Check your FSA balance today. Your employer or FSA administrator is a good place to start for this information. You may even have access to your FSA information via an online portal. This would be offered through your FSA administrator, whose information can often be found on the back of your FSA debit card.
Ask about your deadline and any rollover amount or deadline extension your employer might offer.
Use the searchable FSA eligibility list at FSAstore.com to shop for everyday health products, including: over-the-counter medications, specialty skincare products, infant and toddler care, sunscreens and lip balms with SPF, diabetes supplies, high-tech monitoring and diagnostic devices, drug-free pain relief, chronic condition management supplies, and more. Consumers can also shop for products that fit within their remaining FSA balance or price range, or even shop by health need and brand name.
Shop the sales at FSA Store, including the “12 Days of Tech” sale that runs through December 15. Take advantage of daily specials on digital health products with this special promotion.
Important FSA deadline facts:
The December 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline is the date by which, for many account holders, the FSA balance must be spent or remaining funds are lost.
While December 31 is the most common spending deadline for FSAs, this deadline can vary based on an employer’s plan year. Account holders should log in to their FSA online portal, if available, to verify their deadline, or check with their employer or FSA administrator.
An employer may offer an FSA deadline extension, such as a partial carryover of unused funds (when an employer opts to allow employees to carry over a portion of unused FSA funds from one year to the next); a grace period (an extra 2.5 months after the plan year end date – typically March 15 – during which you can spend FSA funds from the previous year on new expenses); and/or a run-out period (a timeframe after your plan year – usually 90 days – during which you can still submit claims for reimbursement from the previous year).
An FSA may have a carryover option or a grace period but not both, and/or a run-out period. Deadline extensions are completely optional and are determined by the employer.
To learn more about the FSA deadline and how to spend funds before December 31, visit FSAstore.com and the FSA Learning Center.
About Health-E Commerce Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSA Store, HSA Store and WellDeservedHealth, a family of online stores that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created Caring Mill, a popular private-label line of health products through which a portion of every purchase is donated to the Children’s Health Fund. Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.
Fatty15, a groundbreaking C15:0 supplement, highlighted as a key to living to 100
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leading C15:0 researcher, Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, discussed the link between this newly discovered essential fatty acid and Blue Zone longevity on Daily Blast Live. This discovery may hold the key to understanding why residents of Blue Zones consistently live longer, healthier lives.
Blue Zones, regions globally known for the high number of centenarians among their populations, have long intrigued scientists and biohackers alike. Recent research suggests that the secret to their extended lifespan may lie at the cellular level, including higher levels of a nutrient called C15:0.
The latest peer-reviewed research published in ‘Nutrients’ showed that the pure C15:0 ingredient in fatty15, a daily C15:0 supplement, outperforms current longevity-enhancing compounds, including rapamycin and metformin. “C15:0 is remarkably good at supporting both our healthspan and lifespan,” says Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, Co-Founder of Seraphina Therapeutics. “From reversing core cellular aging mechanisms to meaningfully improving clinical outcomes, C15:0 helps to explain how people in Blue Zones live healthier and longer.”
While the study focused on Blue Zone populations, the implications of C15:0, the first essential fatty acid to be discovered since omega-3, extend to a wider audience, inviting discussions about dietary choices and their potential impact on aging. In his recent health and wellness newsletter, Dr. Mark Hyman commented that C15:0 is “turning out to be an extremely exciting compound in regards to longevity.” As the scientific community continues to explore the role of C15:0 in longevity, the potential applications for promoting well-being on a global scale are becoming increasingly significant.
About Seraphina Therapeutics. Inc.: Seraphina Therapeutics, Inc. is a health and wellness company dedicated to advancing global health through the discovery of essential fatty acids and micronutrient therapeutics. Through rigorous breakthrough science, the company develops fatty acid supplements, food fortifiers, and nutritional interventions to strengthen cells, keep mitochondria working and advance cellular homeostasis to counter age-related breakdown. With its team of industry-leading scientists, Seraphina Therapeutics challenges long-held approaches to nutrition, enabling the creation of novel health products designed to support quality of life. For more information, please visit DiscoverC15.com and fatty15.com.
