Far from home, a traveler is injured when the taxi he is riding in gets hit by a delivery truck. The traveler is rushed to the hospital, where he is diagnosed with cracked ribs and a concussion. But should that diagnosis be trusted? When should travelers seek care locally or arrange for medical evacuations through…
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How to Arrange a Medical Escort Flight
Every day, medical escorts help patients arrive safely at their homes or receiving medical facilities. In most cases, these patients are sick, injured or otherwise unable to travel long distances without medical care or assistance. However, they do not need immediate transportation by air ambulance because their conditions are considered stable. The stable condition gives…
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New Passport Rules for Domestic Travel
People who have renewed a driver’s license recently probably know about the REAL ID. It’s a new type of photo identification, and it will soon be required for travelers to board commercial aircrafts, even for domestic travel. The REAL ID came out of the REAL ID Act of 2005, which “established minimum security standards for…
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SentinelMED’s Medical Director/GMMI USA’s Chief Medical Officer to Speak at ITIC 2018 Conference
Dr. Eugene Delaune, Chief Medical Officer for GMMI USA and Medical Director for SentinelMED, will speak at the upcoming 2018 ITIC Conference, taking place in New Orleans March 3rd through March 6th. With professional networking opportunities, engaging speakers and an unbeatable social calendar, ITIC Americas offers everything the travel and health insurance industry needs. On Monday, March…
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