PHFE Receives Grants for Health Information Exchange

Los Angeles, California (Vocus/PRWEB) March 09, 2011

On Monday, March 7, 2011 Cal e Connect, the state of California’s health information exchange entity announced four grants designed to improve health information exchange activities in communities across California.

Public Health Foundation Enterprises, (PHFE), was fortunate enough to be involved in two of those grants. OCPRHIO, (Orange County Partnership Regional Health Information Organization), PHFE’s Orange County, California health information exchange project was awarded a grant for $ 795,761 to continue and expand its activities and LANES, (Los Angeles Network for Enhanced Services), was awarded a grant for $ 996,070 to build on ongoing efforts in Los Angeles including PHFE’s sponsored Health e LA project.

In both instances, PHFE will act as the fiscal sponsor for the projects.

PHFE CEO Mark J Bertler noted, “PHFE is pleased and proud to be a partner in both of these innovative initiatives”. “We believe that we have the right people and organizations involved in these projects to be successful in both Orange and Los Angeles Counties.”

“The Cal e Connect funding couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. Grant awards like these rewards the hard work of a talented and dedicated group of stakeholders” He noted.

These projects were part of the first round of funding provided by Cal e Connect. This funding is part of the HITECH portion of federal stimulus funding that California received.

These projects in consort with efforts to promote meaningful use of electronic health records, recruit and train health information professionals and expand tele-health initiatives are intended to improve patient care and access to timely health-related information.

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Health Plan One Has Expanded Into the Medicare Market

(PRWEB) March 27, 2008

Health Plan One, based in Southport, Connecticut is a national health insurance brokerage firm that offers customers in fifty states a wide variety of health insurance plans from national and regional health insurance companies. Health Plan One offers many different health plans to maximize the amount of benefits you can receive. Whether you need a plan for you, your family, or your small business, you can rest assured that you will find the health insurance plan to fit your current lifestyle.

Health Plan One has recently expanded into the Medicare market by offering customers affordable and comprehensive Medicare options. Licensed Medicare Specialists will analyze and compare plans from the top health insurance carriers in the state. Among these carriers are Health Net, Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

The Licensed Medicare Specialists at Health Plan One are licensed throughout the country. They will host local seminars and arrange home appointments to analyze and compare Medicare health insurance plans and ensure individuals have the plan that best meets their individual needs. For more information, please visit http://www.healthplanone.com/medicare/ or call us toll-free at 1-800-328-7305.

About Health Plan One:

Founded in 2005, Health Plan One (http://www.healthplanone.com) markets individual, family and small business health insurance. The company has become a marketplace for purchasing health insurance online by offering the broadest selection of health insurance companies and plans nationwide at the best available prices, and delivering quality customer service through licensed sales and customer service professionals.

Contact:

Bill Stapleton

HEALTH PLAN ONE

203-256-9116

http://www.healthplanone.com

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eHealthQuest Receives Anthem Blue Cross Premier Partner Award in First Year

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 06, 2011

eHealthQuest is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the coveted Anthem Blue Cross Premier Partner award. Anthem Blue Cross is a strategic partner with eHealthQuest, one of the fastest growing online insurance brokers in America, which allows consumers to compare rates and apply online instantly. The combination of Anthem Blue Cross products and eHealthQuest consumer-focused online strategies are a perfect fit, catapulting the two companies to the top of the health insurance sales industry.

“eHealthQuest has developed a business strategy that is second to none,” said CEO, Sy Wemhaner. “With Anthem Blue Cross as a partner, we now have the resources to offer a wider range of health insurance products to a larger group of business owners and individuals. Our system allows health insurance seekers to compare these products side-by-side in a matter of seconds, helping them instantly choose the most appropriate plans by price and/or coverage options.”

