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AIDS Mortality Plummets In California

Deaths a Fraction of Past Rate; Disparities Persist
Hospitalization data on Californias HIV and AIDS patients released by the Ofce of Statewide Health Planning and Development show a steadily dropping mortality rate, but cases continue to rise and minority populations are affected by the disease disproportionately. The report, released on the eve of World AIDS Day, shows that the number of Californians living with AIDS or the HIV virus has nearly tripled between 1988 and 2008, to 107,000 from 37,000. However, far fewer Californians are dying from the disease. The mortality rate in 1988 stood at about 230 per 1,000. But by 2008, it stood at around 20 per 100,000. Ofcials with OSHPD and the California Department of Public Health, which held a joint press conference on Wednesday to announce the ndings, credited the drop to the use of antiretroviral drugs beginning in the mid-1990s. There was a time when men were basically returning home from the hospital to die, said CDPH director Mark Chapman, M.D., who saw the onset of the epidemic rsthand while practicing at a Northern California hospital in the 1980s. Weve come a long way since that time. There have been miraculous advances in treatment. Hospitalizations for treatment of the disease also dropped, from 400 per 1,000 at its peak to less than 200 per 1,000 in 2008. The mortality rate of those who are hospitalized for HIV/AIDS-related conditions dropped from 12.7% in 1988 to 5% in 2008. Although the news was encouraging, stark differences in how the disease affect certain minority groups persist. The percentage of those living with HIV/AIDS in California has more doubled among Latinos, which represent 30% of its total population in 2008, compared to 14% in 1988. African-Americans comprised 19% of the HIV/AIDS population in 2008, compared to 12% in 1988. Among African-Americans, the disease affected about 90 individuals per 10,000 population, more than quadruple the rate from the 1980s. African-Americans also die from AIDS at higher rates than all other minority groups other than Native Americans. Asian-Americans had the lowest rate of the disease as a group, at around 10 cases per 10,000 population. Latinos are also being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS far later than other groups, putting them at greater risk of dying from the disease. Chapman suggested such disparities could be addressed in part by ne-tuning outreach programs to address how specic minority groups address the disease. Weve gotten progressive in certain areas of public health, but we still have a long way to go, he said.

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Patient Breaches Continue To Grow

Little is Done to Address Portable Device Security
As Sacramento-based hospital system Sutter Health faces litigation over a breach of patient data involving 4.2 million patients it disclosed last month, a new study of hospital systems indicates that the situation involving compromised medical data is getting worse, not better. The study of 75 healthcare systems by the Michigan-based Ponemon Institute concluded that healthcare data breaches increased 32% in 2011 compared to 2010. The average cost of such a breach is more than $2.2 million up around 9% from a year ago. It also damages the brand of the healthcare institution where the breach occurs and leads to lost patients. In California, 19 healthcare organizations reported breaches to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2010, compared to 12 so far in 2011. Of such breaches, 49% involved a lost or stolen computing device, as was the case with the Sutter incident. Thats up from 41% in 2010. Ponemon Institute Chairman Larry Ponemom indicated that safeguarding such devices particularly smart phones will be one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare organizations in 2012. Folks in the study have conceded that (portable devices) are not secure, said Ponemon. Another challenge is safeguarding data as its transferred from paper to electronic format. Sutter disclosed the breach last month, which occurred as the result of the theft of a desktop computer. The device was passwordprotected but not encrypted. Law rms in Los Angeles and Sacramento led class-action suits last week against Sutter. One of the suits seeks more than $4 billion in damages.

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Primes Billing For Heart Failure Examined
Chino Valley Hospital has allegedly been billing Medicare to treat patients for heart failure at rates far higher than the national average, according to a recent report by California Watch. According to analysis of billing data for Chino Valley, nearly onethird of its Medicare patients in recent years suffered from acute heart failure--a rate nearly six times the average for California. The facility is owned by Ontario-based Prime Healthcare Services. California Watch, a non-prot investigative journalism organization, noted the hospital billed Medicare for virtually no heart failure patients in 2006, just prior to Medicare initiating a rule change that allowed a bonus for treating such cases. Between 2008 and 2010, the hospital treated nearly 2,000 patients for the ailment. Eighteight percent of the time, the diagnoses was billed in a way that would trigger the extra payments. Prime ofcials disputed the report by California Watch, which has been scrutinizing Prime's billing practices. Anthony Glassman, a Prime attorney, told the organization its analysis was "faulty, unfair and biased." He added that Chino Valley treated such a large number of heart failure patients because many are admitted from nearby nursing homes and through the hospital's emergency department.

