Disease Prevention and Health Plans

They determine several cases of abnormal cholesterol and sugar levels on a daily basis which help clients avoid further health risks

Immunization Programs

Immunization programs require the procurement , delivery , and administration of necessary vaccines in to prevent common diseases . These often necessitate tie-ups with pharmaceutical companies and local government . The GHPCS , United Health , and several other Managed Care organizations continually launch immunization programs for childhood and adult vaccinations . The vaccines are for diseases like chicken pox , influenza , hepatitis , typhoid , mumps and measles

Similarly , the National Immunization Program has formed

tie ups with several Managed Care organizations to improve preschool children 's vaccination status . The dynamics of this alliance have individual organizations working with public health agencies in conducting CQI initiatives in immunization areas . The main objective is to increase vaccination rates in children up to 24 months of age . The program involves data collection and patient database management , parent education and incentives , and partnerships with both public and private entities for community outreach and immunization education Implementation of the program over a 5-year period resulted to the standardization of vaccination records , various information seminars for medical staffs and children 's parents , and a vaccination completion rate that increased to 73 from 55 since the start of the program (Gordon 2003 . Satisfied with the program 's initial success , the National Immunization Program continues its partnership with Managed Care organizations at the present

Breastfeeding Seminars and Pre-natal care

Previous studies have shown that breastfeeding significantly increases infant 's immune system and body resistance . This is why United Health also implements a breastfeeding awareness and seminar program that seeks to make women who have just given birth or are currently pregnant aware of the advantages of breastfeeding their babies up to two years of age These seminars also discuss and disprove common misconceptions...