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Hill Physicians enters S.F. Medi-Cal market

San Francisco Business Times - 05/05/10
Hill Physicians Medical Group signed a contract with the San Francisco Health Plan, which gives it a foot in the door of the San Francisco Medi-Cal market.
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Hill Physicians in talks to add a 500-doctor West Bay group to its network

San Francisco Business Times - 03/15/10
Hill Physicians Medical Group, already the largest IPA in Northern California, and Physicians Integrated Medical Group are in talks about a merger, the two groups said Monday. Read the fully story here...

Hill Physicians to offer care for S.J. Medi-Cal clients

The Record - 03/12/10
Hill Physicians Medical Group will begin providing care to San Joaquin County's Medi-Cal recipients beginning April 1. The arrangement also brings the doctors of San Joaquin General Hospital into the Hill Physicians provider network for Medi-Cal enrollees. Read the full story here...

2009: The Year that Redefined How We Provide Quality Healthcare

HealthLeaders Media - 12/31/09
Quality healthcare is hopefully a goal that all providers and healthcare organizations strive for daily. Read the full story here...

UCSF - Divorce of Medical Groups

SFGate.com - San Francisco Chronicle - 10/19/09
A woman, who has just been told she has cancer, also has to absorb the news that she is unable to see the doctor she wants because the oncologist is no longer in her network. Read the full story here... 

Consumer Reports Says HMOs A Smarter Choice

Consumer Reports - 09/2009
A new study by Consumer Reports says, “The real news this year is that choosing an HMO over a PPO seems like a smarter choice than in the past. HMOs have usually been better on costs in the past, and that was true in our survey. Those in HMOs paid less for premiums than people in PPOs ($1,466 compared with $2,003) and less out of pocket for medical bills. HMOs scored better than PPOs on billing and telephone customer service.”  Read the full report on Consumer Reports’ website here … 

UCSF Medical Group joins forces with Hill Physicians

San Francisco Business Times - 08/11/09
"In a move likely to shake up San Francisco's HMO landscape, UCSF Medical Group and Hill Physicians Medical Group, the largest IPA in the region, said Tuesday they are joining forces as of Jan. 1." Read the full story here...

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Hill Physicians & RelayHealth Featured on KGO TV in San Francisco:

"Electronic Visits with Doctors on the Rise"

"Patricia Wong is taking her daughter to the doctor without ever leaving her Danville home...." Watch the whole story now

Hill Physicians Designated “Elite” Medical Group.

Hill Physicians has received the highest level designation from the California Association of Physician Groups.  The “elite” status is for exceptional performance in patient care, accountability and technology.  Read the Press Release here…

Hill Physicians Medical Group Releases 2008 Annual Report

2008 Audited Financial Statements. Read the reports here...

Hill Physicians Medical Group Reports 2008 Operating Income. Read the Press Release here...

Hill Physicians Partners with Blue Shield and CHW on New CalPERS Care Model

Hill Physicians, Blue Shield of CA and Catholic Healthcare West Group to Pilot Innovative New Care Model for CalPERS. Read the Press Release here...

Independent Physicians Working to Improve Quality & Reduce Costs

The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation focused on high performance health systems released a case study on Hill Physicians unique model. Read or download the case study here...

Hill Physicians Medical Group Completes Move to Bishop Ranch

Hill Physicians recently moved their headquarters in San Ramon to Bishop Ranch. Read the Press Release here...

Hill Physicians' New Location Information is here...

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