The company philosophy at eHealthQuest is that everyone can benefit from assistance when considering the plethora of insurance coverage’s available to consumers and makes shopping for insurance much faster, easier and fun! With the insurance industry changing daily and the high level of uncertainty that is created by the new health care bill, eHealthQuest has created an informative website that simplifies the process and removes unnecessary barriers for shoppers. Their advisors can answer any question about coverage, changes in health care laws, available health care products, and savings devices.

“We know buying insurance can be confusing,” said CEO, Sy Wemhaner. “All of the advisors at eHealthQuest have extensive training on all Anthem Blue Cross health plans and can help educate consumers in their search. We attribute our success to the growing needs of consumers trying to find the best and most affordable prices available that will lower their monthly expenses. Consumers can compare all major carriers on one simple-to-read page using our free website tool. Then they can apply instantly online.”

eHealthQuest provides health care products to thousands of Americans and works hard every day to simplify the process and experience of purchasing insurance. They currently offer individual, group, and corporate health insurance policies and they sponsor the Health Brokers Alliance (HBA), a voluntary organization comprised of health care leaders, health care professionals, researchers and policy experts. eHealthQuest is based in San Diego, CA.

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The Center for Medical Weight Loss Launches New Weight Loss Videos

Dr. Michael Kaplan, Chief Medical Officer, The Center for Medical Weight Loss

Tarrytown, NY (PRWEB) August 25, 2010

The Center for Medical Weight Loss, the leading national network of physicians specializing in weight loss and maintenance, has released 11 new videos to help answer frequently asked questions about weight loss. According to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 68% of Americans are either overweight or obese. Obesity and overweight increase the risk of developing more serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.

All of the medical weight loss videos feature the expert guidance of Dr. Michael Kaplan, founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Center for Medical Weight Loss. He discusses important weight loss topics from a medical weight loss perspective, such as why diets high in protein will help with weight loss, how losing weight can benefit people with diabetes, and why body fat percentage is so important to control.

“I think the videos will be really helpful in teaching patients how medical weight loss can help them,” Dr. Kaplan said. “Most medical conditions are improved by losing weight, and the videos highlight the advantages of seeing a physician to lose weight.”

The videos, which can be viewed on The Center for Medical Weight Loss YouTube channel, cover the following medical weight loss topics:

    What is Medical Weight Loss? Why medical weight loss is more effective than non-medical weight loss plans.
    Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes: The importance of weight loss in treating diabetes, plus how diabetes medications may actually lead to weight gain.
    Medical Weight Loss and Protein Diets: Why eating enough protein is so essential for losing weight.
    What is Metabolism? How medical weight loss can improve metabolism for more effective long-term weight loss.
    Weight Loss and Joint Pain: The benefits of weight loss for relieving hip, knee, back, and other joint pain.
    Weight Loss and Hypothyroidism: How a slow thyroid may be the root cause of weight gain or obesity – and how medical weight loss can help.
    Weight Loss and Hypertension: The dangers of high blood pressure and how weight loss can be effective in reducing hypertension.
    Why Do We Feel Hungry? A closer look at the hormones behind our hunger.
    Weight Loss and Body Fat Percentage: Why body fat percentage is so important to control.
    What is Food Addiction? How medical weight loss can help treat an addiction to food.
    About The Center for Medical Weight Loss: Dr. Kaplan discusses the history of the CMWL program.

About The Center for Medical Weight Loss

The Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) programs provide an approach to long-term weight loss and maintenance under the care and support of trained physicians. Each fully individualized program is customized to the patient, taking into account his or her medical history, body composition, and personal goals. This individual care is supported with on-going one-on-one counseling by the physician on important topics including nutrition, fitness, behavioral modification, motivation, and, where necessary, prescribed medications. Physicians at The Center for Medical Weight Loss are all certified professionals specially trained in non-surgical bariatric medicine who have access to the latest techniques and medical data, including high-quality nutritional products and FDA-approved weight loss medications only available to medical doctors.

