Insights

September 19, 2023

Fall Vaccine Checklist

Last winter COVID-19, the flu, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) hit the population hard. Typical seasonal viral patterns…

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September 19, 2023

Living and thriving as a cancer survivor

Anne’s* boundless energy and zest for life envelops everyone around her. As a former personal fitness trainer, she…

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August 16, 2023

PHM Launches ClearCancerIQ™, a Proprietary Predictive Tool for Employers Seeking to Improve CancerCare and Reduce Spend

PHM introduces ClearCancerIQ (CCIQ), the first-of-its-kind predictive analytics tool designed to help employers size their company’s cancer risk through quantitative analysis of their health plan population. An innovation in PHM’s ClearCancer™ suite of solutions, CCIQ enables companies to develop high impact strategies to manage cancer at both the employee and workforce level. Read now

July 11, 2023

Innovative treatment for prostate cancer shows long term success

PHM believes in the importance of having access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, and we are excited to announce our peer-reviewed case report in Frontiers in Oncology demonstrating why. This report summarizes the case of a 73 year-old male who went from stage 4B prostate cancer to disease free.

Our client first came to PHM after a year of his diagnosis and there were early signs that standard treatments were not going to adequately control his disease. We connected him to a clinic in Germany using theranostics, a treatment for prostate cancer that was not yet approved in the U.S. He remains disease free five years later.

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July 10, 2023

Highlighting the latest in cancer research

Each June, over 40,000 oncology professionals, including physicians, researchers, patient advocates, and pharmaceutical representatives attend the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago, IL. This meeting is considered the premiere forum for the presentation of the most recent scientific progress made in the fight against cancer.

This year, our Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President of Research, Eva Gordon, PhD and members of our Personal Care Teams of research scientists and advanced practice clinicians attended dozens of presentations to learn the latest clinical data and emerging technologies. They also connected with oncologists, patient advocates, and technology leaders in the cancer community. Here’s some of the most exciting developments at ASCO 2023.

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July 10, 2023

Reclaiming quality of life

Larry faced debilitating back pain and struggled to live a normal life. He saw as many as five different medical experts to get relief before reaching out to PHM. Through PHM's personalized care, Larry received not only a diagnosis, treatment, and plan of action that were fast-tracked and proved successful, but also a trusted guide who helped him navigate his healthcare journey and restore his overall well-being. Read now

July 10, 2023

Summer skin protection checklist

While our skin needs protection from the sun throughout the year, the increased time spent in the sun during the summer can raise the risk of skin damage and skin cancer.

Here is PHM’s recommended checklist on the best ways to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging UV rays and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

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July 10, 2023

Treating hot flashes without hormones

Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, occurring in 75% of all women and often persisting for years. For some women, hot flashes are mild, infrequent, and do not require treatment. Others have more intense and frequent hot flashes that negatively affect their quality of life, including sleep interruption, mood changes, difficulty concentrating, and interference with daily activities. Read now for a brief review the existing treatments and a newly approved, non-hormonal treatment option. Read now

June 01, 2023

The latest COVID-19 developments

At Private Health Management, our team of PhD-led research experts continuously monitor the latest news, research, and developments for new insights on COVID-19 to improve the health and safety of our clients.  Read now

June 01, 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 now

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 now