Upcoming webinar explores how integrating technology and concierge services makes healthcare easier Plymouth Meeting, PA, January 24, 2018 — West’s Health Advocate Solutions, a leading health concierge and benefits solutions company, announced today the launch of its new engagement-driven product packages. By offering these industry-changing bundled solutions, Health Advocate eliminates fragmentation in healthcare by integrating […]
Integration overcomes challenges to drive engagement By Arthur “Abbie” Leibowitz, M.D., F.A.A.P., Chief Medical Officer and Founder with West’s Health Advocate Solutions As healthcare costs continue to rise, organizations are seeking strategies to help improve the health of their workforce as a means to better manage these costs. Further, surveys show that benefit leaders partner […]
by: Raffi Terzian, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, Senior Medical Director Hypertension or high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, heart failure and stroke as well as other conditions such as kidney disease. Factors such as family history, age, gender, and race or ethnicity may put […]
More than just advocacy How Health Advocate’s integrated approach drives engagement As healthcare costs continue to rise, organizations are seeking strategies to help improve the health of their workforce as a means to better manage these costs. Further, surveys show that benefit leaders partner with an average of four to six different vendors in their […]
By Nancy Shriner | Employee Assistance Report The recent mass shooting that took the lives of 58 people and wounded another 480 country music fans in Las Vegas shook America. Over time, as with all similar tragedies, the repercussions of that horrendous event will create a ripple effect, negatively impacting victims and their families for […]
Health Advocate has received a Bronze award from the Digital Health AwardsSM for our new online member experience. The website and mobile app both enable members to access all of their Health Advocate services in one place, seamlessly connecting them to experts and resources to help them get the information and assistance they need to navigate the […]
By Bert Alicea | BenefitsPRO When tragedy strikes, a quick response is critical. And that includes organizations with employees impacted by the situation. Experiences with recent and ongoing examples, such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, wildfires in the western U.S., and a number of other natural disasters, demonstrate the need to act fast, which […]
Health Advocate has been selected as a Bronze winner in the Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year – Medium category in Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America. Health Advocate was recognized due to its continued commitment […]
Episode 10: How Clinical Guidelines Impact Care Clinical guidelines are utilized by healthcare providers, insurers, payers and more to help inform decisions about patient care and coverage. In this episode of Health Advocate’s Ask the Expert series, Health Advocate Medical Director Dr. Jocelyn Sivalingam discusses the value of clinical guidelines and how they impact healthcare.
By Martin Berman-Gorvine | Human Resources Report Reproduced with permission from Human Resources Report, by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) <http://www.bna.com> When it comes to enticing employees to participate in wellness plans, cash is essential but intangible rewards can really make the program catch fire. That’s the message from vendors who help administer such programs […]