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US and Caribbean Rotary Members Deliver Surgical Microscope to a Hospital in Jamaica
Put a few heads together from Central Florida, TN, and Jamaica for dinner, add $87,000 from Rotarians from all of the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, and what do have two years later? - September 16, 2016 - Rotary District 6980
Asheville Orthopaedic Associates Announces New Chief Administrative Officer
Today Asheville Orthopaedic Associates (AOA) Orthopaedic practice, established in 1929, and an affiliate of Mission Health announces the appointment of their new Chief Administrative Officer (COA), Mr. Thomas Mooney, MBA. Tom will be responsible for the leadership and daily operations of... - September 16, 2016 - Asheville Orthopaedic Associates
Worldwide Geriatric and Disabled Population to Drive Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market to USD 20.8 Billion by 2020, New Study by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market 2013-2020 report estimates the global elderly and disabled assistive devices market to reach nearly USD 20.8 Billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2016 to 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market... - September 16, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Growing Health Awareness and Recovery Products to Drive Sports Medicine Devices Market to USD 5.8 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
According to a market research report Sports Medicine Devices Market 2013-2020 published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc., the global sports medicine devices market is estimated to reach USD 5.8 Billion in 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2016 to 2020. Visit the Sports Medicine Devices Market... - September 16, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
We All Want to Live in a Yellow Submarine at Virun’s SupplySide West Booth
Go under the sea in a yellow submarine and cast your vote for the next Omega-3 Smoothie - September 15, 2016 - VIRUN
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: New Healthcare Infographic to Educate and Inform from A-Fib.com
Atrial Fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) seen by physicians. A-Fib has been called "The New Epidemic in Cardiovascular Disease." During September, spread awareness of this healthcare with a new infographic from A-Fib.com. - September 15, 2016 - A-Fib, Inc.
National Medical Billing Services Senior Vice President Jessica Edmiston to Speak at OAASC Conference
Session will highlight coding and billing challenges facing Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). - September 15, 2016 - National Medical Billing
How UTSACN Advanced Care Coordination Bridges Gap Between Appropriate Levels of Care and Care Plan Adherence for ACO Attributed Lives: September 27, 2016 Webinar
Learn the utilization management tactics driving UT Southwestern Accountable Care Network's significant success as it completes year three as a Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) during a September 27, 2016 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 15, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Global Animal Health Market: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2016-2020)
In 2015, the global market for animal health amounted to some 30 billion U.S. dollars. - September 15, 2016 - Market Research Hub
Doing Good for the Girls - Local Bay Area Non Profit Recognized by UN
Asante Africa Foundation (based in Oakland) has been recognized by the United Nations as a Best Practice to Do “Good” for Girls. The UNGEI Good Practice Fund supported organisations and local governments from across the globe to shed light on best practices and lessons learnt in gender focused education initiatives. Out of 450 global nominations, 17 programs-including Asante Africa Foundation were chosen to be highlighted as unique and creative ways of promoting and sustaining girls’ education. - September 14, 2016 - Asante Africa Foundation
1-800-HOMECARE™ Releases New Home Care Provider Search Tool for Patients
This month, 1-800-HOMECARE™, a subsidiary of Primary Wave Media LLC, announced the release of a new Home Care Provider Search Tool to make finding and researching home care providers easier for patients. The new tool is entirely focused on providing patients with a reliable resource to find... - September 14, 2016 - 1-800-HOMECARE™
The Journal Headache Reports That electroCore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator is an Effective Bioelectric Medicine for Episodic Cluster Headache
