All PPO insurance accepted. Dr. Holm is available at our Fashion Island and Costa Mesa Offices 949-644-0970

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Holm back to cover the urgent need for pediatric endocrinology in Orange County.

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 17, 2019

Dr. William Holm is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. His received his Medical degree from University of Arizona and completed his residency at USC, LAC Medical Center, California & Served on the Faculty at University of Southern California. He completed his fellowship training in Endocrinology at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Holm has 32 years’ of extensive experience in Outpatient and Inpatient Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. He is a specialist in Thyroid Disorders, Growth Disorders, Short Stature, Adrenal disorders, Adrenal hyperplasia, Pubertal Issues, Turner’s syndrome, diabetes, growth and puberty disorders and pediatric obesity.

“As a pediatrician, I enjoy developing relationships with my patients’ families and watching them grow,” says Dr. Holm, “and I’m honored to now be able to do that with the wonderful patients at Newport Children’s Medical Group.”

Finding exceptional quality pediatric care is a high priority for parents. Whether you are in need of routine visit or a complex emergency, NCMG offers appointments 7 days per week to serve you and guarantees same-day sick visits. We understand the patience and compassion required to care for children. We focus on the personalized approach.

The providers at Newport Children’s Medical Group are equally proud to have him join their practice. “Dr. Holm has already proven to uphold the high standard of care we focus on providing at Children’s Wellness Center,” say Dr. Reda, the founder of Newport Children’s Medical Group. “We’re thrilled to welcome him back to cover the urgent need for pediatric endocrinology in Orange County.

Newport Children’s Medical Group is an award winning pediatric practice providing pediatric services to residents of Orange County, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Corona Del Mar, Dana Point, and San Juan Capistrano in California

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Whether or not intended parents are in the public eye, they and their gestational surrogates have the absolute right to maintain a zone of privacy, says Global Surrogacy Services.

“Both intended parents and surrogates have the right to determine where and how much information they care to reveal.”

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 17, 2019

A September 4 article on Us Magazine reports on last winter’s earlier-than-planned public revelation of the imminent arrival of Psalm West – the third child Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West have had via gestational surrogacy. It turns out that the source of the leak was Ms. Kardashian herself. “I told someone at Christmas Eve and I don’t remember who because I was drunk,” she says in a bonus clip from the recent season of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” The reality superstar says that she has given up drinking as a result. Global Surrogacy Services says that one of its primary aims is to let the intended parents involved in a parental journey make their own decisions about how much information they want to share, who they want to share that information with, and when they want to share it.

Both intended parents and surrogates have the right to determine where and how much information they care to reveal and protecting that right is one of its most important duties, says Global Surrogacy Services. Of course, celebrities and VIPs typically have very special needs in this area. The agency says that it understands that some high-profile intended parents may want to maintain complete privacy about their new child, while others may wish to go fairly public with their happy news – but always on their own specific terms. Of course, nearly all intended parents and surrogates are going to want to maintain some degree of privacy; people who are not in any way well-known will often want to keep the process completely private, says the agency. The agency emphasizes that discretion and respect for the wishes of all parties are always at the center of its efforts.

Global Surrogacy Services adds that complete and total discretion is a part of its overall commitment to doing everything possible to ensure the wellbeing of intended parents, surrogates, and offspring. From selecting the very best available fertility specialists and ob-gyn doctors to the most respected family law specialists to navigate the complex thicket of laws and red tape necessary for gestational surrogacy, every aspect of the process is approached with the most painstaking attention to detail in ensuring a successful and happy outcome for all parties.

Intended parents and potential surrogates who would like to find out more are encouraged to call Global Surrogacy Services at (800) 355-2009 or visit its website at https://www.globalsurrogacyservices.com/.

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“The third quarter activity was notable for the number of REIT deals by Medical Properties Trust, but also for the number of smaller not-for-profits joining larger regional systems. All across the country, the standalone community hospitals are finding it financially difficult to stay independent.”

NORWALK, Conn. (PRWEB)
October 19, 2019

Hospital M&A activity held steady with 21 transactions in both the second and third quarters of 2019, according to new acquisition data from HealthCareMandA.com. The most recent quarter was down 20% compared with the same period in 2018, when 25 deals were announced. Dollar volume was up sharply compared with the second quarter, totaling nearly $5.0 billion, a 291% increase. Year over year, Q3:19 spending was down 41% versus the $8.4 billion reported in the same quarter in 2018, based on disclosed prices.

