Patients Give Their HMOs and Medical Groups a Diagnosis
March 10, 2011 13:30 ET | California Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2011) - At a time of high health care costs, it is critical to examine what California consumers are getting from their health care dollars in terms of...
Lost Your Job? Keep Your Health Insurance With COBRA
March 29, 2010 16:19 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - March 29, 2010) -  In these tough economic times, keeping your health insurance coverage is more important than ever. If you have lost your job or had your work...
New Ratings on HMO and Medical Groups Released by State of California Show Increase in Patient Satisfaction
February 09, 2010 13:30 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Six out of the nine largest HMOs showed improvement in their patient satisfaction ratings in the state of California's 2010 Health Care...
New California PPO Ratings Help Consumers Compare Health Insurance
December 07, 2009 13:49 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - December 7, 2009) - For the first time, Californians have access to a report card rating PPO health plans in the state. The 2010 Edition of the PPO Health Care Quality...
Resources for Californians With Health Insurance Plan Problems
November 23, 2009 15:11 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - If you have a problem with your health insurance plan, there are steps you can take to get the service you need. California's Office of the Patient...
What Every Californian Should Consider When Choosing a Health Plan
November 16, 2009 18:09 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - During open enrollment, the Office of the Patient Advocate can provide resources to help you select the right health plan for yourself and your...
Confused by Your Medical Bill? Asking Questions Can Save You Money
October 05, 2009 16:29 ET | Office of the Patient Advocate
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - October 5, 2009) - Medical bills can be very complicated and, in some cases, they can also be inaccurate or incomplete. California's Office of the Patient Advocate...
Egenera Ensures One Call Medical Data Center Is Always On
January 27, 2009 08:00 ET | Egenera
MARLBORO, MA--(Marketwire - January 27, 2009) - Egenera, Inc. today announced that One Call Medical (OCM), the leading specialized Preferred Provider Organization, has implemented the Egenera®...