin, MD, ninth Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. In this interview, Dr. Shulkin gives his take on medical travel, and explains what drove him to write, "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country.” This
Spotlight Interview: The Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin, MD, ninth Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs
About the Honorable David J. Shulkin, MD The Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin was the ninth Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Nominated by President Trump to serve in his Cabinet, Secretary Shulkin was confirmed by the US Senate by a vote of 100-0. Secretary Shulkin previously served as Under Secretary
Industry News: Volume 3 Issue 25
PRESS RELEASE: LEMBO PUTS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET ON NOTICE WITH NEW MEDICAL RFP THAT REDEFINES HEALTH CARE DYNAMIC State Comptroller Kevin Lembo announced today that his office has issued a highly competitive request for proposals (RFP) that will redefine the relationship between the state and insurance corporations hired to administer state health benefits, and potentially
Volume 10, Issue 15: Leasa Bolen, CEO & Nicholas Beeler, COO of HALO Medical Travel Services Lessen the Burden of Patients and Families Who Travel to U.S. for Treatments
Dear Colleagues, Medical Travel Today is excited to bring you an interview with Leasa Bolen, CEO & Nicholas Beeler, COO of HALO Medical Travel Services, a not-for-profit company serving patients who travel to Washington State, California and surrounding areas for medical treatment and need assistance with travel arrangements. I had the fabulous opportunity
Spotlight Interview: Leasa Bolen, CEO & Nicholas Beeler, COO of HALO Medical Travel Services
Industry News: Volume 10, Issue 15
INDUSTRY NEWS Key Takeaways from HLTH By Laura Carabello Digital. Technology. And more Digital Technologies Technology and digital solutions dominated the conversation and the exhibit floor: AI, machine learning, remote monitoring, advanced analytics, robotics and devices to diagnose, treat and resolve just about any disease or condition. If the human touch of doctors, nurses and
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 24: RD Whitney, CEO, Validation Institute Discusses Medical Travel as a Way to Reduce Costs
Dear Colleagues, In this issue, RD Whitney, CEO of Validation Institute (VI), a membership organization made up of a network of health care vendors, health benefits advisors, and purchaser benefit managers focused on delivering better health value and stronger outcomes than conventional healthcare, describes the innovators and companies that are using
Spotlight Interview: RD Whitney, CEO, Validation Institute
About RD Whitney With 29 years in leadership at 15 companies building professional communities in 23 industries, I am putting my skills, passions and networking connections to work in a venture that can truly make a difference in the nation’s competitiveness and in people’s lives. Warren Buffett called heath care the “tapeworm” of the US economy.