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UnitedHealthcare Awards $5.2 Million in Grants to California Nonprofits – $897,240 to On Lok Lifeway

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UnitedHealthcare Awards $5.2 Million in Grants to California Nonprofits – $897,240 to On Lok Lifeways of San Francisco


Grants support nine California nonprofit organizations to strengthen wellness, care delivery and health technology in underserved communities

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On Lok Lifeways has been awarded a $897,240 grant from UnitedHealthcare to help strengthen its health information technology system and delivery of care to San Francisco Bay area seniors through electronic medical records initiatives.

UnitedHealthcare’s San Francisco Bay Area employees join On Lok participants to make flower arrangements and pot plants as part of the nonprofit’s Spring Volunteer Day Monday, April 8, at On Lok Lifeways Gee Center. UnitedHealthcare also presented On Lok an $897,000 grant to strengthen its services and programs for seniors in the region. Lower L to R: Shi Chen Wang, Marie Schmidt of UnitedHealthcare. Upper L to R: Shim Pu-Nam, Matthew Yi of UnitedHealthcare, Kelly Lai, Benedyne Kim, Greg Wright, West Region president, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement (Photo: Amy Sullivan)

The grant is part of $5.2 million UnitedHealthcare is awarding to nine health care organizations to support nonprofit clinics, hospitals and health care organizations that improve health care services for underserved communities statewide.

Founded in 1972, On Lok Lifeways in San Francisco is one of the nation’s leading providers of health services including long-term care and support services to seniors. On Lok Lifeways’ pioneering efforts in the Bay Area created “PACE” (the Program of All- inclusive Care for the Elderly), a model of care delivery that has been replicated in 91 organizations in 30 states.

The UnitedHealthcare grant will help On Lok Lifeways strengthen its “PACELink” program, which uses health information technology and electronic medical records to improve care and coordination for seniors served by a network of 10 health care and wellness centers in the Bay Area. Specifically, the grant will fund software improvements, technology investments and training that will provide greater efficiencies in the coordination of care through the automation of scheduling, clinic appointments, transportation, home-visit reporting, medication distribution and pharmacy prescriptions.

The grant was announced during a volunteer day at On Lok’s Gee Senior Center, 1333 Bush St. in downtown San Francisco, where UnitedHealthcare employees joined community leaders to help On Lok Lifeways seniors plant a vegetable garden, plant …read more

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Ohio State vs. Wichita State LIVE UPDATES: Elite Eight Matchup In West Region

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

Wichita State better hope its Elite Eight matchup with Ohio State doesn’t come down to the final seconds. The Buckeyes have already had plenty of practice — and success — in those situations already.

No. 2 Ohio State reached the final of the West Region thanks to a pair of late game-winning shots. Aaron Craft sank Iowa State in the Round of 32. LaQuinton Ross sent Arizona home in the Sweet 16.

In the wildest region of the bracket, Thad Matta‘s team faces the Shockers of Wichita State with a spot in the Final Four up for grabs. No. 9 Wichita State shocked No. 1 Gonzaga in the third round and then overwhelmed No. 13 La Salle in the Sweet 16.

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Sweet 16 Teams 2013: Louisville, Indiana, Kansas Survive, Advance In NCAA Tournament

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After 52 games, the field of 68 teams in the 2013 NCAA Tournament has been narrowed to 16.

In a typically mad stretch of March, the unheralded Eagles of Florida Gulf Coast University earned a spot in this select group while the team atop the AP poll on Selection Sunday did not. Top-seeded Gonzaga was ousted in the third round by No. 9 Wichita State in the wild West Region. In that same section of your very likely busted bracket, No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast ousted both No. 2 Georgetown and No. 7 San Diego State.

The East Region went a bit more predictably, sending its top four seeds into the round of 16. In the Midwest, No. 1 overall seed Louisville overwhelmed its first two opponents, doing nothing to disappoint the many experts who tapped them to cut down the nets in Atlanta.

