PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth Awards Medline Physician Office and Post-acute Prime Vendor Agreements

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Through the agreements, Medline provides an extensive portfolio of medical surgical supplies, equipment and devices to over 400 PeaceHealth clinics – physician office, ambulatory care, community health and home and hospice care -- in Oregon and Washington, with expansion plans for Alaska. Medline resources also help enable PeaceHealth to more easily monitor key metrics, such as item utilization, contract compliance, price accuracy and spend by product categories for these divisions.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHFIELD, Ill., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on their longstanding relationship, PeaceHealth recently awarded Medline both its physician office and post-acute care prime vendor agreements.
  • Through the agreements, Medline provides an extensive portfolio of medical surgical supplies, equipment and devices to over 400 PeaceHealth clinics – physician office, ambulatory care, community health and home and hospice care -- in Oregon and Washington, with expansion plans for Alaska.
  • It's all about relationships and these agreements are a win for PeaceHealth and a win for Medline."
  • PeaceHealth also expects its prime vendor partnerships with Medline to help with future affiliate network recruitment.

Cape Fox Corporation Donates to Bring New Dialysis Clinic to Ketchikan Community

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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As a result of our donation, a new dialysis clinic will be opening its doors in September 2023.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of our donation, a new dialysis clinic will be opening its doors in September 2023.
  • This new clinic will be part of the Calm Harbor Clinic services, which is run by Family Nurse Practitioner Marina McIntyre, a local resident of Ketchikan.
  • “We are truly grateful to Cape Fox Corporation, Tim and Michelle Lewis, and the Cape Fox board members for this incredible opportunity!
  • Cape Fox Corporation offered a generous grant as they wanted everyone in Ketchikan and surrounding communities to have access to this service.

PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Announce Agreement to Build New Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, today announced that they have entered into a joint venture partnership to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Springfield, Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, today announced that they have entered into a joint venture partnership to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Springfield, Oregon.
  • With a total of 50 private rooms, the 67,000-square-foot facility will nearly double patient capacity of the existing PeaceHealth acute rehabilitation unit, currently managed by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, located at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District.
  • This expansion will allow PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to increase access to inpatient rehabilitation services in the region, addressing a significant community need.
  • “We are pleased to partner with Lifepoint Rehabilitation as we expand access to critically needed inpatient rehabilitation services in our community.

Loyal and PeaceHealth Sign Multi-Year Deal for Provider Data Management and Physician Search

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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The multi-year deal includes enterprise-level storage as well as provider and location data management enhanced with Loyal’s comprehensive clinical taxonomy library.

Key Points: 
  • The multi-year deal includes enterprise-level storage as well as provider and location data management enhanced with Loyal’s comprehensive clinical taxonomy library.
  • Additionally, Loyal will help PeaceHealth provide user-friendly, reliable digital search results to consumers seeking care using clinical and everyday natural language terms.
  • The patient experience starts with finding the right provider,” said Brian Gresh, President of Loyal.
  • To learn more about Loyal and its full range of solutions to improve the healthcare consumer experience, visit loyalhealth.com.

Felsen Joins AAPPR's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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DENVER, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health eCareers announced today that account executive Li Felsen has joined the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment 's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health eCareers announced today that account executive Li Felsen has joined the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment 's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee.
  • Comprised of both association members and strategic partners, the committee reviews policies, structures, relationships, and opportunities to advance DEI.
  • "It is an honor to be a part of AAPPR's DEI Advisory committee," said Felsen.
  • The webinar will include speakers from AAPPR's DEI Advisory Committee and attendees are eligible to earn up to one continuing education credit from the association.

Cardiologist Michael J. Menen, MD, Joins MedReview as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedReview, Inc., a leading provider of payment integrity, utilization management and quality surveillance services, is pleased to welcome Michael J. Menen, MD, FACC, as its new chief medical officer (CMO).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedReview, Inc., a leading provider of payment integrity, utilization management and quality surveillance services, is pleased to welcome Michael J. Menen, MD, FACC, as its new chief medical officer (CMO).
  • "We are very excited to welcome Michael Menen to our senior leadership team," said MedReview Chief Executive Officer, Spencer Young.
  • Previously, Menen served as chief medical officer for St. Francis/Bon Secours, HCA Virginia Health System and Providence Health and Services.
  • Menen began his career as an invasive cardiologist with PeaceHealth, where he would go on to hold various positions including chief of staff and chief of medicine.

Catholic Healthcare Collaboration Aims for Comprehensive Solutions to Advance Response to the Poor

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Catholic Healthcare Collaboration, an innovative partnership to transform the way Catholic organizations respond to the cry of the poor and those on the margins, was announced today by the Archdiocese of Seattle.

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  • Joining the partnership arethe Archdiocese,Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington and regional Catholic healthcare organizations including PeaceHealth, Providence and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • The Catholic Healthcare Collaboration aims to provide more comprehensive solutions for members of the community with the greatest needs by combining expertise and efforts across different Catholic entities.
  • As the first collaboration of its kind in Western Washington, the Catholic Healthcare Collaboration is a true blending of expertise across the healthcare and social services spectrum.
  • This Catholic Healthcare Collaboration project aims to develop a place-based medical respite and recuperative care strategy to assist homeless patients who need to recover outside a hospital setting.

ASCP Recognizes 2021 Choosing Wisely Champions for Reducing Unnecessary Testing and Waste in Health Care

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has named several healthcare leaders and health systems as its ASCP 2021 Choosing Wisely Champions for their successful efforts to drive effective test utilization and reduce waste in health care.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has named several healthcare leaders and health systems as its ASCP 2021 Choosing Wisely Champions for their successful efforts to drive effective test utilization and reduce waste in health care.
  • ASCP will virtually present its 2021 Choosing Wisely Champions on October 20 from 2-3 p.m. Eastern time, during the ASCP 2021 Annual Meeting's 'Path to Boston' Choosing Wisely session.
  • ARUP Consultative Services collaborates with health systems nationwide to implement Choosing Wisely guidelines that optimize both reference and in-house laboratory test utilization.
  • Since 2013, Dr. Sharma has championed and helped implement the Choosing Wisely goals across the Henry Ford Health System.

Vivor Partners with PeaceHealth to Improve Patient Financial Assistance Capabilities

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, July1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivor, LLC, (Vivor) , the leading financial assistance technology platform for healthcare providers, today announced its continued growth with the addition of new customer PeaceHealth .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivor, LLC, (Vivor) , the leading financial assistance technology platform for healthcare providers, today announced its continued growth with the addition of new customer PeaceHealth .
  • By deploying technology in addition to more financial advocates across the entire system, PeaceHealth estimates that over 6,000 patients per year will gain access to needed financial assistance.
  • "Vivor differentiates itself through its focus on the financial assistance needs of large sophisticated health systems," said Ian Manners , CEO of Vivor.
  • Vivor's advanced workflow and reporting capabilities allow provider organizations of any size to improve the patient experience and reduce bad debt by maximizing the use of financial assistance programs.

Andrea J. King MD, FACS is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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King MD, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Trauma Surgeon for her years of professional excellence in the medical field and her unwavering commitment to her patients and staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

Key Points: 
  • King MD, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Trauma Surgeon for her years of professional excellence in the medical field and her unwavering commitment to her patients and staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
  • Prior to her current leadership role, she flourished as the Medical Director of the Surgical ICU for three years.
  • The medical center is a Level II Trauma Center and provides a full range of medical and surgical services.
  • Dr. King dedicates this honorable recognition to all the trauma attendings at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.