PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/77094.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 IBM and Aetna to Share Metrics for Medical Home ROI http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2261884.htm IBM and Aetna, major stakeholders in the patient-centered medical home (PCMH), will describe their strategies for achieving an ROI from the PCMH during Medical Home Metrics and Measurements for Achieving ROI, a 90-minute webinar on April 1, 2009 sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. For details, please visit http://www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?medhomemetricsrel (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2261884.htm Health Coaching Webinar Series: Hiring, Training and Behavior Change Skills http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1603152.htm Just in time for 2009 planning, the Healthcare Intelligence Network is offering a two-part webinar series featuring best practices in health coach screening and recruitment plus intensive training on behavior change methodologies, including motivational interviewing. For more information, visit the Healthcare Intelligence Network at http://www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?coachseriespr (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1603152.htm What the President-elect Portends for Healthcare in 2009: November 5 Webinar Offers Day-After-Election Analysis http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1466964.htm How will an Obama or a McCain presidency shape healthcare in the next 12 months? Less than 18 hours after the last polls close on the 2008 presidential election, healthcare industry insiders will dissect the impact of the newly elected administration on payors, providers and purchasers during the November 5, 2008 webinar, Healthcare Trends and Forecasts 2009. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1466964.htm New Care for Comorbidity: Webinar to Explain How to Improve Health and Reduce Costs in Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1434104.htm Two industry experts will present the Guided Care Model and other disease management approaches to improving health and reducing healthcare costs for patients with multiple comorbidities during an October 29, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1434104.htm How to Build Reimbursement Models for the Patient-Centered Medical Home http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216574.htm Two experts in the medical home model will examine case studies of payor- and provider-friendly reimbursement strategies for medical home programs during Reimbursement Models for Medical Homes: From Pilot to Practice, a September 24, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216574.htm Healthcare Webinar Offers Strategies for Improving Medication Adherence http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205644.htm Patient failure to comply with prescribed medication regimens has a major impact on healthcare outcomes, utilization and cost. During Improving Medication Adherence: Practical Strategies to Increasing Patient Compliance, a September 10, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN), two industry experts will provide details on ways to increase patient medication compliance. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205644.htm Strategies to Serve the Needs of Psychiatric Patients in Emergency Rooms http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1081504.htm Recent events in a New York emergency room underscore the need for reforms to meet the healthcare needs of psychiatric patients. A new healthcare webinar will present success stories in diverting ED visitors with behavioral health issues to appropriate venues of care to reduce the number of unnecessary emergency room visits and the strain on emergency department resources. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1081504.htm Stanford, WorldDoc to Present Health Risk Assessment Tools and Trends at Healthcare Webinar http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069624.htm Experts from Stanford University, Stanford School of Medicine and WorldDoc will be featured presenters at New Developments and Enhancements in Health Risk Assessments, an August 13, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069624.htm Learn Secrets of Successful Consumer-directed Health Plans from HealthPartners, Aetna and Mercer Consultants http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1006774.htm Build participation and C-suite support for consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs) - learn from Aetna, HealthPartners and Mercer Consulting during Essential Keys To Success for Consumer-Directed Health Plans, a June 26, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1006774.htm New HealthCoach Huddle Newsletter Delivers Latest Innovations from Health Coaching Field http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb950844.htm The HealthCoach Huddle is a new complimentary e-newsletter on health coaching from the Healthcare Intelligence Network providing business and clinical perspectives on the fledgling field of health coaching. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb950844.htm New Healthcare Webinar to Offer Key Steps in Physician Practice Transformation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb951134.htm A variety of demands, including technology, access to care and the trend toward medical homes, is forcing many physician practices to change the ways in which they function. During Physician Practice Transformation: Charting a Path Toward Increased Revenue and Improved Efficiency, Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes, a May 29, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network, two industry experts in physician practice transformation will provide a detailed roadmap to key steps in practice transformation. