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| Highmark Health: Allegheny Health Network Enhances Access to Care in Westmoreland County |
“We believe it’s essential that people have high-quality health care choices regardless of where they live, and we will continue to invest in resources that allow us to deliver on that promise for those who reside or work in Westmoreland County," said Dr. Brian Parker , Chief Medical Officer,
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Programs Show Early Intervention Moving the Needle on Chronic Diseases |
“For too long, the healthcare system focused on treating patients only when they were sick, but today, more healthcare providers are assessing and addressing patients’ needs in a more holistic manner and taking steps to keep them well. Our Quality Blue providers have embraced this challenge and are taking advantage of the information we share with them to spur their patients to action and help them reach their best health. And, the results show it’s working," said Dr. Vindell Washington MD , chief medical officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
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| Blue Cross NC Expands Telehealth Offerings, Launches Online Visits with MDLIVE |
“We have supported telemedicine since its infancy in North Carolina. We recognize the potential of telehealth to help providers deliver their services in a more cost efficient setting, provide greater access to urban and rural residents, and facilitate value-driven care for patients,” said Dr. Janet McCauley , senior medical director for Blue Cross NC
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| BCBSND Reports Decline in Outpatient Antibiotic Prescriptions Filled in North Dakota Over a Seven-year Period |
The rate at which outpatient antibiotic prescriptions were filled declined 20 percent among North Dakota commercially insured members, compared to nine percent nationally from 2010 through 2016, according to a new study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield .
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| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island: To address the rising cost of drugs, we must pair policy solutions with practical changes |
Though prescription drugs can play a critical role in everything from managing chronic health conditions to treating previously incurable diseases, an anticipated spike in prescription drug spending – from $450 billion in 2016 to $610 billion by 2021 – clearly signals a national healthcare crisis that must be addressed.
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| Combined Insurance Receives Better Business Bureau Award for Marketplace Ethics |
" Combined is honored to receive this Honorable Mention from the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois. We are proud to be affiliated with such a reputable organization as the Better Business Bureau," said Mr. Corey Williams , Vice President and Regional Director at Combined Insurance
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| Doctors Accountable Care Organization: Area Doctors Group Proves That High-Quality Healthcare Can be Delivered at Lower Costs -- Saved $8 Million in Medicare Costs in 2016 |
Doctors Accountable Care Organization is nearing the end of its third year in the Medicare Shared Savings Program and has successfully reduced healthcare costs while improving the quality of care given to Medicare patients in Georgia, Ohio, and Indiana.
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| Neighborhood Health Plan: New Health Partnership Aims for Better Care for Merrimack Valley Residents: Dean Cleghorn, EdD, to lead new Accountable Care Organization serving the Merrimack Valley region |
“As founders of the Merrimack Valley Accountable Care Organization we are very excited to add a longtime community health system professional like Dr. Dean Cleghorn , as we, together with Mass General Brigham Health Plan , embark upon improving quality and access in a true health care system in the Merrimack Valley," said Mr. John Silva , President and CEO, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
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| Sentara Healthcare: Five new providers join the Peninsula |
Sentara continues to grow its robust healthcare provider team on the Peninsula with the addition of three physicians (M.D.), one physician assistant (PA-C) and one nurse practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive care for our patients and members.
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| PatientPing's Extensive ACO Provider Network Achieves More than $120 Million in Cost Savings |
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| ClearDATA: Security & Privacy in the Era of Digital Health |
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