Author: michaeladair

A culture of well-being

We all have heard that a life well lived is one filled with purpose. Yet getting focused and persevering toward that purpose is tough for each of us at times. Do I have the belief and optimism to commit fully? Do I have the energy to change? Do I have support from others along the…

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I aspire to deliver “life-changing” care

In many of my previous blogs, I have discussed the importance of lifestyle on health outcomes. Historically, our health care system has been oriented toward episodic treatments, and we have seen significant advancement in science allowing more effective treatments for complicated conditions, like cancer, Hepatitis C and severe cardiovascular disorders. These treatments are extending life;…

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By Linking Payment to Performance, Medicare Advantage’s Five-Star Program is Driving Better Health Across Our Health Care System

As all of us at Humana work to enhance the ways we can help our members improve their health, we take many approaches to this. One aspect of Medicare Advantage that doesn’t get the credit it deserves is the five-star rating program – and how it not only helps people choose their coverage, but also…

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Unprecedented times call for a strong & united response

These are unprecedented times for us all as we navigate the COVID-19 health crisis. Every day, the situation evolves, creating greater complexity for those in our community, especially our most vulnerable citizens. We must act together now, supporting those facing the health and economic implications of the coronavirus pandemic. Quarantine and social distancing measures are…

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Doing our part and doing it together

Grim headlines have become the daily norm. But something much bigger is rumbling beneath all this – the great American machine. Like other crises we’ve faced as a nation, once again, we’re seeing what makes our country special, with everyone coming together looking for ways to pitch in and do their part to protect our…

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It All Counts

It’s interesting where life leads us, a thought that came to mind as I read this Wall Street Journal article (subscription required): “You’re Already Moving Toward Your Next Career”. The essence of it is about how everything we do in life is additive in some way, even if in the moment we don’t know what it’s building towards…

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