PITTSBURGH, Nov. 8. 2006 — MED3OOO, Inc., a national healthcare management and technology company, has entered into a multi-year network management contract with Valley Care, an Independent Practice Association (IPA) based in Santa Paula, California. MED3OOO will provide a full range of operational support and technology to the IPA to further broaden the Group's success.
Valley Care's network includes over 200+ physician members and provides healthcare services to 10,000 patients in and around northern Ventura County, California.
"Valley Care is committed to helping our network of physicians improve the care and outcomes of our patient population," said Michael Swartout, M.D., Chief Medical Director of Valley Care IPA. "MED3OOO's expertise in IPA network management will enhance our operational processes to coordinate the delivery of care with our health plans and provide the reporting capabilities which are critical to staying competitive and delivering quality medical services."
"We are pleased to be selected as a business partner with Valley Care IPA," commented Lynn Stratton, Vice President of Network Services at MED3OOO. "With increasing healthcare costs, lower reimbursements, and greater regulatory requirements, physician networks are turning to organizations that can implement technology and processes which not only improve business, but also enhance patient care and population health, while managing growth and payer demands. At MED3OOO, we are committed to helping provider networks to excel in managing and growing networks using our advanced technology tools which include population health management through our M3/IQ(TM) advanced data warehouse technology."
About MED3OOO
MED3OOO, a leader in healthcare management and technology, advances the performance of group medical practices and physician networks. Focused on the provision of Evidence-Based Management and Evidence-Based Medicine, MED3OOO empowers over 7,000 physician, hospital, and health system clients across the United States. For more information, please contact Karla Sartori, MED3OOO Corporate Marketing Manager, at 412-937-8887 or Email.
About Valley Care IPA
Valley Care IPA is comprised of 200+ primary care and specialty physicians who have cared for area residents of the Ventura and Santa Paula and Fillmore communities since 1994. Valley Care IPA physicians are dedicated to providing healthcare of the highest quality, delivered with care and compassion. The IPA is proud to have been recognized by PacifiCare in its Quality Index. The IPA has received numerous Best Practice Awards. At Valley Care IPA, quality care is a priority of all the providers. For more information, please visit .
CONTACT:
Karla Sartori
412-937-8887 ext. 325
Email
http://www.MED3000.com
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