Women’s Excellence is proud to announce the integration of body composition analysis into their health and wellness program. This advanced tool is set to transform weight loss strategies, offering clients a personalized roadmap towards achieving their health goals.
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Body composition analysis goes beyond conventional weight measurements, providing a comprehensive understanding of one’s body composition, including muscle mass, body fat percentage, water content, and metabolic rate. By employing state-of-the-art technology, Women’s Excellence empowers individuals with accurate and detailed insights into their bodies, allowing for tailored and effective weight management plans.
By analyzing body composition, Women’s Excellence can determine the percentage of body fat in relation to muscle mass. This information is essential because focusing solely on overall weight loss can be misleading. For instance, a person may lose weight on the scale but still have a high percentage of body fat. In contrast, someone who builds muscle while losing fat may not see a significant decrease in weight but will experience positive changes in body composition.
The results from a body composition analysis scan can be used to:
1. Set realistic weight loss goals: By understanding an individual’s body composition, healthcare providers can help set realistic and achievable weight loss goals. This personalized approach ensures that individuals are not solely focused on a number on the scale but on achieving a healthy body composition.
2. Tailor nutrition plans: Body composition analysis scans provide insights into an individual’s metabolic rate and nutritional needs. With this information, healthcare providers can customize nutrition plans that support fat loss while preserving muscle mass. This ensures that individuals are getting the right balance of macronutrients and calories for optimal weight loss.
3. Optimize exercise routines: Body composition analysis scans can help healthcare providers design exercise programs that promote fat loss and muscle gain. By identifying areas of weakness or imbalance, individuals can target specific muscle groups and engage in exercises that will maximize their weight loss efforts.
4. Monitor progress and make adjustments: Regular body composition analysis scans allow healthcare providers to track progress accurately. This information enables them to make necessary adjustments to the weight loss program, such as modifying nutrition plans or exercise routines, to ensure continued progress and optimal results.
The introduction of Body Composition Analysis aligns with Women’s Excellence’s ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of innovative healthcare solutions for women. By integrating this advanced technology into their suite of services, Women’s Excellence continues to reinforce its dedication to comprehensive and personalized care.
For more information about Women’s Excellence and its new Body Composition Analysis service, please visit http://www.WomensExcellence.com
About Women’s Excellence: Women’s Excellence is a leading healthcare center dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care for women. With a team of experienced healthcare professionals, Women’s Excellence is committed to addressing the diverse health needs of women throughout all stages of life. They specialize in menopause, weight control, bladder control, endometriosis, robotic surgery, oncology, and midwifery services. Women’s Excellence is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation with cutting-edge technologies utilizing robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical options when possible. The knowledgeable, compassionate physicians and healthcare providers offer normal and high-risk pregnancy care, obstetrics, gynecology, and midwifery services. With 6 area locations, Women’s Excellence is committed to providing the most up-to-date and innovative care to patients in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, stated, “We are proud to honor Charles Holland at St. Bernard Hospital with this award. He puts patients first, without compromise, every day, no excuses. As a result, today St. Bernard Hospital is a shining example of the lifesaving power of great leadership.”
“We want to encourage healthcare leaders across the U.S. to follow the example of Charles Holland by committing to ethical financial practices and investing in better outcomes for patients,” said Chris Moriates, MD, Executive Director of Costs of Care.
The Outstanding Healthcare CEO award is named in honor of Steven Schroeder, MD, Distinguished Professor of Health and Health Care at the University of California San Francisco and former President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dr. Schroeder has spent five decades inspiring and mentoring leaders to forcefully advocate for better quality and more affordable healthcare, and he has inspired leaders of both Costs of Care and The Leapfrog Group.
