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Dr. David Paperny of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Receives National Award From the American Academy of PediatricsMcNeil Wilson Communications, Inc.
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Paperny is first in Hawaii to win for leadership in Online Medical Records and Health Education Technology
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Honolulu , Dr. David Paperny MD, FAAP, adolescent medicine specialist for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, was awarded the Byron Oberst Award on October 28, 2007 at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition in San Francisco.Paperny played an instrumental role in the development of pediatric content for Kaiser Permanente's HealthConnect program, an online system that provides doctors, nurses, and members with up-to-the-minute medical history information and eliminates the inefficiencies and errors that paper-based systems can bring.
Kaiser Permanente's HealthConnect program integrates a member's clinical record with appointments, registration, and billing to deliver improvements in care delivery and patient satisfaction.
In addition to his contributions to HealthConnect, Paperny is also known worldwide for his achievements in computerized health screening and health education multimedia.He created Teen and Young Adult Checkup, a uniquely effective approach to health evaluation and education of adolescents using computers, semi-peer health counselors and nurses to provide comprehensive adolescent preventive health services.In the area of health education, Paperny created various DVDs on topics such as child care and asthma.
"We are pleased to see Dr. Paperny's efforts receive national recognition and are grateful for his valuable work which has not only benefited our members in Hawaii, but all Kaiser Permanente members," said Dr. Geoff Sewell, executive medical director for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, which provides medical care for the Hawaii Region's 220,000 members.