http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:25:34 -0700 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:59:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Via-Christi-Health-System-changes-name-to-Via-Christi-Health?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner  Via Christi Health System is now Via Christi Health.The name change and new logo, effective today, is part of a positioning initiative by the health system that supports Via Christi's continuing efforts to transform and define how it delivers h... Hospital Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:59:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Via-Christi-Health-System-changes-name-to-Via-Christi-Health?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Wesley-Medical-Center-and-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Kansas-reach-agreement-to-continue-partnership?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner TappanBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and Wesley Medical  Center have finally come to an agreement over covered services next year.Wesley and Blue Cross have been in negotiations for months on renewing their contract, which e... Hospital Health insurance/benefits Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:39:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Wesley-Medical-Center-and-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Kansas-reach-agreement-to-continue-partnership?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d14-IHOP-partners-with-Via-Christi-Childrens-Miracle-Network?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner  IHOP has partnered with Via Christi Children’s Miracle Network to host a “football fundraiser” in support of Via Christi Regional Medical Center, the local Children’s Miracle Network affiliate hospital, and Via Christi&r... Hospital Children Local events Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:14:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d14-IHOP-partners-with-Via-Christi-Childrens-Miracle-Network?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Via-Christi-Health-System-might-sell-Preferred-Health-Systems?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner  Via Christi Health System announced today it is exploring the potential sale of Preferred Health Systems, its wholly-owned health insurance subsidiary.“We are giving thoughtful consideration to whether, in the long term, our core mission ... Hospital Health insurance/benefits Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:55:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Via-Christi-Health-System-might-sell-Preferred-Health-Systems?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Via-Christi-Health-System-ranks-among-top-5th-in-Thomson-Reuters-100-Top-Hospitals-report?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner  Via Christi Health System ranked among the top fifth out of 252 health systems studied in a new report published this week.Thomson Reuters’ 100 Top Hospitals: Health Systems Quality/Efficiency Study was published Aug. 10 in Modern Healthc... Hospital Regional recognitions Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:40:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Via-Christi-Health-System-ranks-among-top-5th-in-Thomson-Reuters-100-Top-Hospitals-report?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Many-Wichita-doctors-supplement-practices-with-popular-aesthetic-procedures-and-cosmetic-services?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Family physician Betty Troutman, right, consults with a patient A growing number of physicians in Wichita are supplementing their traditional practices – and incomes – with cosmetic and aesthetic procedures such as Botox injections, ... General Health Health Care Policy Physicians Women's Health Guide Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:29:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Many-Wichita-doctors-supplement-practices-with-popular-aesthetic-procedures-and-cosmetic-services?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Wesley-Clinics-targets-teen-medical-needs-with-Wesley-Adolescent-Clinic?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Photo by Amy Dillard/Wesley Medical CenterDr. Kerri Meyer examins volunteer teen ChloeHaffley, 16, at Wesley Clinics on CarriageParkway. The practice is starting the Wesley Adolescent Clinic for youth 12 and older. Wesley Clinics is targeting te... Hospital General Health Children Physicians Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:55:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Wesley-Clinics-targets-teen-medical-needs-with-Wesley-Adolescent-Clinic?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Wesley-Medical-Center-to-join-Preferred-Health-Systems-provider-network-Wichita-becomes-open-market?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner TappanWesley Medical Center and Preferred Health Systems have now inked a deal that just about wipes out the last of Wichita's exclusivity partnerships between hospitals and health plans.As of Jan. 1, residents insured with Preferred can choose to go... Hospital Health Care Policy Health insurance/benefits Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:36:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Wesley-Medical-Center-to-join-Preferred-Health-Systems-provider-network-Wichita-becomes-open-market?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Wichita-physician-and-medical-resident-Melissa-Chenoweth-receives-Bristol-Myers-Squibb-award?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner ChenowethWichita physician Dr. Melissa Chenoweth received the prestigious Bristol Myers Squibb award for excellence in graduate medical education.A resident of Wesley Family Medicine, Dr. Chenoweth was one of only 10 winners selected nationwide from ... Hospital Regional recognitions Physicians Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:47:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Wichita-physician-and-medical-resident-Melissa-Chenoweth-receives-Bristol-Myers-Squibb-award?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Wesley-Medical-Center-earns-Chest-Pain-Center-accreditation-from-Society-of-Chest-Pain-Centers?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Society of Chest Pain CentersWesley Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers.Wesley becomes the second hospital in Wichita to enjoy the designation. Galichia Heart Hospital earned its Chest Pa... Hospital Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:20:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Wesley-Medical-Center-earns-Chest-Pain-Center-accreditation-from-Society-of-Chest-Pain-Centers?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Twotime-cancer-survivor-Mike-Sheets-of-Wichita-says-early-detection-screenings-save-lives?