Dr. Schroeder stated, “Under Charles Holland’s dedicated leadership, St. Bernard Hospital was able to document dramatic improvement in quality of care in a neighborhood that faces multiple challenges, while simultaneously preserving access to its services for those in need and keeping costs under control. At a time when medical institutions are beset with multiple problems, Mr. Holland’s leadership shows that it is possible for a community hospital to serve its community with style and compassion.”
Distinct to Mr. Holland’s leadership is his commitment to advancing the stature of St. Bernard Hospital as a community leader. Mr. Holland has been integral in leading the work on establishing the hospital’s affordable housing project, the Pediatric Mobile Health Unit program and the St. Bernard Hospital Dental Center. His focus is on programs to keep people well and help prevent disease, and to advance health equity in South Side Chicago communities. In 2016, St. Bernard Hospital opened a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Care Center to extend the comprehensive services offered by the hospital to outpatient treatment.
Under Mr. Holland’s leadership, the hospital has improved its Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade to two consecutive “A” Grades in patient safety practices from an “F” in only two years. Most recently, St. Bernard Hospital was awarded a Transformation grant from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, which will allow a collaboration of health equity leaders to establish a Center for Better Aging at St. Bernard Hospital. The center will provide transformative services for geriatric-centered care, addressing unmet needs and improving their wellbeing, while also creating jobs in the community.
“I am honored and humbled to accept such an important award on behalf of St. Bernard Hospital,” said Holland. “As a safety-net hospital serving Chicago’s South Side, it is our responsibility to provide healthcare for everyone, while promoting and fostering comprehensive community wellness. We forge ahead with our mission to care for the sick and promote the health of all residents of the community regardless of their ability to pay. We are dedicated to advancing safe patient care and the equitable treatment of our community, and I am truly grateful for this recognition.”
This year marks the 6th annual Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO. Past recipients of the award include J. Stephen Jones, MD, President and CEO of Inova Health System in Northern Virginia; Joanne M. Conroy, MD, CEO and President of Dartmouth Health in New Hampshire; Mr. Carl S. Armato, President and CEO of Novant Health in North Carolina; Mr. John A. DiAngelo, former President and CEO of Inspira Health in New Jersey; and Gary S. Kaplan, MD, former Chairman and CEO of Virginia Mason in Seattle, Washington.
About Costs of Care
Costs of Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating change agents who will lead the creation of a more affordable and equitable health system. Since 2009, Costs of Care has collected personal accounts from physicians, nurses, and patients all over the United States that illustrate routine and high-yield opportunities to improve the value of care delivery. Costs of Care directs the STARS program for medical and interprofessional students, catalyzing grassroots, student-led initiatives to advance health care value in medical education. Costs of Care has also created widely adopted and enduring resources to educate medical trainees and clinicians about how to address health care costs and provide high-value care, including the textbook Understanding Value-Based Healthcare, the “COST” framework for designing value improvement projects, multiple workshops, and free video modules.
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.
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HealthBook+ empowers individuals to take appropriate health actions based on a holistic analysis of their confidential health data and related information, sourced from their provider-based electronic health records, health plan claims data, personal wearable health trackers and other connected devices, Social Determinant of Health profiles and via self-reporting. Proprietary, predictive analytics and AI models are applied to identify potential conditions early on. Next best health actions are then presented to the individual along with options for them to easily connect with their healthcare providers and other digital health solutions. For employers that sponsor HealthBook+ access for their employees, the benefits include a more engaged and productive workforce, lower absenteeism, and reduced health plan costs.
The initial group of Strategic Advisors are:
Cory Gardner – a former U.S. Congressman and Senator recognized for his bipartisan approach to problem solving. He spent substantial time overseeing healthcare and cybersecurity policy, and created legislation related to the national suicide prevention hotline. Today, he advises several businesses and organizations, including the Crypto Council for Innovation.
Michael Hanson – longtime Board Chair, President and CEO of Hunt Electric, a national electrical design, build and maintenance leader. He has personally led many projects related to hospitals, clinics, and corporate data centers.
Kathrine Nicol – founder of Nicol Health Law, a boutique law practice specializing in legal issues unique to alternative delivery models in healthcare, including direct primary care and telemedicine. She has been representing both large and smaller healthcare entities for more than 25 years.