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914-332-4190

http://www.centerformedicalweightloss.com

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Pure Weight Loss Affiliate Program Set to Gain Momentum

Horsham, PA (PRWEB) December 11, 2007

Pure Weight Loss, facilitating weight loss management through centers and Web sites, has recently launched an affiliate program. Interested parties in the online community will be able to showcase Pure Weight Loss’ “At Home” services.

These services focus on helping people lose weight from the convenience of their own homes by offering consultation from dietitians, online tools, recipe modifications using their exclusive Pure Chef service, and their own line of products that include weight loss supplements to help keep clients in control.

Those affiliates partaking in the program will be able to offer browsers the same opportunities found at Pure Weight Loss’ At Home site. Affiliates will be able to utilize their sites to host Pure Weight Loss’ banners and logos, directing potential members to the Pure Weight Loss affiliate site.

Affiliates will benefit $ 35 for each new At Home member joining the system through their site.

Pure Weight Loss established the At Home concept to make it easier for clients to lose weight anywhere at their convenience. The site offers the same services found in their 350+ nationwide centers.

“We want to deliver the same individualized attention and effective results to our clients at home as we do in our centers,” states Senior Vice President of Operations, Chris Burnard. “We hope to extend our services to more individuals and provide our affiliates with opportunities to grow their own businesses through the affiliate program.”

The Pure Weight Loss At Home site is designed with resources to ameliorate weight loss. Customized programs are engineered by dietitians, and counselors are available to provide support 24/7.

The site proudly boasts their exclusive Pure Chef feature which allows users to submit a recipe for their favorite dishes to be modified to fit their weight loss program. Meal planners, restaurant guides, and other tools are incorporated into the site, as well. PureAtHome.com also offers the entire line of products offered by Pure Weight Loss, available for purchase with free shipping on orders over $ 50.

Pure Weight Loss offers their services in their nationwide centers and online. The objective of their services is to promote learning and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The company utilizes one-on-one support, teaching about nutrition, and providing insights about eating healthy in order to help their clients obtain their goals.

Pure Weight Loss was founded in 1989 and has become a leading company in the weight loss industry. The Pure Weight Loss system is designed to offer their members convenient, effective, and affordable results using an individualized approach. Pure Weight Loss offers freedom and flexibility to help their clients stay in control. Visit the Pure Weight Loss Web site at http://www.PureWeightLoss.com.

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Weight Loss Resource Launches Information and Recipe Filled Web Site

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) August 25, 2006

With so many web sites offering great information on weight loss, dieting, and losing weight, it can often be hard to surf through all the various information. This was the motivation behind Guaranteed-Weight-Loss.net.

The new weight loss resource has search many locations to find the best information on dieting, exercise, losing weight, and even has such useful resources as quick weight loss recipes and an ingredient glossary. While other sites exist, the developers of the weight loss guide have spent many hours on the project to insure that the visitors have a clean informational resource.

Whereas other weight loss informational sites are flooded with pop ups, syndicated pay per click ads, and other items that may discourage visitors, Weight-Loss-Guaranteed.net has selected one weight loss company to advertise for and only does so with product placement and banners. All advertisements are placed in organized areas and compliment rather than hinder the visitor’s experience. They also guaranteed a “non pop-up”, “no pop-under”, “no layer ad” experience.

It was of the belief of the developers of the weight loss guide that other web sites used too many RSS and XML syndications in their web site. Thus, Guaranteed-Weight-Loss.net has included the majority of their information by having a team of volunteers add and update the articles, exercises, and recipes rather than pulling all the information through a syndication feed. The only exception is in the weight loss news section of the site and an article feed from Isnares.

For more information, visit the new weight loss resource at http://www.guaranteed-weight-loss.net

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Diet Choices Announces the 10 Most Intriguing Diets in 2010

(PRWEB) January 1, 2011

To celebrate its 1,000th online diet review, Diet Choices, Inc., has released a list of the most intriguing diets from 2010.

