Case Studies June 1, 2023 Changing the narrative of a cancer journey Battling cancer once is extremely scary and difficult, and Carrie’s first battle was no exception. When she was diagnosed with cancer a second time, her husband sought help from PHM, an employer provided benefit. With PHM, the narrative of Carrie's cancer journey changed for the better. Read More
Ask Our Experts May 26, 2023 New frontiers in breast cancer management For a very long time, the only option for breast cancer treatment was a radical mastectomy. Treatment slowly began to evolve in the 1960s with hormone therapy, radiation, and chemotherapy being adopted into clinical practice. But today, treatment options are evolving much more rapidly. Read More
Published Research May 10, 2023 Innovative treatment for prostate cancer shows long-term success Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Despite decades of research and multiple treatment options including chemo and hormone therapies, many patients still experience worsening disease and develop metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), which is typically fatal. Providing these patients with access to improved treatments may help them to survive longer and improve their quality of life. PHM’s research has been published in the peer-reviewed publication “Frontiers in Oncology.” In this case report, we summarize the treatment course for a 73-year-old male patient, who came to PHM for assistance in managing his mCRPC. Read More
Ask Our Experts April 27, 2023 Women’s heart health risk: 1 in 3 deaths each year Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke, cause 1 in 3 deaths in women each year1. Some symptoms that women commonly experience during a heart attack are more subtle than the “classic” male symptoms. As a result, many women may not realize they are having a cardiovascular emergency and fail to seek treatment. Here, PHM share valuable information about heart attack and strokes in women, including new tools that are available for managing your heart health, along with symptoms, prevention, and risk management. Read More
Ask Our Experts April 27, 2023 What to Know About a “Breakthrough” Weight Loss Drugs The drugs, Wegovy® and Ozempic® have been in the news and trending on social media due to their unprecedented success in helping people lose large amounts of weight. Our experts at PHM answer some common questions about the recently FDA approved drug, Wegovy. Read More
Published Research April 27, 2023 Actions for employers to mitigate cancer risk Advancements in cancer care over the past 20 years have been transformational, driven by updated recommendations in cancer screening, emergence of molecular diagnostic tools to guide treatments, and the development of cutting-edge therapeutics. Each offers the potential for better outcomes, but employers are faced with the challenge of ensuring these often costly tools and treatments are used effectively. In the newly published whitepaper, "Managing Cancer Care in Your Health Plan," Private Health Management (PHM) and Springbuk experts provide insights for employers to improve cancer outcomes and optimize cancer spend. Download the whitepaper now. Read More