CHA Tries To Enjoin Medi-Cal Cuts

Motion on Matter Will Be Heard Later This Month
The California Hospital Association is seeking a federal court injunction against pending reductions in Medi-Cal payments it believes will seriously damage its constituents. The motion for an injunction, which will be heard in Los Angeles on Dec. 19, comes as trade groups representing physicians, dentists and pharmacists led their own suits against the Department of Health and Human Services and the California Department of Health Care Services for cuts in Medi-Cal reimbursement expected to affect their practices. The reductions, which range from 10% to more than 20%, are retroactive to June 1 and were recently approved by the federal government. If enacted, they would save the Medi-Cal program about $623 million per year. During months of conversations with state and federal ofcials, hospitals across
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Blue Shield Sends Out Policholder Credits
San Francisco-based health plan Blue Shield of California has begun distributing credits to its policyholders that range from 18% to 54% of a monthly premium.

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California provided compelling evidence about the impact these cuts will have on access to care for our most vulnerable patients, said CHA President C. Duane Dauner. We believe that the cuts are in violation of federal Medicaid law and without regard for the welfare of thousands of patients with complex medical needs. The CHA, which led suit against the state and federal government last month, wants to block rate cuts for skilled nursing

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Blue Shield announced the credits earlier this year as part of a pledge to limit its net income to 2% of its annual revenue. Blue Shield is a not-for-prot organization. As a mission-based, not-forprot health plan, we made this commitment to help keep coverage affordable for our members. While these credits will help our customers, every player in the healthcare industry must do more to reduce the cost of care, said Blue Shield Chief Executive Ofcer Bruce Bodaken. The average credit for an individual plan enrollee is $135, with a family of four receiving about $420. Large and mid-sized group customers will receive credits ranging from $195 to $235 per enrollee, with small groups receiving an average of $220.

facilities operating within hospitals. According to a recent survey of its membership, half would close their skilled nursing facilities, while more than a third are pondering reducing beds or closing such services to Medi-Cal enrollees. In addition to the CHA suit, the California Medical Association, California Dental Association, California Pharmacists Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores sued late last month.

Kaiser Enters Breast-Feeding Pact

Initiative Expected to Fight Childhood Obesity
Healthcare system Kaiser Permanente has entered into a pact with the Partnership for a Healthier America to signicantly ramp up the number of children born at its facilities who breastfeed. The initiatives aim is to reduce the skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity. Nearly 20% of American children are considered obese, a rate that has tripled over the past 30 years. Although breast-feeding a child during the rst year of life is linked by some research to lower rates of obesity, only 13% of children are still being breast-fed within six months of birth, according to the U.S. Surgeon Generals ofce, which blamed the trend in part on poor planning by hospitals. Barriers to breastfeeding are widespread during labor, delivery, and postpartum care, as well as in hospital discharge planning, read a Surgeon Generals report issued in January. Under the agreement, Kaiser said by early 2013, all of its hospitals that offer maternal services would either be designated as baby-friendly based on criteria provided by the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, or participate in the Joint Commissions perinatal core measures program. That requires each hospital to report breastfeeding rates at discharge. Those rates will also be included in Kaisers quarterly quality scorecard. Fewer than half of Kaisers hospitals now have the baby-friendly designation. Kaiser could not provide specic data on what percentage of children born at its facilities leave breastfeeding. California has one of the higher rates of breastfeeding children in the U.S. "Kaiser Permanente's commitment to make breastfeeding a priority for each child born in one of their hospitals has potential to make a very big impact, said Lawrence A. Soler, chief executive ofcer of Partnership for a Healthier America. We're pleased they are such a strong partner in ghting childhood obesity."

