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Record Number of Large Employers Offer CDHPs WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Enrollment in consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs) grew by 19 percent in 2012, increasing from 33 million in 2011 to 39 million last year, according to an analysis of the Mercer National Survey of Employer Sponsored Health Plans commissioned by the American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations (AAPPO). CDHPs provide consumers with more control over the cost of their health care and...
HCP National’s Article, “Basics of Medical Malpractice Insurance - Terms that every Physician should know”, was recently published by The American Journal of Aesthetic Medicine (AJAM). Aliso Viejo, CA (PRWEB) May 30, 2013 William Dyer, Vice President and co-founder of HCP National, announced today that he is proud to be recognized and published by the prestigious AJAM. William Dyer said, “We find that physicians need more education and need to learn the terminology of malpractice...
State association gives San Francisco physician network highest ranking available SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh year in a row, Brown & Toland Physicians (www.brownandtoland.com) was named an "elite" medical group by the California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG). The San Francisco independent practice association has earned the top-tier ranking in CAPG's Standards of Excellence survey ever since the state association started evaluating...
Consumers will have access to more than 80% of practicing physicians, 80% of acute care hospitals through 13 commercial health plans SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Covered California(TM) today announced 13 diverse health insurance plans that will offer in 2014, affordable, quality health care coverage to millions of Californians. The plans reflect a mix of large non-profit and commercial plan leaders, along with well-known Medi-Cal and regional plans. The...
Applications online at multiplan.com. (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 MultiPlan, Inc., the nation’s oldest and largest independent PPO network, is accepting applications for its 2013 Rural Health Outreach Grant. The program, now in its 18th year, awards hospitals serving rural areas financial grants to help them introduce or expand services, education, screenings and other endeavors aimed at improving the health of people in their communities. This year, MultiPlan will award four grants of $7,500...
State-of-the-Art Facility Features more than 25 Medical Specialties, Includes 24/7 Urgent Care, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology Services ROCKVILLE, Md., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States, an award-winning not-for-profit health plan and care provider, opened the doors to its new South Baltimore County Medical Center on Monday, April 8, offering a vast array of medical services including around-the-clock urgent care,...
OAKLAND, Calif., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Kaiser Permanente is the only health plan in California to earn a 4-star rating -- the highest possible -- for overall quality of care in the annual Healthcare Quality Report Card from the California Office of the Patient Advocate. Kaiser Permanente in both Northern and Southern California also received 4 stars in the "Patients Rate their HMO" category, which measures members' satisfaction with their...
HEALTH PLANS AND MEDICAL GROUPS DEMONSTRATE IMPROVED CARE FOR CHILDREN, BUT SHOW MIXED RESULTS IN PREVENTING AND MANAGING COSTLY AND DEBILITATING CHRONIC DISEASES FOR ADULTS SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) released the 2013 Report Cards today on a redesigned, consumer-friendly Website, www.opa.ca.gov, and, for the first time, as a mobile app for iPhone and iPad. The Website and app make it easy for consumers to review...
Employees enrolling in the nation's largest private health exchange show choice and control drives satisfaction LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Enrollment results from the industry's largest private health care exchange indicate that when given more choice and control, employees become more engaged and invested in selecting their health benefits. This is according to a new analysis from Aon Hewitt, the global human resources business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON)....
Consumers Prepare to Evaluate Options in the New Health Insurance Marketplaces Park City, Utah (PRWEB) March 12, 2013 Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on health insurance plans. Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution and health reimbursement arrangements. According to Zane Benefits’ website, there are six types of health insurance plans. Knowing...