Ken Wells – a seasoned business leader with extensive corporate health experience, spanning clinical medicine, health benefits, public health, pharmacy, and risk management.
The Strategic Advisors will provide invaluable guidance in several areas, with specific focuses on corporate development, fundraising strategy and navigating the evolving regulatory landscapes in digital health, AI and information privacy.
“I am truly humbled that these exemplary leaders have chosen to devote their time and intellect to helping HealthBook+ accelerate its future growth,” said HealthBook+ CEO Christopher Turner. “It is especially exciting that they share our vision for personal health ownership. The team here and I are looking forward to working with them to help individuals determine their next best health actions.”
The recruitment of the Strategic Advisor group follows the creation of a Medical Advisory Board, which advises on personalization aspects and accuracy of the HealthBook+ service, addressing both physical and mental health conditions. The company also recently added features focused on the needs of concierge and direct primary care practices.
About HealthBook+
Headquartered in Denver, CO, HealthBook+ has built a digital-first health facilitation platform that guides an individual’s Next Best Health Action™ using advanced AI. Designed by doctors, HealthBook+ identifies potential conditions early on and facilitates access to healthcare screening and services through secure chats, assessments, and education. The platform’s AI models are continuously reviewed by the company’s Medical Advisory Board, and are powered by an individual’s comprehensive health information, sourced from their provider hosted EHR systems, personal health trackers and via self-reporting. For more information, visit healthbookplus.com.
Senator Cory Gardner is a fifth-generation Coloradan who was born and raised in Yuma, where his family has owned a farm equipment dealership for more than a century.
He began serving in the Colorado House of Representatives in 2005 where he spent time as the Minority Whip. Cory was then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and served on the Energy and Commerce Committee, with jurisdiction over the healthcare system. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014, he served as a member of the Energy & Natural Resource Committee, on the Foreign Relations Committee and the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.
In 2019, Cory was ranked the fifth most bipartisan senator by The Lugar Center for his work in the 115th Congress to build consensus, elevate the tenor of debate, practice civility, and advance legislation on pressing issues. A member of the Senate leadership, he passed landmark legislation in conservation, foreign policy and authorized the nation’s 988 national suicide prevention hotline.
Today, he works with companies and organizations in a variety of areas, from healthcare to rocketry. In particular, he serves as an advisor to the Crypto Council for Innovation, a global industry alliance focusing on inclusive regulation for digital assets and unlocking the promise of Web3.
Cory graduated summa cum laude from Colorado State University and received his law degree from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Michael Hanson
Michael Hanson is the former Board Chair, President and CEO of Hunt Electric Corp., a national electrical design, build and maintenance leader. Michael joined the company as an assistant project manager in 1985 and retired from the Board in 2021.
During his time at Hunt, Michael was directly involved in numerous projects relating to hospitals, clinics, data centers, industrial plants, and solar energy generation facilities. He began working in the electrical industry in 1979 for Sterling Electric Construction, where he held several positions until he joined Hunt.
Michael is a Board Member of the Guarantee Electrical Company in St. Louis, MO and a Board Advisor and Investor in SBE Vision of Wakefield, MA. He is also a former Trustee and Investment Committee Chair of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, a past Vice-Chair of the Children’s Hospital Foundation and a past Chairman of the Freshwater Society.
With a BA in History and Political Science from the University of Minnesota, Michael also earned an MBA at the University’s Carlson School of Management.
Kathrine Nicol
Kathrine Nicol is the founder of Nicol Health Law, a boutique law practice catering to entities engaged in emerging healthcare delivery models such as direct primary care (“DPC”), concierge, and telemedicine. Licensed in both Colorado and Texas, Kathrine has over 25 years of legal experience representing clients in both transactional matters and litigation. Her current focus is in assisting clients in operational and governance issues such as creating and structuring management services organizations; understanding medical board regulations and state laws pertaining to the delivery of telemedicine; and drafting the necessary documents for patients to contract/engage with DPC/Concierge medical practices.
