[FWD: Montgomery Cares e-Bulletin - January 14, 2011]

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Dear friends:

I came across this job posting (see the bottom) in case anyone is interested

Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera MD PhD
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Care for your Health, Inc

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Subject: Montgomery Cares e-Bulletin - January 14, 2011
From: "Tara Clemons" <Tara_C...@primarycarecoalition.org>
Date: Fri, January 14, 2011 9:55 am
To: "Clemons, Tara " <tara_c...@primarycarecoalition.org>

Montgomery Cares e-Bulletin – January 14, 2011

 

Contents:

 

1.     News Article: Cancer Costs Projected to reach at Least $158 billion in 2020

2.     News Article: New to Sam’s Club, $99 Basic Health Services

3.     Webinar: Registering for Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program

4.     The Science of Research on Discrimination and Health

5.     Montgomery County Council FY 2012 Council Grant Application

6.     ClinicalTrials.gov

7.     Job Postings: Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Temp Medical Administrative Assistant at Proyecto Salud

 

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1. News Article: Cancer Costs Projected to reach at Least $158 billion in 2020

 

By 2020, the annual cost of cancer care in the United States is expected to reach at least $158 billion -- a 27 percent jump from 2010, according to a report from the U.S. National Cancer Institute. 

 

The projections were based on the most recent data available on cancer incidence, survival, and costs of care. In 2010, medical costs associated with cancer were projected to reach $127.6 billion, with the highest costs associated with breast cancer ($16.5 billion), followed by colorectal cancer ($14 billion), lymphoma ($12 billion), lung cancer ($12 billion) and prostate cancer ($12 billion).

 

"Rising health care costs pose a challenge for policy makers charged with allocating future resources on cancer research, treatment, and prevention," said study author Angela Mariotto, Ph.D., from NCI's Surveillance Research Program. "Because it is difficult to anticipate future developments of cancer control technologies and their impact on the burden of cancer, we evaluated a variety of possible scenarios."

To develop their cost projections, the authors used average medical costs for the different phases of cancer care: the first year after diagnosis, the last year of life, and the time in between. For all types of cancer, per-person costs of care were highest in the final year of life. Per-person costs associated with the first year after a cancer diagnosis were more varied, with cancers of the brain, pancreas, ovaries, esophagus and stomach having the highest initial costs and melanoma, prostate and breast cancers having the lowest initial-year costs.

NIH News

 

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2.  News Article: New to Sam’s Club, $99 Basic Health Services

Beginning this month, Sam's Club shoppers stocking up on milk, detergent and toilet paper, can now also throw a basic health service package into their shopping cart. The package which will cost $99 is called "The Prevention Plan" and is offered by U.S. Preventive Medicine.  “The plan isn't health insurance,” said Christopher Fey, CEO of U.S. Preventive Medicine. It's more of a personalized health program that gives buyers access to the basic tools they need to evaluate their health. It also coaches them on how to attain a healthier lifestyle.

You do not have access to a doctor, but access to a nurse line that is available 24 hours, seven days a week.  An internet based program gives you among other things the ability to do an at-home blood screening test that will help monitor your cholesterol, blood sugar and hemoglobin levels. Once the blood work has been received and analyzed, the results are then examined by a physician at which point that data is taken and used to put together a plan for the patient that is just for them and alerts them to any risks they might be facing and what they should do to try and improve any health issues.

Kathleen Stoll, director of health policy with consumer advocacy group Families USA, strongly recommends that the prevention plan not be thought of as a replacement for access to a doctor or a community health center.  It is preventive maintenance for those seeking to be proactive about their health that may not have the money to see a physician.

 

CNN Money

 

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3. Webinar: Registering for Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program

 

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET

 

Summary: On January 3, 2011, registration began for the Medicaid HER Incentive Program for eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals (EHs), and critical access hospitals (CAHs) in multiple states. EPs can receive up to $44,000 over five years under Medicare and up to $63,750 over six years under Medicaid. Each state will have specific registration guidelines and understanding these guidelines is the first step for HRSA grantees to successfully navigate the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program.

 

This webinar will feature presenters from CMS’ Center for Medicaid, CHIP and Survey & Certification, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and Oklahoma Primary Care Association.

 

Please see the attached agenda for more information and how to dial in.

