Volume 4, Issue 7: Kari L. Niblack, Esq., President, Boon-Chapman Discusses Strategies for Healthcare Innovation and Cost Containment

Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a great start to the new year! I am excited to share the article I authored which was included in the January 2025 edition of The Self Insurer, published by the Self Insurance Institute of America: “Employers Act When Retail Pharmacies Close, Cancel

Volume 4, Issue 6: Cynthia Nwaubani, PharmD, Founder and CEO, PharmD Live Discuss Benefits Of Virtual Pharmacist Care Managers in Healthcare Teams

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share this recently published article in The Forum, written by Hannah Sheehy, a high school sophomore, interested in global issues such as elections, offering her thoughtful and nuanced perspective on a topic continuing to shape our society. In this article, Hannah discusses the growing influence

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

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,

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

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

Volume 4, Issue 1: Exclusive Interview: Andrew Rosen, Vice President, Joint Commission International Discusses Mission to Enhance Healthcare Quality and Safety Worldwide

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to Volume 4 of Medical Travel & Digital Health News! I am excited to continue bringing you more insightful interviews with trailblazing companies making a difference in the healthcare industry. As we embark on this new chapter, MTDHN remains committed to delivering fresh perspectives and news, inspiring stories

Volume 3, Issue 25: Will Clower, CEO, Mediterranean Wellness Highlights Importance of Customized Workforce Wellness Programs

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share my recent article titled, “Onsite, Near-Site Clinics: What’s Working For Employers”, published in the August issue of The Self Insurer. Please find this article in the Self-Insurer section of our website, where you can access my monthly articles written for the publication. In this issue, we

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

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