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David L. Kirman, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP to Speak at KC’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David L. Kirman, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Standardizing Sunshine Act Reporting... - May 18, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
The U.S. Bioinformatics Market is Expected to Grow Owing to Large Government Funding on Gene Sequencing Applications, a New Report on Data Bridge Market Research
North America Bioinformatics Market By Industry (Molecular Medicine, Drug Development, Clinical Diagnostics, Agriculture, Forensic, Animal, Academics & Research, Environmental, Gene Therapy), By Product Type (Sequencing Platforms, Knowledge Management Tools, Bioinformatics Software), By Application, By Services (Data Analysis, Sequencing, Database integration, Others), By Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico) – Trend and Forecast to 2022 - May 18, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
TriFoil Installs Russia’s First 3D Optical Imager in Novosibirsk
In February 2016, TriFoil Imaging in collaboration with GenMedica Baltic Ltd and assistance of BioVitrum Ltd installed Russia’s first 3D Optical imaging system, the InSyTe FLECT/CT. The system was installed under the operation of Prof. Evgeny Zavyalov, head of SPF Vivarium Department of... - May 17, 2016 - TriFoil Imaging
Innovative Solutions Announces New Installation in Arizona 350,000 SF Medical Cannabis Greenhouse
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry today announced it has started Phase 1 installation of state-of-the-art Sanitization Technology in their customer’s 350,000 SF greenhouse. The Sanitization Technology will be installed throughout... - May 17, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
LifeDojo Adds Healthcare & Benefits Industry Veteran to Executive Team
LifeDojo has recently brought Anne Presson, a 20+ year healthcare and benefits industry expert, on to our executive team. She’ll oversee enterprise relationships, and will advise the team on matters related to sales and marketing for enterprise. Prior to joining LifeDojo, Presson was Vice President and Director of Benefits Innovation at Woodruff-Sawyer, and she also served in senior leadership roles at Pacific Business Group on Health, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare. - May 16, 2016 - LifeDojo Inc.
High-Growth SaaS Startup PatientPop Completes $20.5M Series A Round
PatientPop, the first practice growth platform for health care providers, completes a $10.5M extension to Series A round for a total of $20.5M in Series A funding. - May 16, 2016 - PatientPop
Healthcare Industry Expert Invited to Speak with Local Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at a seminar sponsored by the Hillsborough County Medical Association (HCMA) on June 9, 2016 at the HCMA office in Tampa. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has helped clients throughout the... - May 16, 2016 - ABISA
Michael Summerhill, Partner, Freeborn & Peters LLP to Speak at KC’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Summerhill, Partner, Freeborn & Peters LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Standardizing Sunshine Act... - May 14, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center's Administrator, Theresa Sanderson Received the ACHCA Chair Award for 2016
The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is proud to announce Theresa Sanderson, CNHA, FAHCA of West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation Center of West Hartford, Connecticut as one of the 2016 recipients of the ACHCA Chair’s Award. The award was presented during the awards... - May 14, 2016 - West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
Career Step to Cohost First ICD-10 Coding Summit Broadcast
Career Step and ICD10monitor will tackle how to prevent coding-related denials and avoid cash flow disruption in a special May 19 broadcast. - May 13, 2016 - Career Step
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Standardizing Sunshine Act Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Standardizing Sunshine Act Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know. This two-hour event is scheduled on August 4,... - May 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
New Rule Helps Public Health Agencies Track and Prevent Workplace Injury and Illness
Nearly 5,000 workers die each year and millions are injured on the job in the U.S., costing roughly $250 billion per year. This amount is more than the cost of many other common diseases. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday released a new rule requiring employers to electronically report to OSHA all work-related injuries and illnesses. This new rule will significantly improve the capacity for states to track and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. - May 12, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Reliq Health Technologies: New Leadership Driving a Recent Acquisition Offers a Potential Inflection Point
SecretCaps.com, the free MicroCap community, releases a unique new report on Reliq Health Technologies. - May 12, 2016 - SecretCaps LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, as 2016 Professional of the Year
Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, of Holden, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Community Health Nursing. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
A Regulatory Case Study on the Theranos, Inc. Case Written by Quality First International Investigates Allegations Promulgated
Is FDA evidence sufficient and credible to corroborate allegations that Theranos, Inc. violated medical device regulations? - May 12, 2016 - Quality First International
Book Titled Clinical Intelligence Reveals How to Eliminate the 3rd Cause of Death in America: Medical Errors
Clinical Intelligence Book Covers Topics in Clinical Data Mining, Medical Prediction, Population Health Management, Quality Measures That Eliminate Causes of Medical Errors Using Machine Learning to Predict Errors. - May 12, 2016 - Peter Ghavami, Ph.D
Media Misrepresentation Causes Spike in Double Mastectomies
