11.21.08
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Initial Survey Findings on Diabetes Awareness Released by PatientAssistance.com
Patient Assistance (www.PatientAssistance.com) has released initial survey results on diabetes awareness amongst uninsured and underinsured Americans.
Baton Rouge, LA – November 20, 2008 – Patient Assistance releases initial findings of a survey on diabetes awareness amongst the predominantly uninsured and underinsured visitors of www.PatientAssistance.com. Highlights include the fact that more than half of the more than 1000 unique respondents do not know their blood glucose level.
Increasing awareness of an individual’s blood glucose level is the foundation of the National Diabetes Goal, which aims to have 45% of at-risk Americans aware of their blood glucose level by 2015. Patient Assistance is a National Diabetes Goal Champion, pledging to raise awareness about diabetes and help turn that awareness into action.
Full results of the first two weeks of the survey are as follows:
- 32% of respondents have been told by a doctor or other medical professional that they are at-risk for diabetes.
- 12% of respondents feel they are at-risk of diabetes.
- 62% of respondents have been tested for diabetes.
- 44% of respondents know their blood glucose level.
- 69% of respondents feel there are actions they can take to prevent and / or manage diabetes.
- The most common ways respondents feel diabetes can be prevented or managed include diet, exercise, and medications.
“Our survey results are an enlightening look at the current level of diabetes awareness, specifically among the uninsured,” says Rex Bowden, President of PatientAssistance.com, Inc. “We’re seeing that many of the uninsured aren’t even aware of their blood glucose level, and that a relatively small percentage of respondents consider themselves at-risk of diabetes. What we’re also seeing is that the majority of the uninsured do believe they can make a difference in preventing the onset of the disease, and that many are aware of options available to them, including those options not requiring medical services or medications which may not be as accessible to those without medical insurance.”
The survey is being conducted through www.PatientAssistance.com, and began on November 1st. These initial findings are based on data gathered from 1058 unique and voluntary visitors to the site. The survey data will continue to be gathered until a total of 5000 unique survey respondents is reached.
About PatientAssistance.com
PatientAssistance.com is a nonprofit organization providing information on thousands of patient assistance programs to help users better manage, and reduce, prescription drug costs. Users can search by medication or for specific patient assistance programs, which are updated on a regular basis. The site offers patients a variety of tools including local drug pricing information, the ability to track programs the user is currently enrolled in, and reminders when patients need to resubmit enrollment forms to the pharmaceutical manufacturers.
PatientAssistance.com helps consumers find patient assistance programs, supply enrollment forms, and track their re-enrollments all in one place. For more information about the National Diabetes Goal, please visit www.NationalDiabetesGoal.com. For more information about PatientAssistance.com or to take part in the diabetes awareness and prevention survey, please visit www.PatientAssistance.com, or contact Rex Bowden at 225-266-7941.
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Conney Safety Products, Leader in Safety Equipment and Supplies, Launches New Website
Conney Safety's New Website is Simple, Powerful and Extremely Intuitive to Navigate, Making Shopping for Safety Products Easier than Ever
Madison, WI (PRWEB) November 21, 2008 -- Conney Safety Products is proud to announce that their website - http://www.Conney.com - has been completely redesigned using state-of-the-art technology. The new website is faster, more efficient and features a clean new layout to make shopping for safety products, industrial safety products and first aid kits easier than ever.
Here are a few of the new features at http://www.Conney.com:
• Enhanced product overviews, including detailed descriptions and images
• The ability to perform side-by-side comparisons of similar safety products
• Simple "Quick Order" functionality
• A fast, efficient checkout process
• Personal lists for reordering frequently-purchased items
• Easy access to order history
The new website is the latest step in Conney Safety Products' continuing commitment to providing a complete supply of safety and first aid products, backed by expert technical support and service.
About Conney Safety Products
Conney Safety Products has been one of America's leading distributors of safety and first aid Supplies for over 60 years. The company's mission is to bring safety into every workplace and to educate employers about how to keep their workers healthy, safe and productive. More information about Conney Safety Products is available at http://www.Conney.com or by calling 1.800.356.9100.
Contact:
Conney Safety Products
Chuck Moyer
Chief Operating Officer
608.277.5373
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Texas Super Dentist Awards Announced--Dr. Michael McCarty From Austin Smiles Is Awarded For The Third Year In A Row
Texas Monthly Magazine announced its nominations for the prestigious "Super Dentist" award given to elite dentists in Texas. Dr. Michael McCarty from AustinSmiles.com is once again nominated a top practitioner in the area of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 21, 2008-- Dr. Michael McCarty of Austin Smiles (http://www.austinsmiles.com) was recently nominated as a "Texas Monthly Super Dentist" for the third year in a row among thousands in Texas and being one of a few Austin dentists (http://www.austinsmiles.com/) to receive this prestigious award. The 2008 nomination appeared in the November edition of Texas Monthly in a special section.
"It is a great honor to again receive such a vote of confidence from my peers," says Dr. McCarty (http://www.austinsmiles.com/about-doctor-mccarty.html), a specialist in cosmetic dentistry as well as a general practitioner in Austin, Texas.
Super Dentists are selected in conjunction with Key Professional Media. It thoroughly researches thousands of dentists, identifying and selecting outstanding dental professionals through a stringent selection process.
The rigorous qualification process includes a survey of thousands of dentists with the question, "If you needed dental care (http://www.austinsmiles.com/new-patients.html), which dentist would you choose?" The nominees are then grouped into eight different specialties.
