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2011
- July 20, 2011
WorldCare and Stepping Stones partner to establish a chain of autism centers in Dubai and worldwide - In keeping with WorldCare's history and mission of improving the health of all people by providing afforable, timely access to quality health care services through a global network, WorldCare has partnered with Stepping Stones, a U.S.-based organization certified by the Department of Education and Department of Developmental Services in providing a full-range of services dedicated to improving the lives of individuals across various special needs. Stepping Stones maintains operations in California, and in partnership with WorldCare Autism Centers Ltd., has expanded their services in the Gulf Cooperation Council. In response to the extreme shortage of quality treatments and programs, WorldCare and Stepping Stones are collaborating to establish one of the first chains of autism centers worldwide.
- Their commitment and dedication has already been recognized in Special Education throughout Dubai, Stepping Stones was honored recently with three prestigious Princess Haya Awards for Special Education.
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- March 14, 2011
WorldCare and eMindful partner to reduce stress and improve health - WorldCare has partnered with eMindful Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking interactive online classroom courses focusing on increased physiological and psychological well-being. WorldCare members can access eMindful’s high-tech and "high-touch" programs for optimal health and wellness, to reap the benefits of productive behavioral change, stress reduction, and personal growth. Program design hinges on evidence-based research which demonstrates the beneficial effects of mindfulness and yoga as a complement to conventional medicine, as well as potential health care costs savings that could be realized by reducing stress.
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January 13, 2011
Aetna Building a Case for "Mind-Body" Approach to Stress Management
Aetna announced today that early results from randomized controlled pilot studies of two stress-reduction programs showed significant reductions in stress as compared to the control group. Aetna’s review of medical claims’ data showed a positive correlation between costs and study participants’ stress levels, suggesting potential health care costs savings could be realized by reducing stress. Additionally, health improvements were suggested in the treatment groups over controls, leading to further studies.
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2010
August 1, 2010
WorldCare launches new telemedicine system
Genie, the new custom-designed telemedicine system, allows greater streamlining of WorldCare’s online case processing. Accessible from anywhere in the world, the web-based system also allows WorldCare’s worldwide telemedicine staff to collaborate online to provide a quick, seamlessexperience to WorldCare members.
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June 1, 2010
WorldCare partners with Equitable Life in Canada
WorldCare Second Opinions are now available to Equitable plan members and their families in Canada, as part of a suite of health services available through equitablehealth.ca. The unique service design allows members to access WorldCare Second Opinions for mental health issues as well, a first in the industry.
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January 1, 2010
New WorldCare.com website launched.
The newly re-designed website offers up-to-date information on WorldCare and the WorldCare Consortium hospitals. This new, improved site also offers healthcare resources like self care tips through SelfCare Navigator, access to newsletter archives, as well as a portal to WorldCare’s telemedicine system to expedite second opinion case processing.
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2009
October 1, 2009
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh joins Provider Network.
WorldCare members now have access to the expertise of physicians at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, recognized for its exceptional clinical services, extensive research and education programs.
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July 1, 2009
WorldCare Personal Cancer Network™ launched.
WorldCare now provides cancer patients in the Middle East with access to advanced scientific expertise to assist in managing their illness, through a partnership with N-of-One. The service is a unique combination of leading-edge scientific analysis, patient advocacy and personalized consultation with world experts in oncology, allowing patients and their medical teams to make highly informed, evidence-based treatment choices in their fight against cancer.
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March 30, 2009
N-of-One and WorldCare Sign an Exclusive Agreement to Offer Customized Cancer Strategies for Cancer Patient in Middle East
N-of-One Therapeutics and WorldCare Inc. announced today that they have signed an exclusive agreement to provide Middle East cancer patients unprecedented access to leading-edge science and US medical services, including the world’s top cancer experts. The two organizations announced that WorldCare will market N-of-One services to cancer patients in Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and United Arab Emirates via the newly created WorldCare Personal Cancer Network™.
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February 1, 2009
WorldCare and Consortium Hospitals exhibit at Arab Health 2009.
