There used to be a joke about healthcare in Nevada that went something like this: Where do you go for the best healthcare in Nevada? The airport. The joke doesn't hold up. Today Nevadans don't need to leave home to access the healthcare they need. That's not to say the industry isn't facing challenges, especially in light of ongoing inflation and the lingering … [Read more...] about Quality Access + Cost
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Personalized Health GuidanceTo Support Nevada’s Frontline Workers
Chris Cronin is CEO of MOBE. Michelle Sanchez-Bickley is Chief Human Resources Officer of Renown Health. A year into the pandemic, one thing is clear: employers across the country are being challenged to optimize their health and wellness offerings to suit rapidly changing employee needs. Mental health has become an urgent concern for many, and its ripple effect in the … [Read more...] about Personalized Health Guidance
Long Road to RecoveryHealthcare Check-Up
Nevada’s doctors and hospitals battled gallantly to beat down one of their biggest threats ever throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as the pandemic begins to wane, the healthcare industry faces a major new headache: Digging itself out of the financial woes left in the wake of the battle against COVID-19. Administrators of big acute-care hospitals — the ones on the … [Read more...] about Long Road to Recovery
Temporarily Closed for BusinessNevada Versus COVID-19
Seemingly overnight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swept through the world and changed every aspect of daily activity. From home-life and recreation to work and business operations, individuals everywhere have had to quickly learn to adapt to an unprecedented event. Working from home has been a trial by fire as businesses throughout Nevada closed their doors after … [Read more...] about Temporarily Closed for Business
Forecasting Major Changes in HealthcareLooming Federal Mandates Will Significantly Impact Nevada Care Providers
In January, Nevada Business Magazine curated a thoughtful group of representatives in the state’s healthcare sector through its monthly industry roundtable. The discussion revealed what top thinkers in the healthcare space had to say about challenges and projections for Nevada healthcare in the coming years. In particular, Mason Van Houweling of University Medical Center … [Read more...] about Forecasting Major Changes in Healthcare
Continual EvolutionHealthcare in Nevada
Healthcare in the U.S. has been changing for the past decade with the rise and fall of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and it continues to evolve and change in Nevada. “There’s so much change, so much innovation in healthcare around the country right now, it’s really an amazing time,” said Mark Price, president, Healthcare Partners Nevada, a provider with 310 … [Read more...] about Continual Evolution
Medical Education in Nevada: Progress Made, Long Way to Go
Great strides in expanding medical education in Nevada have been made in the past few years. Yet the effects have been minimal so far and won’t kick in until years in the future. In addition, much more work needs to be done, experts said. “[Medical education] is improved and has a long way to go,” said Shelley Berkley, CEO and senior provost of Touro University’s … [Read more...] about Medical Education in Nevada: Progress Made, Long Way to Go
Movers & Shakers: Heather Korbulic
Executive Director Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (5 years in Nevada) Type of Business: State Agency | Hails from: Lake Oswego, Oregon | 3 years with company in Nevada | Based: Statewide How did you first get into your profession? I started as an advocate for seniors living in long term care settings and learned a lot about the importance of policy and their … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Heather Korbulic
Urology Specialists of Nevada welcomes Stephen DelCasino Jr., PA-C
LAS VEGAS – Urology Specialists of Nevada announces the arrival of Stephen DelCasino Jr., PA-C. as its newest health care provider. DelCasino is a certified physician assistant who has been practicing most recently with Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine and has served as Adjunct Clinical Professor for the University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant … [Read more...] about Urology Specialists of Nevada welcomes Stephen DelCasino Jr., PA-C
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce Announces Health Plans for Small Businesses
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its small business members will be able to provide medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits to their employees, effective December 1, 2018, following enrollment in The Chamber of Commerce’s Association’s Health Plan. Association Health Plans (AHP) offer similar benefits to small companies that have … [Read more...] about The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce Announces Health Plans for Small Businesses
Annual Fall Community Garage at Mountain’s Edge to be Held Oct. 6
Join the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community for a day of outdoor shopping and treasure hunting during its annual Fall Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 6. Items can be purchased at Exploration Park and homes throughout the community from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baby and adult clothing, household goods, furniture, antiques and more will be sold. The Exploration Park … [Read more...] about Annual Fall Community Garage at Mountain’s Edge to be Held Oct. 6
Superhero and Angel Ambassadors are Inspirations for Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan on Sept. 15
Superhero and Angel Ambassadors are Inspirations for Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan on Sept. 15 at Mountain's Edge -- Annual Event Benefits Kids with Cancer and Their Families Every year the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada recognizes local children with cancer to be ambassadors for its annual Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan at the Mountain’s Edge Master … [Read more...] about Superhero and Angel Ambassadors are Inspirations for Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan on Sept. 15
45,000 Nevadans with Alzheimer’s Disease; Continues to Rise
The Nevada Department of Aging and Disability Services reminds people to be proactive during World Alzheimer’s Month Reno – Nevada Care Connection (NCC), part of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), reminds Nevadans that September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Early detection and intervention significantly increase … [Read more...] about 45,000 Nevadans with Alzheimer’s Disease; Continues to Rise
Neurosurgeon G. Logan Douds, MD Adds New Specialty to Coronado Surgical Recovery Suites in Las Vegas Valley
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries with Faster Recovery Henderson - Coronado Surgical Recovery Suites offers yet another premium medical specialty to its patients with the addition of G. Logan Douds, MD, a highly-trained and experienced Neurosurgeon currently on staff at LVNI Center for Spine and Brain Surgery. Dr. Douds will be performing eligible spinal surgeries at … [Read more...] about Neurosurgeon G. Logan Douds, MD Adds New Specialty to Coronado Surgical Recovery Suites in Las Vegas Valley
REMSA Promotes Tyler Baker to EMS/Special Events Coordinator
RENO – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the promotion of Tyler Baker to the position of EMS/Special Events Supervisor. REMSA works with local businesses and organizations to provide cost-effective medical and emergency coverage for special events of all sizes and types in Washoe County. Baker will oversee day-to-day operations and the … [Read more...] about REMSA Promotes Tyler Baker to EMS/Special Events Coordinator