1. The 30-Day Pizza Diet – Lose weight eating only low-calorie pizza.

2. Make Money Losing Weight – Get motivated to diet by participating in an online betting pool.

3. No White Food Diet – Dieters can eat any foods that are not white in color.

4. The Kangatarian Diet – Dieters are encouraged to eat low-fat kangaroo meat.

5. The Forking Diet – If it isn’t normally eaten with a fork, it’s off limits.

6. The Skinny Bastard Diet – The male version of the Skinny Bitch Diet.

7. Cardio Barre – A workout with testimonials from Neve Campbell, Lucy Lawless and Amanda Bynes.

8. Shake Weight – Infamous for its unintentionally double entendre commercials on YouTube.

9. The Taco Bell Diet – Salty, low nutrition “diet” from the fast food chain.

10. The Big Breakfast Diet – Eat a huge breakfast and then go light for the rest of the day.

Diet Choices spokesman Thomas Motes stated, “The flow of new diets of all kinds didn’t abate in 2010. Diet Choices seeks to be the most comprehensive Internet source of information about these many diets. The fact that we have now posted 1,000 diet reviews is a testament to the enormous variety of methods that are now available for those looking to lose weight and get in shape.”

About Diet Choices Inc:

Diet Choices Inc., located in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides a free online database of diet reviews written by health, fitness and nutrition writers. Diet Choices offers unbiased reviews of a wide variety of diets and exercise programs. The website’s goal is to assist dieters to evaluate various weight loss options, including [diet books, diet delivery services, diet foods, fad diets, online diets, pet diets and weight loss devices and tools. The complete database of 1000 reviews can be viewed at the Diet Choices website.

Spokesman Thomas Motes can be reached at info@dietchoices.com or 1-702-441-0717.

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HCG Diet Direct Announces HCG Diet Kits

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Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) October 12, 2009

HCG Diet Direct is now offering HCG Diet Kits for the 26 – 30 day HCG diet. The kit includes:

    1- 2oz. Bottle of HCG Homeopathic Drops > (26-30 Day Supply)
    Instruction Booklet
    HCG Diet Recipe Guide
    1- Bottle of B-Total
The kit is available on HCGDietDirect.com and ships for free anywhere within the U.S. and U.S. territories including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico , Guam and US Virgin Islands.

HCG Diet Direct says that Americans health care costs are extremely high and it can be traced to obese and weight related illnesses and diseases. “America needs to lose weight and we feel we have found a successful diet,” says Jennie Boynton of HCG Diet Direct.

“Traditionally, HCG was administered by a professional and called for daily injections over a number of weeks. HCG injections then became available to the public, but the risks and safety of self-injections made people wary. Alternatively, we offer an oral version of HCG and it is just as effective as the injections. The HCG drops are safe, easy and affordable. We give you everything you need to succeed on this diet in our 26 – 30 Day HCG Diet Kit.

To get further information on HCG Diet Direct or the HCG Diet get in touch with Jenny Boynton at info (at) HcgDietDirect (dot) com or by phone at: 1-602-330-7655. Or you can visit HCG Diet Direct at their website at http://www.hcgdietdirect.com.

Contact: Jenny Boynton

Company: HCG Diet Direct

http://www.hcgdietdirect.com

Phone 1-602-330-7655

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Diet-Plan-Offers.com Launches with Diets for Every Type of Dieter

Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 16, 2006

With numerous diet plans to choose from, selecting the right one can be a tough decision. Diet-Plan-Offers.com has compiled detailed information about numerous diet plans and allows visitors to compare diet plans side-by-side. Information gathered includes the type of diet plan (low-carb and carb management, balanced and flexible, and health and wellness), benefits, costs, available discounts and special offers, and more. The diet plans on Diet-Plan-Offers.com include Dr Barry Sears Zone Diet, Dr Atkin’s Diet Plan, the Maker Diet by Jordan Rubin, and others. Diet plans for both weight loss and health management (such as the Diabetes Diet and Hypoglycemia Diet) are included.