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb951134.htm New Healthcare Webinar on Pain Management Programs: Taking the Edge Off Pain-Related Healthcare Cost and Utilization http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936254.htm Healthcare costs and utilization related to chronic pain from backache, migraine, arthritis, end-of-life and other health conditions are exacting an agonizing toll from healthcare providers, payors and employers. During Managing the Chronic Pain Patient: Strategies to Improve Quality of Life and Reduce Excessive Healthcare Utilization, a June 11, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network, two industry experts will describe the key features and outcomes of their organizations' chronic pain management programs. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936254.htm New Healthcare Webinar: Multi-Channel, Multi-Media Wellness Communication Strategies That Motivate and Engage Employees http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb883434.htm To attract the attention of today's tech-savvy multi-tasking healthcare consumers, companies better have an engaging message. During a 90-minute webinar on May 21, 2008, two industry experts will present their creative communication strategies that yield results. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb883434.htm New Medical Home Monitor Newsletter Tracks Emerging Model of Primary Care http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb879274.htm Much more than bricks and mortar, the medical home model of care is changing the landscape of the healthcare industry. To track pilots and progress in this patient-centered model of care, the Healthcare Intelligence Network has launched a new complimentary monthly e-newsletter, The Medical Home Monitor. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb879274.htm New Healthcare Webinar -- Physicians as Partners in Health Coaching http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb841974.htm During "Driving Improvements in Health Coaching Outcomes Through Physician Collaboration and Coordination," a May 15, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network, three health coaching experts will explain how to leverage the physician-patient relationship to enhance coaching outcomes. (PRWeb Apr 10, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb841974.htm New Diabetes Medical Home Video Spotlights Improvements in Clinical Outcomes, Compliance and Resource Use http://www.prweb.com/releases/diabetes/Medicaid/prweb826804.htm A new video created by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) demonstrates the benefits of the medical home approach for individuals with diabetes -- vastly improved clinical outcomes and patient compliance at a reduced cost. The complimentary video is the latest HIN resource on the emergence of the medical home model in healthcare. (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/diabetes/Medicaid/prweb826804.htm New Healthcare Webinar: The Business Case for Consumer Empowerment http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb725504.htm During "Case Studies in Best Practices in Healthcare Consumer Empowerment," a March 13, 2008 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network, an expert panel of speakers will describe how their respective organizations are empowering consumers, from providing treatment decision support to increasing the use of evidence-based services. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb725504.htm Disease Management Webinar: The Impact of a Diabetes Medical Home on Practice Work Flow, Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Costs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb718663.htm According to the American Diabetes Association, yearly overall healthcare costs for a patient with diabetes were $11,744 in 2007, of which 57 percent -- $6,649 -- was directly attributed to diabetes. Moreover, one in five healthcare dollars on a patient with diabetes, and one in ten healthcare dollars is attributed to diabetes. To counteract this spending, several healthcare organizations are having success with diabetes medical homes, which can pay off in more cost-effective, patient-centric care. During "Building a Diabetes Medical Home: The Impact on Practice Work Flow, Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Costs," a webinar on March 19, 2008, the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) will provide the inside details on implementing the medical home model to improve outcomes for diabetes care. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb718663.htm Healthcare Webinar: The Role of Retail Clinics in the Healthcare Continuum http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb676793.htm Retail clinics -- filling an aching gap in healthcare access or diluting the quality of patient care? While the debate over retail clinics continues, hundreds of low-cost, no-wait clinics open their doors each year, with varying degrees of success. During "The Role of Retail Clinics in the Healthcare Continuum: Creating Strategies and Partnerships To Meet Consumers' Demand," a webinar on February 20, 2008, the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) will present case studies from two healthcare organizations already in the retail clinic space. (PRWeb Feb 6, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb676793.htm Healthcare Webinar: Leveraging Web 2.0 Technologies in Healthcare http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb629281.htm Tagging. Blogging. YouTube. Favorite-ing. Facebook-ing. It's the new lexicon of Web 2.0, and healthcare organizations must learn the language if they hope to leverage these technologies to build consumer medical information and services and attract Web-oriented patients and members. (PRWeb Jan 17, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb629281.htm Healthcare Webinar: Applying the Advanced Medical Home Model to Commercial and Underserved Populations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb612911.htm The American Academy of Pediatrics states that a medical home can be a physician's office, a hospital outpatient clinic, a community health center or a school-based clinic, as long as it provides the services that constitute comprehensive care. Moreover, the 2004 Report on Financing the New Model of Family Medicine estimated that if every American had a medical home, healthcare costs would likely decrease by 5.6 percent, resulting in national savings of $67 