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| Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Teams up with Walgreens to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse Through Expanded Safe Medication Disposal Program |
“Safe medication disposal is one of the best ways to ensure that drugs are not accidently used or intentionally misused by someone else. Horizon BCBSNJ is proud to work with Walgreens to give the public a convenient, no-cost option for ridding their homes of unwanted medications," said Ms. Mary Ann Christopher , Horizon BCBSNJ Vice President and Chief of Clinical Operations and Transformation
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| Kaiser Permanente: Nurses Are Our Everyday Heroes |
Each year, National Nurses Week provides an opportunity for me to reflect on the significance of our nurses here at Kaiser Permanente and around the nation. Nurses display heroism day in and day out, putting their patients front and center, working behind the scenes to provide a caring touch and professional expertise.
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| Food is Medicine Program Launches with the Support of L.A. Care |
Proper nutrition has been shown to play a role in health outcomes for those with chronic illnesses. Patients who are malnourished have longer hospital stays and longer recovery times. Yet, many adults with chronic illness are suffering food insecurity.
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| Lighthouse Guild Behavioral Programs Focus On The Psychological Impact Of Vision Loss, Traumatic Brain Injury And Other Disabilities |
“Because the psychological effects of vision loss, TBI or physical disability can be overwhelming and different for each individual, our physicians perform a complete assessment of the patient’s cognitive and emotional functioning," said Dr. Goldie Dersh , Vice President of Lighthouse Guild ’s Behavioral Health Program
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| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Appoints Wendy Pitts Director of Health Services |
" Ms. Wendy Pitts ’s considerable leadership experience in case management and clinical operations makes her an ideal fit for this role. We are thrilled to have someone with her expertise and accomplishments on our team," said Dr. Joseph B. Sobel MD, MPH, MBA , chief medical officer of senior products for BCBST
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| Four Baylor Scott & White Health Employees Recognized by Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation for Excellence in Healthcare |
"The Scott & White family works tirelessly to better the lives of our patients and communities, and it is inspiring to see these employees honored for their dedication and passion to making a difference. We are proud of the winners and all of the Baylor Scott & White nominees for this prestigious recognition," said Mr. John Lacy , chief human resources officer at Baylor Scott & White
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| Baylor Scott & White Health and Select Medical Expand Joint Venture into the Austin Area |
"With our combined presence in the Austin area, we will have a unique opportunity to leverage the skills and strengths of our two organizations to elevate the rehabilitation services we offer in the community," said Mr. Jay Fox , president, Scott & White – Austin/Round Rock region
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| UnitedHealthcare Donates Drug Disposal Kits to Local Health Clinics and Physicians to Help People Safely Dispose of Unused Opioids |
“Our goal is to give residents a safe, environmentally responsible way to dispose of unused pain medication. Safe disposal is critical to fighting the opioid epidemic in the York community. Safe disposal is one important step in preventing opioids from being misused, and ultimately, in saving lives," said Heather Cianfrocco , CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
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| The Joint Commission: Early Treatment Program for Opioid-Dependent Newborns Significantly Reduces Cost While Maintaining Medical and Safety Outcomes |
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| Babel Health Selected as Preferred Vendor for the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) |
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