Diamond is pleased to announce and welcome the following new partnerships:
Congratulations to Karen Dorr and the Valley Health team for securing this grant! The grant is to integrate behavioral health at its Berkeley County Family Medicine Practices.
Diamond is pleased to announce the promotions of Mike Raisig and Trey Steckline to Divisional Vice Presidents of Operations. These new positions directly support the strategic plan goal of improved alignment between the functions of our operations and clinical teams to ensure clear and consistent communication with our partner hospitals.
“These promotions are well deserved and are reflective of exemplary work ethic and tenure at Diamond Healthcare,” said Deena Tampi, Executive Vice President.
Taking care of yourself is especially important this year given the increased stressors experienced due to the COVID-19 virus. Below are three great websites that offer mental health month tools, printouts and other resources.
Please see the following release from Ferrell Hospital’s Senior Transition program in Illinois.
FERRELL HOSPITAL’S SENIOR TRANSITIONS PROGRAM RECEIVES DONATION FROM CRICKET WIRELESS
Harrisburg, IL – In response to the current Stay At Home Order, Ferrell Hospital’s Senior Transition program shifted to virtual visits for the safety and protection of our patients and staff.
Dr. Melissa Lee Warner, Director of the Professionals Program at The Farley Center, paints a real picture of what individuals are experiencing during this COVID-19 pandemic. From anxieties and depression, to home schooling, relationships and overall living with the unknown, Dr. Warner shares ways of coping and staying physically and mentally healthy.
Listen here.
In her role as Vice President, Patricia will oversee the clinical quality and data integrity in Diamond’s programs.
Diamond is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Scalfari, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, as Vice President, Clinical Services. In her role as Vice President, Patricia will oversee the clinical quality and data integrity in Diamond’s programs.
Veteran addiction physician Dr. Melissa Lee Warner has rejoined The Farley Center, the nationally renowned addiction treatment program, as director of its professionals program. Warner previously served as Farley's medical director from 2000–2013. She returns to lead and continue the ongoing augmentation of Farley's longstanding professionals program that thirty years ago was one of the first in the country to address the needs of specific professionals and their unique needs.
Below are links to the press release and fact sheet related to the accelerated and advance payment program for providers and suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The accelerated and advance Medicare payments provide emergency funding and address cash flow issues based on historical payments when there is disruption in claims submission and/or claims processing. These expedited payments are typically offered in natural disasters to accelerate cash flow to the impacted health care providers and suppliers.