She is a frequent speaker at DPC/Concierge events across the country including those sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, HINT, and Spruce, and also speaks at healthcare benefit conferences, such as Health Rosetta, explaining how these alternative delivery models save money for self-insured businesses while providing better care and higher satisfaction for patients. Kathrine serves as outside counsel to numerous DPC/Concierge practices and business entities across the country and is a Steering Committee member of the Direct Primary Care Coalition, a Washington, DC-based advocacy group that lobbies Congress for the advancement of state, federal, and private sector policies that bring patients and doctors together to help promote better care.
Prior to founding Nicol Health Law, Kathrine served as Senior Vice President/General Counsel of Nexus Health Systems, a multi-million dollar, for-profit, physician-owned healthcare provider. She began her legal career as a law clerk in Texas for the Honorable Marcia A. Crone, United States District Judge and then joined Locke Lord, in their Houston office, as an associate representing clients in employment litigation matters.
Kathrine graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University in Athens. She then received her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and continued her education as a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Adelaide Law School in South Australia. While at the University of Adelaide Law School, she instructed second and third-year law students along with performing Ph.D. research focusing on end-of-life decision making.
Ken Wells
Dr. Ken Wells is a seasoned executive with extensive corporate health experience spanning clinical medicine, health benefits, public health, pharmacy, and risk management.
Ken has more than thirty years of corporate healthcare experience, delivering tailored services and wellness programs worldwide. He founded Alken Health Resources, an administrative resource that provides medical direction and health consulting services to Fortune-size companies. Ken has implemented and managed dozens of national and international corporate health programs through Alken, delivering innovative solutions. Ken’s guidance has improved clients’ quality, efficiency, and savings. His advice has benefited many industries, including energy, insurance, municipalities, healthcare, transportation, and NASA.
He serves on the Board of Trustees and chairs the University of the Incarnate Word academic affairs committee in San Antonio, Texas. He is the board vice chair for Telligen and chairs the compensation committee for OLATEC Therapeutics. Over the past two decades, he has served on nine not-for-profit and six advisory boards. Ken gained extensive governance experience through the many committees he has served on, including executive, audit, governance, nominations, HR, and quality.
Ken began his medical career at Texas Southern University, earning his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. He earned a medical doctorate and a master’s in public health from the University of Texas Health Center in Houston. He completed residencies in family and occupational medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed a fellowship in primary care policy with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. He completed the aviation medicine program at the U.S. Army School of Aerospace Medicine. Ken pursued and completed the MBA program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He holds a license to practice medicine in Texas as well as insurance licenses. He obtained certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM).
“There is so much pressure on women and men to fit into a certain visual mold,” said Dr. Quardt. “The filters on social media can set unrealistic expectations and make people unnecessarily unhappy with their appearance. Ultimately, people want to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. And for many, that means the personal decision to surgically address areas of their face and body. It’s my goal to help patients achieve the best look that is uniquely theirs so when they look in the mirror they are happy with what they see.” She continues, “Joining CosmetiCare as part of a highly reviewed and rated team will enable me to empower more people through surgical solutions.”
Dr. Niccole, CosmetiCare found, Medical Director and board-certified surgeon, shared his excitement about this new partnership, “Dr. Q is a true artistic visionary who has restored confidence to thousands of patients throughout her career. We share a similar goal of delivering elevated patient care and providing the most impactful patient results. Together we will be able to help more people love the way they look.”
Prior to joining the team at CosmetiCare, Dr. Q was a fan favorite and cast member of the hit reality television series “Dr. 90210” on the E! television network. She also has a surgical practice in the Coachella Valley.
Dr. Quardt is a board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in biology, she continued her education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, NJ Medical School graduating with honors. She was then accepted at the University of Southern California where she did her general surgery and place surgery residencies at the LA County USC Medical Center and served as Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery. She completed post-graduate fellowship training in Complex Plastic Reconstructive and Burn Reconstructive Surgery and an American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon accredited USC/Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship in Los Angeles, receiving extensive training in the latest advancements of all aspects of cosmetic surgery. She is a published research author, served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Eisenhower Medical Center, and is the recipient of many prestigious awards.
