Community Benefit

Two of the largest pediatric healthcare providers in the metropolitan Denver area have signed an affiliation agreement to improve pediatric patient care, education, research and advocacy.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced a new program to help New Orleans community clinics and continue healthcare access for low-income and uninsured households that are still struggling five years after Hurricane Katrina.

The American College of Physicians has released a policy paper in support of increased healthcare transparency.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced $42.5 million in funding to state, tribal, local and territorial health departments for 94 projects to improve public health.

Forest Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay more than $300 million, including $164 million in criminal penalties, for charges involving distribution of an unapproved new drug, distribution of a misbranded drug and obstruction of an FDA inspection.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $275,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations statewide in support of eight projects that address the health of young children.

The University of California Board of Regents has approved funding plans for the new UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay.

The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $31 million for prevention and wellness initiatives.

Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Howard K. Koh, MD, has announced the award of more than $14 million for patient-centered outcomes.

Seniors with more than one chronic condition who are susceptible to frequent hospitalization will be enrolled in a patient-centered medical home pilot program in Florida with hopes that the year-long program will improve outcomes and reduce costs.