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u High Desert Medical Group
a Because of the health improvement ToP 2022 milesTones Business/Community
l programs instituted at HDMG, Quotes
representatives were invited to go “HDMG´s founding principles
i to Washington D.C. and speak to No. 1 Under the leadership of Charles Lim, M.D., hold true today — and to
t the National Institutes of Health HDMG Medical Director, and Rafael Gonzalez, continue as the Antelope Valley’s
preferred healthcare provider,
and multiple congressional leaders.
y The programs have been copied M.Ed., M.S., HDMG Administrator, High Desert HDMG practices a strong set
Medical Group has focused on the delivery of a
by medical groups and hospital five-star patient experience, cultivating a more of values: excellence, respect,
systems all over the United States. compassionate patient encounter — a village of and accountability. Mission:
o HDMG feels both blessed and caring, with patient-centered health education to provide members with the
f grateful it had the opportunity programs, specialized disease management highest quality healthcare
experience. Vision: to be the
to make this kind of impact. “We
support, individualized pharmacist assistance
could not have done this without and compassionate primary care providers. Antelope Valley’s first choice for
l our leadership and collaborative No. 2 For Medicare Advantage members, High healthcare and employment
options. This additional focus on
effort, not only between the HDMG
i teams, but also being embraced Desert Medical Group enriches senior lifestyles being the premiere choice for
with the free “Empowered for Life” program
healthcare employment is vital
f by the community and particularly which incorporates fitness classes, daily to excellent healthcare delivery.
by the local hospital systems,”
e said Dr. Richard Merkin, who has creative activities, social interaction and HDMG is proud to be employee
events and health education to improve senior
collaborated with many schools nominated as a ‘Great Place to
of medicine and institutes to push health. The program is designed to support medical Work’ for four consecutive years.”
the limitations of technology and visits, annual screenings and medication therapies. — Don Parazo, M.D., HDMG Associate
modern science. Medical Director.

California Desert Medical Group
(IPA) is a group of physicians located The IPA physicians remain affiliated with Patients of the IPA may utilize the
throughout the Antelope Valley, including HDMG while practicing in their own private full range of services, programs, and
California City, Tehachapi, and Rosamond, offices. specialists at the main facility in Lancaster
who have joined together to form an IPA. including Urgent Care Center.

Heritage California Accountable Care Organization
(ACO) is a unique program designed to organizations from around the country, organizations make a rapid transition
improve the health and well-being of HPN was chosen specifically by the to higher quality care at a lower cost to
Medicare members. As one in a diverse Innovation Center to test the effectiveness Medicare.
group of leading-edge health care of several models of payment in helping

Serving the Indian Wells Valley and Southern pulmonary rehab services, as well as community
Sierra communities, Ridgecrest Regional clinics and urgent care services. The Hospital
Hospital provides a 24-hour emergency room, also puts significant emphasis on prevention to
ICU, maternity and pediatric care, cardiac and ensure better health outcomes. rrh.org

The Community Wellness Resource Center (CWRC)
CWRC provides many services to the choices become habit. The CWRC provides to learn in a meaningful way. The CWRC
community to promote health and education within classrooms of all ages also provides educational programs to
wellness. The goal of this program is to to educate on nutrition and health. Fun, workplaces and organizations.
help people be aware of small changes interactive lessons are provided to allow
they can make so that health and wellness children and adolescents the opportunity

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