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UNC Health Brings Together Best-In-Breed Vendors to Release New Digital Health Features and Further Enhance Patient Experience

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Partnering with industry leaders, Gozio Health and WELL Health , UNC Health is integrating Gozio-powered wayfinding with the WELL Health patient communications platform to create a more seamless, integrated digital experience for patients.

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  • Partnering with industry leaders, Gozio Health and WELL Health , UNC Health is integrating Gozio-powered wayfinding with the WELL Health patient communications platform to create a more seamless, integrated digital experience for patients.
  • UNC Health is the first health system to offer this smartlink option to download their mobile app via the WELL Health platform.
  • The UNC Health mobile front door, provided through the Gozio platform, brings together wayfinding, messaging, and quick access to MyChart.
  • As a result, UNC Health patients will benefit, receiving a simple communications experience powered by a deep and sophisticated integration between two top vendors in the UNC Health digital ecosystem.

Stellar Health and UNC Health Collaborate to Engage in Value-Based Care Initiatives

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

NEW YORK, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellar Health (Stellar), a healthcare technology company focused on activating value-based arrangements, announced today a partnership with UNC Health Alliance, UNC Health's physician-led clinically integrated network and Population Health Services Organization. The partnership offers UNC Health Alliance's independent provider network access to Stellar's platform, which uses technology, behavioral economics, and monthly payments for value-based actions in an innovative solution to advance the quality of care delivered. Stellar launched in 2018 and is currently used by thousands of providers across the United States, supporting and managing over 600,000 patient lives.

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  • "Partnering with Stellar gives UNC Health Alliance an innovative edge in driving superior patient outcomes and rewarding our providers and care teams for their hard work," said Robb Malone, PharmD, Chief Operating Officer at UNC Health Alliance.
  • "We're thrilled to kick off our partnership with a progressive health system like UNC Health," adds Michael Meng, CEO of Stellar Health.
  • UNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill,ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine , a nationally preeminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; and the UNC Physicians Network .

UNC Health Halts Asymptomatic COVID Testing in Hospital Emergency Departments

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and are in need of testing, we recommend these COVID-19 testing options:

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  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and are in need of testing, we recommend these COVID-19 testing options:
    Visit the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) website to find a free testing site near you.
  • You also can check the UNC Health COVID resource page here regularly for updates.
  • UNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine , a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, CarolinaEast in New Bern, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; and the UNC Physicians Network .

UNC Health Alliance Generates $40 Million in Savings for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and their Members in 2020

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

UNC Health Alliance, the clinically integrated network and population health services organization of UNC Health, for a second consecutive year, saved millions for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and their members and earned the highest possible hospital and physician quality scores in the Blue Premier program.

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  • UNC Health Alliance, the clinically integrated network and population health services organization of UNC Health, for a second consecutive year, saved millions for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and their members and earned the highest possible hospital and physician quality scores in the Blue Premier program.
  • UNC Health Alliance leverages a statewide network with more than 7,000 UNC Health and independent providers to better manage quality, cost, and access to care.
  • BLUE CROSS, BLUE SHIELD, the Cross and Shield symbols, and service marks are marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Blue Ridge HealthCare Finalizes Agreement with UNC Health

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Friday, October 1, 2021

Through this partnership, Blue Ridge will rebrand as UNC Health Blue Ridge.

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  • Through this partnership, Blue Ridge will rebrand as UNC Health Blue Ridge.
  • In addition, the agreement will:
    Enhance and grow Blue Ridges clinical programs and service lines, including adding appropriate specialty healthcare services at Blue Ridge and UNC Health facilities;
    Improve access to research and clinical trials for citizens across the region;
    Maintain and enhance teammate and provider satisfaction and retention;
    Leverage UNC Healths existing population health solutions for the benefit of the residents of the Mountain Region; and,
    Collectively explore innovative rural healthcare models that will make UNC Health and Blue Ridge a leader in value-based care regionally and across the state.
  • To celebrate the agreement with UNC Health and unveil the new UNC Health Blue Ridge brand, leaders held a virtual announcement this morning on the UNC Health Blue Ridge campus.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine , a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; UNC Health Blue Ridge in the Morganton area; and the UNC Physicians Network .

UNC Health Expands Partnership with Gozio, Increases Focus on Digital Patient Engagement

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Gozio Health , an industry-leading, mobile health platform, announced that it is expanding its work with UNC Health .

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  • Gozio Health , an industry-leading, mobile health platform, announced that it is expanding its work with UNC Health .
  • Strong digital patient engagement is a vital tool in improving health outcomes and the patient experience.
  • UNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine , a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, CarolinaEast in New Bern; UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; and the UNC Physicians Network .

UNC Health Passes Vaccine Milestone: More than 250,000 Doses Given

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Friday, March 19, 2021

That means more than 100,000 people have received either second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, or the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine.

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  • That means more than 100,000 people have received either second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, or the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine.
  • UNC Health is following rules from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, including the order and timing of who can get a vaccine.
  • UNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine , a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; and the UNC Physicians Network .

ARxIUM Completes Expansion of UNC Health Pharmacy Operations

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Monday, November 16, 2020

As a longstanding, collaborative partner with UNC Health, completing the expansion and integration of their pharmacy operations is an exciting milestone for us, said Dr. Niels Erik Hansen, president and CEO of ARxIUM.

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  • As a longstanding, collaborative partner with UNC Health, completing the expansion and integration of their pharmacy operations is an exciting milestone for us, said Dr. Niels Erik Hansen, president and CEO of ARxIUM.
  • It is also identifying other available solutions, as additional UNC Health pharmacy locations are integrated into the RxWorks Pro platform.
  • UNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine , a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; and the UNC Physicians Network .

UNC Health Partners with The Orsini Way to Enhance Patient Experience Through New Remote Learning Program

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Through the partnership, the UNC Medical Center is using The Orsini Ways Its All in the Delivery Remote Learning program to improve interdisciplinary communication and HCAHPS scores.

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  • Through the partnership, the UNC Medical Center is using The Orsini Ways Its All in the Delivery Remote Learning program to improve interdisciplinary communication and HCAHPS scores.
  • UNC Health is a prestigious health care system in North Carolina and truly values its patients and its relationship with the community.
  • The health care system is taking another step toward its commitment to effective patient-centric care through this partnership, said Dr. Anthony Orsini, president and founder of The Orsini Way.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine, a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; and the UNC Physicians Network.

UNC Health Workers Called to Join National PCORnet® Study to Fight COVID-19

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

The registry will unite Americas health care workers into a community to facilitate rapid-cycle research, including an upcoming large study of hydroxychloroquines effectiveness in preventing coronavirus infections in health care workers, called HERO-HCQ.

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  • The registry will unite Americas health care workers into a community to facilitate rapid-cycle research, including an upcoming large study of hydroxychloroquines effectiveness in preventing coronavirus infections in health care workers, called HERO-HCQ.
  • UNC Health is an integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill.
  • UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care.
  • UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; Pardee UNC Health in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; and the UNC Physicians Network .