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May 2, 2007 IHA mourns the loss of Dr. Ronald Bangasser
The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) mourns the loss of our very dear friend and colleague, Ron Bangasser. A family physician and Director of External Affairs at Beaver Medical Group in Redlands and Medical Director of the Wound Care Department at Redlands Hospital .....
February 15, 2007 IHA Announces New Efficiency Measure in Pay for Performance to Improve Healthcare Quality and Reduce Costs
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2007 – Responding to soaring healthcare costs and doubledigit health insurance premium increases, the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced the addition of efficiency measures to its Pay for Performance (P4P) program at the National Pay for Performance Summit in Los Angeles......
 February 14, 2007 California Health Plans Pay Over $55 Million to Physician Groups for Reaching IHA Pay for Performance Measures
OAKLAND, Calif., February 14, 2007 – Seven California health plans paid a combined total of $55 million in 2006 to physician groups participating in the Integrated Healthcare Association’s (IHA) “Pay for Performance” (P4P) program.   .....
 January 25, 2007 Integrated Healthcare Association, a Collaboration of Diverse Healthcare Stakeholders in California, Supports Governor’s Health Reform Proposal 
OAKLAND, Calif.  January 25, 2007 -- The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) applauds Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s leadership in proposing a health reform plan that is bold, comprehensive, and thoughtful.  .....
October 5, 2006 Top Performing Physician Groups in California Honored by Integrated Healthcare Association    
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 5, 2006 – California’s top performing physician groups were identified today by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) and recognized for high performance on important health care quality measures .....
July 20, 2006 IHA wins award for Driving Value in Health Care
CHICAGO – July 20, 2006 – To speed the adoption of aligning incentives with provider performance and consumer health care decision-making, The Leapfrog Group and the National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) announced the presentation of the first annual Driving Value in Health Care Awards at their 2nd Annual Incentives and Rewards Workshop today. .....
July 13, 2006 Continued Quality Improvement in California Health Care Announced by Integrated Healthcare Association
OAKLAND, Calif. – July 13, 2006 – California’s physician groups continued to show improvement last year on important measures of preventive care and chronic care management, along with increased use of information technology to support patient management and care, according to the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA).  .....
May 22, 2006 Integrated Healthcare Association Receives Grant to Fund Project to Improve Adoption and Use of New Medical Devices
OAKLAND, Calif., May 22, 2006– The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) today announced receipt of a $675,000 grant from the Blue Shield of California Foundation to launch a pilot project that will help healthcare providers select  medical devices more efficiently.  .....
February 6, 2006 Integrated Healthcare Association Shares Five Years of Experience in Pay For Performance With Healthcare Leaders at National Conference 
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6, 2006 – The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) released a report today detailing lessons learned from the nation’s largest and most comprehensive quality incentive program for physicians, and offering guidance to other efforts around the country. Drawing on five years experience administering the Pay for Performance (P4P) program.....

October 27, 2005 Integrated Healthcare Association Receives Picker Institute Award for Excellence in Patient Centered Care 
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oct. 27, 2005 - The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) received The Picker Institute, Inc. Annual Award for Advancement of Patient Centered Care during a ceremony on Oct. 26. The Institute is a world leader in scientific measurement, improvement and the promotion of patient-centered care.....

October 6, 2005 Top Performing Northern and Southern California Physician Organizations Identified by Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA)
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 6 – The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) has identified Northern and Southern California’s top performing physician organizations, based on their provision of recommended care, patient satisfaction, and investment in information technologies (IT) that support quality care. ....

July 12, 2005 Integrated Healthcare Association Announces Major Expansion of Industry Campaign to Combat Obesity 
Oakland - Today, almost 7 million Californians will be able to choose healthy snacks at their worksites and healthcare facilities thanks to Integrated Healthcare Association’s (IHA) healthy vending machine campaign.  ....

July 5, 2005 California Pay-For-Performance Results Show Improvements In Health Care Quality 
The Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), a California health care leadership group, has released performance data for the second measurement year of its statewide Pay for Performance (P4P) program....



March 22, 2005 Collective Action on Obesity Announced by Integrated Healthcare Association Members
Obesity is a leading cause of death, contributes to long-term disability and may also result in shorter life expectancy for children born today, according to recent studies. In response to this health crisis, ten major California health care organizations, many who are also large employers, announced today they would address obesity by tackling their own workplace environments.....


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