Expert Medical Opinion Program: Taking second opinion support to the next level
Our goal is to make the entire healthcare experience easier for members and their families. Our personalized second opinion service includes researching and locating providers, scheduling appointments, transferring medical records,
Clinical Corner: The Value of Second Opinions
By Raffi Terzian, M.D. Senior Medical Director and Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations Health Advocate Obtaining a second opinion can help patients make better informed decisions about their care.
Ask the Expert Episode 19: Navigating Second Opinions with Dr. Abbie Leibowitz
Episode 19: Navigating Second Opinions Receiving a new medical diagnosis and seeking a second opinion can be overwhelming for employees, but there are resources available that can provide support as
The value of a proactive approach to domestic violence
Bert Alicea | BenefitsPRO Domestic violence may frequently occur behind closed doors, but the repercussions of abuse have the potential to spill over into the workplace. October is Domestic Violence Awareness
Keep health care costs in check
By Melissa Erickson | Healthy Living The average American spends more than $10,000 a year on personal health care, according to the most recent estimates from the Centers for Medicare Ask the Expert Episode 18 – Stress in the Workplace with Matt Verdecchia
Episode 18: Managing Employee Stress Whether stemming from work issues or their personal lives, most employees will experience stress at some point in time, and the impact can be detrimental
Combating the Effects of Employee Stress
By Norbert “Bert” Alicea, MA, CEAP, Executive Vice President of EAP+Work/Life Services, Health Advocate Employee stress, dubbed the “nation’s fastest growing occupational disease,” has become a major problem for organizations
Clinical Corner: Depression in the Workplace: Reversing the Toll on Productivity, Health and the Bottom Line
By Jocelyn Sivalingam, M.D., Medical Director, Health Advocate Depression is an extraordinarily common, costly, disabling, and recurrent condition that touches every workplace. Those suffering from depression often experience alcohol and
You can haggle with your doctor for your next surgery
By Michael Kaplan | New York Post When Larry Nolan decided to fix his deviated septum — so askew that his nose was visibly crooked and airflow was almost nonexistent