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Geisinger Health System is one of the foremost rural healthcare providers in the United states. Founded in 1915, Geisinger has evolved into one of the nation's leading fully integrated healthcare systems. Serving more than two million residents throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania, the physician-led organization is at the forefront of the country's rapidly emerging electronic health records movement. With three medical centers and a 650-member group practice, the system is home to the industry's preeminent not-for-profit rural HMO and the Center for Health Research - dedicated to creating innovative new models for patient care, satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

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Health & Wellness
 
Sep 25, 2008 Proper rest and healing time important for athletes with head injuries
Athletes who suffer head injuries are more likely to get re-injured and experience long-term problems if they return to competition too soon, a Geisinger sports medicine expert said.
 
Sep 24, 2008 Geisinger study: Increasing healthcare value improves healthcare quality
Finding better ways to deliver healthcare to patients is key to ensuring that Medicare is able to meet the needs of the nation's baby boomers according to a new paper by Geisinger Health System published in Health Affairs.
 
Sep 24, 2008 Interleukin Genetics and Geisinger to Collaborate on Genetic Tests to Predict Weight Loss Success
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. and Geisinger Health System, today announced a research collaboration to explore the role of genetics in obesity.
 
Other News
 
Sep 16, 2008 Geisinger CEO Urges Senate to Change Healthcare Reimbursement
Geisinger Health System President and CEO Glenn D. Steele, MD, PhD, testified before the United States Senate Finance Committee today about the need to improve healthcare quality and access. His solution is using innovation to improve how healthcare is paid for and delivered.
 
 
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