Medical Properties Trust, a healthcare real estate investment trust, was the most active acquirer in this sector, with four deals. The REIT paid more than $1.5 billion to acquire the real estate assets of 14 acute care hospitals and two behavioral health hospitals owned by Prospect Medical Holdings in California. The company also acquired seven newly constructed community hospitals operated by Saint Luke’s Health System around Kansas City, Missouri for $145 million. Private equity firm TPG Capital was busy in southeast Asia. It sold Hong Kong-based United Family Healthcare (nine hospitals and 14 ambulatory clinics in China) to New Frontier Corporation for $1.3 billion, then teamed up with Malaysia’s Hong Leong Group to acquire 17 hospitals across Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam for $1.2 billion from Columbia Asia Group.

“The third quarter activity was notable for the number of REIT deals by Medical Properties Trust, but also for the number of smaller not-for-profits joining larger regional systems,” stated Lisa E. Phillips, editor of the Health Care M&A Report, which publishes the data. “All across the country, the standalone community hospitals are finding it financially difficult to stay independent.”

All quarterly results are published in The Health Care M&A Report for all 13 sectors of health care, which is part of the HealthCareMandA.com investment research source. For more information, or to order the report, call 800-248-1668. Irving Levin Associates, Inc. was established in 1948 and has headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut. The company publishes research reports and newsletters and maintains databases on the health care and senior housing M&A markets.

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ABQAURP’s 20/20 Insight into Value-Based, Quality Care – Early Registration Deadline Approaching

“Attendees will discover innovative approaches to maximize health care value while maintaining quality”

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (PRWEB)
October 18, 2019

ABQAURP’s Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference is being presented on April 30 – May 1, 2020, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. “20/20 Insight into Value-Based, Quality Care” brings together thought-leaders from around the health care industry to discover innovative approaches to maximize health care value while maintaining quality.

This informative event will reflect on the impact of value-based care and focus on the future to see where we are headed as payors and providers come together to bring value to the forefront of medical practice to improve our population’s health.

“This will be a great conference to assess how the last ten years of the Accountable Care Act has impacted the health care landscape and to see how future challenges are being addressed to maximize opportunities in value and quality,” encourages Sunil Sinha, MD, MBA, FACHE, CHCQM, ABQAURP CME Committee Chair.

Attendees should not miss this opportunity to network with colleagues, earn CME credit, learn from distinguished faculty, and visit with industry exhibitors. The conference kicks off with a Networking Reception to relax and enjoy the beautiful, beachside location of Sand Key. Arrive early on Thursday, April 30th to attend this event.

Enjoy a full day of CME on Friday, May 1st to explore ways to integrate expert advice from national quality leaders into your practice while identifying best practices and tools to enhance patient care in any setting.

ABQAURP welcomes faculty from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), American Hospital Association, American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA), American Society of Addiction Medicine, and more. Find complete faculty information at: https://abqaurp.org/ABQMain/43rd_AnnualConference_Speakers.aspx

At the conclusion of the conference, attendees should be able to:

• Manage a patient’s care using multidisciplinary rounds to improve value and quality while containing costs
• Identify the steps needed to integrate technology into the patient care team
• Discuss CMS initiatives for 2020 and beyond
• Assess a patient chart from a global perspective to accurately reflect the value and quality of care provided
• Address the improvement of health care throughout life stages and communities
• Evaluate health behaviors and social impacts on the delivery of chronic care
• Explain the relationship between quality measures, payment models, and the standard of care in addiction medicine
• Recognize the value of integrating the behavioral and physical health of your patient population

The room block at this resort is on a first-come, first-serve basis, attendees should register now for the best conference opportunities. A complete agenda and important conference information at: https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/ Education/Live_Conferences/ABQMain/43rd_AnnualConference_Home.aspx [http://www.abqaurp.org/AnnualConference __title__ 43rd Annual Conference].

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP) designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The conference will also carry a variety of other CE credits including nursing (CE), case management (CCMC), Osteopathic (AOA), and Family Physician (AAFP).

Exhibit and Sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Find out more at: https://abqaurp.org/ABQMain/43rd_AnnualConference_Sponsors.aspx.

About ABQAURP

Celebrating over 40 years of excellence in Health Care Quality and Management & Patient Safety, ABQAURP is the premier professional association providing Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) Certification, ACCME-accredited continuing medical education, and membership to health care professionals worldwide.

The HCQM Certification is the only health care quality and management examination administered through the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®).

ABQAURP also offers sub-specialty certification in: Physician Advisor (physicians only), Patient Safety/Risk Management, Case Management, Managed Care, Transitions of Care, and Workers’ Compensation. HCQM Certification and the Physician Advisor Sub-Specialty are endorsed by the American College of Physician Advisors.

ABQAURP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. We are committed to providing superior health care quality and patient safety education. ABQAURP is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide contact hours (CEs) for nurses in our educational programs.

For more information about ABQAURP programs: call (800) 998-6030 or visit http://www.abqaurp.org.