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Southwest Philly Floater: Tyrone Garland Game-Winning Shot Lifts La Salle Over Ole Miss (VIDEO/GIF)

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A well-timed Southwest Philly Floater sent Marshall Mania back to Oxford.

Thanks to a game-winning bucket by Tyrone Garland, No. 13 La Salle edged No. 12 Ole Miss in a thrilling third-round tilt in the West Region. With 31 seconds remaining and the score tied at 74, La Salle took possession following a shot-clock violation by Ole Miss. Marshall Henderson claimed he was fouled on that play, but no whistle came.

With the Rebels’ shot-happy gunner pulled for defensive purposes, Tyreek Duren of La Salle dribbled the ball up the floor following a timeout. His teammates spread the Ole Miss defense and Duren let the clock tick closer to zero before dribbling to his left and dishing off to Garland. The 6’1″ Philadelphia native then drove into the paint and banked in a right-handed scoop layup with 2.5 seconds remaining.

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Wichita State Win: Gonzaga Upset By Shockers In NCAA Tournament

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After years of toppling Goliaths in the NCAA Tournament, Gonzaga found itself on the wrong end of an upset.

In a scintillating back-and-forth affair, No. 9 Wichita State shocked No. 1 Gonzaga, 76-70, in the third round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament. The Shockers took a 36-31 lead into halftime but needed to rally late after the Bulldogs went ahead midway through the second half. Ron Baker, Tekele Cotton and Cleanthony Early all sank key three-point shots as Wichita State roared toward the final buzzer. After a three-point shot by Gonzaga’s Kevin Pangos staked the Bulldogs to a 61-54 lead with 5:32 remaining, the Shockers outscored them 22-9 the rest of the way.

Wichita State advances to face the winner of Ole Miss and La Salle in the regional semifinal of the West Region.

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NCAA Tournament LIVE SCORES, UPDATES: Gonzaga vs. Wichita State; Syracuse vs. Cal On Saturday

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After narrowly avoiding a historic 16-over-1 upset in their opening game, the Gonzaga Bulldogs will look to avoid being shocked by Wichita State on Saturday night.

After stifling the No. 8 Pittsburgh Panthers in the second round, No. 9 Wichita State arrives in the round of 32 with designs on toppling the No. 1 seed in the West Region. Can the Shockers topple the Zags or has Mark Few‘s team learned from its close call against Southern?

Completing the slate of Saturday games, No. 4 Syracuse faces No. 12 Cal. This game may be in the East Region of your bracket but it’s being played in San Jose, Calif. The Golden Bears held off No. 5 UNLV on Thursday, with plenty of support from the crowd. In a dominant win over No. 13 Montana, Cuse didn’t need much help at all.

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Ohio State Vs. Iowa State NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

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The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will face No. 10 seed Iowa State in the third round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the West Region.

Sam Thompson scored 20 points as Ohio State dominated Iona in the second round, outscoring the Gaels 95-70. The Buckeyes advance to the next round rolling high on a nine-game winning streak. They’ll be joined by Iowa State, who rolled past Notre Dame in a 7-10 upset.

The winner in this matchup on March 24 will advance to the Sweet 16.

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UnitedHealthcare Announces 230 New Jobs in Colorado Springs

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UnitedHealthcare Announces 230 New Jobs in Colorado Springs

  • New jobs will serve U.S. Defense Department’s TRICARE program, support nearly 3 million service members, veterans and their families – including about 250,000 Coloradoans
  • Brings UnitedHealth Group’s Colorado workforce to more than 1,500

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYS: UNH) company, today announced the creation of 230 new jobs in Colorado Springs, expanding its already significant presence in Colorado.

UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans will become the Managed Care Support Contractor for the West Region of the U.S. Defense Department’s TRICARE program on April 1, 2013. The new Colorado Springs Beneficiary and Provider Service Center will be the primary telephone customer service center for nearly 3 million TRICARE beneficiaries and their health care providers in the West Region.

