A look at how WEA Trust's partnership with Amwell provides a convenient and cost-effective way to see a doctor from anywhere. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In less time than it takes to finish a cup of coffee, find out if health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) could work for your business. WEA Trust covers the definition, advantages, disadvantages and can't-miss facts about this popular health benefit option.
In less time than it takes to finish a cup of coffee, find out if health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) could work for your business. WEA Trust covers the definition, advantages, disadvantages and can't-miss facts about this popular health benefit option.
Healthcare problems that have plagued the employee health for years, don't have the be norm. Leveraging direct primary care, pharmacy and other scopes of work can dramatically improve access to quality care while reducing the costs.
Medicare and Medicaid In-Patient service' s provided within Nursing Homes for the Mental disabled. These service;s are avaliable through out the United States in every State.Contact us for more information?
Implementing a Population Health Model (Timothy Ferris)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Keeping the Pediatric Population Healthy (Steve Aen)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Discovering a Common Purpose: Creating Physician EngagementHealth Catalyst
Join Dr. Bryan Oshiro, MD Chief Medical Officer, Health Catalyst , as he shares key best practices in getting physician engagement including identifying and empowering physician leaders in key functional teams, compensating for leadership roles, educating and developing a common purpose, triad teamwork approaches, giving quick, easy, and responsive access to the right data to identify problems and make recommendations, and supporting and empowering physician-led recommendations.
Attendees will learn:
The importance of physician engagement in quality improvement (the “why”)
To describe the challenges and barriers to truly have physicians lead quality improvement (“the what”)
To identify strategies to enhance physician engagement (the “how”)
Creating Physician engagement is a journey. It is a partnership that requires putting the patient first to provide the best care possible.
Please join Dr. Oshiro as he shares his experiences spanning three decades of quality improvement and clinical practice, from Loma Linda University Medical School to Intermountain Healthcare, for what will be an engaging and enlightening session.
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Hitting the Sweet Spot with Predictive Analytics (Michael Draugelis)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Dr Avi Ratnanesan is the Chief Executive Officer of Energesse, a leading firm that specialises in improving patient experience and customer experience in healthcare. Energesse provides thought leadership in patient-centred innovation and technology solutions including MES Experience for real-time patient feedback and PanSensic for free-text analytics of patient stories.
On 12th December 2013, Dr Hannan (GP / family physician) along with Marilyn Gollom (patient) presented this talk to Health 2.0 Manchester. You can watch the talk by going to http://www.htmc.co.uk/pages/pv.asp?p=htmc0519.
Healthcare problems that have plagued the employee health for years, don't have the be norm. Leveraging direct primary care, pharmacy and other scopes of work can dramatically improve access to quality care while reducing the costs.
Medicare and Medicaid In-Patient service' s provided within Nursing Homes for the Mental disabled. These service;s are avaliable through out the United States in every State.Contact us for more information?
Implementing a Population Health Model (Timothy Ferris)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Keeping the Pediatric Population Healthy (Steve Aen)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Discovering a Common Purpose: Creating Physician EngagementHealth Catalyst
Join Dr. Bryan Oshiro, MD Chief Medical Officer, Health Catalyst , as he shares key best practices in getting physician engagement including identifying and empowering physician leaders in key functional teams, compensating for leadership roles, educating and developing a common purpose, triad teamwork approaches, giving quick, easy, and responsive access to the right data to identify problems and make recommendations, and supporting and empowering physician-led recommendations.
Attendees will learn:
The importance of physician engagement in quality improvement (the “why”)
To describe the challenges and barriers to truly have physicians lead quality improvement (“the what”)
To identify strategies to enhance physician engagement (the “how”)
Creating Physician engagement is a journey. It is a partnership that requires putting the patient first to provide the best care possible.
Please join Dr. Oshiro as he shares his experiences spanning three decades of quality improvement and clinical practice, from Loma Linda University Medical School to Intermountain Healthcare, for what will be an engaging and enlightening session.
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Hitting the Sweet Spot with Predictive Analytics (Michael Draugelis)Ashleigh Kades
Speaker Presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, November 2-4, 2016 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
Dr Avi Ratnanesan is the Chief Executive Officer of Energesse, a leading firm that specialises in improving patient experience and customer experience in healthcare. Energesse provides thought leadership in patient-centred innovation and technology solutions including MES Experience for real-time patient feedback and PanSensic for free-text analytics of patient stories.
On 12th December 2013, Dr Hannan (GP / family physician) along with Marilyn Gollom (patient) presented this talk to Health 2.0 Manchester. You can watch the talk by going to http://www.htmc.co.uk/pages/pv.asp?p=htmc0519.
