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January 25, 2012
The Leapfrog Group, Washington, DC, announced findings on Early Elective Deliveries rates and why hospitals should adopt policies to reduce rates, which would save lives, protect baby and mother, and save billions of dollars.  Click Here for the findings and learn what you can do to help.  Click on the link for EED stories in the The Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports, and Employee Benefit News.

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Spectrum 2011May-June
"The Transparency Strategy: Key to Surviving and Thriving under Healthcare Reform" by Leah Binder, CEO, The Leapfrog Group.  Click Here for the story

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May 26, 2011
NBCH Releases Annual eValue8 Report on Performance of Health Plans in Preventing Diabetes, Promoting Quality Care
On Monday, NBCH released its annual report on the performance of America’s health plans on improving care and controlling costs for diabetes. Based on the annual eValue8™ health plan survey and evaluation used by health care purchasers, the analysis indicates that while plans have shown incremental progress each year, there is still a long way to go in improving health and controlling costs. Click Here for the full release and to access the report.

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December 1, 2010
Virginia Hospitals Receive National Recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Patient Safety and Quality Care ...Two Virginia Hospitals Named “2010 Top Hospital” by The Leapfrog Group
read more>>.  Click Here for the awards image (.JPG)

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November 30, 2010
VBCH announces Virginia Workplace Wellness Collaborative read the Overview (.PDF)
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September 14, 2010
NBCH, Washington DC: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) - Smoking Cessation Issue to Consider

 

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