A recent study by Dr. Michael Sabel, chief of surgical oncology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, reveals that many women are influenced by the skewed media coverage of celebrities battling breast cancer when choosing a... - May 12, 2016 - Kubtec
iPatientCare Recognized for Its New Patient Portal Integrated with EHR, Practice Management and Consumer Engagement Suite
iPatientCare unveiled its new set of Patient Engagement Suite products, including the Patient Portal that got recognitions at HIMSS16. - May 12, 2016 - iPatientCare
Makers Nutrition Launches Stock Softgels Brand
Nutraceutical Company Powers Softgel Products to Vitamin and Supplement Businesses - May 10, 2016 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Deborah L. Morrison Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Deborah L. Morrison of Auburn, Alabama 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 government healthcare. About Deborah L. Morrison Ms. Morrison has over 31... - May 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Pakistan Wins Discus Throw Silver at Asian Masters
Dr Ali Bajwa won Silver in the Discus throw competition and secured the only medal for team Pakistan at the 19th Asian Masters Athletics Championships in Singapore that concluded on 8th of May. Shelton Dcosta and Surendra Kumar of India got the Gold and Bronze medals respectively. Athletes from 20... - May 10, 2016 - Ali Bajwa
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: Innovative & Effective Falls Prevention Training Coming to Louisville, KY
In Louisville, KY on May 13 an innovative & effective course will be held to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, other healthcare and fitness professionals a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - May 08, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
MR Solutions to Display Cryogen-Free MRI Imaging Systems at ISMRM in Singapore
MR Solutions will be displaying its latest ground-breaking preclinical cryogen-free MRI imaging systems at ISMRM in Singapore from May 7 to 13. This includes details of a new 9.4T cryogen-free scanner and a compact 3T system with a 12cm bore which are coming soon. All of MR Solutions’... - May 08, 2016 - MR Solutions
TekTone® Continues to Develop Relationship with Siemens
TekTone® is excited to have Siemens Industry, Inc. as a member of the TekTone® Elite Partner (TEP) program! Siemens continues to open many markets and opportunities. The company’s positive name recognition provides access to larger projects, better access to architects and engineers,... - May 07, 2016 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Devon Health Services Acquired by GFAR Health Services, LLC
Long Standing Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Network Gets New Ownership After Over Two Decades - May 07, 2016 - Devon Health Services
hCGTreatments.com Announces Groundbreaking Prescription Hormone Treatments for Fast Weight Loss
hCGtreatments.com has created new diet plans to fit any personal situation, bolstered by prescription hormone treatments. - May 06, 2016 - Diet Doc
Jivana Biotechnology Inc Adds Dr David Jablons to Its Advisory Committee
Dr David Jablons Brings Thoracic Surgical Oncology and Lung Cancer Drug Development Experience to The Jivana Advisory Committee. - May 06, 2016 - Jivana Biotechnology Inc
Pediatrician Dr. Monica Dhar, M.D. Joins Family Medicine Associates of Midland
35-year mid-Michigan primary care health care team strengthens pediatric resources. Family Medicine Associates of Midland announces that Monica Dhar, M.D. has joined the practice as a pediatric physician and is accepting new patients. Dr. Dhar, a longtime Midland resident, brings 17 years of trusted mid-Michigan pediatric experience to the practice. - May 06, 2016 - Family Medicine Associates of Midland
TiEcon 2016 Announces CallHealth Services Pvt Ltd as a 2016 TiE50 Top Start-Up
TiE Silicon Valley is a globally networked not-for-profit organization fostering technology entrepreneurship through mentoring, education, and networking. www.tieeco.org - May 06, 2016 - CallHealth Services Pvt Ltd
New Research Shows Mosquitoes Borrow Genes from Plants to Improve Their Survival
Scientists investigating the unusual feeding habits of one species of mosquito claim that the insect has hijacked hundreds of useful genes from plants during its evolution. - May 06, 2016 - Faculty of 1000
Now Available: Global Kinase Inhibitors for Cancer Treatment Market Forecast and Growth 2016-2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Kinase Inhibitors for Cancer Treatment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering. - May 06, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Joint Active Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Empi Advance ROM
Joint Active Systems, Inc. (JAS®) announces that it has acquired the Empi® Advance® ROM line of dynamic braces from Empi, Inc., a subsidiary of DJO Global, Inc. Joint Active Systems intends to reintroduce the Empi Advance ROM line of dynamic braces and have them available by July,... - May 05, 2016 - JAS
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Honors Dr. Edmund F. La Gamma
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund honored Edmund F. La Gamma, MD, Chief, Newborn Medicine at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, with the inaugural Lily Pedro Award for Excellence. The event, The 1st Annual Morgan's FunDay, was held at the... - May 05, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Medicom Health Interactive Continues Tremendous Growth
Driven by the healthcare industry’s demand for patient engagement and acquisition web-based platforms, Medicom Health experienced year-over-year Q1 growth of 60%. - May 05, 2016 - Medicom Health Interactive
RuCor Strategies LLC Announces the Launch of CamCare, the First National Membership Benefit Reimbursement Program for Complementary Alternative Medicine Services
Designed membership plans help consumers pay for complementary alternative medicine visits. - May 04, 2016 - RucorStrategies, LLC / Camcare
Data Bridge Market Research Has Added a New Market Report on "Global Orthopedic Braces and Supports Market – Analysis and Forecast 2012 – 2020"
