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Leaders of Merit Health announced today the availability of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget. The free helpline connects callers with licensed agents who can assist in comparing traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans, and then facilitate enrollment in the plan selected. Through this program it will be easier for Medicare beneficiaries to find a plan that is best for them during Medicare... ... Read More
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Merit Health Madison is the latest health care facility to add innovative breast imaging technology called 3D breast tomosynthesis, which can result in advanced diagnosis for patients undergoing mammograms. The innovation often improves breast cancer detection, reducing false-positive findings and the need for additional testing while offering a more comfortable experience for women. Studies definitively show 3D mammogram technology detects breast cancer better than traditional 2D mammography. While sta... ... Read More
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Melissa Smith, CPCS, has assumed the role of manager of the Merit Health Market Centralized Verification Office. Smith, who grew up in Raleigh, MS, has served as the manager of Merit Health Central’s medical staff services department since 2016, and has over 24 years of experience in medical staff credentialing. Merit Health’s chief quality officer, Kim Harrell, MHA, BSN, CNOR, RN, stated “Merit Health is pleased to provide our medical providers one centralized department with which to work and apply fo... ... Read More
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Kim Harrell, MHA, BSN, CNOR, R.N., has assumed the role of Merit Health market chief quality officer. Harrell most recently served as the Chief Quality Officer at Merit Health Central, a position she held nearly four years. Utilizing over 18 years of leadership experience, she will provide oversight to the quality departments in the six Merit Health hospitals in Jackson and Vicksburg. A Jackson, MS, native, Harrell completed her master’s in healthcare administration at Belhaven University. Merit Health’... ... Read More
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Top employee and managers of the year at Merit Health Madison were recently announced by hospital leadership. Sheree Givens, a computed tomography technician in radiology, was named Employee of the Year. Kelly Spell, director of health information management, was named Non-Clinical Manager of the Year. Darrell Emerson, director of respiratory, was named Clinical Manager of the Year. Merit Health Madison chief executive officer Brit Phelps said the awards are the highest annual honor bestowed on outstand... ... Read More
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