As the managed care support contractor for the TRICARE West region, UnitedHealthcare will provide managed care for service members, retirees and their families in 21 Western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa (excluding Rock Island Arsenal area), Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri (excluding the St. Louis area), Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, portions of Texas (including El Paso), Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

“Colorado is a state with a dynamic workforce and leaders who have developed a business-friendly environment,” said Stephen J. Hemsley, President and CEO of UnitedHealth Group. “The people of Colorado Springs have a profound appreciation of the military, and we are eager to have them be a part of our work.”

“In Colorado we’ve made caring for our veterans a top priority, including in Colorado Springs where the community has come together to stand up for those who have stood for us,” Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet said. “It’s appropriate that these jobs designed to help deliver health care to veterans are coming to the state. We welcome UnitedHealthcare and these new jobs and look forward to working with them to ensure that our veterans have efficient access to quality care.”

The Colorado Springs area is the home of U.S. Army Base Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, Buckley Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base and …read more
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Arizona Faces Belmont In NCAA Tournament Second Round: Predict The Winner

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

UCLA wing Jordan Adams may have single-handledly shot Arizona out of the Pac-12 tournament, but the Wildcats might want to send him a nice little get-well note today.

Because Adams broke his foot on the last play of UCLA‘s 66-64 win over Arizona on Friday, the NCAA selection committee downgraded the Bruins in NCAA placement — and kept the Wildcats as the top team out of the Pac-12 — according to committee chair Mike Bobinski.

That resulted in Arizona being assigned a No. 6 NCAA tournament seed, with a first game against Belmont on Thursday at 4:20 p.m. in Salt Lake City and a placement in the West Region. That means the Cats could head to the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the Sweet 16 if they can win two games in Utah.

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Ohio State vs. Iona NCAA Tournament 2013 Preview Capsules: Predict The Winner

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Thad Matta’s No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will face the No. 15 Iona Gaels in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the West Region.

Although they may have been overshadowed by a few of their conference rivals during the regular season, the Buckeyes rose to the top in the Big Ten Tournament. The Gaels secured a spot in the field of 68 by winning the MAAC Tournament.

The winner in this matchup in Dayton on Friday, March 22 will face the Notre Dame-Iowa State winner in the third round.

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Wisconsin vs. Ole Miss NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

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The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face the No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the West Region.

Wisconsin notched two upsets in the Big Ten Tournament, toppling Michigan and Indiana, before a loss to Ohio State in the final. The Rebels also enter the tournament off an impressive tournament run, upsetting Florida to win the SEC.

The winner in this matchup in Kansas City on Friday, March 22 will face the winner of the game between Kansas State and the Boise State-La Salle winner in the third round.

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Pittsburgh vs. Wichita State NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

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The No. 8 seed Pitt Panthers will face the No. 9 Wichita State Shockers in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the West Region.

“When our name popped up, everybody was in shock,” Pitt guard Tray Woodall told The Tribune. “We were in shock that we’re playing the Shockers.”

The winner in this matchup in Salt Lake City on March 21 will face the winner between Gonzaga and Southern in the third round.

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Gonzaga vs. Southern NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

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The No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs will face the No. 16 Southern Jaguars in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the West Region.

Under head coach Mark Few, the Bulldogs won the West Coast Conference and earned the school’s first ever No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

The winner in this matchup in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 21 will face the winner of Pittsburgh and Wichita State in the third round.

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Gonzaga NCAA Tournament Seed: Bulldogs Named No. 1 Spot In West Region

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Gonzaga finished the regular season at No.1 and will head into the postseason the same way.

After a perfect run through the West Coast Conference regular season and tournament, the Zags received the top seed in the West Region of the NCAA tournament.

Gonzaga, which went 26-2, opens the tournament against No. 16 seed Southern University in Salt Lake City on Thursday.

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