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Spring 2015 • Kentucky
patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, Top
Performer on Key Quality Measurement
by the Joint Commission of Hospitals and
Commission on Cancer Accreditation by the
American College of Surgeons.
In spite of accelerating changes in health
care, multiple new government regulations
and the unknown long term impact of the
Affordable Care Act, there is a strong sense
of optimism in the people interviewed for
this article. Dr. Mark Myers, Orthopedic
Spine Surgeon and a 20 year provider of care
in the community, credits much of this to
the vision of FRMC administration and its
CEO, Chip Peal. Dr. Steve Vallance notes
that over the past year the number of insured
patients who now have broader access to
specialized care has increased, easing some
of the financial stresses to the system. For
Tammy Payton, Director of Physician
Relations and Brad Wands, Director of
Business Development, the quality of
local services has evolved from progressive
care programs, patient education and well
trained available providers, According to Ms.
Payton, its more than a job, it’s community!
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