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SWHR helps patients stay on track with taking medications
Despite the potential for adverse health effects, about 50% of patients don’t take their medications as prescribed, according…
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In her words: Chrisette Dharma, MD
Being a physician is more than simply treating the sick. It's about creating a bond of trust between the person providing care…
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Medically tailored meals provide healthy nutrition for the food insecure
Frank is struggling to pay for his home and the medications he needs for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a…
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In the physician’s words: Sapan Bindal, MD
As a physician-led clinically integrated network, Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) supports each provider within our…
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Why you want your primary care provider in an accountable care organization
Selecting a primary care provider (PCP) is an important first step in supporting your personal health and longevity. In today’s…
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In-person physician events add value
Connections between colleagues matter. Tightly knit connections help speed trust, help teams weather challenges and contribute…
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Southwestern Health Resources Awarded ACO REACH Model
DALLAS – Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR), the clinically integrated network which blends the strengths of UT Southwestern…
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What is a clinically integrated network (CIN)?
We're often asked what it means when we say SWHR is a clinically integrated network (CIN). The answer is it depends on who you…
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What is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO)?
An ACO, according to the glossary of terms published by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information…
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Care Transformation and Innovation: empowering primary care
Asked about the mission of the Care Transformation and Innovation (CTI) team, Debra Payne, Director of Care Management,…
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The importance of the primary care physician
The Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) clinically integrated network is built around the critical role of the primary care…
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Heidi Chanthamany: building community, embracing diversity
As a first-generation Cuban American growing up in Miami, Heidi Chanthamany found doctors in her neighborhood were well-versed…
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Donnell Rodgers: Love for family, job and a little ‘retail therapy’ make for a rich life
Donnell Rodgers works as a Desktop Support Specialist with Southwestern Health Resources, focused on turning employees'…
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Courtney Holcomb: Pursuing scalable solutions
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides a structured method of achieving results that create value and reduce burdens through business…
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Allison Stankey: leading with empathy
Full-time physician relationship manager (PRM) and part-time stage actress, Allison Stankey brings a range of emotions to her…
