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The NBCH survey, eValue8, annually gathers information in critical healthcare areas for HMO/POS plans, as well as for PPO plans and networks. eValue8measures and compares health plans on the following criteria:
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The survey gathers input from purchasers, businesses, and health plans;incorporates guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, Substance Abuseand Mental Health Services Administration, George Washington University andothers in public health and academia; and works in concert with accreditingbodies that include the National Committee on Quality Assurance and the JointCommission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
The eValue8 survey is widely used by businesses and national employers toassess and manage the quality of their health care vendors throughout thenation. Health plan purchasers use results from the survey to evaluate andcompare both local and national plans.
The New York Business Group on Health (NYBGH) conducts the eValue8 surveyand review process in the New York Metro area. Says NYBGH Executive DirectorLaurel Pickering, "We are pleased to partner with GHI on this project. Weappreciate their support for eValue8, and we are pleased to see theiroutstanding performance and steady improvement."
"GHI supports participation in the rigorous annual eValue8 survey forseveral reasons," says Dr. Maria Lopes, Senior Vice President and ChiefMedical Officer. "In addition to providing industry benchmarks for excellenceand quality, it is a valuable tool for self assessment. Always keeping theconsumer in mind, it enables us to identify those areas where we are strongand those areas with opportunity for improvement in serving our customers.Most importantly, eValue8 and other accreditation and review processes holdhealth care coverage providers to the highest standards of excellence andquality."
About GHI
Group Health Incorporated (GHI) is a statewide health insurer serving NewYorkers since 1937. GHI and its wholly owned subsidiary, GHI HMO, providehealth care coverage and administrative services to more than 2.6 millionpeople. GHI offers customers a variety of PPO, EPO and HMO programs, as wellas prescription drug, dental, and vision plans. GHI's network in the tri-statearea includes nearly 79,000 practitioners at over 120,000 locations.Throughout its history GHI has pioneered many of the programs that are nowstandard in the health insurance field. For additional information about GHI,please visit www.ghi.com.-- Health information technology -- Consumer engagement and support -- Practitioner engagement and support -- Primary prevention and health promotion -- Health disparities -- Disease management -- Pharmacy management -- Behavioral health -- Provider incentives and rewards -- Program administration -- Financial stability
SOURCE Group Health Incorporated