UCLA Nursing School Intervention Program Gets Federal Funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has chosen for funding a program started by the UCLA School of Nursing that targets minority teenagers who have given birth or are pregnant. The Public Health Nursing Early Intervention Program for Adolescent Mothers provides education for expecting Latina and AfricanAmerican teen mothers regarding prenatal healthcare, childbirth and preparation for motherhood. The intent is to cut down on healthcare costs for their newborns, many of which have low birth weights and other problems often requiring hospitalization. The costs to the U.S. healthcare system are substantial about $9 billion each year so it is in the interest of the states to enhance the health outcomes for those teens who do become pregnant and for their babies, said Deborah Koniak-Grifn, a UCLA nursing professor and director of the universitys Center for Vulnerable Populations Research.

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SENIOR NETWORK CONTRACT MANAGER

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual is actively seeking a Senior Network Contract Manager to join our team. The Senior Network Contract Manager develops the provider network (physician groups and hospitals) yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management, and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners. Senior Network Contract Managers evaluate and negotiate contracts in compliance with company contract templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls. Specifically the Senior Network Contract Manager will: Formulate and execute contracting plans using financial models to meet or exceed established targets. Negotiate financial terms and contract language for capitated and fee-for-service medical group and hospital agreements. Provide contract language interpretation as needed for related departments. Identify solutions to challenging issues, working with other departments to bring matters to resolution.

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Inter Valley Health Plan, a regional Medicare Advantage Plan headquartered in Pomona, has an opening for a Chief Medical Officer. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer with dotted line reporting to the Vice President, Health and Member Services, the Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of clinical systems, strategies and initiatives to continuously improve the quality of patient care provided to members by medical staff. As a key member of the executive team, the Chief Medical Officer will oversee clinical business strategies for the health plan while establishing the highest standards of best practices. Responsibilities also include providing leadership and direction in clinical integration, education and medical staff development as well as overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of Health Plan quality and Utilization Management programs. Requirements Include: M.D. or D.O license in California with Board Certification in Internal Medicine; Masters degree in Public Health or related area a plus; Experience in Managed Care with an emphasis on Medicare and IPA Management Provider systems; demonstrated successful experience with managing UM, QM, and Credentialing areas; demonstrated strong leadership and management skills with ability to employ sound reasoning and resourcefulness to accomplish company objectives. To Apply: Please submit resume with cover letter to: jobs@ivhp.com; fax: 909-622-9634.

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CLINICAL PHARMACIST (Long Beach, CA) JOB SUMMARY: Work in collaboration with the pharmacy staff to update and maintain the formulary used by SCAN. Spearhead and oversee the implementation of key clinical pharmacy programs. Work with appropriate departments to produce pharmacy related marketing materials in accordance with CMS guidelines. ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS: Produce marketing materials within internally determined timeframes with accuracy and in accordance with the CMS marketing guidelines. Utilize CMS model templates to populate pharmacy specific information per CMS guidelines; partner with Marketing, Compliance and Member Education as needed. Work in collaboration with other pharmacy staff to support the annual formulary/ prior authorization (PA) criteria submission to CMS. Prepare monographs & prior authorization/ non-formulary exception criteria and present clinical data on new drug therapies and clinical programs at Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings. Review new drugs with the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee within 90-180 days of being marketed. Decisions related to the drug formulary and utilization management restrictions will reflect compliance with CMS guidelines. Develop and update Prior authorization criteria by using appropriate clinical references when new clinical information becomes available. Coordinate the implementation of new and revised PA/non-formulary exception criteria with the PBM company. Develop and/or implement clinical pharmacy programs in-house or in collaboration with the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) company as needed. Daily interactions with SCAN employees and/or PBM representatives may be required. In-depth knowledge of CMS guidelines related to the Clinical Pharmacists job and the ability to ensure compliance with the CMS requirements is essential. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing and contributing to professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Pharm.D. Degree with a residency program in Drug Information or Geriatric Pharmacy preferred. Pharmacy Licensure in California required. Part D experience preferred. Managed care experience at a PBM, health plan or medical group preferred. Excellent verbal and writing skills required. Proficient in MS Office. FT position, M-F 8 AM to 5 PM, occasional extended work hours as needed. Telecommute up to 25%. Apply to www.scanhealthplan.com - Job Opportunities - Req # 11-285