The event, which is estimated to have attracted 60,000 visitors was held at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from January 26th-29th, 2009. The WorldCare Pavilion, a custom-designed double level exhibit measuring 132 square meters, featured a joint presence with Consortium members Duke University Health System, Children’s Hospital Boston, and Partners Healthcare System.
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2008
December 1, 2008
Mayo Clinic joins WorldCare Consortium.
WorldCare is happy to announce that the Mayo Clinic has joined the WorldCare Consortium as its newest member. This world-class institution is ranked as one of the two best hospitals by US News and World Report.
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November 26, 2008
WorldCare Consortium Adds Mayo Clinic to its Second Opinion Services for WorldCare Members.
WorldCare Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., to provide international referring physicians virtual second opinion services for WorldCare members. Working with their physicians, international patients who participate in WorldCare services can now receive specialist opinions from Mayo Clinic physicians without leaving home. This is the first such agreement of its kind to be signed by Mayo Clinic.
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November 1, 2008
Co-Operators Life Insurance Company to offer WorldCare Second Opinions.
Co-Operators Life Insurance has selected WorldCare to provide its second opinion service. Voted one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada. with assets exceeding $7 billion. The Co-operators is a group of Canadian companies focusing on insurance, which also provide a wide range of wealth management products, investment and real estate management services with 4,952 employees.
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October 1, 2008
WorldCare coverage for AIG members extended to 11 more countries.
On July 1st 2008 WorldCare and AIG Europe entered into an agreement that will extend coverage to an even greater number of AIG members. Under the agreement, WorldCare’s Second Opinion Services, will be available to members in eleven more West European countries bringing the total number of countries to 44.
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July 1, 2008
WorldCare partners with Segunda Opinión, Colombia
The Colombian community now has access to second opinions through WorldCare’s new partnership with Segunda Opinión de Colombia S.A., a company aimed at assuring that its customers and their physicians receive the highest quality medical support in order to help them make the most appropriate and timely decisions about their medical care. Segunda Opinión began offering WorldCare Second Opinions in Colombia in July through well-known insurer Royal & SunAlliance, financial company Financiera Compartir and the Organización Ardila Lule.
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February 1, 2008
WorldCare Second Opinions available to Manulife beneficiaries.
Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canadian-based financial services group, recently launched a new service for its Group Benefits plan members, bringing them access to a suite of healthcare services including WorldCare Second Opinions. The service is aimed at helping members receive specialist input to assist them in making informed decisions about their treatment options.
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January 28, 2008
WorldCare headquarters moved.
The WorldCare International Inc. head office, up until recently located in Cambridge Massachusetts, has moved to a new location in downtown Boston. The new office has the advantage of a central location and reflects the expansion in WorldCare’s operations in the past few months.
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2007
July 15, 2007
Mayo Clinic joins patient referral network.
WorldCare members now have access to treatment services at Mayo Clinic through WorldCare’s Global Care Management program. Mayo Clinic, with locations in Florida, Minnesota, and Arizona, is ranked #2 among “America’s Best Hospitals” for excellence in 13 specialties, in the 2006 survey conducted by U.S. News and World Report.
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July 1, 2007
Global Health Plan launched in Canada.
Echelon General Insurance Company recently launched the Global Health Plan in Canada, a treatment policy that allows covered members to travel to the U.S. to access care at top U.S. hospital for serious illnesses. The unique plan also features travel benefits, concierge services for arranging care, and telemedicine second opinions.
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May 1, 2007
WorldCare Caribbean makes waves.
In an interview featured in Caribbean Business in April, Juan A. Terrassa, President and CEO of WorldCare Caribbean, discussed the progress made by the one of the newest WorldCare affiliates. Their first contract is with First Medical Heath Plan, the first health insurance company in Puerto Rico to use to WorldCare service, which has now grown to cover over 300,000 people. With an eye to further expansion, Mr. Terrassa now has plans to enroll additional groups and is looking to bring the service to other Caribbean islands.
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March 19, 2007
WorldCare and SelfCareNet Partner to Provide Second Opinion Users with Easy to Use and Understand Self-Care Symptom-based Healthcare Information.