billion per year. A January 29, 2008 webinar will advise healthcare professionals on how to implement effective medical homes models that engage patients and physicians. (PRWeb Jan 15, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb612911.htm Healthcare Webinar: What Every Physician Practice Should Know about PQRI in 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb594732.htm Action by Congress last month delayed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's (CMS') planned 10.1 percent decrease in 2008 Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians. However, given CMS' increased focus on value-based purchasing, physician organizations are encouraged to participate in CMS' Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) to potentially recoup any future payment cuts. The how-to's, challenges and benefits of PQRI participation will be addressed during "Physician Quality Reporting in 2008: What Every Physician Practice Should Know," a January 22, 2008 live webinar presented by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). (PRWeb Jan 2, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb594732.htm Healthcare Webinar: Convincing the C-Suite to Create a Culture of Health and Reaping the Benefits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb566466.htm Weaving wellness into the corporate fabric isn't easy, but when C-suite executives are on board with the idea, the work force is more likely to follow. A case study on the effect of C-suite support on employee engagement and participation in health-related initiatives will be presented during "Creating a Culture of Health by Engaging the C-suite and Employees to Promote Better Health," a December 4, 2007 live webinar presented by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb566466.htm HIN Webinar to Define Health Coaching ROI Metrics and Measurements http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb562122.htm Good health is good business, but even the most successful population health management initiatives must withstand bottom line scrutiny. Recommended metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of both health coaching programs and individual health coaches will be presented during the Healthcare Intelligence Network's live webinar on "Health Coaching ROI Metrics and Measurements" on November 15, 2007. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb562122.htm Healthcare Webinar: How to Reduce Patient Readmissions Post-Discharge http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb556928.htm Two healthcare executives will describe how their organizations have improved their hospital discharge processes and the impact these changes have had on patient outcomes, satisfaction and readmission rates during the Healthcare Intelligence Network's "Best Practices in Hospital Discharge to Reduce Preventable Readmissions" webinar on October 23, 2007. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb556928.htm Healthcare Trends and Forecasts 2008 Audio Conference: Sector-Specific Positioning Tips for the Year Ahead http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553576.htm Experts from key healthcare sectors will analyze the impact of current and emerging trends on their respective areas during the Healthcare Intelligence Network's fourth annual "Healthcare Trends and Forecasts in 2008" audio conference on October 10, 2007. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553576.htm Pursuing Perfect Healthcare Audio Conference Series: How Prepared Practice Teams Transform Care and Culture http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb548389.htm In the next Healthcare Intelligence Network Pursuing Perfect Care audio conference on September 19, 2007, HealthPartners Medical Group will describe how its prepared practice team concept is revamping patient care and being duplicated throughout the organization, earning it a place in the international Pursuing Perfection initiative. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb548389.htm Audio Conference Offers Tactics to Reverse Hospital ED Utilization Trends http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb546818.htm The rising costs of treating a population that visits the ED indiscriminately are forcing hospitals to adopt strategies for reducing non-emergent ED utilization, or perish. Two healthcare organizations that are successfully reducing non-emergent ED utilization by following a prescription of patient education, data mining and organizational support will discuss their methods during a September 25, 2007 audio conference. (PRWeb Aug 16, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb546818.htm When One Size Doesn't Fit All: HIN Audio Conference Discusses Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Healthcare Pay for Performance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb545932.htm A September 6, 2007 roundtable audio conference from the Healthcare Intelligence Network will provide a forum for a discussion on circumventing PFP potholes on the road to improving patient care. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb545932.htm Pursuing Perfect Healthcare: Hospitals to Describe How Raising Quality Bar Benefits Patients, Bottom Line http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb543731.htm Two of seven U.S. healthcare organizations chosen for the international Pursuing Perfection initiative will share how making quality a business priority is dramatically improving patient outcomes and safety during an August 22, 2007, audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb Aug 2, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb543731.htm Health Risk Assessments and Health Coaching Combinations That Get Consumers' Attention in a Changing E-Landscape http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540172.htm The abbreviated attention spans of multitasking healthcare consumers who more selectively filter the communications they receive are causing healthcare organizations to refine health risk assessments (HRAs) and the health coaching that often ensues. This September 26, 2007 audio conference from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) will examine how Internet-influenced