UMC Health System News
2021 Best Companies (UMC + UMCP)
We are so proud, UMC has been named as one of the 2021 Best Companies to Work for in Texas! The list is made up of 100 companies, and UMC is one of them!
UMC Opens Brand New Children’s Emergency Center
UMC is opening our brand-new Children’s Emergency Center. The new campus is an emergency room just for kids, with access to more resuscitation and trauma rooms than any other hospital in West Texas.
Local Schools Raise Money to Provide Life-Changing Care at UMC Children’s Hospital
For two weeks out of this spring semester, students from 28 schools in and around the Lubbock area participated in the ‘Miracle Pennies Campaign’ benefitting UMC Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network. Students were asked to bring their spare change to participate in dress-up days, student vs. teacher basketball and dodgeball games, kiss the pig contests and more.
What is all this talk about 2021 Evaluation and Management changes and why?
For the first time in more than two decades, the evaluation and management (E/M) office visit code set (99202-99215) is subject to significant changes, as public and private entities converged to create a new model of coding documentation and payment.
Workday is HERE!
We Simplify Your Workday!!!! On January 4th, Workday went live, and replaced the HR and Payroll portion of Lawson. This did NOT replace Kronos; you will continue to use Kronos as you have in the past.
Why did you choose UMC Physicians?
I chose UMCP because I love to assist and provide hospitality to people, and I love children. I strive for excellence, and I aim to be a leader while being the best that I can be to my patients.
Meet Pediatrician Dr. Arrington Madison
We are overjoyed to have pediatrician Arrington Madison, M.D., join UMC Orchard Park Family Medicine.
Employee Spotlight on Chuck
We are pleased to announce that on December 7th, Chuck Risley joined UMCP as Human Resources Director! Chuck came from Citibus where he served as the HR Director.
UMC Express Care Clinic Provides Drive-Thru Flu Vaccines
The UMC Express Care Clinic at South Plains Mall will provide a safe and easy way for the public to get their flu shot for the upcoming flu season.
UMC Birth Center Earns State’s Highest Rating
The UMC Family Birth Center and Family Care Unit has been designated a Level IV maternal care facility, the highest level of care available. The Maternal Designation followed a site visit conducted by the Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) with final designation presented through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Crossing the Finish Line in First Place
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the state-wide employer recognition program that awards employer groups for striving for excellence. The program is a survey competition to determine the best employers throughout the state.
Announcing UMCP’s Workday Change Champions
The Change Champion Committee was created to prepare UMC and UMCP employees for the Workday change that UMC Health System has coming, beginning in January 2021.