An assist from the private sector

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Four private hospitals contribute medical personnel for six public health centers under a program by Detroit's Health Dept. Nurses, midwives and physicians from four hospitals spent part of their work time at their home hospital and the rest of their time at public clinics. The program helps to ensure continuity in care as well as exposes health practitioners to a different aspect of health care.

Services, Community health services, Detroit, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan. Department of Health

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Chronic care on the cheap

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Community Medical Alliance, Boston, MA, supports treatment of chronically ill and patients with special needs. Under capitation methods, the staff can save money and avoid the red tape involved in handling Medicaid recipients. For instance, a staff member of the alliance can order nursing care in the home of a patient who needs temporary treatment but wants to remain independent.

Care and treatment, Managed care plans (Medical care), Chronically ill

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Alan Weinstein & Robert O'Leary

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Premier Health Alliance Inc CEO Alan Weinstein and American Healthcare System CEO Robert O'Leary discuss the benefits and goals of their merger. The merged company can reduce purchasing and procurement costs, as well as merge the two staffs to leverage intellectual assets. The companies do not plan to layoff any employees.

Officials and employees, Interview, American Healthcare System (San Diego, California), Weinstein, Alan, O'Leary, Robert, Premier Health Alliance Inc.

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