Industry News: Volume 3, Issue 25

Global cancer deaths among men projected to increase by 93% by 2050, study finds By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN cnn.com - Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to surge by 2050, according to a study published Monday, with large increases among men age 65 and older. For the study, published in the journal

Volume 3, Issue 24: Elina Onitskansky, CEO, Ilant Health, Discusses Importance of Lifelong Management of Obesity as a Chronic Disease

Dear Colleagues, The World Health Organization reported that in 2022, 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight, including over 890 million adults who were living with obesity. However, many treatment options may only offer a one-time solution and unrealistic expectations when in fact, there needs to be a

Industry News: Volume 3, Issue 24

Health insurers face wave of questionable claims for overseas injuries By Allison Bell benefitspro.com - Employers and their benefits professionals may have to look even harder at requests for reimbursement for care that health plan members said they received while outside the United States. Prosecutors in Boston last week accused five Massachusetts residents and a New

Volume 3, Issue 23: Sharon Myers, RN, MSN, MSB • FACHE, CPHQ, CHCQM, CPHRM, Owner, Sharon Myers Health Care Consulting, Discusses New Book Addressing Lack of Medicare Coverage for Retired Americans Living Overseas

Dear Colleagues, As more and more people look for a better quality of life, many find themselves looking to settle outside the U.S. after retirement. Democrats Abroad reported that there are approximately 1.3 million Americans overseas that are 65 years or older. However, despite this growing number, Medicare coverage is unavailable

Spotlight Interview: Sharon Myers, RN, MSN, MSB • FACHE, CPHQ, CHCQM, CPHRM, Owner, Sharon Myers Health Care Consulting

About Sharon Myers Sharon Myers obtained her Masters in Nursing and Masters in Business from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and holds numerous certifications including Lifetime Fellow in American College of Healthcare Executives. Prior to starting her consultancy, Ms. Myers worked for Johns Hopkins International as an expert in patient safety, quality,

Industry News: Volume 3, Issue 23

Is Flying to Turkey for Health Screenings Worth It? By Eglė Krištopaitytė healthnews.com - Health and beauty tourism influencer Bryn Elise recently made a viral video of herself going to Turkey for a full-body check-up in one day. In the video, Elise said she underwent more than 30 scans, tests, and cancer markers.

Volume 3, Issue 22: Will Clower, MD, Founder and CEO, Mediterranean Wellness Discusses Employer Benefits Wellbeing Programs Based on Mediterranean Lifestyle

Dear Colleagues, You may remember our last issue featuring an interview discussing the importance of taking effective and proactive cybersecurity practices to protect your organization from cyberattacks. Well, I am excited to bring you another article in this month’s issue of the The Self Insurer diving further into cybersecurity and how stewards