consumer habits and trends impact the collection of health risk data and the shape of follow-up coaching initiatives. (PRWeb Jul 18, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540172.htm Coaching the Health Coach: Audio Conference to Feature Live Coaching Demo Emphasizing Mind-Body Connection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb535304.htm A live health coaching demo highlighting essential coaching skills and follow-up critique will be featured during a July 18, 2007 audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). (PRWeb Jun 26, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb535304.htm The Medicaid Population and Disease Management: Identifying, Locating and Engaging a Hard-to-Reach Population http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb534116.htm One of the most difficult and expensive populations for the healthcare industry to target is the Medicaid population. Often, these people are without permanent addresses and phone numbers, and most do not have medical homes or regular doctors. A July 25, 2007 audio conference from the Healthcare Intelligence Network will provide ways to identify, locate and engage Medicaid patients in need of disease management and the results these methods can yield. (PRWeb Jun 20, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb534116.htm How to Support Health Coaches with a Robust Health Management IT Platform http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528315.htm The building blocks of health coaching include online and paper health risk assessments, clinical data repositories, health screenings, eligibility information and portal requests. However, without a solid health management IT platform, health coaches can't mine this raw data to craft health solutions for patients or effectively connect with clients. A June 13, 2007 audio conference from the Healthcare Intelligence Network will define the requirements of a technology-based health management platform that bolsters today's health coaching efforts. (PRWeb May 24, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528315.htm Tapping the Four Tenets of Consumer-Driven Healthcare to Deliver Quality, Transparency and Care Access http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525841.htm Experts in each of the four cornerstones of consumer-driven healthcare - provider quality reporting, cost-of-care reporting, consumer rewards for value comparison and healthcare IT - will share strategies to give healthcare organizations a leg up on the competition for consumers' healthcare dollars and attention during a May 30, 2007 audio conference from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb May 15, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525841.htm Strategies to Increase Primary Care Access and Efficiency: Reducing Reliance on Emergency Rooms http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb522266.htm Primary care physicians (PCPs) are struggling to provide quality care and devote adequate time to patients in the face of reduced reimbursements and increased reporting. It's a scenario that frustrates patients, who increasingly turn to emergency departments (EDs) for primary care when the PCP is unavailable. Three industry experts who have engaged their respective organizations in sustainable partnerships for increasing access to primary care will share their strategies during a May 16, 2007 audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). (PRWeb May 1, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb522266.htm Not Your Parents' Healthcare Any More: Pitching Healthcare to "Young Invincibles" via the Web, Mobile Phones and New Media http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb516124.htm WellPoint and the Mayo Clinic bypass traditional marketing and product development paths to create and sell youth-centric healthcare services to the coveted 19-34 demographic, many of whom forego health insurance because of cost. (PRWeb Apr 4, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb516124.htm Learn How Top Incentive-Earning Hospitals in CMS Quality Initiative Built Best Practices in Performance Improvement http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514734.htm Top 2006 incentive earners in CMS' Premier Hospital Quality Improvement Demonstration program will share processes that translate into performance improvement and cash bonuses during an April 18, 2007 audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. (PRWeb Mar 29, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514734.htm How Seamless Care Transitions for the Frail Elderly Can Reduce Utilization and Hospitalizations and Enhance Quality of Life http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513073.htm April 26, 2007 audio conference will emphasize proactive, preventative healthcare approaches and improved care transitions for the frail elderly to minimize costly hospitalizations and improve quality of life for this population. Industry experts will define care transition strategies for today's frail elderly and help healthcare organizations anticipate the care demands of aging baby boomers. (PRWeb Mar 22, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513073.htm Audio Conference to Provide Tips for Tailoring Healthcare Products and Channels to Gen-Xers and Gen-Yers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb508405.htm Gen-Xers, Gen-Yers, Millenials, the MyPod generation -- the 20- and 30-somethings who cut their teeth on technology are using the Internet, cell phones, and instant messaging to communicate, learn and shop. Recent Student Monitor computer and Internet studies indicate that 88 percent of college students own their own computer; nine in ten students own a mobile phone, at least 54 percent make online purchases, and at least 43 percent conduct banking online. Healthcare for the New Generations: Understanding and Engaging Generation "Xers" and "Yers" Through Tailored Products and Channels, a March 28, 2007 audio conference, will describe the media preferences of these generations and their resulting impact on healthcare marketing, products and services. (PRWeb Mar 6, 2007)

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