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Medical Tourism Association® Partnership to Foster Training, European Cross-Border Healthcare Awareness
Medical Tourism Index ranks United Kingdom, Spain among world's top destinations for health and wellness travel. - December 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
mumms® Software’s Built-In Cap Report Tool Helps Hospices Avoid Exceeding Medicare's Cap Limitations
New revisions by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will require hospices to calculate and return hospice cap overpayments within a narrow window beginning this year. Hospices that do not complete this process within the CMS time restrictions will risk suspension of all Medicare... - December 11, 2014 - mumms Software
Dr. M. Chane of CA Heart Specialists Gets the Diplomat Status from the ABVLM
Dr. Majed Chane, the chief specialist and proprietor of CA Heart Specialists, and having excelled in venous and cardiovascular medicine received the esteemed Diplomat Status from the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). - December 11, 2014 - CA Heart Specialists
ALPCO Releases New Chemiluminescent Human C-peptide ELISA
ALPCO adds to their STELLUX® Chemiluminescent line of assays with the launch of the new Human C-peptide ELISA. - December 10, 2014 - ALPCO
Shelley L. Johnson, Honored Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, to be Showcased in Times Square, New York City
Shelley L. Johnson of Lacey, Washington, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her achievement and accomplishments in Healthcare Solutions. On January 2, 2015, she will be featured in Times Square in New York City. - December 10, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
CRO Analytics Announces LabWare as Lead Series A Investor
Investment to support launch of pilot program for company’s innovative Clinical Trial Quality System, PerformerTM - December 10, 2014 - CRO Analytics
New Report: Medicare Chronic Care Management Revenue Opportunities for Physician Practices
A new report details 2015 revenue opportunities for physician practices who coordinate care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic illness, based on the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. - December 09, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Promoting Telemedicine in Florida
ABISA, LLC Chief Executive Officer Nick Hernandez is working with state legislators and other healthcare colleagues to increase access to healthcare by means of telemedicine throughout Florida. In November, Hernandez met with Florida state representatives and others in Tallahassee over a two-day... - December 09, 2014 - ABISA
Sheldon K. Gulinson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sheldon K. Gulinson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare management consulting. About Sheldon K. Gulinson Mr. Gulinson is President and CEO of... - December 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kelyniam Global Announces Q2 and Q3 Earnings
Kelyniam Global, Inc. (OTC Pink: KLYG), an innovative medical device design and manufacturing company, posted its 2nd & 3rd quarter sales at $436,865 and $455,401 respectively. The reduction in quarterly revenue can be directly attributed to company resources allocated to its recent acquisition... - December 06, 2014 - Kelyniam Global, LLC
Krea Goes GLOBAL with AGMR
Healthcare specialist Krea joins Global Market Research, an international partnership of accredited independent national market research companies. Fernand Wiesenfeld, Partner, GLOBAL says “We need new partners who will bring “new blood” into our organization, with new ideas, new... - December 06, 2014 - Krea
Opus Bio to License CD22 CAR T Cell Technology to Juno
Opus Bio, Inc., today announced that Juno Therapeutics, Inc. has entered into an agreement to obtain a license for the company’s CAR-T cell product candidate targeting CD22, a protein expressed on most B cell leukemias and lymphomas. The CD22-targeted CAR T cell product candidate was... - December 05, 2014 - Biomark Capital
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing Initiative for Safe-T-Skin Invention
An innovative and highly functional twist on a widely used personal health accessory, the Safe-T-Skin, has been developed by Rob Schuman of Waldo, Ohio. The invention’s unique design enables it to provide considerably enhanced protection as compared to a conventional condom. The... - December 05, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Holistic Health Care Hosts Open House
Holistic Health Care Miami is pleased to announce their ribbon cutting celebration at their new location. Come & help them celebrate their Open house on December 4, 2014 at 2925 Aventura Blvd, Suite 306, Aventura, FL 33180 From 6 pm to 9 pm. - December 04, 2014 - Holistic Health Care Miami
New Topics, New Speakers on Agenda for 5th Annual Medical Device Clinical Training and Education Conference
Emerging Technology, Quantifying Training Success Among Discussion Topics. - December 04, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Annual Transforming NHS Payment Systems Conference
A One Day National Conference - Tuesday 24th February 2015 – Central London - December 04, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Delivering Personal Budgets Conference
Address the challenges faced in the roll out of personal budgets across health and social care to ensure that more people can benefit from having choice and control in an individually designed personalised care plan. - December 04, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Verix Announces New Analytical Story Generator for Fast Sharing of Insights and Improved Decision Making
