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A Time for Planning

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Could 2012 be a breakthrough year for healthcare?
By George Martin, MD – Senior Medical Director for Health Integrated

Whew! We made it. The end of another year. And a new year about to begin. Last week, we paused to reflect on the events of 2011. This week, we begin to plan for 2012.

For the moment, we believe that we have covered care management and the PCMH concept fully. Surely issues will develop in the coming months that will allow us to return to the topic but, for now, we will move on. (more…)

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Today’s Healthcare System? I Say Humbug!

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

A Time for Reflection and Anticipation
By George Martin, MD – Senior Medical Director for Health Integrated

Welcome to years end, a time for reflection, and soon to the New Year and a time for planning. This week and next we will do both. First, the reflection:

For many of us, college is far too far in the past. Personally, mine started with physics as a major. In the midst of my junior year, there was a realization of two things: (more…)

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Yes, Millenials. You, Too, Can Benefit from Preventive Care

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Care Coordination for Young Adults
By George Martin, MD – Senior Medical Director for Health Integrated

Last week, we got you through the challenges of care coordination up to age 18. Now we will look at the needs of the 18 to 35 year old group. The problem here, so to speak, is that this group needs little intervention but they can most certainly still benefit from it. After all, to quote the old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. (more…)

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