Beyond Ageism: Designing Meaningful Games for an Older AudienceBob De Schutter
Are you interested in developing games for a huge upcoming audience of retirees? This session discusses the findings from a decade of academic research on the topic and has some surprising findings. Most importantly, it concludes that older gamers are much less interested in game design that is focused on brain training and physical exercise than popular media would have you believe. It introduces a series of design guidelines that are derived from many interviews, surveys, gameplay experiments and design workshops with older adults.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the ageism that is currently present in the games for older adults industry, an overview of how older audience actually incorporate digital games in their lives, and a set of helpful guidelines that will help them to overcome some of the challenges in making games that truly meet the needs of currently existing and future older gamers.
So what is Telehealth? It’s simple: you can receive medical care from U.S board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere. 24/7/365. Simply stated, our Telehealth service is a more convenient, more cost effective way for you to resolve many of your medical issues, including having prescriptions filled. No need for an appointment. No need to drive to a doctor’s office.
Future of Healthcare Forum (Digital Health 2017) - Jacques OrcesOZ Digital Consulting
Dr. Jacques Orces, CMIO and Medical Director for Telemedicine, Miami Children’s Hospital spoke in-depth about telemedicine and how it will shape the future of healthcare.
Feel better now! 24/7 access to a doctor is only a call or click away—anytime, anywhere with no consult fee. With Teladoc, you can talk to a doctor by phone or online video consult to get a diagnosis, treatment options and prescription if necessary. Save time and money by avoiding crowded waiting rooms in the doctor’s office, urgent care clinic or ER. Just use your phone, computer, smartphone or tablet to get a quick diagnosis by a U.S. licensed physician.
How can you extend current uses of Lean Six Sigma beyond process but to incorporate empathy building? Join Jill Secord, RN, MBA, who will explore effective integration of proven approaches to accelerate quality and efficient health care services.
When it comes to health plan reporting, employers can easily feel confused and overwhelmed. Are you are responsible for reporting? What forms do you need to fill out? Will you face penalties?
In WEA Trust’s Health Plan Reporting 101 webinar, our Affordable Care Act specialist will help you create your reporting to-do list. You’ll learn about 1095 forms, sections 6056 and 6055, and reporting best practices.
3 Pharmacy Trends You Should Know for 2015weatrust
WEA Trust’s new Director of Clinical Pharmacy, Alan Lukazewski, will share his pharmacy forecast for the upcoming year. Learn about the phenomenon of generic drug inflation, how expensive brand drugs will change formularies, and the cost imperative to proper medication usage.
Lukazewski has over 30 years of industry experience, from long term care consulting to retail pharmacy. His mission is to deliver a sustainable, high-quality pharmacy benefit along with a highly responsive, personalized customer service experience.
How to optimize your wellness challenges in 2015weatrust
Learn to attract higher participation and produce healthier outcomes for your 2015 wellness challenges. Are you hosting too many wellness challenges or not enough? Do you allocate the right amount of money to incentives or prizes? Are you scheduling challenges at optimal times of year?
Timing, incentives, and data are variables that can make or break your wellness challenge. This webinar will help you examine these variables and plan for success.
Don’t schedule your next wellness challenge without watching!
What will my onsite clinic look like? Who will I get to staff it? What services will I offer?
These are some of the questions you could be asking yourself if you’re interested in onsite clinics. In this 15-minute presentation, you'll learn the most popular and effective qualities of onsite clinics, based on Wisconsin case studies. You'll leave with a playbook for starting your own on-site clinic.
What will my on-site clinic look like? Who will I get to staff it? What services will I offer? These are some of the questions you could be asking yourself if you’re interested in offering an on-site clinic for your employees. And actually, there are a variety of potential answers to those questions. To help figure out solutions that work for you, WEA Trust Health Promotion Advisor Chris Ceniti analyzes the most popular and effective characteristics of on-site clinics in Wisconsin.
Social media is one of the most cost-effective communication tools at your disposal. Mel Grau and Dan Rose, WEA Trust’s Marketing Communications Coordinators, recently held a webinar to discuss how to use Facebook to build relationships with your employees and mobilize your communities to action.
What will my on-site clinic look like? Who will I get to staff it? What services will I offer? These are some of the questions you could be asking yourself if you’re interested in offering an on-site clinic to your employees. And actually, there are a lot of potential answers to those questions.
To help figure out solutions that work for you, this two-part webinar series will explain the most popular and effective characteristics of on-site clinics in Wisconsin.
How to get more out of your wellness portal weatrust
Does your health plan have a wellness portal? If so, what’s next?
