Corporate travel has increased considerably in 2022, although not to pre-pandemic levels. The ongoing pandemic, with its multiple COVID variants, remains a factor for planning business travel. However, it is just one reason why companies should consider providing business travel medical case management for their employees. In case of an accident or serious illness, business travel…
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The Disadvantages of Medical Travel and How to Mitigate Them When Needed
When individuals need medical care while traveling, the stress of being away from home can influence decisions about their treatment. In such situations, individuals and their families may put too much weight on the disadvantages of medical travel – particularly cost. Travel insurance companies can help their customers weigh their treatment options with medical travel…
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SentinelMED: Trusted Travel Industry Medical Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic
The travel and tourism industry was one of the sectors hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with worldwide losses estimated at more than $4.5 trillion in 2020 alone. As the SentinelMED team adapted quickly in the early days of the pandemic, they found themselves being called on as travel industry medical resources. From arranging medical…
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Cruise Medical Case Management During Emergencies at Sea
According to the Travel Medicine journal, medical care on cruise ships is designed to offer the same type and level of care as urgent care clinics or emergency rooms. When a patient requires a higher level of care, cruise medical case management can be a lifesaver. With cruise medical case management, medical case managers consult…
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