ABOUT COSMETICARE
With a passion for providing the best patient care available, Dr. Michael Niccole founded CosmetiCare in 1982 and has built it into one of the leading plastic surgery and MedSpa centers in the nation. CosmetiCare’s meticulously cultivated, award-winning team of doctors and medical professionals has provided more than 100,000 stories of transformation. The CosmetiCare team is devoted to guiding patients through the decision-making process with education and insights that enable them to make face and body surgery decisions that will enable them to look and feel their best. To learn more about CosmetiCare, visitwww.cosmeticare.com
Dr. Rivkin is a facial aesthetic specialist and an assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen / UCLA School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Rivkin divides his time between patient care, clinical research, physician education, media appearances and lecturing throughout the world. At his practice, RIVKIN Aesthetics, Dr. Alexander Rivkin has focused on developing and perfecting non-invasive, non-ablative cosmetic treatments. He provides expertise in creating undetectable subtle facial transformations and is a true expert in the world of aesthetic surgery with excellent credentials and a superior level of training. RIVKIN Aesthetics is located at 435 N Roxbury Dr #100 in Beverly Hills and 11645 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800 in Los Angeles, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.westsideaesthetics.com or call 310-443-5273.
CAPC’s Palliative Care Leadership Centers’ social entrepreneurship model is the key to the diffusion of innovation in health care. PCLC training reduces the opportunity costs for palliative care program startup and delivery. It also standardizes best practices for all areas of program development and growth, including business and financial planning, clinical and staffing models, measurement, and staffing. Over the past 20 years, more than 1,300 palliative care teams have trained with a PCLC. And, 80% of them went on to institute palliative care services within two years.
Today, there are eight Palliative Care Leadership Centers, including:
Bluegrass Care Navigators, Lexington, KY
Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH
Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque, NM
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, CA
University of Virginia Health System (UVA), Charlottesville, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center; Richmond, VA
“As the demand for palliative care services has increased exponentially, it remains vitally important that we continue to build and expand successful, sustainable palliative care programs. We are proud that Palliative Care Leadership Centers have played a crucial role in providing a necessary foundation of practical knowledge and coaching for new and growing palliative care teams for more than two decades,” said Brynn Bowman, chief executive officer at CAPC.
For more information on the Palliative Care Leadership Centers, or to arrange an interview, contact John Zoccola at [email protected] or 267-664-2759.
About the Palliative Care Leadership Centers and the Center to Advance Palliative Care
The Palliative Care Leadership Centers (PCLC) are a program of the Center to Advance Palliative Care. They use proven training methods, coupled with the unique experience that each PCLC offers, to provide customized training and mentoring for palliative care programs of every setting, size, and stage. CAPC is a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality, equitable health care for people living with a serious illness. As the nation’s leading resource in its field, CAPC provides health care professionals and organizations with the training, tools, and technical assistance necessary to effectively meet this need. To learn more about the PCLC program, or to apply, visit http://www.capc.org/pclc
NexaCollect Empowers Medical Professionals with Specialized Debt Recovery Training to Navigate Financial Challenges in Patient Billing
ROHNERT PARK, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nexacollect, a leader in the field of providing information about debt recovery, is proud to announce the successful completion of its exclusive online training program designed for medical professionals. The session, titled “Navigating Financial Challenges: Strategies for Doctors to Recover Unpaid Bills,” was held on 11/29/2023, and witnessed an overwhelming participation from doctors across the nation.
The training aimed to address the growing concern within the healthcare industry regarding outstanding patient debts. With the complexities of billing procedures and the sensitivity of patient relations, medical practitioners often find it challenging to balance financial sustainability with patient care. This program was meticulously curated to offer practical solutions and effective strategies to doctors, enabling them to manage unpaid bills without compromising the doctor-patient relationship. Medical collections is a very specialized field and collection agency should know specific rules for each state and credit reporting rules.
