Posted: October 2, 2025 | Category: News
From the Desk of John Stoeckle, MD, CHQS, Medical Director of Valley Preferred As we enter the final months of 2025, I want to reflect on our shared progress and highlight what is ahead. Valley Preferred continues to advance its mission of supporting clinicians and improving community health. This year, we have strengthened infrastructure, expanded […]
Posted: October 2, 2025 | Category: News
As Robert X. Murphy, MD transitions from the Interim-Executive Director position to focus on his role as Enterprise Chief for Provider Network Development at Jefferson Health, we are pleased to announce the appointments of Dan Bair as Executive Director and John J. Stoeckle, MD, CHQS, as Medical Director of Valley Preferred. Robert X. Murphy, MD […]
Posted: February 1, 2024 | Category: News
In this Part 2 of the story, we explore the employed physician’s environment and how they uniquely manage the burdens brought on by metrics, administration, and office operations.
Posted: January 22, 2024 | Category: News
A team lead by psychiatrist Susan Wiley, MD evaluated the Healthy Minds Program App that uses neuroscience, contemplative traditions, and skill-based learning methods to help users develop the skills for a healthy mind.
Posted: January 15, 2024 | Category: Well-Being Tips
Reframing Compassion Fatigue
A Happiness Revolution
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Posted: December 28, 2023 | Category: News
As health care systems continue morphing themselves into more streamlined organizations, employed and independent practices have exercised innovation to make improvements in their own offices.
Posted: December 13, 2023 | Category: Well-Being Tips
The Year to Try a Healthier Dinner Plan
The How-To Guide for Holiday Inflatables
The Year to Try a Healthier Dinner Plan
Posted: December 1, 2023 | Category: News
Following a value-based vs. fee-for-service reimbursement model, insurers have adopted the concept of population health with metrics and measures that hold providers accountable for panels of patients rather than each one individually.
Posted: November 15, 2023 | Category: Well-Being Tips
Interfaith Prayer: An Opportunity to Come Together
How to Survive the Night Shift
Managing Alcohol During the Holidays
Posted: October 17, 2023 | Category: Press Release
Awards were presented to honor local heroes— including first responders and everyday citizens—who have risked their lives to save others from burn injury or death. Leah John, was recognized for her outstanding work in the burn survivor community.