Richmond, Va., June 14, 2005 – Health Management Corporation (HMC), a leading national health and disease management company, today announced the appointment of Samuel Cramer, M.D. as vice president of clinical programs. In this role, Dr. Cramer is responsible for the oversight and development of all HMC clinical programs, includingHealthy ReturnsSM Disease Management, Baby Benefits® and 24-hour Nurse Line. He is also responsible for overseeing HMC’s external physician relations efforts and will be involved with client retention and new sales efforts.
Most recently, Dr. Cramer served as corporate medical director for Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Midwest (AMW) where he was responsible for the oversight and development of the organization’s Quality Improvement, Utilization Management and Case Management Plan and Program. He also oversaw AMW’s Hospital Quality Program and Coronary Services Network, the development and implementation of medical policy, and provider profiling and education.
Dr. Cramer received his doctor of medicine (MD) degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine and masters in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He practiced internal medicine for 25 years at a private practice in Indianapolis, Ind., while also serving as medical director for a number of Indianapolis-based healthcare facilities.
“HMC is a pioneer in the disease management field, and has the experience, resources and vision to deliver innovative health management solutions,” said Dr. Cramer. “I look forward to helping make this vision a reality.”
HMC provides care management programs that enable health plans, employers and government entities to control costs associated with managing chronic health conditions, improving clinical outcomes and the overall health of member populations. These award-winning programs utilize a primary nurse care manager model, which centers on the development of an Individualized Intervention PlanSM (IIP) to address each member’s health needs-closing gaps that exist between recognized health improvement guidelines and individuals’ compliance with these guidelines. This model includes advanced predictive modeling, innovative technology, clinical interventions and rigorous evaluation methodology, and is widely recognized for its ability to generate a dramatic improvement of healthcare outcomes and control costs.
ABOUT HMC
Founded in 1983, Health Management Corporation (HMC) is a leading national health and disease management company addressing chronic and complex health conditions that have a dramatic impact on healthcare outcomes and costs. Through a combination of clinical interventions, innovative technology, advanced predictive models and rigorous evaluation methodology, HMC’s award-winning programs help health plans and employers to increase self care, improve clinical outcomes and control overall costs. The company utilizes a primary nurse care manager model, which centers on the development of an Individualized Intervention PlanSM (IIP) to address each member’s primary and co-morbid conditions. For more information about HMC, call 800-523-9279 or visit www.choosehmc.com.Brian Parrish
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