WorldCare and SelfCareNet, Inc., announced an agreement to integrate SelfCareNet information with WorldCare’s Second Opinion product to empower their subscribers to make informed decisions about their health.
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March 1, 2007
Self-care Health Information Services Launched.
WorldCare has partnered with SelfCareNet to make self-care symptom-based healthcare information available online. Designed to empower members to make informed decisions about their health, the SelfCareNet symptom/injury-based information provides information, decision trees and answers to real life scenarios. The SelfCareNet information is available through select international partners and at www.worldcare.com.
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February 1, 2007
Dubai Wellness Center Announced.
At this year’s Arab Health Conference, WorldCare and Dubai Health Care City announced the selection of the land for the new Wellness Center to be developed by WorldCare in partnership with Duke University Health System and Partners Health System. The WorldCare Wellness Center will feature a wellness program, state-of-the-art diagnostic services, and luxury hotel and spa.
In partnership with Duke University Health System and Partners Health System, WorldCare is developing a unique Wellness Center in Dubai to provide world-class wellness, diagnostic and hospitality services. Conceptualized by WorldCare, this center will bring expertise from the oldest and most-successful diet and fitness program in the U.S. through a lifestyle health coaching approach. The WorldCare Wellness Center will feature a wellness, diet and nutrition program, state-of-the-art diagnostic services, provided in a luxurious hotel and spa setting.
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February 1, 2007
WorldCare Wellness Center to Provide Prevention, Medical Spa and Weight Management Programs.
WorldCare Limited (WorldCare), through its affiliate The Dubai Wellness Center, has acquired a 974,000 square foot plot at Phase II of Dubai HealthCare City (DHCC) for the development of the Middle East’s largest Wellness Center. The Wellness Center will be developed with Duke University Health System and Partners Healthcare System.
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January 1, 2007
WorldCare to exhibit at Arab Health
WorldCare will be exhibiting at Arab Health 2007 along with Duke University Health System, Partners HealthCare System, UCLA Healthcare, and Boston Children’s Hospital. The show, scheduled to take place in Dubai from January 29th to February 1st, 2007, is the largest healthcare event in the region with over 2000 exhibitors from 67 countries.
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2006
November 1, 2006
UCLA joins the WorldCare Consortium.
UCLA Healthcare recently joined the WorldCare Consortium as a Second Opinion provider. Ranked as the best hospital in the Western United States for the past 16 years by U.S. News and World Report, this hospital now brings its expertise to our clients through the WorldCare Global Telemedicine Network.
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January 12, 2006
WorldCare Featured on CNBC's Morning Call with Liz Claman.
WorldCare Services and Domestic initiatives were the subject of the CNBC cutting-edge business review Morning Call.
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2005
November 22, 2005
Wellpoint Health Services To Offer WorldCare's 2nd Opinion e-Consultation Services for Serious Ilness.
WorldCare Inc signed a contract with Wellpoint Health Services, a Toronto-based Corporate & Family Health Services Company, to provide expert Second Opinion e-Consultation Services for serious illness.
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November 11, 2005
Bajaj Allianz to Offer Insurance Plan to Cover 2nd Opinion e-Consultation Services in India through WorldCare.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, India’s leading private general insurance company, and WorldCare Inc., a pioneer and leader in the development and distribution of global health care services and solutions, today announced that they will be introducing a path-breaking new insurance product to the Indian market – the Bajaj Allianz e-Opinion Rider, which will cover the expenses of 2nd opinion e-consultation services for serious illness in India. Bajaj Allianz is the first company to launch such an insurance plan in India – a unique insurance plan rider with Personal Accident Cover.
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February 21, 2005
WorldCare & Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Win “Arab Health 2005” Award For Best Use of International Health Care Partnership.