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Photo by Kelly GlasscockMike Sheets was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 1995. Just when he thought he was out of the woods, he was diagnosed two years later – in July 1997 – with colon cancer. But Sheets was meant to survive t... Screenings Cancer Cancer Control Men's Health Guide Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:22:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Twotime-cancer-survivor-Mike-Sheets-of-Wichita-says-early-detection-screenings-save-lives?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Mens-health-Snoring-may-be-a-sign-of-sleep-apnea-Wichita-experts-weigh-in?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Photo by Chad Fitz/Wikimedia CommonsSnoring may not just be a night time irritant. It could be a sign of a bigger health problem, one that could eventually lead to serious cardiovascular problems.While women certainly aren’t free from snoring, ... General Health Men's Health Guide Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:51:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Mens-health-Snoring-may-be-a-sign-of-sleep-apnea-Wichita-experts-weigh-in?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Central-Plains-Regional-Health-Care-Foundation-wants-to-survey-working-uninsured-in-Sedgwick-County?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner  The Central Plains Regional Health Care Foundation is looking to find out if Sedgwick County's working uninsured would be interested in a community-wide health plan.Organizers said they would like residents who don't have health insurance cover... Health Care Policy Health insurance/benefits Health economy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:23:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Central-Plains-Regional-Health-Care-Foundation-wants-to-survey-working-uninsured-in-Sedgwick-County?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Wichita-Business-Coalition-on-Health-Care-elects-10-new-board-members?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner   HoldemanThe Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care elected 10 board members to its 20-member board.The board seats, which were voted on and announced May 29 at the Coalition's annual meeting, are for two-year terms. The board met ... Health Care Policy Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:46:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Wichita-Business-Coalition-on-Health-Care-elects-10-new-board-members?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Wichita-Business-Coalition-on-Health-Care-moves-closer-to-bridging-medical-home-concept-in-Wichita?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Dr. BloomPhoto by Andi AtwaterEmployers say they're ready to take on a medical home project. Physicians said they're willing to participate and health plans said they're agreeable, with care, to sharing relevant health care data.Medical homes and the... Physicians Medical Homes Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:44:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Wichita-Business-Coalition-on-Health-Care-moves-closer-to-bridging-medical-home-concept-in-Wichita?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Kansas-Health-Policy-Authority-cuts-14-jobs-reorganizes-management-and-trims-contract-expenses?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Allison The Kansas Health Policy Authority is eliminating 14 jobs, significantly reducing its contract expenses and reorganizing the agency's management team, officials announced late Monday.These reductions mean KHPA’s workforce has ... Health Care Policy Health economy Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:47:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Kansas-Health-Policy-Authority-cuts-14-jobs-reorganizes-management-and-trims-contract-expenses?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Smoke-Eaters-Softball-Tournament-and-fundraiser-to-benefit-Via-Christi-Regional-Burn-Center?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Jim BarberThe Via Christi Regional Burn Center Patient and Family Assistance Fund is holding the 14th annual Smoke Eaters Softball Tournament thie month to benefit burn patients and their families in need of the only dedicated burn care facility in t... Hospital Local events Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:48:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Smoke-Eaters-Softball-Tournament-and-fundraiser-to-benefit-Via-Christi-Regional-Burn-Center?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Wesley-Family-Medicine-Residency-Program-director-Dr-Paul-Callaway-earns-Nikitas-J-Zervanos-award?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Photo source:Wesley Family MedicineFamily medicine physician Paul Callaway has received the Nikitas J. Zervanos Outstanding Program Director Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directo... Regional recognitions Physicians Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:42:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Wesley-Family-Medicine-Residency-Program-director-Dr-Paul-Callaway-earns-Nikitas-J-Zervanos-award?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Industry-experts-mull-market-impact-of-new-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-KansasVia-Christi-partnership?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner Ron WhitingWesley Medical Center officials declined to comment on the announcement today that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas is ending its 16-year exclusive contract with the hospital effect Jan. 1, but the Wichita health care industry is buzzing w... Hospital Health insurance/benefits Thu, 28 May 2009 18:26:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Industry-experts-mull-market-impact-of-new-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-KansasVia-Christi-partnership?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Wesley-Medical-Center-loses-exclusivity-contract-with-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Kansas?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner  Wesley Medical Center's multi-year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas ends this year and so does the hospital's exclusive partnership with the state's largest health insurer.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas announced Thursday it ent... Hospital Health insurance/benefits Thu, 28 May 2009 14:30:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5306-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Wesley-Medical-Center-loses-exclusivity-contract-with-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Kansas?cid=exrss-Wichita-Health-Care-Examiner