Cloud Analytics Platform Gives Pharma Commercial Operations Unmatched Ability to Create and Share Analytical Stories out of Complex Data. - December 03, 2014 - Verix
Special Offer for Trauma Professionals: Fee-Free Advertising on MyPTSD for 2015
MyPTSD.com--the worlds largest online community dedicated to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), its associated trauma, and its effects--is releasing a therapist directory for its reader base in early 2015. This unique opportunity for trauma therapists will offer free exposure to MyPTSD's... - December 03, 2014 - MyPTSD
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 14th Annual California State Rural Health Association Conference
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 14th Annual Florida Rural Health Conference. What: 2014 FOM/IT Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: December 3-4,... - December 03, 2014 - VersaSuite
MoBiTec, Germany to Offer Cryogenic Vials for Embryo Cryopreservation by Vitrification Manufactured by Sumitomo, Japan
In cryopreservation vitrification is a common method used to preserve egg cells and embryos. Of utmost importance is that the oocyte or embryo is stored in a vessel that allows appropriate temperature modulation. - December 03, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Medicom Health Interactive and Vitalz Form Strategic Partnership
Alliance delivers Medicom Health Interactive’s innovative patient engagement solutions leveraging the Vitalz enterprise patient engagement platform to connect patients and providers. - December 03, 2014 - Medicom Health Interactive
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors 2014 Cancer Fundraiser Event Teams
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was proud to sponsor local staff in multiple 2014 cancer research fundraisers. ReproTech, Ltd. sponsored its Reno, NV staff and team to participate in... - December 03, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
CRO Analytics Seeks Pilot Program Participants for Industry’s First Clinical Trial Quality System
Performer™ platform enables users to benchmark clinical trial performance against industry standards, assess key drivers of performance, and provide predictive analytics. - December 03, 2014 - CRO Analytics
MR Solutions Announces the First Installations of Its Second Generation Cryogen Free Magnet Technology for Increased Scientific Capabilities in Preclinical MRI
MR Solutions has introduced its second generation MRI magnet technology to its range of ground breaking 3T and 7T, cryogen free, preclinical scanners. Features of this new technology include variable field operation, higher intrinsic magnetic field homogeneity, larger fields of view (FOV)... - December 03, 2014 - MR Solutions
BREATHE LA Held Its 6th Annual COPD Conference
Doctors and Healthcare Professionals Discussed New Technologies - December 02, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles County (Breathe LA)
Publisher Seeks Feedback for 10th Annual "State of the Healthcare Industry" Survey
The Healthcare Intelligence Network extends its yearly invitation to industry executives to identify 2014 business triumphs as well as top-of-mind 2015 concerns and challenges by completing the publisher's tenth annual Trends & Forecasts survey. - December 01, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Russia: Antibiotics Market Report - Analysis and Forecast to 2020
Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Russia: Antibiotics - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2020,” the market will be transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading companies and brands are also included. - November 29, 2014 - Market Reports on Russia
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing and Licensing Campaign for Bio Geo Genetics Invention
An innovative line of groundbreaking, all-natural healing remedies, the Bio Geo Genetics, has been developed by Cornelius Warren of Chesapeake, Virginia. The invention’s unique formulas offer almost instant relief from a variety of physical ailments. The Bio Geo Genetics are made available... - November 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
PlacidMobile a Free iOS and Android Medical Tourism App by PlacidWay
PlacidWay, a leader in the medical tourism industry, announced the release of its PlacidMobile applications for iPhone/iPad and Android mobile devices. - November 28, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
electroCore CEO, JP Errico, Emphasizes the Importance of Early Collaboration with Patients Group, Providers, and Payors When Introducing Innovative Technologies
JP Errico, founder and CEO of electroCore, speaking at The FT Global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Conference in London last week, emphasized the importance of working with each of the major stakeholders, i.e., patients and their advocates, key opinion-leading physicians, and decision-makers... - November 28, 2014 - electroCore
COPD and Asthma Devices Market is Expected to Reach $34.3 Billion, Global, by 2020 - Allied Market Research
According to a new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global COPD and Asthma Devices Market - Size, Industry Analysis, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast, 2013 - 2020", the global COPD and asthma devices market would reach $34.3 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.5%... - November 28, 2014 - Allied Market Research
Global Neuroprosthetics Market is Expected to Reach $14 Billion by 2020 - Allied Market Research