In a multi-centered, sham-controlled study conducted in the United States, episodic cluster headache patients using the gammaCore non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation device (nVNS) had a significant and clinically meaningful benefit within 15 minutes of the treatment of the attack, as compared with... - September 14, 2016 - electroCore
Oberman Law Firm Announces the Expansion of Its Healthcare Risk Consulting Group
Oberman Law Firm (Loganville, Georgia), a leading law firm in the dental industry and other healthcare sectors, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Healthcare Consulting Group. The Group will continue to expand its Healthcare Consulting Services in the areas of compliance support, Medicaid... - September 14, 2016 - Oberman Law Firm
World Medical Tourism Congress Features Tampa-Based CEO
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, to be held September 25 – 28, 2016 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare... - September 14, 2016 - ABISA
Hurley Medical Center is on FHIR via Carefluence OpenAPI
Hospital community utilizes FHIR standards via MU3 certified open API ‘drop in’ application to facilitate mandated sharing of medical records among patients and doctors. - September 14, 2016 - Carefluence
Lyme Disease: Designer Drugs Urgently Needed
Growing epidemic outsmarts current antibiotics, says new report from ILADS and LymeDisease.org. - September 13, 2016 - USMA
Fast and Accurate Pathology Reporting Solution on Display at ASCP Annual Meeting
Voicebrook will present the only speech recognition solution designed for Pathology at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. - September 13, 2016 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Demand for Data Security and Data Valilidty to Drive Healthcare Radio Frequency Identification Market to USD 2.2 Billion by 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Healthcare Radio Frequency Identification Market, 2013-2020 report estimates the global healthcare radio frequency identification market to reach nearly USD 2.2 Billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2016 to 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. - September 13, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Demand for Convenient, Safe and Portable Products to Drive Electrodes for Medical Devices Market to USD 1.7 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
According to a market research report published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc., Electrodes for Medical Devices Market 2013-2020, the global electrodes for medical devices market is estimated to reach USD 1.7 Billion in 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2016 to 2020. - September 13, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Enhanced Mobile Communication Services to Drive Mobile Medical Devices Market to USD 7.8 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
According to a market research report Mobile Medical Devices Market, 2013-2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc., the global mobile medical devices market is estimated to reach USD 7.8 Billion in 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 30.0% from 2016 to 2020. Visit the Mobile Medical Devices Market,... - September 13, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
GBS Earns Ranking as a 2016 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Company” by Inc. 5000
GBS announces that Inc. 5000 has ranked GBS number 2,393 in their list of America’s fastest growing, privately held companies. - September 12, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Get Lapel Pins Partners with Smile Train to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Children with Clefts
GLP has designed an exclusive set of pins to support Smile Train's mission. The set sells for an MSRP of $30 and is available online at getlapelpins.com. The pin set includes a happy face pin and a sad face pin. Each set sold will benefit Smile Train and will help to create new smiles for children in need around the world. The company will donate $25 from each set sold to Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity. - September 12, 2016 - Get Lapel Pins
Wellness Shield Delivers Innovative, Affordable Options to Meet Today's Healthcare Challenges
As today’s healthcare consumers consider a myriad of expensive options in advance of open enrollment, MRG & Associates announces Wellness Shield, a fully licensed discount health care program that allows members to manage their health and dental-related expenditures simply and cost... - September 12, 2016 - Thomas Galle
PatientWorks Corporation Showcases Its Cloud-Based Patient Check-in and Registration Solutions at the MGMA 2016 Annual Conference
PatientWorks expands into the office-based physician market with acquisition of iQ Kiosk and POWERstation Cloud software. - September 12, 2016 - SalePoint, Inc.
