Avantpage sends its sincere congratulations to two of our clients, Kaiser Permanente and L.A. Care Health Plan, for receiving the 2009 "Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award" from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

The NCQA says the healthcare organizations have reached across cultural and language barriers to provide unique services for members that are a model for others to follow.

"One in five Americans speaks a language other than English at home. Racial and ethnic differences result in substantial health disparities for millions," said NCQA President Margaret E. O'Kane. "It's imperative that health care reform efforts address the impact of disparities on the quality and cost of U.S. health care. These health plans are models for the nation, and NCQA is proud to recognize their innovations in multicultural health care."

We're so proud to work with these two healthcare organizations as they do the important work of reaching out to their members and improving communications with accurate and culturally sensitive services.

Click here to learn more about these 2009 "Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award" winning programs.