Category: Wellness

  • Innovation at UNC Charlotte

    I am privileged to be a Regional Entrepreneur for the Charlotte region. In this capacity, I partner with NCInnovation to help UNC Charlotte bring their IP to market. Jordan Poler, Ph.D. and his team at the UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science announced that its innovative nanostructured filtration media has passed the rigorous NSF/ANSI 42 and Read more

  • Prior Authorization Process Improvement

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    This is a significant development. Congratulations to U.S. health insurers for their commitment to finally addressing this issue. CNBC: Health plans under major U.S. insurers said Monday they have voluntarily agreed to speed up and reduce prior authorizations – a process that is often a major pain point for patients and providers when getting and Read more

  • Telesurgery Could Bridge Health Gap

    I believe the extraordinary technology offered by telesurgery has the potential to increase access to out-of-network specialists, thereby reducing the surgical limitations faced in specific regions. Many years ago, I had to seek out-of-network care from surgeons at Stanford Hospital who had mastered the skills and techniques for a particular laparoscopic surgery. This procedure was Read more

  • Menopause Support on the Rise

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    Support for menopause in the workplace is long overdue, and it’s encouraging to see progress finally being made in this area. Companies looking to partner with an innovative startup for solution-focused strategies should contact https://www.midovia.com/. https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/menopause-support-on-the-rise-7097338 Read more

  • Mental Health Disconnect at Work

    Mental health issues in the workplace are on the rise. It is no longer sufficient for companies to simply enhance employee assistance programs and encourage self-care. Organizations must foster a culture of care, supported by policies that empower individuals to prioritize their emotional well-being, seek help, and feel fully supported in the process. https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/mental-health-disconnect-at-work-6193044/ Read more

  • Office AC Has Become Problematic

    Yet another divide is emerging between white-collar and blue-collar workers as climate change becomes more problematic. This raises additional concerns about workplace health, safety, and equity, especially when individuals working outdoors are in the same company as those working primarily indoors. This issue is personal for me, as my son works in agricultural technology, a Read more

  • How To Stay Fit in A Demanding Work Schedule

    I’ve always championed the idea of a workspace rather than a traditional workplace, something I embraced long before the pandemic. Let me explain: a day has 24 hours filled with work, sleep, health care (like exercise or medical appointments), childcare, and family time, among other things. The first step is setting realistic yet challenging objectives Read more