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This week, AFMC President and CEO Ray Hanley highlights and offers commentary on article that compare smoking cessation and fight against obesity, article that points finger at large hospitals for rising health insurance costs and many more.
The 2012 AFMC Quality Conference featured an abundance of engaging and informative speakers, including Arkansas Medicaid Director Andy Allison, Arizona AARP President Len Kirschner and artist/patient advocate Regina Holliday. We've made two presentations available for viewing on YouTube: Dr. Janet Wright, executive director of the Million Hearts Initiative; and Dr. Jane Brock, chief medical officer for the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care.
Will some states soon feel like Wile E. Coyote? Can insurance companies deny claims for ER visits if the insured had been drinking prior to going to the hospital? And what if health records were just an iPod app away? AFMC President and CEO Ray Hanley tackles all that and more in his weekly commentary on the fascinating world of health care. As always, Ray's commentary is listed in bold, preceeding excerpts from the articles.
The need for a “Strong Start” in life
Survey reveals growing national impact of asthma
Information on Implementation of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act
Task Force recommends team-based care for improving blood pressure control
Closing racial and ethnic gaps in access to care
New report provides a decade of analysis of various foodborne illnesses