Quality Health Matters
News and Updates for Employer Groups
February 22, 2018
Helping PCPs Improve Healthcare
At QualChoice, our goal is to make health insurance simple for our members. To do that, we're helping PCPs make healthcare better. We're working with healthcare providers, other insurance firms, and state and federal groups to help PCPs move from volume-based care to value-based care. Read more: QualChoice is Helping PCPs Improve Healthcare.
NEW! Stop Smoking Blog Series
Throughout 2018, we'll post a series of communications on QualChoice.com to encourage your employees who are members to give up smoking. The first is Benefits of Quitting Smoking, which shares the ways the body's systems regain their health after smoking cessation.  

Members whose plans include QCARE may enroll in our Kick the Nic! program by calling 501.228.7111 or 800.235.7111.
More Health Tips on QualChoice.com 
Avoid the Flu at Home
The Arkansas Health Department is calling this the deadliest flu season in 17 years. To help your employees and their families stop the spread of flu, we've shared how to Avoid the Flu at Home.

Heart Health Month and High Blood Pressure
February is Heart Health Month! Since hypertension doesn't usually cause noticeable symptoms, we're teaching members about achieving and maintaining healthy blood pressure ---   Protect Yourself from the "Silent Killer"
QuicRewards Spotlight
This month's featured reward for QualChoice members is special pricing on Safe Beginnings child safety products. Safe Beginnings offers a large selection of babyproofing items, including: .
  • Baby gates
  • Cabinet and appliance latches
  • Door locks
  • Outlet protectors
  • Furniture straps
  • Window guards
Visit QualChoice.com to see all QuicRewards offers from leading Arkansas health-related companies.
Updated Forms
To make sure you are using current QualChoice forms, please download from the Employer Forms page at QualChoice.com each time you need to use one.
In the Media
Yvette Coleman of QualChoice shared why everyone needs to know their blood pressure numbers and how to control them. 

Springfest
In the Community
Springfest, a family fun day, is now presented by the Museum of Discovery. Save the date! Join us on April 7, 2018!


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