SPOTLIGHT FEBRUARY 2016
Spotlight Magazine: February 2016
Tag: Health First Health Plans
Health First’s Viera Hospital Again Earns 5-Star Medicare Rating
Health First’s Viera Hospital again earned the highest rating of 5 stars for patient experience from the federal government. Viera Hospital was one of only 13 in Florida and among 466 U.S. hospitals to earn the elite ratings, which were released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for only the second time. Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital again earned 4 stars, and Health First’s Palm Bay Hospital improved to 4 stars from Read More …
Brevard County Commission Recognizes Health First’s Viera Hospital for 5-Star Rating
Viera Hospital One of Only 4 in Florida to Receive Top Medicare Rating The Brevard County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation Tuesday recognizing Health First’s Viera Hospital for its recent 5-star designation for patient experience. Photo courtesy of Health First provided for your use: Brevard County Commissioner Curt Smith (from left) with Deborah Angerami, COO, Health First’s Viera Hospital, and Bill Calhoun, President, Community Hospitals for Health First. Viera Hospital was one Read More …
Volunteer Opportunities Available at Health First’s Holmes Regional, Palm Bay Hospital
Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital Auxiliaries are looking for friendly, caring volunteers, including retired nurses and clinicians, to join their team. Health First is Central Florida’s only fully integrated health care delivery network with more than 7,800 associates and 2,350 volunteers. Auxiliary volunteers are critical members of the Health First Care Team assisting patients, guests and customers who visit the hospitals. Whether you’re looking to fulfill community service hours for Read More …
“Are there underutilized benefits in health insurance plans?”
There were always a few extra benefits built into health insurance plans, however, the new ACA guidelines have incorporated benefits such as pediatric dental, zero cost preventive care, dependent coverage to 26 (29 in Florida with additional requirements) to name a few that many members are not aware. Two of the most underutilized benefits are: Preventive care – qualified plans are now required to include one annual preventive visit to members at a Read More …