The healthcare industry is no novice to the spotlight. And while it is no longer burdened by a global pandemic, it is still an industry under fire as it grapples with challenges of access, affordability and maintaining a qualified workforce. Recently, healthcare executives met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss these challenges with … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Southwest Medical Associates
Three Southwest Medical Specialties Newly Recognized as Nevada’s Only Patient-Centered Specialty Practices by the National Committee for Quality Assurance
Three Southwest Medical specialty practices have been newly recognized as Patient-Centered Specialty Practices (PCSP) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The company’s cardiology, endocrinology and gastroenterology specialties join its previously recognized neurology and rheumatology specialties in achieving this PCSP recognition, the only health care … [Read more...] about Three Southwest Medical Specialties Newly Recognized as Nevada’s Only Patient-Centered Specialty Practices by the National Committee for Quality Assurance
Healthcare Check-UpThe Technology and People that Keep Nevada Healthy
In 2021, estimated revenue from the U.S. healthcare industry was $2,709.9 billion. The industry focused on medical technology, research and innovation. Hospitals spend more than $852 billion on goods and services annually and generate more than $2.8 trillion in economic activity. Those numbers provide the big picture. At a granular level, the goal of healthcare is to keep … [Read more...] about Healthcare Check-Up
Healthcare Heroes2021
Corporate Sponsor It means the world to us to provide care to the communities where we live and work. At Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care, it’s something we have been doing for nearly 50 years. Across each passing decade, the health and well-being of our patients, our community and our team members continues to be our top priority. We want to see patients stay … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Southwest Medical Adds Two New Health Care Providers
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care has added two new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Luanna Nesby, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Montecito Healthcare Center (7061 Grand Montecito Pkwy.) and specializes in OB/GYN care. Anmy Vu, DPM joins Southwest Medical’s Oakey Healthcare Center (4750 … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds Two New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Adds New Health Care Provider
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare has added a new health care provider to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Stella Burchard, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Nellis Healthcare Center (420 N. Nellis Blvd.) and specializes in OB/GYN care. About Southwest Medical Associates Southwest Medical, part of OptumCareTM, was … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds New Health Care Provider
Southwest Medical Adds New Health Care Provider
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare has added a new health care provider to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Jessica Gorgoglione, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Flamingo Healthcare Center (5580 W. Flamingo Rd.) and specializes in OB/GYN care. About Southwest Medical Associates Southwest Medical, part of … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds New Health Care Provider
Southwest Medical Adds New Health Care Provider
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare has added a new health care provider to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Ping Yang, APRN joins OptumCare Primary’s Del Webb location (8526 Del Webb Blvd.) and specializes in neighborhood care. About Southwest Medical Associates Southwest Medical, part of OptumCareTM, was founded … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds New Health Care Provider
Southwest Medical Adds Seven New Health Care Providers
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare has added seven new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Kelly Roberts, PA joins Southwest Medical’s Oakey Healthcare Center location (4750 West Oakey Blvd.) and specializes in endocrinology. Lauren Belove, PA joins Southwest Medical’s Eastern Avenue Healthcare … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds Seven New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical Adds Two New Health Care Providers
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical has added two new health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Jean Montenegro, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Nellis Healthcare Center location (420-560 N. Nellis Blvd.) and specializes in adult medicine. Brittany Williams, APRN joins Southwest Medical’s Siena Heights Healthcare Center … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Adds Two New Health Care Providers
Clinician Experience Project Recognizes Southwest Medical Physician
LAS VEGAS – Neil Gokal M.D., medical director of clinical education for Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, was recently recognized as the Clinician Experience Project 2020 Clinician Leader of The Year by Practicing Excellence. The Clinician Experience Project by Practicing Excellence was founded in 2013 and now comprises over 50 health systems and 20,000 clinicians. It … [Read more...] about Clinician Experience Project Recognizes Southwest Medical Physician
Southwest Medical Associates Partners With the Cocktail Cabaret for June 27 Finale of Virtual Concert Series
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Associates is partnering with “The Cocktail Cabaret” for the June 27 final show of its Facebook Live “Healthy at Home” virtual concert series. In partnership with the TCS Entertainment Community Relief Fund, $5 per live view will be donated to the local fund, up to a total value of $5,000. The free June 27 concert is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Partners With the Cocktail Cabaret for June 27 Finale of Virtual Concert Series
Southwest Medical Associates Donates to Catholic Charities’ “Meals on Wheels” Program
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Associates will donate meals to Catholic Charities’ “Meals on Wheels” program to feed homebound seniors in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas over the next few months. As part of the Facebook Live virtual concert series, “Healthy at Home,” one meal per live view will be donated, up to $5,000 per concert, to Meals on Wheels. The medical group hosted … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Donates to Catholic Charities’ “Meals on Wheels” Program
Cardiologists Recognized by the American College of Cardiology
LAS VEGAS – Several health care providers with Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, were recently recognized during the 69th Annual Convocation of the American College of Cardiology (held online due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic). Dr. Yasmin Siddiqui is a newly designated Fellow of the American College of Cardiology; Kelli Biggans, PA-C and Teresa Praus, APRN are both … [Read more...] about Cardiologists Recognized by the American College of Cardiology
Southwest Medical Associates Welcomes New Health Care Provider
LAS VEGAS - Southwest Medical has added a new physician to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community. Robin Branham, APRN, joins Southwest Medical (4475 S. Eastern Ave.) as a nurse practitioner and specializes in family practice. About Southwest Medical Associates Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare®, was … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Welcomes New Health Care Provider