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Health plans efforts to improve health care access to patients facing language barrier recognized by NCQA

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), with support from The California Endowment, has recognized five managed care plans for their innovative efforts to improve health care access and quality for consumers facing language and cultural barriers that frequently impede their access to life-prolonging care.

13 Oct 2009

Health care workers raise troubling concern about H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines

Hospital workers are asking the same questions about the safety and necessity of flu vaccines as the general public, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

13 Oct 2009

Patient outcomes better in highly rated hospitals than others

The largest annual study of patient outcomes at each of the nation's 5,000 nonfederal hospitals found a wide gap in quality between the nation's best hospitals and all others. According to the study, issued today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, patients at highly rated hospitals have a 52 percent lower chance of dying compared with the U.S. hospital average, a quality chasm that has persisted for the last decade even as mortality rates, in general, have declined.

13 Oct 2009

Report on health plan performance related to tobacco cessation strategies

Tobacco cessation is one of the most cost-effective activities an employer can implement to improve the health and productivity of their employees while reducing health care costs.

13 Oct 2009

Kidney Care Partners commends CBC for supporting reforms to improve access to quality kidney care

Kidney Care Partners - an alliance of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers and manufacturers working together to improve quality of care for individuals with kidney disease and kidney failure - today applauded the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for supporting reforms that will improve patient access and choice in receiving quality kidney care.

13 Oct 2009

New Jersey's hospitals fuel local and state economies despite recession

Even as the economy continues to struggle, one industry in New Jersey remains a strong vital resource - New Jersey's hospitals. In 2008, the state's 73 acute care hospitals contributed 145,000 jobs and $18 billion in spending that fueled local and state economies, according to a new report from the New Jersey Hospital Association.

13 Oct 2009

Data Advantage releases the Top 100 Hospital: Best in Value Hospitals list

Data Advantage, LLC announced today the Top 100 Hospital: Best in Value Hospitals™ list from the 2009-2010 Hospital Value Index™, the first and only national study on U.S. hospitals and the value of care they provide.

13 Oct 2009

Closure simulation reinforces how educational technologies meet DOE expectations for H1N1 preparedness

Efforts by the U.S. Department of Education to encourage school preparedness for learning continuity during prolonged absences or emergency dismissals due to H1N1 flu outbreaks included a recent tour of a closure simulation at VOISE Academy, a Chicago public school.

13 Oct 2009

New OASIS-C products to meet extensive regulatory changes mandated by CMS

Briggs, a leading provider of solutions to improve clinical outcomes and reduce operating costs in the home care market, today announced new OASIS-C products to meet extensive regulatory changes mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

13 Oct 2009

Five principles recommended by Iowa Committee for high-value health care

The Iowa Committee for Value in Healthcare today issued a report on five key principles for high-value, fiscally responsible health care that Congress and the Obama administration should consider as they continue discussions over national reform.

13 Oct 2009

Cox's initiative to safeguard the community at-large

Recognized as a leader in serving its customers with state-of-the-art cable, broadband and entertainment services, Cox will soon broaden its local impact by safeguarding the community at-large. On October 30, 2009, Cox will be the first and only private corporation to operate as one of three Orange County locations to conduct an Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) Point-Of-Dispensing (POD) at its Rancho Santa Margarita headquarters.

13 Oct 2009

Document Storage Systems bags claims processing contract from Department of Veteran Affairs

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded the Purchased Care Health Care Claims Processing solicitation to Document Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS). The Veterans Administration, where medical appropriateness and/or distance from care are an issue, contracts medical services for our nation’s Veterans.

13 Oct 2009

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers to complete Campus Transformation Project

The Board of Directors at Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers voted to proceed with the completion of the Campus Transformation Project. Little Company of Mary obtained the Certificate of Need (CON) last spring, making it the boldest construction project since the Sisters opened the original hospital in the midst of the Great Depression - 80 years ago this January. It will create the Southwest Chicago area's first all-private room, private bath acute care hospital that includes a beautiful new Women's Center for Life and Health.

13 Oct 2009

Fully-insured members of Guardian to receive 100% coverage of the administrative cost of H1N1 vaccine

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits for small and mid-sized companies, today announced that it will cover 100% of the cost associated with the administration of the H1N1 vaccine for employees and their eligible dependents enrolled in a fully-insured Guardian medical plan.

13 Oct 2009

Qwest Communications to provide communications network solution to MPM-managed health care clinics

Memorial Practice Management (MPM) has selected Qwest Communications to provide an advanced communications network solution to connect seven MPM-managed health care clinics in central Washington.

13 Oct 2009

President Obama to sign a healthcare reform package, according to members of Congress

At a healthcare forum hosted by Politics magazine, current and former members of Congress said they believed President Obama would sign some sort of a healthcare reform package, most likely later this year. "There would be too much political damage done if something doesn't pass, so Congress will find a way," said Congressman Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX).

13 Oct 2009

Webinar to discuss the issues surrounding disease management programs

At a time when healthcare is at the top of the national agenda, two issues have emerged as most critical to reform: reducing costs and improving care. Managing chronic illness and improving overall consumer health through personalized disease management and wellness programs are proven to be effective, but today, only those patients and health plan members who are most at risk get personalized attention.

13 Oct 2009

University of Florida to build a new research facility in Orlando

The University of Florida (UF) has reached a milestone in its efforts to build a research facility in Orlando at the emerging Lake Nona Medical City. A ceremony marking the official signing of the agreements was held immediately preceding the formal dedication of Burnham Institute for Medical Research’s (Burnham) Lake Nona campus.

13 Oct 2009

Health care reform should include transparency requirements for PBMs: Consumer groups

More than 30 groups representing consumer, labor and Medicare beneficiaries have joined a growing coalition urging Congress to support transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the health care reform proposals being considered by Congress.

13 Oct 2009

Sandata Technologies and Allscripts sign agreement to implement Santrax

Sandata Technologies, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare and social services communities, today announced an agreement with Allscripts the leader in software, services, information, and connectivity solutions for physicians, hospitals and post-acute providers, making Santrax the preferred electronic time and attendance provider for current and future home care agency clients of Allscripts.

13 Oct 2009

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Health plans efforts to improve health care access to patients facing language barrier recognized by NCQA

Health care workers raise troubling concern about H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines

Patient outcomes better in highly rated hospitals than others

Report on health plan performance related to tobacco cessation strategies

Kidney Care Partners commends CBC for supporting reforms to improve access to quality kidney care

New Jersey's hospitals fuel local and state economies despite recession

Data Advantage releases the Top 100 Hospital: Best in Value Hospitals list

Closure simulation reinforces how educational technologies meet DOE expectations for H1N1 preparedness

New OASIS-C products to meet extensive regulatory changes mandated by CMS

Five principles recommended by Iowa Committee for high-value health care

Cox's initiative to safeguard the community at-large

Document Storage Systems bags claims processing contract from Department of Veteran Affairs

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers to complete Campus Transformation Project

Fully-insured members of Guardian to receive 100% coverage of the administrative cost of H1N1 vaccine

Qwest Communications to provide communications network solution to MPM-managed health care clinics

President Obama to sign a healthcare reform package, according to members of Congress

Webinar to discuss the issues surrounding disease management programs

University of Florida to build a new research facility in Orlando

Health care reform should include transparency requirements for PBMs: Consumer groups

Sandata Technologies and Allscripts sign agreement to implement Santrax

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