Volume 4, Issue 5: Kevin Zacharyasz, Director of Healthcare Sustainability, Joint Commission International Introduces the Sustainability Accelerator Tool (SAT) in Advancement of Healthcare Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,  I am excited to share my article titled, “Addressing Vendor Fatigue, Managing Multiple Point Solutions” in November’s issue of the The Self Insurer. This article discusses the challenges of vendor fatigue for self-insured employers, brokers and benefits consultants, and the innovative approaches to resolving the issues. Please find this

Spotlight Interview: Kevin Zacharyasz, Director of Healthcare Sustainability, Joint Commission International

About Kevin Zacharyasz, Director of Healthcare Sustainability  Kevin Zacharyasz is the Director of Healthcare Sustainability at The Joint Commission. In this role, he serves as a thought leader on healthcare sustainability and leads initiatives across healthcare segments globally to support The Joint Commission’s mission and growth objectives around sustainability. Mr. Zacharyasz

Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 5

OpenAI isn’t built for health care. So why is its tech already in hospitals, pharma, and cancer care?  By Mohana Ravindranath  statnews.com - The company behind ChatGPT didn’t set out to tackle health care. But despite ongoing concerns about its technology’s tendency to hallucinate, OpenAI is already inking deals with health care

Volume 4, Issue 4: Christine Cooper, CEO, aequum LLC Discusses Implications of the Medical Debt Cancellation Act

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my article titled, “Cash-Pay Options for Self-Insured Employers” in October’s issue of the The Self Insurer. As the title suggests, in this article, we will discuss the different ways cash-pay options benefit employers and self-insurers such as streamlining the administrative process of healthcare payments,

Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 4

Some doctors are using public AI chatbots like ChatGPT in clinical decisions. Is it safe? By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya fiercehealthcare.com - Nineteen-year-old Lia was at a follow-up appointment at a boutique dermatology practice in New York City. She was interested in a prescription for hair growth. Since she was already on another medication,

Volume 4, Issue 3: Will Clower, MD, Founder and CEO, Mediterranean Wellness, Discusses Long-Term Effectiveness of the Mediterranean Diet

Dear Colleagues, The Mediterranean diet and weight loss drugs – which approach is more effective for weight loss management? While both are effective approaches, the Mediterranean diet offers sustained health benefits including improved cardiovascular health, cognitive function and mental well-being. Weight loss drugs, on the other hand, can yield short-term results

Industry News: Volume 4, Issue 3

AscellaHealth Podcast Pulse: AscellaHealth Launches Podcast Series Addressing Key Issues Impacting Life Sciences & Payers within the Specialty Healthcare Ecosystem BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AscellaHealth, a global partner delivering customizable solutions to support the specialty pharmaceutical industry, announces the launch of its podcast; AscellaHealth Podcast Pulse. This diverse new series dives deep into key

Volume 4, Issue 2: Armando Polanco, CEO, Apollo Vanguard Discusses International Solutions to Accessible, Low Cost and Quality Healthcare

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to bring you my article titled, “Cost Management Strategies for Chronic Diseases” in this month’s issue of the The Self Insurer. In this article, we will discuss the growing prevalence of chronic diseases in working Americans and the leading strategies for managing the costs such as