Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Resources

Visit these sites for more information on health-related issues:


Health & Wellness Information, Physician Locator from WebMD

Read about today’s most current information and news on healthy living and medical issues by visiting WebMD. Find a quality physician near you by using the Physician Locator.


FirstGov’s Comprehensive Site for General Health Information

Stay informed about health issues with this comprehensive site targeted especially for consumers.


Reliable Health Information from Healthfinder

Search this government-backed, one-stop information source for health issues, using the health library, news, lists of organizations, online check-up and more.

Visit these sites for more information on choosing quality health care:


Hospital Quality & Safety Survey Results from the Leapfrog Group

Find out how your hospital ranks in the most recent quality and safety measures recommended by the Leapfrog Group.


California Healthcare Quality Rankings from HealthScope

Searching for quality health care in California? Visit HealthScope, one of the top independent resources for information on doctors, health plans and medical groups.


Physician, Hospital & Nursing Home Ratings from HealthGrades

What grade did your hospital receive? Find out with HealthGrades, the leading independent health care ratings company. More than 125 of the nation’s largest employers and health plans rely on HealthGrades’ ratings and advisory services.


Top 100 Hospitals from Solucient

Did your hospital make the Top 100? Find out by visiting Solucient’s list of Top Hospitals with information on benchmarks for success.


Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care from AHRQ

Find the information you’re looking for using the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ). Search this comprehensive guide for information on choosing health plans, doctors, treatments, hospitals and long-term care providers.


U.S. News & World Report: Best Health Rankings

Find out which hospitals ranked the best nationally for treatments in cancer, geriatrics, psychiatry and many more areas.

Visit these sites for more information on choosing the right health plan:


Q-Biz
Using the latest technology, Q-Biz is a leading provider of retirement programs and employment benefit programs to small- to mid-size corporations and public organizations. Find out how Q-Biz can help your company today!




Family 1st Network

Designed for families & individuals without access to employer benefits, Family 1st Network is a resource for individual insurance coverages. Access plan info, get quotes, and apply online for a variety of coverages. Great service is always available online, over the phone, or in person!



Health Plan Report Cards from NCQA HealthChoices

How does your health plan stack up? Find out by viewing report cards issued by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).


Health Plan Comparison Checklist from CMA

Need help when comparing health plans? Use the California Medical Association’s Health Plan Checklist to compare plans or summarize your current plan.


Family Health Budget Generator

Keep health care costs under control by budgeting ahead. Use Humana’s step-by-step guide to create a family health budget.