A new process for submitting contracts will allow for a more efficient tracking capability and administration of the Contract Approval and Tracking System.
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The Patient Family Advisory Council strives to promote effective and respectful partnerships among patients, families, and clinical staff members while also increasing understanding and cooperation.
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Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Prime Therapeutics became the new pharmacy benefit manager for USA’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
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Updates to the Employee Infection and Exposures Contingency Plan include new protocols for when employees must be tested for COVID-19 and when they may return to work after an illness or exposure.
USA Health researchers and clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on many health-related topics in the news.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high quality customer service.
Each month, USA Health will focus on a safety behavior to discuss and practice both at huddles and in our departments.
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Each week, we capture images from construction, expansion and renovations occurring across USA Health.
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Santanu Dasgupta, Ph.D., will use a $126,000 grant from the Elsa U. Pardee Foundation to explore early epigenetic changes in cervical cancer with a goal of developing improved prevention strategies.
Specials for USA and USA Health employees include discounts on scrubs and dermatology treatments. Please be sure to bring your employee badge to doctor visits to receive the discount.
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Each week, we capture images from construction, expansion and renovations occurring across USA Health.
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Tiffany Baugh, M.D., will provide ear, nose and throat care to children and adults.