BMJ Publishing Group and United Health Foundation Continue Innovative Healthcare Partnership With Three-Year Contract Renewal.United Health Foundation to Continue Providing U.S. Physicians With BMJ BMJ n abbr (= British Medical Journal) → vom BMA herausgegebene Zeitschrift Publishing Group's Clinical Evidence DENVER -- BMJ Publishing Group (BMJ), a respected global leader in medical publishing, today announced the renewal of its three-year contract with United Health Foundation, a nonprofit private foundation established by UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group Incorporated NYSE: UNH is a managed health care company. It is the parent of United Healthcare, one of the largest health insurers in the U.S. It was created in 1977, as UnitedHealthCare Corporation (it renamed itself in 1998), but traces its origin to a , in which United Health Foundation distributes copies of BMJ's Clinical Evidence free of charge to 500,000 U.S. physicians each year. "BMJ Publishing Group is a true pioneer in the field of evidence-based medicine evidence-based medicine Decision-making 'The use of scientific data to confirm that proposed diagnostic or therapeutic procedures are appropriate in light of their high probability of producing the best and most favorable outcome'. See Meta-analysis. ," said Reed Tuckson, senior vice president of Consumer Health and Medical Care Advancement for United Health Foundation. "We share its strong belief in the value of evidence-based clinical decision-making, and we're pleased to have it as a partner in providing U.S. physicians with Clinical Evidence, the very best resource available today." Utilizing systematic reviews of rigorous medical studies, Clinical Evidence summarizes the effectiveness of common clinical interventions, and provides access to the supporting citations and research. "Clinical Evidence utilizes a unique process to synthesize To create a whole or complete unit from parts or components. See synthesis. the totality TOTALITY. The whole sum or quantity. 2. In making a tender, it is requisite that the totality of the sum due should be offered, together with the interest and costs. Vide Tender. of the evidence - this methodology lets the doctor know what the research really shows," said Beth Nash, M.D., director of product management for BMJ Publishing Group. "Other sources rely on experts to report on treatments for medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. by citing research studies of their own choosing; this can lead to bias. Only Clinical Evidence is truly evidence-based." In addition to providing doctors with Clinical Evidence, in 2007 BMJ and United Health Foundation will collaborate on a physician newsletter promoting practical techniques for incorporating medical evidence into everyday practice. "This joint newsletter represents a natural and exciting progression in our relationship with United Health Foundation," said Stella Dutton, 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. of BMJ Publishing Group. "We're looking forward to working together toward our shared goal of making evidence-based medical practice a true reality." About United Health Foundation United Health Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit foundation solely funded by UnitedHealth Group. The Foundation provides information to physicians and other health professionals, individuals and communities to support health and medical decisions that lead to better health outcomes and healthier communities. For further information, please visit www.unitedhealthfoundation.org About BMJ Publishing Group BMJ Publishing Group (www.bmjpg.com) is one of the world leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. in medical publishing. The Group publishes the BMJ, leading journals covering major medical specialties Medical Specialties See also anatomy; disease and illness; drugs; health; remedies; surgery. adenography the science of the description of glands. — adenographic, adj. , Clinical Evidence and several other evidence-based resources. The mission of the Group is to publish intellectually sound material that will serve the needs of doctors, members, other health professionals, the scientific community, and the public. |
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