Private Healthcare Systems to Participate in AAPPO 2003 Technology Forum.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 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 Technology Forum taking place July 21-22 at the Doral Eaglewood Conference Resort & Spa in Chicago. PPO PPO abbr. preferred provider organization PPO Managed care Preferred provider organization, see there Infectious disease Pleuropneumonia-like organism, see there members are leading a revolution in the way health care services are purchased and delivered. Today's web-savvy consumers want more access, better communication and more say in their treatment from their health plans and providers. The AAPPO 2003 Technology Forum brings together senior executives and IT professionals throughout the industry to discuss the technology solutions and strategies that will define the future of health care. 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 Tuesday. In his presentation, Mr. Driscoll will outline the business issues facing the health care industry, such as data integrity and leveraging the web as well as IT challenges around data architecture and funding. In addition to Mr. Driscoll's presentation, PHCS Chief Information Officer Armand Moran will co-present a discussion entitled "The Value of the Internet to PPOs: Why They Should Make the Leap to the Next Level." This session will cover the key basic elements for a successful PPO web site, value-add features for maximum customer service and take a look at what options will become crucial to meet future customer needs. 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 One of the early centers of the Industrial Revolution in northern America, Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 59,226 at the 2000 census. , with regional offices located throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The largest proprietary PPO in the country, the PHCS Provider Network includes more than 387,000 providers and 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 . --30--JK/
CONTACT: Private Healthcare Systems
Christine Martiny, 781-895-6804
cmartiny@phcs.com
KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INSURANCE BANKING MEDICAL
SOURCE: Private Healthcare Systems
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