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The Importance of a Medical Expert During an Emergency While Traveling

If a traveler becomes injured or ill, their loved ones often begin making frantic plans to get them home as quickly as possible. However, that might not be necessary, or even safe, depending on the patient’s medical needs and condition. Access to medical expertise during travel can help determine if adequate and appropriate care is…

Medical Case Management for Employees Stationed Away from Home

The U.S. Department of State estimates that 8.7 million Americans live and work outside the United States, not including those who are serving in the military. If employees become sick or injured while working abroad, their employers may find themselves navigating a maze of complications – language barriers, time zone differences, and the availability of…

Travel Market Report Article Details the Important Contributions of Medical Case Management

Some of the most common reasons people purchase travel insurance are related to protecting themselves from financial loss if they must delay or cancel a trip. However, many people don’t think to specifically request travel insurance that includes medical case management. This little-known benefit offers quick access to U.S. medical professionals who coordinate care for…

Travel Weekly Interviews SentinelMED’s Lori Calavan about Medical Evacuations for COVID-19 and Working During a Pandemic

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy for the SentinelMED team, including Lori Calavan, PA-C. In addition to determining the course of care for patients who need medical evacuation for COVID-19, Calavan also puts in long days as a physician assistant in Connecticut. She is currently working in the intensive care unit at St.…