The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently provided its audience with a wide-ranging webinar discussion that covered the nation’s ability to address unprecedented Covid19 challenges like proper testing and tracking, social distancing limitations, and a dangerous societal decline in mental health. The WSJ…

In the soon to be 244 years of Independence, the United States of America has been tested beyond measure on countless occasions, and each time Americans have risen to the occasion. Now, America is facing a monumental challenge yet again in a…

The Urgency of Addressing Social Determinants of Health by PwC Health Research Institute (HRI) Condensed and presented by Advanced Plan for Health (APH) Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) is a pivotal advancement of the health care industry that is set to establish…

Consider the Lessons of Hope, Purpose, Character, and Attitude In recent blogs, I discussed four of the foundational and essential attributes for carrying out lives that are intentional, relational, productive, and just. I discussed how hope keeps our eyes looking upon the…

Diabetes is a notoriously expensive disease for employees and their employers, and if not properly managed this chronic condition can lead to an array of health events and disorders that reduce quality of life. Considering how easily preventable and reversible prediabetes can…

The last two Poindexter blogs discussed the importance for employees to adopt a sense of hope and purpose as the unfolding challenges of Covid19, isolation and mental health have become increasingly prevalent in today’s society. Hope is the antidote for anxiety and…

In the last blog I discussed hope and its necessity in one’s psyche to overcome anxiety, stress, depression and despair. I spoke of prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and their need to accomplish a daily task allowing their hope for…

Virgin Pulse Expands Homebase for Health with Acquisition of Predictive Analytics Provider, Advanced Plan for Health (APH), Enabling Clients to Identify and Reduce Health Risks and Action Insights Directly from Virgin Pulse Platform APH’s predictive analytics capabilities, together with Virgin Pulse’s solutions,…

As a former USAF officer during the Vietnam war, it was said that prisoners of war who survived years as guests at the Hanoi Hilton were those who were able to maintain a tangible hope for the future. For some, they simply…

Part 2 Though the perception of telehealth value may not align perfectly between providers and consumers (as discussed in Part 1) – the common goal of reduced healthcare costs is expected. Plan sponsors who provide telehealth benefits should ensure their telehealth infrastructure…