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CAHPS

Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems is a survey sent out randomly to patients that helps health plans and regulators evaluate our services. We value the feedback of our patients and encourage your participation if you should be contacted.

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Virtual Visits for Corona Virus!
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Virtual Visits for Corona Virus!

If you are exhibiting symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 infection – fever, cough, sore throat, and increased phlegm call us first for instructions (800) 424-2273. Do not come to the urgent care or your primary care physician (PCP) office even if you are experiencing only mild symptoms. Call us and begin a self-quarantine. Most patients will be managed at home. Only visit the ER if you are experiencing severe respiratory conditions and are having trouble breathing. Otherwise expect to be given instructions on self-care under home isolation.

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Novel Coronavirus/COVID-19
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Novel Coronavirus/COVID-19

The novel coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, has infected some people in the United States. However, most of those cases have been associated with travel to at-risk areas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the potential public health threat posed by COVID-19 is very high. At this time, however, most people in the United States will have little immediate risk of exposure to this virus as it is NOT currently spreading widely in the United States.

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Breaking Barriers In Neurosurgery and Immunotherapy
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Breaking Barriers In Neurosurgery and Immunotherapy

The collaboration of Dr. Francesco Prada and Dr. Frederic Padilla, both Merkin Fellows working with the Focused Ultrasound (FUS) Foundation, brings advancements in neurosurgery and surgical oncology closer to reality. Together, these brilliant scientists seek ways to optimize treating some of the most difficult and progressive brain tumors and cancers known to humankind.

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Better Patient Experience for Humana Medicare Advantage Members
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Better Patient Experience for Humana Medicare Advantage Members

(BUSINESS WIRE)–Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, today announced it has collaborated with Heritage Provider Network (HPN), one of the nation’s most experienced and effective physician-led value-based care organizations, on a value-based agreement designed to offer a coordinated, patient-centered experience to help Humana Medicare Advantage members in Southern and Central California achieve better health.

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Saving Antibiotic Strength

Saving Antibiotic Strength

For the past few decades, a critical topic of discussion has been the growing public health crisis around bacterial resistance which continues to increase exponentially. This crisis has many health organizations launching national campaigns to target awareness and increase efforts to find a viable solution by educating physicians, healthcare providers, consumers, and employers about appropriate antibiotic usage.

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