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ADVISORY/NH Governor Craig Benson to Sign Healthcare Legislation at Health Dialog on June 16; Bill Provides NH residents with Increased Access to Safe Nursing.


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ADVISORY...Wednesday (June 16)

MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2004

New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E).  Gov. Craig Benson Craig Benson (born New York City, October 8, 1954) came to public attention by founding Cabletron Systems, now known as Enterasys Networks that became one of the largest employers in New Hampshire, and was governor of the state from January 2003 to January 2005.  will sign Senate Bill #153, known as the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact, at a ceremony at Health Dialog's offices in Manchester on June 16.

Gov. Benson will be joined by Health Dialog Health Dialog is a major international provider of Care Management services based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by George Bennett and Chris McKown in 1997, the company was built in collaboration with the not-for-profit Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making (FIMDM) to  CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  George Bennett
For other persons named George Bennett, see George Bennett (disambiguation)


George Bennett (January 31 1804–September 29 1893) was an English-born Australian physician and naturalist.

Bennett was born at Plymouth, England.
 and several state senators and representatives at an event to celebrate new legislation that will provide New Hampshire residents with increased access to safe nursing care by simplifying government processes and removing regulatory barriers during the licensure processes. The new changes will make it simpler for nurses residing in states that are members of the Compact to practice between member states without the need to obtain multiple licenses. States that have joined the Compact have noted an increase in nurses coming into the state to practice.

Health Dialog, a leading provider of Health Coaching and data analytics services, was a leading supporter of the bill.

WHO:    Governor Craig Benson and Health Dialog CEO George Bennett

WHEN:   June 16, 2004 at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Health Dialog, 1750 Elm Street, First Floor, Manchester, NH

WHAT:   Governor Benson signs healthcare legislation to benefit
        NH residents


About Health Dialog

Health Dialog is a leading provider of Health Coaching and data analytic services that improve health care quality while reducing costs. By providing personalized per·son·al·ize  
tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es
1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner.

2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify.
 support through specially trained health care professionals, Health Dialog helps individuals manage their chronic conditions and make medical decisions with their doctors. This consumer-focused approach encourages self-reliance and enables individuals to communicate more effectively with their physicians. For more information about Health Dialog, please visit www.healthdialog.com.
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