New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority Selects Health Dialog to Provide Care Management Services.More Than 60,000 Employees and Dependents to Have Access to Whole Person Support BOSTON -- 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 Services Corporation today announced it has been selected by New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). Public Schools Insurance Authority (NMPSIA NMPSIA New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority ) to provide more than 60,000 employees and dependents access to whole person care management services, including Health Coaching support across a broad spectrum of healthcare needs. NMPSIA is a group purchasing agent Noun 1. purchasing agent - an agent who purchases goods or services for another agent - a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations for nearly all of the public schools in New Mexico, including 88 public school districts, 61 charter schools, and 14 post-secondary educational entities. Health Dialog Health Coaches, who are registered nurses, dieticians, and respiratory therapists, work with individuals and their family members telephonically and online to help them manage chronic conditions, significant medical decisions, and general health and wellness concerns. Using a Shared Decision-Making decision-making, n the process of coming to a conclusion or making a judgment. decision-making, evidence-based, n a type of informal decision-making that combines clinical expertise, patient concerns, and evidence gathered from [R] approach, Health Coaches are available 24/7 to help individuals understand the total picture of their health, as well as risks, benefits, and outcomes of various treatment options, so they can gain the skills and self-reliance necessary to work more effectively with their physicians. As part of the Health Dialog program, individuals also have access to award-winning educational resources in print, audio and video. "Health Dialog is providing us with a truly impressive program," said Sammy J. Quintana, Executive Director for NMPSIA. "Employees and dependents covered by the program can benefit from a broad array of care management resources, designed to motivate and educate them to take a proactive role in their healthcare. Our collaboration with Health Dialog supports our mission to provide quality employee benefits in the most cost-effective manner." "We are pleased to bring our services to employees of New Mexico public schools," said George Bennett
George Bennett (January 31 1804–September 29 1893) was an English-born Australian physician and naturalist. Bennett was born at Plymouth, England. , Chairman and 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. , Health Dialog. "Through this initiative, NMPSIA is demonstrating a real commitment to enhancing the quality of care received by these employees and their families." About Health Dialog Health Dialog is a leading provider of care management services, including disease management, and is one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. The firm helps physician groups, health plans, and self-insured employers improve healthcare quality while reducing overall costs. The firm's services include analytic an·a·lyt·ic or an·a·lyt·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to analysis or analytics. 2. Expert in or using analysis, especially one who thinks in a logical manner. 3. Psychoanalytic. services and telephonic and other care management support for individuals. Health Dialog helps individuals become more actively engaged in their healthcare and have more effective relationships with their physicians. For more information about Health Dialog, please visit their website www.healthdialog.com. About NMPSIA NMPSIA was created by the New Mexico Legislature The New Mexico Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of New Mexico. It is a bicameral body made up of the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico Senate. The legislature consists of 70 representatives and 42 senators. in 1986 to serve as a purchasing agency for public school districts, post-secondary educational entities and charter Schools. Through NMPSIA, member schools are provided the opportunity to offer unparalleled employee benefit and risk coverages. For more information about NMPSIA, please visit their website http://nmpsia.com. |
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