Availability of Smartphones, Gadgets and Wireless Network to Boost Healthcare Mobility Solutions Market to USD 32.7 Billion by 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The global healthcare mobility solutions market is estimated to reach USD 32.7 Billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 19.7% from 2016 to 2020, according to a market research report Healthcare Mobility Solutions Market, 2013-2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Healthcare Mobility... - September 12, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Cost and Time Effective Microarray Technology to Boost Array Instruments Market to USD 1.2 Billion by 2020, Reports iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The global array instruments market is estimated to reach USD 1.2 Billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2016 to 2020, according to a market research report Array Instruments Market 2013-2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Array Instruments Market 2013-2020 report at... - September 12, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Advances in Mobile Connectivity Services to Drive Telemedicine Technologies and Services Market to USD 48.5 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
According to a market research report Telemedicine Technologies and Services Market 2013-2020 published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc., the global computer-aided detection market is estimated to reach USD 48.5 Billion in 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2016 to 2020. Visit the Telemedicine... - September 12, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
New Online Resources on Lincoln Hospice Care Services Now Available
Harbor Light Hospice has released an informative collection of online resources for Lincoln hospice care and hopes to improve essential knowledge amongst caregivers and patients. - September 12, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Time and Cost Efficiency in Diagnostics to Drive Digital Pathology Systems Market to USD 580 Million by 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Digital Pathology Systems Market, 2013-2020 report estimates the global digital pathology systems market to reach nearly USD 580 Million in 2020, at a CAGR of 16.0% from 2016 to 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Digital Pathology Systems Market, 2013-2020 report... - September 11, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Smart Healthcare Systems and Cloud-Based Services to Drive Patient Engagement Solutions Market to USD 15.6 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Patient Engagement Solutions Market, 2013-2020 report estimates the global patient engagement solutions market to reach nearly USD 15.6 Billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 14.3% from 2016 to 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Patient Engagement Solutions Market, 2013-2020 report... - September 11, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. of Loves Park, Illinois has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of Clinical and Forensic Psychology. About Terrance G. Lichtenwald, Ph.D. Dr. Lichtenwald has over 39 years of... - September 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ojus Health Successfully Completes Eight Years in Offering Ayurvedic Treatments in Melbourne
Ojus Health is a premium Ayurvedic Clinic in Melbourne. The clinic recently completed eight years of establishment and serving Australia with their best range of Ayurvedic treatments. Ojus Health, founded by Dr. Naveen Kumar, is a renowned clinic of herbal and ayurvedic treatments in Melbourne. - September 10, 2016 - Ojus Health
ComputerAid, Inc. Brings on Senior Sales and Operations Leader to Accelerate Its Growth
CAI, Inc., a leading provider of application management services, has announced that Thomas Gibson has joined the company as Division Manager for their Commercial Business in the Northcentral. In this role, Tom will be responsible for CAI’s Northcentral Commercial sales organization, regional... - September 09, 2016 - ComputerAid, Inc
Low Cost Third-Party Technology Services to Drive Healthcare IT Outsourcing Market to USD 45.8 Billion by 2020, Reports iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
According to a market research report Healthcare IT Outsourcing Market, 2013-2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc., the global healthcare IT outsourcing market is estimated to reach USD 45.8 Billion in 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2016 to 2020. Visit the Healthcare IT Outsourcing... - September 09, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Rising Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular and Chronic Diseases to Boost Patient Registry Software Market to USD 1.5 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The global patient registry software market is estimated to reach USD 1.5 Billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2016 to 2020, according to a market research report Patient Registry Software Market, 2013-2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Patient Registry Software... - September 09, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Smart Pills, Syringes, RFID, and EHRs to Drive Smart Healthcare Systems Market to USD 42.5 Billion by 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Smart Healthcare Systems Market, 2013-2020 report estimates the global smart healthcare systems market to reach nearly USD 42.5 Billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2016 to 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Smart Healthcare Systems Market, 2013-2020 report... - September 09, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces Partnership with Olivet Nazarene University
