ALSO NOTED: Tool calculates ROI on quality programs; Doctors resist e-mailing patients; and much more...

Thu, 01 May 2008 06:59:50 -0400

> A new tool could help health plans and providers demonstrate the return on investment from quality improvement. FierceHealthFinance

> While many patients like the idea of corresponding with their doctors via email, few physicians have gotten on the email bandwagon. FierceHealthIT

> San Diego, CA-based Scripps Health has acquired Sharp Mission Park Medical Group. The deal gives Scripps access to 35 family and internal medicine and pediatric physicians. Article

> Another health plan gets on the retail clinic train. Blue Cross of Tennessee has struck a deal with Walgreens' Take Care clinics. Article

And Finally... It seems the governor of this Chilean suburb wants to make sure its seniors get their jollies. Article

Take Care Clinic

ALSO NOTED: Tool calculates ROI on quality programs; Doctors resist e-mailing patients; and much more...