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Latest Wellpoint Network Updates: ProtectPlus Members

Hospital Facilities:
County Facility Current Status Effective Date Alternatives
Madera Children’s Hospital Central California An agreement was reached, which will be effective from 7/1/09 through 5/7/11. 6/12/2009
Humboldt Mad River Community Hospital An agreement was reached, which will be effective from 7/1/09 through 6/30/12. 7/1/2009
HMO Medical Groups:
County Medical Group – PMG/IPA site Current Status Effective Date Alternatives
Tulare Mosaic Medical Group (0WR) In Active Negotiations 8/1/2009 1. Key Medical Group (AED)
Solano Northbay Medical Group (0TL) In Active Negotiations 9/1/2009 1. Hill Physicians Medical Group / Solano(0KS) 2. Sutter Regional Medical Foundation (1CF)
Fresno Sante’ Community Physicians (0KQ) In Active Negotiations 9/1/2009 1. New Admin Site
PPO Physicians:
County Provider Specialty Current Status Effective Date
Alameda Joseph N Togba, MD Plastic Surgery Reimbursement Terminate 7/14/09
WellPoint-logo101Hospital Facilities:

  • County Facility Current Status Effective Date Alternatives
  • Madera Children’s Hospital Central California: An agreement was reached, which will be effective from 7/1/09 through 5/7/11. 6/12/2009
  • Humboldt Mad River Community Hospital An agreement was reached, which will be effective from 7/1/09 through 6/30/12. 7/1/2009

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Protect Yourself Against Drug Interactions

CB018506The ever growing number of prescription drugs on the market, combined with a greater popularity of herbal remedies and an increased use of over-the-counter medications, has produced, in addition to better health, a rising danger of harmful interactions. While warnings abound— “Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine” or “Stop taking this medication if …”—the prevalence and complexity of the problem demands that consumers take extra precautions when beginning a new prescription or trying a new supplement.

In some instances, drugs prescribed for unrelated medical conditions may be incompatible, either canceling the beneficial effects of one or both, or creating potentially dangerous side effects. Researchers recently found that Tamiflu, an anti-viral drug considered to be a major tool in fighting a flu epidemic, is rendered ineffective by the anti-clotting drug Plavix. (continue reading…)

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