Global Orthopedic Braces and Supports Market - Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Knee Braces & supports, Foot & Ankle Braces and Supports, Spinal Orthoses, Upper Extremity Braces and Supports, Leg Walkers), By End-User(Orthopedic Clinics and Hospitals), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest Of The World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Hospice Partners of America Acquires Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia
Today, Hospice Partners of American announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to purchase Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia. Embracing Hospice of Texas operates locations in Conroe and Livingston. Hospice of Virginia operates locations in Richmond, Tappahannock,... - May 04, 2016 - Hospice Partners of America
Gels Segment Accounted for the Largest Share of the Global Electrophoresis Reagents Market in the Forecasted Period 2016 – 2022
Global Electrophoresis Reagents Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product [Dyes (ETBR & SYBR) Gels (Polyacrylamide, Starch, & Agarose) Buffer (TBE & TAE)] By Application (Protein Analysis, DNA & RNA Analysis) By Technique (Gel & Capillary Electrophoresis) By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Asia-Pacific is Expected to Fuel the Growth of Gas Chromatography Market – a New Report from Data Bridge Market Research
Global Gas Chromatography Market by Device Type (Systems, Detectors, Samplers, Fraction collectors), Consumables (Columns, Fittings & Tubings, Flow Management) By Reagents (Analytical, Preparative)By Geography (North America, Europe Asia-Pacific, Rest of The World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Asia Pacific is Expected to Drive the "Global Hernia Mesh Devices Market – Trends and Forecast to 2022" - a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Global Hernia Mesh Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product Type (Synthetic Mesh, Biologic Mesh), By Geography (North America, South America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Spinal Cord Stimulator Segment Dominates the Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market in the Forecasted Period 2016 – 2022
Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Spinal Cord Stimulator, Deep Brain Stimulator, Vagus Nerve Stimulator, Sacral Nerve Stimulator, Gastric Nerve Stimulator), By Indication (Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, Urinary Incontinence, Epilepsy, Gastroparesis), By Battery Type (Primary, Rechargeable), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Spinal Cord Stimulator Segment Dominates the Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market in the Forecasted Period 2016 – 2022
Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Spinal Cord Stimulator, Deep Brain Stimulator, Vagus Nerve Stimulator, Sacral Nerve Stimulator, Gastric Nerve Stimulator), By Indication (Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, Urinary Incontinence, Epilepsy, Gastroparesis), By Battery Type (Primary, Rechargeable), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Asia Accounted for the Largest Market Share of the Global Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices Market in 2015 – Analysis and Forecast 2016 – 2022
Global Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Type (Hormonal IUCD, Copper IUCD), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (ROW) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
U.S. Dominates the "Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Market – Trends and Forecast to 2022" a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Architecture (Open MRI, Closed MRI), Field Strength (Low-To-Mid Field, High Filed, Very High Field, Ultra-High Field) & Applications (Brain, Spine, Cardiac, Breast, Abdominal), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Knee Reconstruction Devices is Expected to Dominate the "Global Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Market – Trends and Forecast 2022"
Global Joint Reconstruction Devices Market - Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Knee Reconstruction, Hip Reconstruction, Foot and Ankle, Upper Extremity, Spinal, Others), By End-User (Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Orthopedic Clinics, Hospitals, Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
The Technological Change Towards Healthcare IT Integration is Expected to Drive the "Global Radiology Information Systems (RIS) Market" a New Report by Data Bridge Market
Global Radiology information systems (RIS) Market - Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Type (Integrated, Standalone), By Deployment Mode (Web Based, On-Premise, Cloud-Based), By End User (Hospitals, Office Based Physicians, Emergency Healthcare Service Providers), By Component, By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
iPatientCare Announced Its Significant Achievement of Successfully Reporting PQRS 2015 Measures for Eligible Providers and GPRO
iPatientCare assists Physicians’ Offices in avoiding payment adjustment by successfully Reporting to CMS through iPatientcare PQRS Registry for 2015. - May 03, 2016 - iPatientCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare Names Kristen Propp Creative Director; Healthcare Technology Company Expands Marketing Heft with New Hire
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (TRHC) President Orsula V. Knowlton announced graphic designer, Kristen Propp, has joined the healthcare technology company as Creative Director. TRHC is a leader in providing patient-specific, data-driven technology and solutions for health care organizations. - May 02, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Orthopedic Surgeons, Rodney Comisar, MD and Gary Millard, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2016
OrthoNeuro announced today that they will add two new orthopedic surgeons to their team of 25 distinguished doctors. Dr. Rodney Comisar and Dr. Gary Millard will join the multi-specialty physician group in August 1st, 2016. - May 02, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Emport LLC Introduces AlerTox Sticks Mustard Rapid Allergen Test Kit
The AlerTox Sticks line of easy, on-site allergen detection kits now includes a test especially for mustard: AlerTox Sticks Mustard. The kit is designed for food manufacturers whose foods, beverages and surfaces may become contaminated with mustard. - May 02, 2016 - Emport, LLC