News & Updates
Robert X. Murphy Jr., MD, MS, FACS, CPE,
Posted: December 29, 2020 | Category:
Valley Preferred has a great history of participation between all its affiliated entities, which comprise both independent and employed providers. Its focus is on helping clinicians engage in the journey toward high quality, value-based care. Great accomplishments have resulted from using data to drive quality and through incentives to reward providers who perform most exceptionally […]
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Mark Lobitz, DO
Posted: December 11, 2020 | Category:
Valley Preferred allows physicians like me to remain independent but stay connected to LVHN and to other providers in a meaningful, exciting way. That applies to everything from education, and questions or problems, to data and information. You can pick up the phone and get immediate access, even to the highest level. Or you can […]
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Joseph A. Habig, II, MD
Posted: October 12, 2020 | Category:
The leaders at Valley Preferred have been very effective in championing the role of family physicians. One example is how they are making electronic health record (EHR) systems affordable for primary care practices. Valley Preferred has provided funds for the conversion of more local practices. Thanks to this commitment, more primary care practices are able […]
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James W. Manley, DO
Posted: October 12, 2020 | Category:
As a provider-owned health organization, Valley Preferred is run by physicians for physicians. Important decisions affecting the future of our 1,100 members are influenced by peers. Every member has the opportunity to be heard and participate in programs proven to advance the quality of medical care and value for the families we serve here in […]
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Glenn S. Kratzer, MD
Posted: October 12, 2020 | Category:
Ongoing education is a high priority and physicians are compensated for their educational efforts by Valley Preferred. One recent example is a Quality Improvement (QI) course. I completed the course and found it very informative. Of particular interest were the language of QI, how to measure processes and outcomes, and how to account for unforeseen […]
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Kenneth G. Ryder, Jr., MD
Posted: October 12, 2020 | Category:
I have a one-physician family practice and see about 30 patients a day. There’s only so much time but Valley Preferred’s disease management support has enabled me to better utilize my time and increase practice throughout. I have enrolled several patients in the program and the success rating has been 100 percent. They are becoming […]
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Matthew J. Winas, DO, FACP
Posted: October 12, 2020 | Category:
Our practice is now an NCQA-certified Patient-Centered Medical Home, thanks in part to the funding and support of the LVPHO/Valley Preferred. It was a rigorous, intensive experience but fulfilling in terms of the professional pride and the individual excellence for which we strive. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, we now are seeing the results of […]
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Jennifer L. Stephens, DO, FACP
Posted: October 12, 2020 | Category:
As physicians, we all want to improve the quality of care. As member physicians of Valley Preferred, we are provided with the opportunity and resources to do so. Through the Quality Improvement Project, we are supported in identifying clinical areas for improvement, testing and optimizing changes, and disseminating those learnings to all members. By engaging […]
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William Ofrichter, DPM (retired)
Posted: October 12, 2020 | Category:
It’s easy to feel isolated when you’re an independent physician in a private practice. Valley Preferred is very attentive. They make me feel like I’m important; like they’re concerned about my practice and want it to do well. And whatever I need, they seem to be able to get it. I’ve done two QI projects […]
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