by Michael Olesen Medical travel was an intriguing idea. I've had almost 30 years of experience in healthcare, 10+ of which were in the operating room and another 10+ years in risk, safety and quality. I had a healthy amount of skepticism about medical travel since I have seen firsthand
Author: Editor
Executive Editor and Publisher Laura Carabello Talks U.S. Domestic Medical Travel
Executive editor and publisher Laura Carabello authored an article entitled: "U.S. Domestic Medical Travel: Making the Move toward Value-Based Care," which was recently featured in Accountable Care News (Volume 6, Number 11). Read the intro below: "In today's complex healthcare environment, self-insured employers and health plan advisors recognize that
Richard Krasner, MA, MHA
SPOTLIGHT: Richard Krasner, MA, MHA, Principal Consultant, FutureComp Consulting, and Blogger, Transforming Workers' Comp 7151 Summer Tree Drive Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-738-0458, 561-603-1685, cell [email protected] http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardkrasner Skype: richardkrasner About Richard Krasner Richard Krasner received a Master of Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, in
SIIA Wrap-Up: Standing-room Only Crowd at Break-Out Session
It was not business as usual for the medical travel industry during the recent annual meeting of the Self Insurance Institute of America. At this well-attended event and with four outstanding panelists, the presentations and discussions were lively and thought-provoking. Here's an overview: Employer Direct Contracting: Game-Changing Medical
SIIA Conference: Is Direct Contracting Ready for Takeoff?
by Jeff Byers Healthcaredive.com-Conferences, generally speaking, are not a lively experience during educational sessions. It is with that mentality audience applause during a panel discussion on employer direct contracting warrants consideration. At the Self-Insurance Institute of America's 35th Annual National Educational Conference and Expo, Cheryl Demars, CEO of
Patient Lead Follow-Up: The Need for Speed
Stomatology Under General Anesthesia in Belarus
Belarusian Tour Operator "MasterVisit" Post address: Ragachouskaja str. 19-128, 220056, Minsk, BELARUS Skype: mvbelarus GSM: +375 (29) 577-39-79 Viber: +375 (33) 333-53-51 E-mail: [email protected] www.mvbelarus.com Dentistry under general anesthesia is a modern method of rendering dental service and the best way to treat teeth quickly, painlessly
SPOTLIGHT: Edward Arriaga, Co-founder, C’est La Vie Consultants
[email protected] www.cestlavieconsultants.com About Edward Arriaga Edward holds a special interest in international business and marketing strategies. Edward is a medical tourism facilitator specializing in plastic surgery. He has held various leadership positions such as senior vice president, director of Marketing and Operations, and CEO for various reputable
Healthcare: The Bankrupting of America: Is Medical Tourism the Solution?
by Patrick Goodness According to research produced at Harvard University, "62 percent of U.S. bankruptcies are due to medical expenses." Sadly, for many Americans, that percentage is growing steadily. As U.S medical and dental-related expenses continue to skyrocket, millions of Americans have begun to search for high-quality, affordable
SPOTLIGHT: Lee Vliet, M.D., CEO, Med Expert Global LLC. and Chief Medical Officer, Med Expert Chile SpA
855-447-2676 Twitter: @MedExpertChile Skype: MedExpertChile About Lee Vliet, MD Dr. Vliet is CEO of Med Expert Global LLC and chief medical officer of Med Expert Chile SpA, connecting patients to top-tier, lower cost medical care in Latin America, focused on medical freedom, patient-centered, individualized care preserving the