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Dignity Health Named the Official Health Care Sponsor of the San Francisco 49ers
AUGUST 1, 2014
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” -Plato
Dignity HealthAnthem Agreement Reached We have reached agreement with Anthem Blue Cross for a new multiyear agreement effective July 15, 2014. We have appreciated your patience and support throughout this negotiation.
As part of our new sponsorship agreement with the 49ers, the Southwest entry plaza of the new 49ers’ stadium, pictured above, has been branded the Dignity Health Plaza.
Dignity Health, the new official health care partner of the San Francisco 49ers, will use the strength of the 49ers brand, and the breadth of its fan base to raise awareness for important health issues such as safety in sports, breast cancer, and skin cancer to name a few. The sponsorship builds on our historical relationship with the San Francisco 49ers, when St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco was the team’s health care provider of record. Through the relationship with the team and its loyal fan base, we also expect a potentially significant business relationship for our system, not only within the Bay Area, but wherever we have facilities and the 49ers have fans. The local and national visibility also presents an important business opportunity for us to raise awareness of Dignity Health on a national stage and help meet one of our business objectives, to grow into a national organization. “Dignity Health is proud to be the health care partner of the San Francisco 49ers and visitors to Levi’s® Stadium,” said Dignity Health President/CEO Lloyd Dean. “The 49ers are an outstanding organization and share Dignity Health’s commitment to service, excellence, and strengthening community. We look forward to extending our mission of care through our relationship with the team and our outreach to its fans.”
At all times, Anthem members have been able to access Dignity Health services using their in-network benefits, and companies with Anthem plans can reassure employees that they may continue to utilize Dignity Health hospitals, physicians, and ambulatory providers. Please feel free to contact me for questions or clarification. Thank you as always for your commitment to Dignity Health and the patients we serve.
Gift Shop News Summer has been a hot one, so we have started a 50% off SALE on one of our carts located in the Gift Shop next to the register. Each week new things will be added to the 50% off cart! KEEP COOL, AND ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR SUMMER!
Frequently Asked Questions From the 2014 Open Forums
Q: Will Dignity Health be partnering with companies like CVS to create outpatient clinics?
A: We are seeking partner organizations to expand our range of services and presence in the communities we serve. If such partnerships move us closer to our goal of being an integrated delivery system and are financially feasible, then we will consider them. Partnership opportunities in the outpatient setting range from urgent care and medical homes, to free-standing emergency facilities and community clinics. They also include lower acuity, retail arrangements such as those we currently have with CVS in some of our service areas.
Mercy Team Competitive BBQ team forming Mercy Medical Center is forming a BBQ team for the Blazin’ Hog BBQ competition on September 20th at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. If you are interested, contact Bob McLaughlin at 564-5036.
A Word about the Recent News Coverage of Dignity Health’s Pension Plan From Darryl Robinson, EVP/ Chief Human Resources Officer
You may have seen recent news coverage regarding the litigation challenging Dignity Health’s pension program and its status as a Darryl Robinson “church plan” under federal law. With the specific approval of the Internal Revenue Service, Dignity Health has operated its pension plan in accordance with the rules for church plans for many years. While the issue is very complex and the litigation has been proceeding for some time, you can be confident Dignity Health remains committed to our employees, retirees, and beneficiaries and their retirement benefits. Our pension plans represent an important part of our overall compensation package. Further, these programs support our ability to attract and retain the employees who embody our pledge to compassionately care for our patients and serve our communities. Retirement benefits represent a significant – and important – use of Dignity Health’s financial resources. The pension program is well funded and maintains sufficient assets to pay accrued benefits in accordance with currently applicable standards. We will keep you apprised of significant developments related to this matter. In the meantime, thank you for all you do on behalf of Dignity Health.
Banner Winners Congratulations! The following departments earned four and five star banners for their patient satisfaction performance in May. If your department is listed and you do not have a banner, please drop by the Medical Staff Office to pick up your banner to display this month.
Five Star: Family Birth Center
(2 consecutive months)
7th Floor
(2 consecutive months)
4th Floor 6th Floor
(4 consecutive months)
5th Floor
(3 consecutive months)
Cancer Center -
Radiation Therapy (4 consecutive months)
Inpatient Payment Assistance EVS Four Star: Cancer Center – Medical Oncology
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