STAT - U.S. life expectancy declined in 2021, per CDC data In 2021, residents of Hawaii had the highest life expectancy at birth at 79.9 years, while Mississippi had the lowest at 70.9 years, according to newly released CDC data. As seen on the map above, residents of southern states overall
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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
Spotlight Interview: Part 2 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 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
Spotlight Interview: Elina Onitskansky, CEO, Ilant Health
About Elina Onitskansky Elina Onitskansky is a healthcare executive dedicated to enhancing access, affordability, and equity in healthcare. Prior to founding Ilant, Elina was the Chief Growth Officer at Health at Home, SVP & Head of Strategy at Molina Healthcare, and an Associate Partner at Co-head of the Commercial Service Line
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.