Two area HMOs awarded top honors for quality heath care

As West Michigan's healthcare community continues to attract new doctors, nurses, and other professionals to the region, many of the healthcare providers and HMOs lead the state in quality care practices. Two of those organizations garnered top honors for Best Practices.

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PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Sept. 18, the Michigan Association of Health Plans held its 7th annual Pinnacle Awards for Best Practices award reception at which eight Michigan HMOs received the MAHP Pinnacle Award for Best Practices.

"Organizations such as these are leading the way in serving participants efficiently and effectively," Representative Pam Byrnes, Pinnacle judge, said.

Representative Alma Wheeler-Smith, a Pinnacle judge, observed: "Identifying and celebrating innovative programs is an exciting way to drive creative practices in the rest of the industry.

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