Baptist College of Health Sciences

Baptist Memorial introduces employee wellness program with potential to save companies millions of dollars

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

"BestHealth by Baptist is committed to improving and sustaining the health of employees because healthier individuals result in healthier businesses, communities and economies," said Lia Lansky, system director of wellbeing for Baptist Memorial Health Care.

Key Points: 
  • "BestHealth by Baptist is committed to improving and sustaining the health of employees because healthier individuals result in healthier businesses, communities and economies," said Lia Lansky, system director of wellbeing for Baptist Memorial Health Care.
  • "BestHealth services are designed to engage employees in a one-of-a-kind way that results in improving their own well-being.
  • Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country's largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region.
  • Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country.

First College of Osteopathic Medicine in west Tennessee given greenlight to recruit inaugural class

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation has granted Baptist Health Sciences University's College of Osteopathic Medicine pre-accreditation status and approval to start recruiting students for fall 2024.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation has granted Baptist Health Sciences University's College of Osteopathic Medicine pre-accreditation status and approval to start recruiting students for fall 2024.
  • First College of Osteopathic Medicine in West Tennessee opens at Baptist Health Sciences University.
  • Offering a college of osteopathic medicine will help fill the gap for primary care and other medical specialties in the Mid-South."
  • BHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine will accept students from across the U.S., with a focus on medical students in the Mid-South.

Baptist Memorial to Expand Brain & Spine Center of Excellence with Cedar Gate Technologies

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

GREENWICH, Conn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baptist Memorial Health Care's Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is expanding its collaboration with Cedar Gate Technologies (Cedar Gate), a leading value-based care performance management technology company.

Key Points: 
  • GREENWICH, Conn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baptist Memorial Health Care's Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is expanding its collaboration with Cedar Gate Technologies (Cedar Gate), a leading value-based care performance management technology company.
  • "We're excited to offer our comprehensive Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence to a wider base of employers and patients," said Kim Hallum-Stewart, system administrator of neurosciences for Baptist Memorial Health Care.
  • "Cedar Gates's platform has given us the tools to integrate business operations, strengthen our partnership with Baptist and offer more employers the opportunity to participate in the Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence."
  • The Brain & Spine Network Center of Excellence is focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered neurological care, emphasizing value for patients and employers.

Rush University System for Health Selects Transcarent to Provide New Digital Health and Care Experience to Enhance Medical Plan Benefits

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Friday, February 18, 2022

The agreement will provide 9,000 RUSH employees and their family members with a new way to access high-quality medical care.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement will provide 9,000 RUSH employees and their family members with a new way to access high-quality medical care.
  • With Transcarent, RUSH employees can use Transcarents digital health care app, 24/7 personalized Health Guides, and other tools and resources to enhance their RUSH-sponsored medical care options.
  • Rush comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush-Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities.
  • Transcarent is a new and different health and care experience company putting people back in charge of their health and care.