 

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4.  The Science of Research on Discrimination and Health

 

Racial/ethnic discrimination is often identified as a contributor to racial/ethnic disparities in health but rarely examined in this context. The Applied Research and the Behavioral Research Programs of the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) are sponsoring a three-day conference to examine the research and research methods for investigating the role of racial/ethnic discrimination in health.

 

The specific purposes of the meeting are to (1) promote the science/research on racial/ethnic discrimination and its contribution to racial/ethnic disparities in health; (2) identify gaps in the research literature and areas for future research and/or NCI/NIH funding initiatives; and (3) increase awareness of the NCI’s interest in funding research in this topic area through the Program Announcement, The Effect of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination/Bias on Health Care Delivery.

 

There is no cost to attend the workshop.

 

Date: February 2-4, 2011

Time: 2^nd: 1-6pm; 3^rd & 4^th: 9am – 5:50pm

Location: Natcher Conference Center 45 Center Dr., Room E1E2 Bethesda, MD 20892

Registration: In person registration is currently closed and only the videocast registration is available. Please contact the conference organizers if you have a strong desire to be there in person.

 

Please click the link for more information: Conference Registration

 

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5.  Montgomery County Council FY 2012 Council Grant Application

 

The County Council is seeking applicants for the Fiscal Year 2012 Council grant application. The County Council believes that a strong partnership with nonprofit organizations is critical to meeting the needs of County residents. Nonprofit organizations wishing to request funding through the County Council’s grants process must submit a grant application for each funding request. The grants are for one year only, although organizations may reapply in subsequent years.

 

Projects will be funded that advance the County’s services, goals and objectives in areas such as the following: health and human services, economic development, education, and recreation.  For FY 2012 the Council is particularly interested in proposals that provide emergency and other assistance to the neediest members of our community. The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2011. No applications will be accepted after that date.

 

For more information and to apply please see the link: 2012 Council Grant Application

 

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6.  ClinicalTrials.gov

 

ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. A clinical trial/clinical research) is a research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. ClinicalTrials.gov currently contains over 100,000 trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, other federal agencies, and private industry.

 

Currently there are 3,481 studies in DC, Maryland and Virginia that are currently recruiting volunteers. There are a vast number of subject areas such as Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression to name a few. Please see the website below for more information. Each study has a specific purpose and eligibility guidelines that participants must follow.

 

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/

 

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7.  Job Postings: Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Temp Medical Administrative Assistant at Proyecto Salud

 

Proyecto Salud Clinic is seeking applicants for the following positions:

 

Medical Administrative Assistant

-         1 FTE Medical Assistant.

-         .5 FTE Medical Assitant

-         Position requires: Minimum 1 year of experience in a Healthcare facility, Medical Assistant Certificate preferred, Bilingual in English and Spanish (other language a PLUS). Additional requirements outlined in attached position description.

 

Medical Assistant

-         1 FTE Medical Assistant.

-         Position requires: Minimum 1 year of experience in a Healthcare facility, must have a Medical Assistant Certificate, Bilingual in English and Spanish (other language a PLUS). Additional requirements outlined in attached position description.

 

Full position descriptions are attached.  Resumes should be sent to jo...@proyectosalud.org.

 

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Visit the Primary Care Coalition website for past editions of the e-Bulletin and other PCC publications.

 

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[Leopoldo Majano.]

Thank for the information !   Have a nice weekend !

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Asunto: [FWD: Montgomery Cares e-Bulletin - January 14, 2011]

Dear friends:

I came across this job posting (see the bottom) in case anyone is interested

Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera MD PhD
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Care for your Health, Inc

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Montgomery Cares e-Bulletin - January 14, 2011
From: "Tara Clemons" <Tara_C...@primarycarecoalition.org>
Date: Fri, January 14, 2011 9:55 am
To: "Clemons, Tara " <tara_c...@primarycarecoalition.org>

Montgomery Cares e-Bulletin – January 14, 2011

 

Contents:

 

1.     News Article: Cancer Costs Projected to reach at Least $158 billion in 2020

2.     News Article: New to Sam’s Club, $99 Basic Health Services

3.     Webinar: Registering for Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program

4.     The Science of Research on Discrimination and Health

5.     Montgomery County Council FY 2012 Council Grant Application

6.     ClinicalTrials.gov

7.     Job Postings: Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Temp Medical Administrative Assistant at Proyecto Salud

 

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Location: Natcher Conference Center 45 Center Dr. , Room E1E2 Bethesda , MD 20892