Medical Travel: My Firsthand Experience

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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

Executive Editor and Publisher Laura Carabello Talks U.S. Domestic Medical Travel

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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

SIIA Conference: Is Direct Contracting Ready for Takeoff?

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  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

Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Europe

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Original Source: PlacidWay PlacidWay.com-Do you dream about a perfect, slim body? Do you want to get rid of those extra pounds? The answer to your problem is safe, simple and very effective - Gastric Sleeve surgery. The Gastric Sleeve surgery (also known as sleeve gastrectomy that you can learn more