Harry Margolis, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, Internet Entrepreneur, Author, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Irving Stackpole, a consultant to the long-term care industry. The conversation delves into the challenges and insights surrounding elder care and the evolving landscape of long-term care services in the United States. Stackpole shares his expertise on the demographic […] The post Irving Stackpole on Risking Old Age in America Podcast appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more

My colleague, Arlen Myers recently wrote in his blog, “When will medical tourism get real traction?” As always, Dr. Myers makes thoughtful observations and suggestions. The typical dynamics of market lifecycles suggests that for significant adoption (“traction”), a new product or service must “cross the chasm” between early adoption and mainstream acceptance. This market lifecycle […] The post Medical Tourism: “Real Traction” or “The End”? appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more

This is the 4th of a series of 6 articles about recruitment, retention and culture in long term care. Each of these issues – retention, recruitment & culture – has a direct bearing on the staffing crisis in the sector. There are no easy fixes, and only careful, disciplined approaches will have long-term, beneficial effects. […] The post Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch: Staffing SOS #5 – Solutions to the Workforce Crisis in Long-Term Care appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” – LEWIS CARROLL __________________________________________________________________ Branding in health tourism, as in every business, is extremely important. Unclear or poorly thought out branding limits success and may lead to failure. Carefully planned and well-executed branding are critical ingredients to success. Effective branding will help […] The post The Importance of Market Research in Your Health Tourism Branding appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more

This is the 4th of a series of 6 articles about recruitment, retention and culture in long term care. Each of these issues – retention, recruitment & culture – has a direct bearing on the staffing crisis in the sector. There are no easy fixes, and only careful, disciplined approaches will have long-term, beneficial effects. […] The post Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch: Staffing SOS #5 – Solutions to the Workforce Crisis in Long-Term Care appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more

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This is the 4th of a series of 6 articles about recruitment, retention and culture in long term care. Each of these issues – retention, recruitment & culture – has a direct bearing on the staffing crisis in the sector. There are no easy fixes, and only careful, disciplined approaches will have long-term, beneficial effects. […] The post Finding the right candidates – Staffing S.O.S. #4: Solutions to the Workforce Crisis in Long-Term Care Recruitment appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more

PRICE AND VALUE Price and value are different, and each is important for pricing your health tourism services. Value is the benefit of goods or services derived by purchasers. If your customers are purchasing a week at a destination spa with nutritious meals, healing mineral waters, and carefully planned exercise programs in a relaxing environment, […] The post Pricing Your Services in Health Tourism, PT 2 appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more

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Pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, play a role in the development of infectious diseases.  As a result of their rapid and unexpected spread, these microorganisms can cause serious mortality in a community.  There are numerous factors that influence health and the origins of infectious diseases which are often beyond the immediate reach […] The post Infectious Diseases Caught During Travel: Risks for Hotel Guests and Employees appeared first on Stackpole & Associates ..read more