Operating a commercial ship on the high seas involves significant logistical challenges, and one often-overlooked aspect is the selection and management of medications and supplies for the ship’s medicine cabinet and formulary, notes Arthur Diskin, Global Chief Strategy Officer, AP Companies.

In the maritime industry, the health and safety of crew members are of paramount importance. When a crew member presents with a high fever after traveling to a vessel, it highlights the critical need for effective case management, stresses Arthur Diskin, Global Chief Strategy Officer, AP Companies.

As technology continues to revolutionize every aspect of our lives, its influence is even permeating healthcare on the open seas, argues Arthur Diskin, Global Chief Strategy Officer, AP Companies.

The wellness of crew members in the maritime industry is of paramount importance not only for the individuals themselves but also for the overall safety and efficiency of the industry, highlights Arthur Diskin, Global Chief Strategy Officer, AP Companies.

In his role as Global Chief Medical Officer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines for eight years and as a consultant and ultimately Medical Director for Carnival Cruise Lines for 15 years prior to that, Arthur Diskin, Global Chief Strategy Officer, AP Companies, was able to witness tremendous advances in the delivery of medical care aboard cruise ships and help develop and participate in many of those advances.