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Irving Stackpole @istackpole

Healthcare consultant | President, Stackpole & Associates, Inc. | Author, The Marketing Handbook for Health Tourism.

Joined January 2012
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What does it mean when you lose health insurance coverage? Americans are finding out. marketplace.org/episode/2026… #healthinsurance, #privatemedicalinsurance, #healthbenefits #publichealth

What happens when we lose healthcare coverage

Cuts to safety net programs have lasting effects. Plus: Central banks, personal incomes, abandoned oil wells, and “trimmed mean” PCE.

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History in TN and others shows that the paperwork stymies even the qualified beneficiaries. The results are higher costs! kff.org/medicaid/status-of-s… #healthinsurance, #privatemedicalinsurance, #healthbenefits, #publichealth

Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions | KFF

This page displays an interactive map of the current status of state decisions on the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. Additional Medicaid expansion resources are listed (with links) below...

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Join Irving Stackpole and ICAA for a data-driven session on how wellness-centered strategies can strengthen resident loyalty, increase retention, and drive long-term success in seniors housing and assisted living communities. bit.ly/4f6Cu1F
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Patients traveling abroad don’t just look for affordability or luxury—they look for safety, transparency, and credibility. stackpoleassociates.com/usci… #healthtourism #medicaltourism #patienttrust
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Health tourism providers do not operate in isolation. Of necessity, they work closely with a wide array of partners and organizations such as hotels, transport services, food and beverage outlets, cultural attractions and events, and much more. stackpoleassociates.com/heal…
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They’re inexpensive, safe, and they work. Why are “engaged“ consumers abandoning vaccines? nytimes.com/2026/06/02/well/… #publichealth, #healthtech, #digitalhealth, #healthcaretechnology, #medtech, #medicaltechnology, #healthcareAI

Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline

Doctors nationwide are encountering more children with whooping cough, bacterial infections and other serious illnesses, as well as more adults refusing tetanus shots.

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The proceedings from Building Bridges 2026 are now available. Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and delegates who made this inaugural forum so rich. 🔗 eurohtc.com/post/2026-confer… #BB2026 #BuildingBridges #InternationalHealthcare #IPMI #MedicalTravel #CrossBorderCare
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Complicating an already complex #hospital situation! nytimes.com/2026/06/02/well/… #publichealth, #healthcare #healthtourism #medicaltourism #internationalhealthcare

Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline

Doctors nationwide are encountering more children with whooping cough, bacterial infections and other serious illnesses, as well as more adults refusing tetanus shots.

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The data on long-term care workforce retention is stark. My latest article explores what's really driving the crisis — and what comes next. stackpoleassociates.com/long…
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Senior housing feasibility has changed. Has your approach? The ground has shifted. Your feasibility study should reflect that. 🔗 stackpoleassociates.com/long… #SeniorHousing #AssistedLiving #SeniorLiving #FeasibilityStudy
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Join Irving Stackpole and ICAA for a data-driven session on how wellness-centered strategies can strengthen resident loyalty, increase retention, and drive long-term success in seniors housing and assisted living communities. bit.ly/4f6Cu1F
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There is no such thing as, “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to marketing to the distinct audiences in health tourism. Each segment requires tailored messaging, communication channels, and service offerings. stackpoleassociates.com/unca… #medicaltourism #healthtourism
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It’s not the money that keeps acceptance so low! #ageism #agingservices #longtermcare #assistedliving #seniorshousing #activeadult #supportivehousing #nursinghomes seniorhousingnews.com/2026/0…

How Affordability, Value Can Help Senior Living Operators Compete With Home Care

This story is part of your SHN subscription The senior living industry has a real chance to differentiate itself against the concept of aging at home,

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Join Irving Stackpole and ICAA for a data-driven session on how wellness-centered strategies can strengthen resident loyalty, increase retention, and drive long-term success in seniors housing and assisted living communities. bit.ly/4f6Cu1F
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Ideal applications of AI in healthcare? healthcaredive.com/news/heal… #healthinsurance, #privatemedicalinsurance, #healthbenefits

Aetna’s chief digital and technology officer on how the insurer is using AI for patient engagement

Nathan Frank discusses how the insurer is using AI to engage members, how the company thinks about risks, and the importance of monitoring the tools and soliciting feedback.

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What can make you sicker than a hospital? healthexec.com/topics/health… #healthtech, #digitalhealth, #healthcaretechnology, #medtech, #medicaltechnology, #healthcareAI

Staffing struggles contribute to string of 3 deaths at major US teaching hospital

Going forward, if the institution persistently fails to comply with its state’s minimum nurse-to-patient staffing plans, it could face regulatory fines, enforced corrective actions, external oversi...

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In 2027, ACA plans will decrease coverage and shift costs to make needed care less available. How much more? lifeinsuranceinternational.c…

CMS revises ACA Exchange rules for 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalised a broad set of regulatory changes for the Affordable Care Act Exchanges for the 2027 plan year, combining lower federal user fees with...

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Complex enough for global coordination, and yet cooperation is evaporating bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9q3… #healthcare #healthtourism #medicaltourism #internationalhealthcare #publichealth

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

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Accusing hospital execs for high prices is crazy! healthexec.com/topics/health… #healthinsurance, #privatemedicalinsurance, #healthbenefits

Overheard on Capitol Hill: Hospital leaders getting upbraided over ‘charging an insane amount for...

A handful of health-system CEOs took withering fire this week at a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee. 

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One thing is for sure about aging: things change! nytimes.com/2026/05/02/healt… #ageism #agingservices #longtermcare #assistedliving #seniorshousing #activeadult #supportivehousing #nursinghomes

3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.

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