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Vimo All Over the NewsIt's been a very busy two weeks for Vimo in the news. So busy, in fact, that it's been a challenge to just keep track of where our company is getting press mentions. Thanks to articles by Marshall Loeb in MarketWatch and Kathy Kristof in the Los Angeles Times — and a feature in Real Simple Magazine — Vimo has been appearing in newspapers across the country. You may have noticed one of the articles reprinted in your local daily. Read More » —Source: Vimo, June 5, 2007 ACS Issues Principles for Quality Health InsuranceThe American Cancer Society yesterday issued four principles that define meaningful health insurance and highlight major problems in the health care system that are impeding progress against cancer and other major diseases. The four principles of quality health insurance will guide the Society and its sister advocacy organization, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN), in efforts to improve access to quality care for those with cancer. Read more» —Source: eMaxHealth, June 6, 2007 Study: Hospitals in the Midwest Are Better
Hospitals in the Midwest are setting new national standards for clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance, efficiency, and growth in patient volume. More than half of the winning hospitals in the 2006 study are from the Midwest, and 30 of the 100 Top Hospitals facilities are in two states — Michigan and Ohio. When researchers evaluated hospital performance on a state-by-state basis, nine out of 12 Midwest states placed in the top two quintiles (a "quintile" is a fancy word for a fifth). The Midwest was also the top region in hospital performance in the 2004 edition of the "100 Top Hospitals" national study. Read More» Lower Your Drug Costs: Compare Before You Buy
No big surprise here. A new study reveals that patients are 58 percent more likely to switch to a more cost-effective prescription drug or a lower-cost pharmacy channel when they can comparison shop for drugs. The analysis, conducted by Medco Health Solutions, Inc., found that patients are willing to price shop on prescription drugs when presented with clear information on their clinical alternatives, channel options and overall savings - critical member- engagement insights to successfully manage health care costs. Read More » The Skinny on Exercise
Research shows that exercise is a key factor in preventing chronic disease, and Americans are aware of it. Ninety-nine percent of Americans believe that exercise helps preserve good health, but most feel they have to battle current culture to exercise regularly and that the government should do more to promote physical activity. These were the findings of a national public opinion poll released by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and account for the vast majority of health care spending. IHRSA is lobbying Congress for legislation to make health and fitness spending tax deductible. Meanwhile, a recent and rapidly growing movement in science is showing that exercise can make people smarter, Newsweek reports in the March 26 issue. In a landmark paper, researchers announced that they had coaxed the human brain into growing new nerve cells, a process that for decades had been thought impossible, simply by putting subjects on a three-month aerobic-workout regimen. Other scientists have found that vigorous exercise can cause older nerve cells to form dense, interconnected webs that make the brain run faster and more efficiently. And there are clues that physical activity can stave off the beginnings of Alzheimer's disease, ADHD and other cognitive disorders. General Editor Mary Carmichael, with Harvard Medical School, examine the latest research and findings about how an active body is crucial for building a strong, active mind in the March 26 cover "Exercise and the Brain." '360 Health' Connects You With Health Records
360 Health is the health insurance industry's first program to integrate all health management programs and tools into a centralized, consumer-friendly online resource that assists insurance members in navigating the health care system, using health benefits and providing information to access comprehensive and appropriate care. Read More » History Corner: The Birth of Medicare
Medicare is in the news lately over concerns that the U.S. government won't be able to afford the bill as more and more Baby Boomers hit 65. Medicare is the health insurance program administered by the United States government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria. It was signed into law on July 30, 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as amendments to Social Security legislation. Who was the first member? At the bill-signing ceremony President Johnson enrolled former President Harry S. Truman as the first Medicare beneficiary and presented him with the first Medicare card.
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The Vimo BeatVimo Named 'Best' at Promoting Patient Care Vimo's "comparison shopping for surgery" service has been named Best Use of Technology to Promote Patient Care by the National Wellness, Prevention & Fitness Conference (NWPFC)! Selected by an independent panel of industry leaders, Vimo's technology was recognized for enabling health consumers to comparison shop for medical procedures with the ease and convenience of comparison shopping for other products online. Vimo's service was the subject of a recent NBC television news story. That video is available here. "It's an honor to be recognized for empowering consumers to get the best care at the lowest price," said Vimo founder and CEO Chini Krishnan. "For the health marketplace to function well, consumers need free and easy access to information about price and quality. Vimo is delivering that information in ways never possible before, and doing it free of charge for the consumer." The honor was received during the Consumer Directed Health Care Conference (CDHCC) Awards on May 1 in Las Vegas, Nev. At the same ceremony, Vimo also received a second place award from the CDHCC for Best Initiative for Cost Transparency. In April, Vimo was announced as a finalist for the Red Herring 100 Awards honoring companies that play a leading role in innovation and technology. Need Health Insurance? Speak Now With an ExpertLet Vimo call your phone and connect you with a licensed expert to discuss your health insurance needs now. Learn more» How Can Click to Call Help You Buy Insurance?Vimo can call your phone for free and connect you with a friendly, licensed health insurance expert to discuss your unique needs and available options. Learn more» |
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