December 20, 2007 Press Release
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Contact: Adam S. Berman
- Sr. Director of Physician Services
- EHE International
- 212.332.5150
- Or
- Contact: Nicholas Danielides
- Chief Executive Officer
- Danielides Communications
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EHE INTERNATIONAL AND IRVINE INTERNAL MEDICAL GROUP ENTER PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
New York, New York - December 20, 2007 - EHE International is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Irvine Internal Medical Group of Southern California for the delivery of employer-sponsored employee preventive healthcare services.
"Employers are increasingly recognizing clinically-based preventive health care programs as a best practice for the assessment of employee health and the identification of disease and drivers of risks, and as the best means to controlling future healthcare costs associated with preventable disease," says Deborah McKeever, president of EHE International. "According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 75 percent of total annual healthcare costs are a result of chronic disease, most of which is preventable. The reversal of escalating healthcare cost trends is absolutely dependent on a cultural shift from one of treatment to one of prevention."
"This partnership expands our national preferred physician network and meets the needs of our growing patient base in Southern California, specifically," says McKeever. With its preventive medicine specialty and its excellent reputation, the Irvine Internal Medical Group is representative of the type of premier physician practices that comprise EHE's national network."
"Our two entities have a longstanding commitment to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease," says Dr. Andrew Siskind who is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Geriatric Medicine. "IIMG focuses on providing leading edge preventive medical care with compassion. The EHE program allows us to be proactive with patients in the prevention and early detection of disease when physician intervention is optimal for a positive affect on patient change management. We see our partnership with EHE International and its approach to preventive medicine as a perfect match."
About EHE International
Since 1913, EHE International has been the recognized leader in employer-sponsored Preventive Healthcare Plans for the early detection of preventable disease and identification of risk factors, clinical management of health findings, referral resources, and personal coaching programs to mitigate common risk factors. In 1913, EHE International founded the first medical center dedicated to the early-detection of disease in the 'healthy' population. Today, the Company's services are available nationally through a network of certified EHE physicians who have met our network membership capability, credential, and compliance requirements. To learn more about becoming a member of EHE International's physician network, contact Adam Berman, senior director of physician services, at 212.332.5150 or at aberman@EHEINTL.com. EHE International patient members can schedule their appointment with IIMG by calling 800.362.8671 or online at www.EHEINTL.com.
About Irvine Internal Medical Group
Irvine Internal Medical Group (IIMG) specializes in proactive Adult Healthcare. IIMG believes that staying strong and energetic is important to quality of life, and that proactive and leading edge healthcare can give individuals the endurance and vitality they deserve. IIMG takes care of all adult health needs, from diagnosing to treating illness, with a special focus on preventive care. For more information, visit www.irvineinternal.com or call 949.653.5810.