We were able to cut down readmission rate dramatically and our emergency room rate dramatically. The only thing that went up in our database was primary care visits. Once again, not necessarily perfection but i think as a Clinical Study it was shown to be effective. And once again the reimbursement and the savings bears out that case. We also initiated some relatively interesting demonstration projects. We identified our congestive Heart Failure patients who were having problems with frequent readmissions. We did something very simple. We put scales in their house that automatically sent their weights directly to the doctors Electronic Medical records. Not a very expensive proposition. As soon as it was greater than a one pound change in the patients they got a phone call to find out what had changed and whether or not they were being noncompliant with either medication or diet or what changes had occurred. And in patients who routinely would have four or five hospital admissions in a
Servant. Tonight the world mourns the passing of an icon. Nelson mandela dead at the age of 95. Good evening im dan ashley. Mandela lived 27 years of his life in prison for his belief in freedom and equality and he merged after all of that time with a message of generosity towards his oppress ors. Karen has the story. Out by the home where Nelson Mandela died they sang in memory and mourning. Great fighter. Strong man. South africa president delivered the long dreaded new news. Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father. Reporter president obama praised the man he culled a personal inspiration. We have lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth that. Sense of loss ranged from royalty. Extremely sad and tragic news. Remind what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was. To regular people. Is there a man who has more people aware of what he has contributed. Reporter a
The judge. Ive learned to a use this in my life too. I will leave i all with this thought. In the end youre the one making our choices and your defined by the choices you make. I can make poor choices or duo choose to do the right thing and feel good about yourself. The teachers help us and im confidant in the good choices i make. Thank you thank you clapping . Next speaker, please. I wish i had our swing by the way. Good morning. I currently tainted the mill school. The first t has helped me with a lot of things be being honest and nice and a courteous and being confidant. And a couple of things i liked will be the first t is that i get to meet new people and friends and have a great time. Its not like something that you dont enjoy i enjoy it. And one thing is that golf is one of the best supports to me its my passion. I hope we can get the golf course because it means a lot to me. And thats it. Thank you thank you. Next speaker, please. Good morning. Im jew gene ive been with the fir
I could speak real quick. As last speaker ive been trying to. Lets go. In meeting its obligations under the lease i believe it puts at risk its exempt status. At a minimum it will receive income from activities if those activities were to continue to come gem continued access to noni did not get. I dont know what information the committee has on this but you should satisfy user with this before preceding with this lease thank you. Thank you. Next speaker, please good morning supervisor farrell. Im a Vice President of the first t board in San Francisco. Id like to respond to the testimony of the previous gentleman. We have vetted this proposal and on their advice with the board direction we created a separate Nonprofit Foundation to actually act as lessee in this regard. Its xhoeptd of 7 members and specifically by agreement nor more than three of the Board Members can be first t affiliates. So we want to maintain our tax status. So thank you supervisor mar. I want to say that i dont th
You should satisfy user with this before preceding with this lease thank you. Thank you. Next speaker, please good morning supervisor farrell. Im a Vice President of the first t board in San Francisco. Id like to respond to the testimony of the previous gentleman. We have vetted this proposal and on their advice with the board direction we created a separate Nonprofit Foundation to actually act as lessee in this regard. Its xhoeptd of 7 members and specifically by agreement nor more than three of the Board Members can be first t affiliates. So we want to maintain our tax status. So thank you supervisor mar. I want to say that i dont think there could be a better nonprofit entity to run the course than the first t and foundation. I want to thank dr. Aefrpd for for decades of education but continuing in emphasis retirement to help the young people and communities with his role in first t and from what ms. Powell said first t has developed into an Amazing Organization that has changed the