2012-11-26 16:53:05 - SCAN Health Plan will share its proven model of care coordination for dual eligibles during December 6, 2012 Webinar.

SEA GIRT, NJ, USA, November 16, 2012 --- Details from SCAN Health Plan's care management model for dual eligibles, which has demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing readmission rates and hospital admissions and producing significant cost savings tied to the improvement in health status of members covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, will be presented during a December 6, 2012 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network.

The 45-minute webinar is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Learn more about coordinating care for dual eligibles at: www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?dual.

NEWS FACTS:

* Scheduled Speaker: Dr. Timothy Schwab, chief medical officer, SCAN Health Plan

* Conference Focus: The issues and solutions for serving the dual eligible market; current trends in the dual eligible marketplace; developing

relationships with long term care services and support providers to manage care for dual eligibles; integrating acute and long term care coordination; and metrics to follow in the dual eligible market.

* Webinar Formats: 45-minute live webinar on December 6, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, including Q&A; "On-Demand" replay available December 10, 2012; 45-minute training DVD or CD-ROM with printed transcript available December 27, 2012. Participants may add an on-demand, DVD or CD to their live session registration to share with colleagues.

Learn more about coordinating care for dual eligibles at: www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?dual.

QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELANIE MATTHEWS, HIN EXECUTIVE VP AND COO:

"During our recent Healthcare Trends 2013 strategic planning session, Strategic Health Group identified care coordination of dual eligibles as a significant business opportunity for health plans in the year to come. SCAN Health Plan has a proven record with this population and will share many valuable lessons from its care coordination model during this program."

Please contact Patricia Donovan to arrange an interview or to obtain additional quotes.

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