DIRECTOR, PHARMACY CLINICAL SERVICES (Long Beach, CA) JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to VP of Pharmacy Services, this position will play a central role in pharmacy management for a senior-focused Medicare Advantage Plan with over $140 million in annual drug expenditure. Director will be accountable for providing leadership support to department, managing change, improving efficiencies and managing and ensuring strong clinical programs aligned with organizational direction. In addition, Director will service as Part D pharmacy expert for the department and organization. ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS: Serve as a clinical/subject matter expert on pharmacy benefit management. Coordinate the work product of clinical operation team members (clinical pharmacists and pharmacy benefits administrators). Oversee PBM operations to ensure high service level to SCAN and our members. Oversee clinical and technical initiatives (eg. MTM, e-prescribing, provider/member web based tools). Monitor, evaluate, develop and implement quality initiatives (i.e. DUR programs) and drug cost management strategies. Serve to oversee clinical operations of pharmacy department to ensure proper accuracy and efficiency. Serve as backup of clinical operations when necessary (Grievances, appeals, medication therapy management reviews, formulary management). Participate in business and budget planning process. Oversee pharmacy operations for Employer Group Retiree Plans. Lead department initiatives. Foster strong relations with internal departments and external providers. Serve as pharmacy expert on a variety of committees and workgroups. Maintain current knowledge of Medicare Part D regulations by participating in CMS calls and reading released guidance. QUALIFICATIONS: California State Board of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacy license required. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.), with residency in clinical pharmacy practice preferred. Five (5) years or more of managed care pharmacy experience as a Director; or equivalent experience in a managed care setting, strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Part D required. Medicaid knowledge preferred. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required. Strong computer skills using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Strong leadership & supervisory skills required. Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills required. FT position, M-F 8 AM to 5 PM, occasional extended work hours as needed. Apply to www.scanhealthplan.com - Job Opportunities Req # 11-375

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DIRECTOR, MEDICARE
This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the Medicare Special Needs Plan and will work cross-functionally within the organization and externally on all issues related to Medicare. The position will also provide leadership on Medicare staffing and functions, organizational structure, and operational standards. The position requires an individual with Medicare operations and oversight experience, preferably who also has experience with dual eligibles or Medi-Cal. A Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field is preferred, plus 2 years experience and/or training. A minimum of 2 years of recent Medicare Advantage Part D plan experience is required.

DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and providing oversight of all compliance activities related to the Alliances adherence to laws, regulations, and contracts that govern its business. The position will assess areas of risk, develop the annual audit plan and internal audit tools, conduct internal audits, and implement plans to reduce risk and maintain compliance. The position is also responsible for compliance training, and managing the intake, investigation/ reporting of fraud, waste and abuse incidents. A Bachelors degree is required and a minimum of 5 years compliance experience in a managed care plan or a community clinic is required. A Masters degree and certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is preferred.

MANAGER, HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS

This position is responsible for the oversight and management of analytical staff and the implementation of systems and techniques for analysis and reporting. The position requires an understanding of business needs, informational systems, healthcare data inputs and operations to ensure data quality and completeness in support of analysis and reports that improve the quality and efficiency of clinical and business processes and performance. The position will work with key internal staff and outside business users to develop the functional and architectural design of data systems and data warehouses and to select reporting tools that will enable easier end user access to data. A Bachelors degree or equivalent training in a health-related, scientific, or public policy/business discipline is required. 10 or more years experience in healthcare with Medicare risk adjustment, reconciliation, and reporting experience preferred. A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience is required.

