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BCBSRI: PCMH Study Shows $30M in Savings Over Traditional Care, Article by Providence Business News Staff, Providence Business News
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has announced the results of a study on Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). The referenced BCBSRI study found that PCMHs improve health outcomes, decrease costs, save money, and provide a return on investment. The study compared traditional primary care and PCMHs, between the years of 2009 and 2014, and found that PCMHs, over traditional primary care, saved $30 million, were 5 […]
Read MoreNew Medicare Rule Authorizes ‘End-of-Life’ Consultations, Article by Robert Pear, The New York Times
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a final rule authorizing Medicare to pay doctors for end-of-life planning and to help patients decide how they would like to be cared for. The new rule will take effect in January 2016. The rule has received widespread praise from organizations like The American Medical Association and The American Hospital Association for supporting discussions that help ensure patients’ end-of-life wishes […]
Read MoreTMG Helps Bring Pacific Northwest Health Systems Together to Form A Groundbreaking Strategic Affiliation
The Margolin Group congratulates Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth Medical System on the occasion of the public announcement of their intent to form a strategic affiliation aimed at developing “innovative ways to provide health and wellness services in communities they serve.” After signing the letter of intent to collaborate in a robust long-term partnership, PeaceHealth CEO Liz Dunne said: “This is truly a strategic affiliation and partnership in the […]
Read MoreLeslie Margolin, President & CEO of The Margolin Group, Joins Trumpet Behavioral Health Board of Directors
Trumpet Behavioral Health (TBH) welcomed Leslie Margolin, to its board of directors effective September 2, 2015. Trumpet Behavioral Health is a premier provider of behavioral health services offering exceptional treatment to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders with locations in ten different states across the country. TBH Managing Director Chris Miller expressed his delight saying, “I’m thrilled to add Leslie as a TBH Director. Her critical thinking will be […]
Read MoreSpeaking Recently at a “Workers’ Voice” Summit, President Obama Praised Kaiser Permanente’s Labor Management Partnership
Margolin Group President and CEO, Leslie Margolin, who served from 1999 – 2006 as the founding co-chair of the Kaiser Permanente-AFL-CIO Labor Management Partnership (LMP), was thrilled to learn of President Barack Obama’s recent public tribute to Kaiser Permanente and, by extension, its AFL-CIO partners. Citing Kaiser Permanente as “one of the premier health organizations in the country,” the President commended Kaiser for “taking the high road” and enlisting its […]
Read MoreLA County Merging Three Health-Related Departments Into Mega Agency, Article by Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
The Margolin Group applauds the decision by Los Angeles County Supervisors to consolidate physical health, mental health and broader public health oversight departments into a single agency, in an effort to achieve greater efficiency, effectiveness and coordination of care and services. This reorganization is an essential step toward more integrated service delivery across the continuum of care which should lead to broader access, better service, improved safety and reduced cost […]
Read MoreMore Blues Plans Are Connecting Members, Docs Through Telehealth, Article by Steve Davis, Health Business Daily
In an effort to provide convenient access to health care, insurance plans across the country are taking the transformative step of bringing health care to their members through telehealth services. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and Pennsylvania-based Capital BlueCross are the most recent insurers to join with telehealth services provider, American Well Corp. to provide convenient access to care for their members. Telehealth is not meant to replace […]
Read MoreDr. Allyson Brooks Named Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Women’s Health Institute at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
The Margolin Group extends warm congratulations to our friend, deeply trusted colleague, and highly skilled physician, Dr. Allyson Brooks, for being named to the Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Women’s Health Institute at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Brooks, who previously served on the Hoag Memorial Board with TMG’s Leslie Margolin, is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist who recently retired from 21 years of private […]
Read MoreUninsured Rate Dips Below Ten Percent, Article by Shannon Muchmore, Modern Health
The Margolin Group received, with great enthusiasm, and applauds, the news that more individuals have insurance coverage and will now have reliable access to quality healthcare. During the first quarter of 2015, the uninsured rate decreased to 9.2% from 11.2% during the same time period in 2014. The drop is attributed to 7 million previously uninsured people gaining health insurance through the expanded access brought forth by the ACA. A […]
Read MoreStartups Vie to Build an ‘Uber for Healthcare,’ Article by Melinda Beck, The Wall Street Journal
The smartphone app ‘Uber’ has transformed the transportation industry by seamlessly connecting riders with drivers. Many believe an ‘Uber-like’ approach, applied to the healthcare industry, has the potential to be truly transformative. Imagine receiving care when and where you need it by simply pressing a button on your smartphone and, shortly thereafter, receiving a visit from your doctor. Several startups, using the shared economy model, are experimenting with such approaches […]
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