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
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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
Spotlight Interview: Will Clower, MD, Founder and CEO, Mediterranean Wellness
About Will Clower, MD, Founder and CEO Dr. Will Clower is the founder & CEO of Mediterranean Wellness and works with companies to improve the well-being of their employees by providing the tools they need to incorporate healthy behaviors into their daily lives. Dr. Clower is also an award winning author who
Industry News: Volume 3, Issue 22
Fewer than 1 in 5 eligible Americans up to date with lung cancer screenings By Hannah Docter-Loeb washingtonpost.com - Onlyabout 18 percent of eligible Americans were up to date with their lung cancer screenings in 2022, with compliance rates varying by state and region, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Volume 3, Issue 21: Scott Fuller, Chief of Cybersecurity Practice, CyberPro Partners Discusses Importance of Effective and Proactive Cybersecurity Practices
Spotlight Interview: Scott Fuller, Chief of Cybersecurity Practice, CyberPro Partners
About Scott Fuller, Chief of Cybersecurity Practice With over two decades of expertise in technology and security leadership, Scott has penned 14 bestselling books on networking, applications, and security. A distinguished member of the Forbes Leadership Council on Technology, he consistently delivers thought-provoking articles to the publication. Scott's expertise has been crucial
Industry News: Volume 3, Issue 21
US has the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income nations. Norway has zero By Jacqueline Howard edition.cnn.com - The United States continues to have a higher rate of women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum compared with all other high-income nations, even despite recent declines in the US maternal death rate, a new