MANAGER, MEDICARE COMPLIANCE

This position will implement a compliance assessment, auditing and monitoring program for the health plans Medicare Advantage Plan. Responsibilities include coordinating external audits and conducting internal compliance audits to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Other responsibilities include creating reports, educating and following up with business areas to ensure that processes exist to demonstrate compliance.The position will also support the entire organization with compliance related training. The position investigates, summarizes findings, and reports suspected fraud, abuse, and non-compliance to the Compliance Officer, regulatory agencies, Medicare Director, and others. A Bachelors degree in a related field is required, a Masters degree is preferred. Knowledge of managed care contractual and regulatory requirements for Medicare and Medicaid is required.

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DIRECTOR, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

JOB SUMMARY: The Director, Quality Improvement is responsible for coordinating assigned regulatory, accreditation, clinical quality and/or service improvement programs. Functions as a leader for assigned health services initiatives handling multiple large-scale complex initiatives. May collaborate on national, regional and multi-plan initiatives. Develops programs in compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements/standards and monitors ongoing program performance to maintain compliance. Acts as a resource for training, policy and regulatory/ accreditation interpretation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads and manages multiple complex initiatives that impact the quality or effectiveness of health care delivery and/or health care services provided to members, ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. Provides an assessment of programs, initiatives and interventions to determine the effectiveness of activities and makes recommendations to improve outcomes. Develops targeted activities to improve HEDIS, CAHPS, provider satisfaction and other identified performance measures. Completes project-related communication, including member/physician mailings, business plans, graphics, minutes and agendas. Monitors and analyzes outcomes to ensure goals, objectives, outcomes, accreditation and regulatory requirements are met. Identifies areas of improvement within the company and works collaboratively with other departments to develop clinical and non-clinical performance improvement projects. Researches best practices, national and regional benchmarks, and industry standards. Ensures that clinical and service quality improvement standards are compliant with accreditation, state and federal requirements. Interfaces with contracted providers or provider groups to promote participation in quality improvement collaborative to improve clinical care outcomes, health care service utilization and costs. In conjunction with medical director, communicates quality improvement initiatives, results, and/or performance data to participating physician groups. Assess current industry trends and regulations for enterprise-wide adoption to assure quality and effectiveness of health care delivery and/or healthcare services provided to members. Supports the function of the Quality Improvement Committee. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree with Registered Nurse License or Masters Degree in a related health field (i.e. MPH or MPA) or field of experience. Minimum 2 years experience in clinical/health care environment with related degree program. 5 years managed care experience. Experience in compliance, accreditation, service or and quality improvement. Complex project management experience. Experience with Medicare and/or NCQA preferred.

PROJECT MANAGER-HEDIS (Long Beach, CA) JOB SUMMARY: Position supports the Quality Initiatives Team and Healthcare Informatics in activities related to quality improvement, measurement, reporting and analysis. ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS: Manage all aspects of the HEDIS project, including, but not limited to, data collection, abstraction, and the compliance audit. Hire, train and supervise temporary HEDIS staff. Identify data sources and ensure accuracy and completeness of the HEDIS data repository. Collaborate with other departments on project implementation. Provide weekly status update to management. Conduct analyses to identify barriers, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Educate network providers on evidence based clinical guidelines and best practices to improve quality of care and service for members through webinars, on-site meetings, mail and electronic correspondence. Conduct targeted member and provider outreach and education via electronic data exchange, phone calls/IVR, mailings, etc. Utilize HEDIS/HOS/CAHPS metrics to monitor and improve clinical outcomes. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational and technological workshops. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors or Masters degree in health care or related area with emphasis in quantitative data analysis. Experience in quality improvement and HEDIS project management. Moderate to strong knowledge in processing of claims, encounters, and pharmacy data. Proficient in SAS/SQL programming. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear and organized manner. Strong organizational and time management skills to efficiently handle multiple projects with changing priorities. FT position, M-F 8 AM to 5PM, with extended working hours and occasional travel as needed. Apply to www.scanhealthplan.com Job Opportunities Req. # 11-415

Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits. If you meet the requirements of this job opportunity, please send your resume to HR@goldchp.org. NO THIRD PARTY AGENCY OR SEARCH FIRMS.

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