The nominees are then peer-reviewed by a Blue-Ribbon panel, comprised of the nominees who scored the highest in each category. Each blue ribbon panelist reviews and scores the nominees within their specialty.
The research process includes interviews and correspondence with dental professionals to identify the best dentists in each specialty category, as well as conducting independent research based on peer recognition and professional achievement.
The final selection is based on all the facets of the survey, blue ribbon panels, independent research and the screening process, and is published in a special section in the November issue of Texas Monthly Magazine.
Dr. McCarty has long been viewed as a leader in the cosmetic and general dentistry (http://www.austinsmiles.com) field, always staying on the cutting edge of technology and maintaining a state-of-the-art facility. "We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service to all of our clients," explains Dr. McCarty. "We only use the best technology available to achieve the finest results."
More information about Dr. Michael McCarty is available at http://www.AustinSmiles.com.
Source: Fahrenheit Marketing, LLC (http://www.FahrenheitMarketing.com)
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MediConnect Participates in 2008 National Health Summit
MediConnect CEO, Amy Rees Anderson, was invited to participate with U.S. Secretary of Health, Michael Leavitt, in the 2008 National Summit on Personalized Health Care.
Salt Lake City (Vocus) November 20, 2008 -- MediConnect CEO, Amy Rees Anderson, was invited to participate with U.S. Secretary of Health, Michael Leavitt, in the 2008 National Summit on Personalized Health Care. The Summit brings together leading stakeholders from key sectors related to the development and utilization of personalized health care. Leaders came together to discuss and create a shared vision on personalized healthcare, and to identify the barriers, strategies, and action plans for making it a living reality.
"MediConnect was honored by the invitation to participate in this national summit of health leaders. MediConnect has a passion for helping in this effort to improve healthcare for consumers. We look forward to continuing to participate in this forum."
The National Summit was an exclusive 3 day conference that was held in Park City, Utah. Its participants were composed of highly influential decisions makers and MediConnect's Anderson joined officials, such as Secretary Michael Leavitt, Governor Jon Huntsman Jr., Senator Orrin Hatch, Senator Robert Bennet, and Professor Clayton Christensen, a professor from the Harvard Business School, among other industry leaders and representatives from major universities such as Duke, Georgetown, and the University of Utah.
About MediConnect Global:
MediConnect Global, Inc. is the leading medical records retrieval, scanning, and storage services provider. MediConnect's online Rapid Retrieve™ system and patented processes provide medical records over the internet in a secure and efficient manner. It also provides global healthcare services. For more information please visit (http://www.mediconnect.net) or call (801) 545-3700.
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Ceridian LifeWorks named a finalist in URAC’s Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards
Ceridian LifeWorks will be among distinguished award winners at Best Practices Conference & Exhibit, April 1-2, 2009.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 21, 2008 -- URAC, a leading independent accrediting organization, has announced that a distinguished panel of judges selected Ceridian LifeWorks as one of 23 finalists in its Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards competition. The competition drew entries from across the nation. The finalists will be honored during the 2009 Best Practices Conference & Exhibit, April 1-2, 2009 in Orlando, Fla.
Finalists are invited to present their winning programs at the Best Practices Conference & Exhibit and URAC educational events throughout the year. Presentations will showcase best practices in two categories: consumer decision-making and consumer health improvement.
Ceridian LifeWorks entry outlines their Health & Wellness Outreach and Engagement program, which provides a conduit between identification of health risks and appropriateness for behavior change programs such as health coaching, disease management programs, EAPs and other benefit resources for high risk individuals. In addition, the outreach and engagement program can help bridge a gap between identified risks and community and state resources available to participants. The program provides participants with information on how to make an informed decision related to their health care as well as ensuring steps are taken toward improving a participant’s health after a health assessment is taken.
“The Best Practices Awards and Conference provide a unique opportunity for leaders in health care management to learn what premier companies are doing to advance consumer protection and empowerment,” said Alan Spielman, URAC’s president and CEO. “It is a one-of-a kind conference, designed to inspire the industry as a whole to rapidly adopt proven practices that advance patient safety and empower consumers with improved decision-making tools.”
Entries were judged by a distinguished panel of judges, chaired by epidemiologist Thomas W. Wilson, Ph.D, DrPH, Trajectory HealthCare, LLC. The 30-member panel included the best and most widely recognized experts in program evaluation, care coordination, health information technology, employer and purchaser decision making and patient safety. Entries were reviewed and scored by the judges based on objective criteria.
“Ceridian LifeWorks is pleased to be selected as a top finalist for this award,” said Ceridian LifeWorks Health & Wellness Product Specialist Darcy Hurlbert. “By providing an integrated and transparent solution across services for the participant, we’ve seen consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.”
All finalists are invited to attend a black tie dinner event during the conference, when they will discover how they will be distinguished as award winners. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention Award winners in each of the four organization categories will be announced at the dinner. Platinum Award winners will also be announced, in the two topic categories.
About URAC:
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.
About Ceridian LifeWorks:
Ceridian LifeWorks offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions that help companies, government and military organizations attract and retain top talent, reduce health care costs and improve productivity. From Employee Assistance and Work-Life programs accredited by the Council of Accreditation (COA) to productivity management and health management programs accredited by URAC, Ceridian LifeWorks programs provide unified expertise to drive results for their customers. Ceridian LifeWorks is a business unit of Ceridian, a global business services organization offering human resources, benefits, industry-leading payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending. For more information about Ceridian LifeWorks and Ceridian’s comprehensive array of human resource solutions, visit www.ceridian.com or call 800-729-7655.
This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.
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