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced a partnership with Olivet Nazarene University to supply their students with specialized medical apparel. Through this cooperative effort, Olivet Nazarene University has worked closely with PerformanceScrubs.com to... - September 08, 2016 - Performance Healthcare Products
Dr. Sergey Kalitenko Publishes New Book, "Fighting Cancer, Beating Cancer"
Holistic practitioner provides unique explanations and simple strategies for making the right decision - September 08, 2016 - Sergey Kalitenko Physician PC
Imaging3, Inc. Announces Commencement of Trading of Its Common Stock on the OTCQB Under Trading Symbol “IGNG”
Imaging3™, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB: IGNG) announced today that the Company’s common stock will commence trading on the OTCQB marketplace under the trading symbol “IGNG.” The OTCQB is part of the quality controlled segment of the over-the-counter market,... - September 08, 2016 - Imaging3
Tabula Rasa HealthCare to Present Medication Therapy Management Innovations at MTM Summit September 15-16, 2016
Tabula Rasa HealthCare's (TRHC) Medication Risk Mitigation Matrix(R) brings to Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (EMTM) the ability to identify those Medicare beneficiaries at the highest risk of an adverse drug event and mitigates that risk through personalized interventions. - September 07, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Advanced Patient Advocacy Leader to Speak at the MAPAM Fall Conference
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Scott Noel, Director of Learning Management and Development, will speak at the 2016 Massachusetts Association of Patient Account Management (MAPAM) Fall Conference in South Yarmouth, MA October 17-18, 2016. Mr. Noel will share his 40 years... - September 07, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Marella B. Mangum Chakua Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marella B. Mangum Chakua of West Fargo, North Dakota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of inventions. About Marella B. Mangum Chakua Mrs. Mangum Chakua... - September 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Medical Billing Services CEO to Speak at California Ambulatory Surgery Association 2016 Annual Conference
Industry-leading RCM provider CEO to discuss best practices in areas of process improvement, technology and personnel training. - September 07, 2016 - National Medical Billing
Capita Conferences Announce Their Adult Social Care Inspections Conference - Thursday, 20 October 2016 - London
With changes to the Care Quality Commission’s inspection framework now implemented, this Adult Social Care Inspections Conference is well placed to inform delegates on how to achieve the best rating and improve care standards. This Capita Conference provides transferable learning on how to... - September 07, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Chinese Pharma Rebounded to Double-Digit Growth in H1/2016 Despite Challenges
Core business revenues of the Chinese pharmaceutical industry grew 10.14% to CNY 1,363,565 million in the first half of 2016, according to the newly published China Pharmaceutical Guide 2016 (11th Edition) and WiCON | Pharma China (www.pharmachinaonline.com) quoting the official statistics. - September 06, 2016 - WiCON International Group LLC
Novel and Advanced Products and Technologies to Boost Electrical Stimulation Devices Market to USD 5.2 Billion by 2020, Reports iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The global electrical stimulation devices market is estimated to reach USD 5.2 Billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2016 to 2020, according to a market research report Electrical Stimulation Devices Market 2013-2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Electrical Stimulation... - September 06, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Higher Demand for Advanced Systems to Boost Remote Patient Monitoring Devices Market to USD 866 Million by 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The global remote patient monitoring devices market is estimated to reach USD 866 Million in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2016 to 2020, according to a new market research report Remote Patient Monitoring Devices Market 2013-2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Remote... - September 05, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Safe and Convenient Delivery of Injectable Medicines to Drive Safety Syringes Market to USD 6.5 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
According to a market research report published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc., Safety Syringes Market 2013-2020, the global safety syringes market is estimated to reach USD 6.5 Billion in 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2016 to 2020. Visit the Safety Syringes Market 2013-2020 report at... - September 05, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Globally Increasing Geriatric and Obese Population to Drive Pressure Relief Devices Market to USD 2.7 Billion by 2020, Reports iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Pressure Relief Devices Market 2013-2020 report estimates the pressure relief devices market to reach nearly USD 2.7 Billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2016 to 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Pressure Relief Devices Market 2013-2020 report... - September 05, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Labsystems Diagnostics and Oxford Biosystems Start New Journey for The UK and Ireland
Labsystems Diagnostics Oy, from Finland, a Trivitron Healthcare enterprise, has entered into a dealership relationship agreement with UK-based Oxford Biosystems for the UK and Ireland markets. - September 04, 2016 - Labsystems Diagnostics Oy