Author: Dorron Blumberg

COMMUNITY CARE PLAN (CCP) EARNS ACCREDITATION FROM THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE (NCQA)

South Florida-based Community Care Plan (CCP), the health plan with a heart, is pleased to announce that the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded an accreditation status of Accredited for service and clinical quality to CCP’s Medicaid Plan. The Accreditation, awarded in December 2018, is valid for three years.  

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FAU Brain Institute Announces "Brainy Days 2019" a Celebration of Neuroscience Sponsored by Palm Health Foundation

Florida Atlantic University’s Brain Institute is proud to announce “Brainy Days 2019,” a celebration of neuroscience throughout the month of March sponsored by Palm Health Foundation. From understanding autism, addiction and Alzheimer’s disease to exploring how the brain processes violent behavior, researchers hope to engage, empower and educate the public on brain diseases, promote brain wellness and ultimately reduce the stigma associated with brain disorders

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Lee Health Convenient Care Locations Now Accepting Most Medicaid Improves accessibility, affordability for those with urgent medical needs

Southwest Florida residents seeking urgent medical care now have more access to health care with Lee Health Convenient Care. Starting this month, Lee Convenient Care urgent care clinics now accept 95 percent of Medicaid plans in the region, including Vivida Health, bringing high-quality care to low-income residents enrolled in a Medicaid health plan.
 

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Kendall Regional Medical Center Named One of Healthgrades 2019 America’s 250 Best Hospitals – The Only Hospital in Miami-Dade and Broward County to Receive this Recognition

Kendall Regional Medical Center among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes
 
Kendall Regional Medical Center today announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2019 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™. The distinction places Kendall Regional Medical Center in the top 5 percent of more than 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for its superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
“Kendall Regional is proud to have consistently been recognized as a top hospital performer for many years,” said Brandon Haushalter, CEO, Kendall Regional. “This most recent recognition from Healthgrades is a continued validation of the incredible work our team of professionals do for our patients every single day. It is humbling to be the only hospital in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to achieve this Top 250 recognition for 2019.”
 

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