The session covered a range of topics, including understanding patient financial responsibilities, effective communication strategies for bill recovery, legal considerations, and the role of empathy in debt collection. Experts from NexaCollect, along with renowned financial consultants and legal advisors, facilitated the training, providing insights into the best practices in debt recovery tailored specifically for the healthcare sector. Information about dental collections was also covered during the session,
“Our aim with this initiative was not just to educate doctors about debt recovery, but also to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to handle these situations with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity,” said Sunny, CEO of NexaCollect. “We understand the unique challenges faced by medical professionals when it comes to unpaid bills, and we are committed to supporting them in overcoming these hurdles.”
The training also included interactive sessions and case studies, allowing participants to engage with the material in a practical and meaningful way. Feedback from the attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many doctors expressing their appreciation for the insights gained and the applicability of the strategies discussed.
NexaCollect is dedicated to continuing its support for the healthcare community through such educational initiatives. The agency plans to conduct more such sessions in the future, reinforcing its commitment to providing value-added services to its clients and contributing positively to the industry.
For more information about NexaCollect and its services, or to learn about upcoming training sessions, please visit Nexa Collections website.
About NexaCollect: NexaCollect is a renowned debt recovery blog specializing in providing information about debt collection solutions across various sectors. With a commitment to ethical practices and a client-centric approach, NexaCollect has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking efficient and effective debt recovery services through its partners.
“We strive to serve families in all parts of the United States who would like easier access to diabetes care. We will soon be launching our virtual care platform in states where eddii is live. That means, on the same fun, gamified app that streams their child’s real-time glucose data from their Dexcom CGM, parents will soon be able to schedule an appointment with a licensed pediatric endocrinologist at the tap of a button,” said Farhaneh Ahmadi, PhD, eddii’s CEO.
Achieving optimal glucose for children with diabetes requires round-the-clock management. There are hundreds of decisions to make every day; monitoring blood glucose changes and considering all the factors besides food and insulin that affect blood glucose. This is in addition to making decisions on how to interpret nutrition labels, what monitor to use, how to wear it correctly and deal with any chafing or discomfort, how to prepare for a school field trip or a sleepover, and on and on. Every day it’s something different, and every single day it must be managed.
eddii is a virtual in-app character designed to engage people living with type-1 diabetes (T1D) and wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track their health. Using games, educational character-led activities, and AI-enabled conversation (coming soon!), eddii becomes a smart, virtual health buddy, giving users real-time feedback, support, and in-app rewards in return for healthy behavior.
Earlier this year, eddii entered a real-time API partnership with Dexcom, which allowed the app to integrate with the users’ real-time Dexcom CGM readings, delivering updates on blood glucose levels. For those outside of eddii’s 16 active states, you can join the eddii app’s early access program here.
With eddii, children and their families take managing diabetes to the next level, motivating them to stick to healthy routines, without those routines feeling like a constant chore. Users can play fun games, request support, and receive daily rewards on the same interface that displays their real-time CGM data. Over time, eddii becomes the user’s personal health buddy, cheering them on, challenging them, and celebrating their achievements.
“We will soon be launching further motivational games and rewards for children, such as real-life gift cards, in addition to glucose-alert phone calls and a comprehensive virtual care platform for parents. That way, parents can have a reliable interface ready at the beep of a BG alert, for more comprehensive diabetes management.”
eddii conducted a clinical trial where 92 children with T1D and their families were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) using Dexcom CGMs. Outcomes from the trial showed a statistically significant 5% improvement in Time In Range (TIR), roughly translating into 1.5 additional hours every day of optimal glucose levels for children living with T1D.
eddii is a startup focused on making diabetes management fun. Founded by CEO Farhaneh Ahmadi, PhD., who lives with Type-1 diabetes, its vision is to create a fun, supportive, and educational interface that helps people living with diabetes take care of themselves and feel happier doing so. Learn more about eddii here.
