Private Healthcare Systems to Participate in AAPPO 2003 Health Care Industry Summit.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2003 Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS PHCS Private Healthcare Systems PHCS Primary Health Care Service PHCS Preventive Health Care System PHCS Princeton Health Care System (Princeton, New Jersey) PHCS Senior Chief Photographer's Mate (Naval Rating) ), the nation's leading health care cost management company, announced it is participating in the AAPPO 2003 Health Care Industry Summit taking place May 20-21 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts “Boston” redirects here. For other uses, see Boston (disambiguation). Boston is the capital and most populous city of Massachusetts.[3] The largest city in New England, Boston is considered the unofficial economic and cultural center of the entire New . The American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations pre·ferred provider organization n. Abbr. PPO A medical insurance plan in which members receive more coverage if they choose health care providers approved by or affiliated with the plan. (AAPPO) is devoted exclusively to advocating on behalf of the PPO PPO abbr. preferred provider organization PPO Managed care Preferred provider organization, see there Infectious disease Pleuropneumonia-like organism, see there industry. AAPPO is hosting this annual event to foster dialogue and understanding about the ways PPOs can improve service for their key partners in health care delivery - employers and payers. Joseph Driscoll, PHCS President 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. and AAPPO Chairman, will deliver the forum's opening remarks on Wednesday. In his presentation, Mr. Driscoll will outline recent industry trends and new approaches in benefit design that can aid health care purchasers in managing costs while offering their members access to quality care. In addition to Mr. Driscoll's presentation, PHCS Chief Marketing Officer James Herrington will moderate a panel discussion entitled "Guiding Employers Through the Benefit Continuum." Joining Mr. Herrington will be leading industry executives from AdvancePCS, Aon Consulting, Hobbs Group Employee Benefits, and Landacorp. "PHCS is proud to participate in the AAPPO 2003 Health Care Industry Summit," said Joseph Driscoll. "AAPPO is a tremendous resource for the PPO community and this forum can play a major role in the future of health care." About PHCS For 18 years, Private Healthcare Systems has been meeting the network and medical management needs of customers across the country. Corporate headquarters are in Waltham, Massachusetts, with regional offices located throughout the United States. The largest proprietary PPO in the country, the PHCS Provider Network includes 383,000 providers and more than 3,600 facilities. PHCS is the only PPO that has earned multiple endorsements from both leading national health care quality organizations, NCQA NCQA National Committee on Quality Assurance, see there and URAC URAC Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (health care accreditation & certification) URAC University Recreation & Aquatic Centre Ltd (Australia) URAC Union Regional de Apoyo Campesino . |
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