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Public Private Partnership for VA State Employees

Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia has recently announced the COVA Connect Pilot Program that will use evidence based practices, a robust case management system, and an emphasis on preventative care to lower costs and improve outcomes for the residents of Hampton Roads, Virginia.  It is the first step towards a state system that promotes quality and diminishes waste.  COVA Connect marks Virginia as a leader in the implementation high performance health care. 
 
 
Executive Order: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Health Care

More Healthy Community Publications

Health Information TechnologyStudies show that medical error kills between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans each year. Indeed, medical error represents the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.   
 
High-Risk Pools - For individuals deemed uninsurable by the private insurance market insurance is often unavailable, and what is available is of low quality and high cost.  
 
Prescription Drug Costs - Effective management of state pharmaceutical benefits and regulation of pharmaceutical marketing practices can lead to higher quality care, greater use of generic drugs and lower state health care costs. 

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A Stimulus for PA's Green Economy


Pennsylvania’s efforts to build a green economy and attract businesses that create jobs and advance energy technology get a boost from federal stimulus dollars

Link to the Governor's Press Release