“National Board of Medical Examiners®” and “NBME®” are registered trademarks of the National Board of Medical Examiners.

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New Beaty Magazine will feature Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva in Fall 2019

The most important thing is talking with my patients. Through our conversations, I make sure they understand the risks, the recovery period, and what changes we can achieve.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 18, 2019

This fall, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva, an aesthetic surgery specialist and leading blepharoplasty surgeon, has been featured in NewBeauty magazine as a NewBeauty Partner. The hot new edition featuring the internationally-respected plastic surgeon is due on newsstands in the early fall of 2019.

Known for using the latest surgical techniques and technologies to help her patients achieve incredible results, Dr. Taghva is a board-certified plastic surgeon who travels around the world to share her surgical experience and know-how with other highly-respected plastic surgeons. She is committed to her ongoing education and provides her patients with the safest and most innovative nonsurgical and surgical aesthetic options. Dr. Taghva is an expert in both facial and body procedures, allowing her to address aesthetic issues anywhere on the body.

In addition to specializing in upper and lower blepharoplasty and Asian aesthetics, Dr. Taghva performs breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, mommy makeovers, and facial rejuvenation, plus a full assortment of injectables and effective nonsurgical beauty treatments. Dr. Taghva recognizes the importance of communication, and instead of applying one narrow aesthetic standard to her patients, she carefully listens to their concerns and goals and considers their lifestyle before creating a custom surgical plan.

In her own words, Dr. Taghva shares her philosophy for plastic surgery:

“The most important thing is talking with my patients. Through our conversations, I make sure they understand the risks, the recovery period, and what changes we can achieve.” The surgeon’s dedication to her field of expertise and her attention to patient satisfaction has grabbed the attention of NewBeauty magazine and the global plastic surgery community.

NewBeauty is the world’s most unique beauty magazine and the ultimate resource for “everything beauty.” The publication’s fall issue features not only the skills and experience of top surgeon Dr. Taghva, but also the best beauty services, advancements in nonsurgical procedures like injectable fillers, the most luxurious spa treatments, age-defying serums, and everything in between. NewBeauty’s print and digital reach solidify its reputation as a powerhouse beauty resource among readers, medical professionals, and marketers.

Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva is board-certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She is a highly-respected female, Asian surgeon who is featured in NEWBEAUTY® magazine. Call 949-945-2168 or visit leaplasticsurgery.com to learn more or to schedule a private consultation.

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“The third quarter’s deal volume didn’t end on the up-note we expected when the quarter began…Still, private equity has a lot of money sitting on the sidelines and some large national platforms are on the market. The fourth quarter could surprise us.”

NORWALK, Conn. (PRWEB)
October 18, 2019

Health care merger and acquisition activity slowed compared with the second quarter. The number of deals announced fell 13%, to 408, compared with the previous quarter and was 15% lower than the 478 deals announced in the same quarter in 2018. Combined spending in the third quarter totaled $51.5 billion, down 63% compared with the previous quarter’s extraordinary $139.1 billion. It was 65% greater than the $31.1 billion reported in the same quarter in 2018, according to HealthCareMandA.com.

Healthcare services transactions represented 67% of the third quarter’s deal volume, similar to the previous four quarters. The Long-Term Care sector once again ranked the busiest, with 101 deals and a 25% share of the quarter’s transaction total. Year-over-year, only two sectors posted gains—Hospitals (+17%) and Managed Care (+29%)—and Rehabilitation remained the same. Combined spending accounted for only 38% of the quarter’s total, approximately $19.6 billion, based on disclosed prices.

Healthcare technology deals accounted for 33% of the third quarter’s deal volume. The eHealth sector was the busiest, posting 53 deals and making up 13% of the quarter’s total. Year-over-year, eHealth was the only one of the technology sectors to post an increase in deal volume, up 43% compared with the second quarter of 2018. Combined spending among the technology sectors was more than $31.9 billion.

“The third quarter’s deal volume didn’t end on the up-note we expected when the quarter began,” said Lisa E. Phillips, editor of HealthCareMandA.com. “The two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve didn’t offset the growing talk of a recession and slowing economic growth in the European Union and China. Still, private equity has a lot of money sitting on the sidelines and some large national platforms are on the market. The fourth quarter could surprise us.”

For more information on the HealthCareMandA.com investment research source, or for a membership to any of Irving Levin Associates’ services, please call 800-248-1668. Irving Levin Associates, Inc., established in 1948, is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and is online at http://www.levinassociates.com. This privately held corporation publishes annual and quarterly research reports, monthly and weekly newsletters, and maintains merger and acquisition databases on the health care and senior housing markets. If you would like to receive future releases, please email pressreleases@levinassociates.com.

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