WorldCare Saudi Arabia and Security Forces Hospital, along with WorldCare International Inc., and The WorldCare Consortium were selected to win “The Arab Health 2005” award for “Best Use of An International Health Care Partnership.” In qualifying for the nomination and award, WorldCare and The Security Forces Hospital demonstrated exceptional performance in meeting award criteria in four categories: Innovation, Contribution to Human Resource Development, Introduction of Best Clinical Practices and Improvement in Health Care Services
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January 24, 2005
Dongbu and SsangYong Launch First Serious Illness Insurance Plan That Provides Korean Consumers With The Option To Secure Treatment From Four Renowned U.S. Medical Centers.
Cleveland Clinic, Duke University Health System, Partners HealthCare System and UCLA Medical Center, to provide Medical/Surgical Services For "Global Health Plan."
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January 21, 2005
WorldCare & WorldCare ConsortiumSM of Renowned U.S. Medical Centers To Play Leadership Role At Arab Health 2005, Dubai World Trade Center.
WorldCare To Feature Its B2B e-Consultation Programs; Cleveland Clinic, Duke University Health System & Partners HealthCare to Demonstrate State-of-the-Art Medical Care in “Best Clinical Practice” Theatre, Cleveland Clinic & Partners To Provide Senior Executives and Expert Specialists To Speak at “Leadership” and “Medical” Conferences.
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2004-1997
April 27, 2004
WorldCare Receives Massachusetts Export Achievement Award for Excellence in Global E-Health Services.
WorldCare International Inc., and WorldCare Clinical, Inc., were selected to receive the 2004 Massachusetts Export Achievement Award, sponsored by The Alliance for The Commonwealth and Associated Industries of Massachusetts ("A.I.M").
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January 6, 2004
WorldCare ConsortiumSM of Renowned U.S. Medical Centers to Highlight State-of-the-Art Telemedicine & Clinical Services at Arab Health 2004, Dubai.
Cleveland Clinic, Duke University Health System and Partners HealthCare System to Demonstrate Innovative Therapies in “Best Clinical Practice” Video and Sponsor Experts to Speak on Topics of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Diabetes and Women’s Health.
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November 23, 2002
WorldCare Limited Announces the Spin-Off of a New Clinical Information Technology Company, WorldCare Technologies Inc.
Will focus on developing and offering state-of-the-art, internet-enabled telemedicine and clinical information management solutions for electronic health care delivery.
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August 28, 2002
WorldCare ConsortiumSM of Top U.S. Hospitals First to Provide e-Consultation For Trauma as Unprecedented Benefit of Auto Insurance.
WorldCare Korea, has finalized an agreement with Korea-based insurance leader, Ssangyong Fire & Marine, to provide specialist e-consultation services to Ssangyong insurance customers who are critically injured in automobile accidents. This new e-Health enabled insurance policy is called "My Doctor" Automobile.
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June 1, 2002
WorldCare Launches Internet-Based Telemedicine Services in Venezuela.
WorldCare International Limited has joined with General de Seguros, S. A., one of the largest insurance companies in Venezuela to form Corporacion WorldCare Venezuela, C.A., to promote telemedicine services country wide.
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January 20, 2002
Malaysian Government Awards National Telemedicine Project to WorldCare Limited Affiliate.
WorldCare Health Malaysia to Lead Thirty Month Pilot Teleconsultation
Project.
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March 21, 2001
WorldCare Produces First, World Class, Medical e-Symposium for Dubai
Shopping Festival 2001.
Month-Long Videoconference Series Features Top Clinicians From The WorldCare Consortium.
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November 17, 2000
WorldCare Limited Appoints James Thrall, MD, Chairman of the Board.
Leading Radiologist Joins International Gateway to Personalized Medical Second Opinions.
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February 27, 2000
Technology Experts Appointed to Top Positions at WorldCare Clinical Inc., a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of e-Health Giant WorldCare Limited.
James E. Sumner and Elliott W. Liu Become the Respective President and COO/CTO of the Leading Accelerator of Clinical Trials.
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October 22, 1997
WorldCare uses Telemedicine to reach HealthCare providers worldwide.
Consortium of prestigious medical centers is centerpiece of global telemedicine network.
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September 23, 1997
Medical Education Goes Live And Global.
Telesymposium on minimally invasive direct-access heart surgery will be viewed by surgeons worldwide.
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