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WVMI launches new Web sites - August 2008
WVMI launched three new Web sites for the 9th SOW.
WVMI receives URAC accreditation - June 2008
WVMI announced it has been awarded accreditation from URAC.
WVMI names new CIO -March 2008
WVMI in March welcomed new Chief Information Officer Aaron Spurlock.
Project Coordinator serves as journal’s guest editor - February 2008
Project Coordinator Donna Anderson served as the guest editor of a journal.
Experts gather for patient safety conference - November 2007
WVMI co-sponsored the Sixth Annual Patient Safety Conference in Charleston.
Federal Register mentions Quality Insights project - July 2007
Quality Insights of Pennsylvania was mentioned in the Federal Register.
Publication highlights patient safety - June 2007
The National Rural Health Association profiled WVMI’s patient safety project.
WVMI applies for URAC accreditation - May 2007
WVMI is applying for Health Utilization Management Accreditation from URAC.
Quality Insights Coordinates National Home Health Campaign - February 2007
More than 3,000 agencies have signed up to reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
WVMI Wins Second Quantros Award - October 2006
WVMI received an award from Quantros in Las Vegas.
CEO Named Senior Scholar - July 2006
John C. Wiesendanger has been named a Senior Scholar at Jefferson Medical College.
Chief Medical Officer Participates in NQF Panel - June 2006
John G. Brehm, MD, is participating in a National Quality Forum panel.
QIO Leaders Deliver Guest Lecture at Wharton School - March 2006
John C. Wiesendanger and Daniel P. Jones spoke to students at the Wharton School.
Hospitals Receive Technology Grant- December 2006
Twelve hospitals received a technology grant from Verizon.
WVeHI Included in Federal Contract - November 2005
The West Virginia e-Health Initiative has been named a partner in a federal project.
WVMI Partnering with Nursing Homes to Increase Flu Shots - October 2005
WVMI recommends that seniors receive an influenza immunization this season.
Industry Experts Explore Electronic Health Records - October 2005
Physicians gathered in South Charleston to learn about computerized health systems.
CEO Receives Distinguished Service Award - September 2005
John C. Wiesendanger received the Distinguished Service Award.
WVMI Recognized for Patient Safety Efforts - September 2005
WVMI received an award in St. Louis.
WVMI Announces New Board Members - June 2005
Dr. John Combes and John Jay White joined WVMI's board.
Information Technology Coalition Makes Strides - June 2005
A new initiative is working to implement health information technology.
Leaders Make Presentations at Conference - May 2005
WVMI and Quality Insights leadership made three presentations in Washington, D.C.
WVMI Awarded Cardiology Registry Contract - January 2005
The American College of Cardiology Foundation awarded a contract to WVMI.