The key to any wellness program is engaging your employees. But when your wellness tactics take place largely online, creating effective engagement takes specific strategies. Recently, Kimberly Swanson, WEA Trust’s Manager of Member Health Services, held a webinar to discuss simple, data-driven tips to help employers get more out of your wellness portal. Here are her slides.
Are you ready for the upcoming Affordable Care Act changes? In 2015, employers will assume additional responsibilities, and not understanding how they work can be costly.
In this 30-minute presentation, WEA Trust experts Diane Craney and Rachel Carabell will explain what new penalties, waiting periods, reporting and benefits you can expect. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of how best to prepare for 2015.
In Review: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Through 2014weatrust
Do you have a handle on the Affordable Care Act? Test your health care reform knowledge in this 15-minute webinar, and make sure you understand how recent changes impact you and your employees. WEA Trust experts Rachel Carabell and Diane Craney will guide you through the ACA’s most important changes so far, including the 10 Essential Health Benefits.
Looking ahead to 2015? Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 24 at 10am to watch our next webinar about what’s on the horizon for the ACA.
Created by WEA Trust Vice President & General Counsel Vaughn Vance, this presentation helps explain to employers the changing health insurance marketplace. You'll learn about new fees and taxes, plan restrictions and employer obligations under health care reform.
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance.pdfNEHA GUPTA
The "ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance" PDF provides a comprehensive overview of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines related to pharmacovigilance. These guidelines aim to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for patients by monitoring and assessing adverse effects, ensuring proper reporting systems, and improving risk management practices. The document is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and healthcare providers, offering detailed procedures and standards for pharmacovigilance activities to enhance drug safety and protect public health.
Deep Leg Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Mor...The Lifesciences Magazine
Deep Leg Vein Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in the legs. These clots can impede blood flow, leading to severe complications.
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
3. Biggest challenges in healthcare
1. Cost
• Members’ healthcare spending has increased
77% since 20071
2. Access
• Cumulative wait time2
:
• 18.5 days | All Specialties
• 19.5 days | Family Practice
• Hard to get care outside of office hours
1Forbes, in 2014, Workers’ Share of Health Costs Nearly $5,000 At Large Companies, October 17, 2013.
2Merritt Hawkins, “2014 Survey: Physician Appointment Wait Times and Medicaid and Medicare Acceptance Rates,” 2014.
4. Employees want telehealth
• Members want to
get their healthcare
online
• 3 of 4 patients want
their doctors to offer
online services1
1
Advisory Board, “Telemedicine and Concierge Care: Trends in Consumerism and Non-
traditional Primary Care Deliver,” 2014
5. Employers need it
Telehealth could save U.S.
employers $6 billion
# of Employers Offering
Telehealth will increase 68%
2
Towers Watson, Current Telemedicine Technology Could Mean Big Savings, August
11, 2014
22%
37%
2014 2015
6. Solution: Trust e-visits
• 24/7 video doctor visits
• Smartphone
• Tablet
• Computer
• Powered by American
Well (Amwell)
• Value add for all League
Health Plan members
7. When would you use Amwell?
• Doctors on Amwell have diagnosed
hundreds of minor/acute conditions like:
• Sinusitis
• Bronchitis
• Cough
• Flu
• Allergies
• Ear infections
8. What sets Amwell apart?
1. Convenient
2. Cost-effective
3. Quality doctors
4. Easy-to-use
5. Health data
6. It’s cool!
10. More wallet-friendly
• Employees
• $5 copay
• League employers
• Reduced absenteeism/presenteeism
• Reduced overall cost of care
• WEA Trust
• Amwell visits cost $39, saving the Trust $85
for each visit (on average)
11. Bringing down cost of care
$1,050
$300
$135
$39
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
Emergency Room Urgent Care PCP Office Visit Amwell
12. Quality doctors ready to see you
• Board-certified, licensed
• Credentialed to NCQA,
URAC standards
• Average 15 years in
practice
• Physicians specially
trained in telehealth
• Evidence-based treatment
guidelines
$5.00
13. Simple and upfront
• Intuitive user experience
• Design similar to
FaceTime or Skype
• 4-star doctor rating
• Optimized across
platforms
• Smart phones
• Tablets
• Computers
14. Health data integrations
• Biometrics and vitals from:
• Apple Health app
• Diagnostic devices
• Prescription data
• Via SureScripts
• Email record of e-visit to
share with PCP
How long have you been a practicing physician?
How long have you been working with American Well?
Describe what a typical patient visit is like for a telemedicine doc.
What happens if you determine that a patient has a condition that needs to be addressed in person or by another specialist?
What is the best part about working in a telemedicine practice?