The information compiled about each diet plan by Diet-Plan-Offers allows visitors to perform a diet plan comparison on a number of criteria. The introductory offer, which ranges from free months to free food, can be compared for each site. Visitors can also review and compare the requirements to join for free, such as filling out a 1-page diet profile. Free items available with online registration for the diet plan, such as newsletters, are also noted and compared. “I wanted to compare South Beach vs Atkins Diet,” said dieter Amanda Larson, “This site allowed me to compare and figure out which plan was more likely to help me meet my weight loss goals.”

The extensive guide and reviews section of Diet-Plan-Offers.com contains detailed diet plan reviews and a number of informative articles that will help visitors choose diet plans that will work for them. Featured reviews include a Review of South Beach Diet, Review of Zone Diet, and various Atkins Diet Reviews. Each review gives detailed information about the diet plan, including how the diet plan works, health benefits of the plan, and possible dangers of the diet plan. Diet-Plan-Offers.com delves further into dieting topics than other diet plan comparison sites and attempts to answer the questions that really matter to its visitors.

Visit Diet-Plan-Offers.com to find and compare all the most popular diet plans.

About Diet-Plan-Offers.com:

Diet-Plan-Offers.com was developed by a group of dieters that was completely confused about which diets were safe, which worked, and which were the best all-around. The site creates one, centralized location where dieters can view the best and most popular diet plans, get full details about each plan, and read informative reviews and articles to help them select the right diet plan and lose weight.

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Nutri People Launches Unique UK Based Web Site to Help the General Public Locate Qualified Nutritional Professionals

UK, London (PRWEB) July 21, 2005

Nutri People (formerly “find my nutritionist”) launched the UK’s premier Web site that helps UK residents safely locate a qualified nutritionist, dietitian or nutritional therapist, found at http://www.nutripeople.co.uk

The site has been launched to provide an easy to use search tool which enables the general public to locate their nearest nutritional practitioner by post code. It also explains the differences between the three main practitioner types, namely nutritionists, dietitians and nutritional therapists, an issue which currently causes considerable confusion. No other web site currently caters for all three nutritional disciplines, and offers independent and informative industry information.

http://www.nutripeople.co.uk has gone from strength to strength since its original launch under the name of findmynutritionist.co.uk some 18 months ago. The new web site directly addresses the general publics’ questions when searching for a nutritional practitioner, and provides safety guidelines to follow when choosing one. As well as containing comprehensive listings of UK-based practitioners, the site also includes a nutritional events calendar, information on food, with recipes for those on special diets, and topical and relevant news articles, updated weekly.

Denise Chester, managing director, said “We are passionate about nutrition and the benefits that good nutrition can bring — even small dietary changes can make a big difference to a persons quality of life. With so much emphasis in the media about nutrition and health, I felt compelled to inform the public about the availability of nutritional healing, and about the professionals in the industry. The Nutri People Web site provides information that the public can trust, and our strict membership criteria ensures that, using our search engine, they see only qualified nutritional professionals.”

Kathryn, North London, said, “I had no idea how much difference seeing a professional nutritional practitioner would make to my life — changing my eating habits to specifically (and very effectively) target problems has made me healthier, happier and more energetic. I found the sessions informative and interesting and I’m now able to apply what I learnt to ensure my continued improved health. The Web site is very helpful and I found a nutritionist quickly, easily and within 5 minutes drive from my home! I can’t recommend it enough.”

About Nutri People Ltd:

Nutri People Ltd is a privately run and funded web site, the aim of which is to take the message of nutritional healing out to the general public. The unique emphasis of bringing all three nutritional disciplines into one web site has enabled Nutri People to become one of the leading resources for safely contacting a nutritional practitioner in the UK.

Contact:

Denise Chester, managing director

Nutri People Ltd

08701 999 332

http://www.nutripeople.co.uk

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