According to a new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global Neuroprosthetics Market (Product Types, Technology, Application, and Geography) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Demand, Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 -... - November 28, 2014 - Allied Market Research
Innovation Direct™ Spearheading Marketing Initiative for Sensation Invention To Industry
A simple yet innovative new twist on a commonly used personal accessory, the Sensation, has been developed by Kathy Mills of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The invention's unique design provides its users with tissues that offer unprecedented health benefits. The Sensation’s proprietary... - November 27, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Penthu Will be Officially Presented on 3rd of December 2014 in Basel
Europital has established a date for presenting its latest project: PenThu, a global platform developed by clinical research professionals for clinical research professionals. The event will take place next 3rd of December in Basel, concretely at the Radisson Blu Hotel, situated in the heart of... - November 27, 2014 - Europital BVBA
Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
UAE Among Top 20 Countries Globally in Healthcare Spending Per Capita
Arab Health exhibition to showcase increased participation from UAE healthcare entities. - November 26, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Liaison for Medical Spanish: Easy and Interactive Invention
An innovative new product that holds the potential to greatly improve certain aspects of patient/doctor communications, the Medical Spanish: Easy and Interactive, has been developed by Steven Cortes of Babylon, New York. The invention's unique design enables medical professionals to expand the... - November 26, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
TSItouch Releases the Executive Series
TSItouch LLC. Today announced the new Executive Series, sizes included 48”, 55”, 65”, and 84”. The new Advanced Interactive Collaboration (AIC) solutions are ideal for any kind of 24/7 application as well as for interactive whiteboard usages in meeting rooms and class rooms. - November 25, 2014 - TSItouch
Ebola PPE Selection Guidelines Based on Industry Tested Technical Specifications a Step in the Right Direction According to ISEA
Additional ISEA resource documents include list of ISEA members with Ebola specific PPE by product category and helpful descriptions of product standards. - November 25, 2014 - International Safety Equipment Association
Laurel A. Dolejs Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Laurel A. Dolejs of Bedford, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Laurel A. Dolejs Ms. Dolejs has over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. She is currently... - November 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Bruce H. Levin M.D. with Special Times Square Appearance
Bruce H. Levin, M.D., of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pain Medicine. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Levin's image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on November 28th, 2014. - November 25, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care
CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care
Voicebrook to Exhibit at California Society of Pathologists Conference
Innovative AP reporting solutions to be showcased at 67th Annual Meeting. - November 24, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
New Blog for Healthcare Professionals Has Launched Today on epgonline.org
Launching today on the online disease and medicines knowledge base epgonline.org is a free to use blog platform for healthcare professionals (HCPs). Here, users will be able to share clinical and non-clinical advice, information, opinion, anecdotes and more with a global community of over half a... - November 24, 2014 - EPG Health Media
The Grand Healthcare System Wants Your Help to Paint the Town Grand
The Grand Healthcare System recently introduced a fun contest to present their creative new brand. Their advertising campaign invites the public to help introduce the company’s nursing and rehabilitation facilities. The Grand Healthcare System team asks everyone to submit their most creative,... - November 23, 2014 - The Grand Healthcare Solutions
Gloucestershire Telecare and Skyguard Provide Greater Independence to Dementia and Alzheimer's Sufferers
Europe’s leading personal safety service provider - Skyguard, are working with Gloucestershire Telecare to help dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers lead more independent and safer lives. Gloucestershire Telecare - a jointly funded service by NHS Gloucestershire Care Services and... - November 23, 2014 - Skyguard Ltd
KL Translation Announces Focus on Quality Medical Translations for Its Clients
Medical translation services have become very important in our daily lives. KL Translations has therefore announced to offer quality translation services with a specific focus on providing high quality medical translation services to its clients. - November 23, 2014 - KL Translations
Bruce H. Levin Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of pain Medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been selected to appear in Times Square, New York City on 11/28/2014. - November 22, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Precision Now Announces Elderly/Senior Home Health Care Services in Harrisburg and Chambersburg
Pottsville, Pennsylvania’s Precision HHC (Home Health Care) is now proud to offer new elderly/senior home health care services in Harrisburg and Chambersburg. Precision HHC is one of Pennsylvania’s top senior home care providers. Hundreds of seniors across the state have used the... - November 22, 2014 - Precision HHC