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Hoag Recognized as One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Women’s Choice Award®
Also recognized Hoag as one of America’s Best Hospitals in Heart Care and America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics - October 08, 2014 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 10th Annual Rural Hospital Information Technology Conference & Exhibition (HITCON)
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 10th Annual HITCON Conference. What: 10th Annual HITCON Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 9-10,... - October 08, 2014 - VersaSuite
SwiftTech Solutions Offers HIPAA Risk Security Analysis Program for Medical Offices
Third party scans will prepare private practices for upcoming OCR audits. - October 08, 2014 - SwiftTech Solutions, Inc.
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Secures Dr. David Katz as Keynote Speaker for Winter World Congress in December
One of the world’s most respected experts in integrative medicine, David Katz, MD, MPH, FACP will be a featured keynote speaker at A4M’s Winter World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine in Las Vegas, NV on December 11-13, 2014. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception received by Dr. - October 08, 2014 - A4M
Capita Conferences’ Pandemics Event Announced – 8th December, London
This conference explores the renewed Pandemic Influenza Strategic Framework 2014 and gives strategic and practical advice on working together to develop an effective multi-agency response. - October 08, 2014 - Capita Conferences
The Perfect Trainee Companion for Exams in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Concise and to-the-point, Bullet Points in ENT, recently published by Thieme, is a highly effective review and study aid for postgraduate and exit exam candidates in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. It covers the full breadth of the field in manageable nuggets of information that are easily... - October 08, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Stroke Law Launches New Stroke Malpractice YouTube Channel
NY medical malpractice attorneys, Cory Rosenbaum and Robert Fader, announce the launch of their new YouTube channel, Stroke Law; a directory of video infomercials focusing on the legal questions asked most often by stroke victims and their families in the event of misdiagnosed stroke, delayed treatment of stroke and other incidences of medical malpractice. - October 06, 2014 - Stroke Law
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Liberia to Launch Online Resources to Assist with Critical Ebola Education
The Youth Empowerment Services (YES) of Liberia says it will respond to the Ebola crisis in Liberia by creating a one-stop online information center to help raise awareness about the virus within the Liberian community in the US and in Liberia. Z.J. Jallah, founder and president of YESLiberia... - October 06, 2014 - YesLiberia, Inc.
Stem Cells Used to Successfully Treat Chronic Achilles Tendon Injury
Biologic Therapies, Inc. (BTI), a company that specializes in the design and development of medical devices and procedures for the regenerative medicine market, announced today that its products have been used to successfully treat a chronically injured Achilles tendon with stem cell therapy. A... - October 06, 2014 - Biologic Therapies
Global Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) Market to See Significant Growth - MarketInfoResearch.com Research Report
Marketinforesearch.com released a market report "Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Market to 2020 - Digitization of Healthcare Systems and Evolution of PACS as a Decision Support Tool Drive Growth." According to the report, the global PACS market was valued at $2.9 billion in... - October 06, 2014 - MarketInfo Research
In-Home Professional Lice Treatment Service Expands to More Towns in the Metro Memphis Area
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service now makes house calls to a broader array of towns in and around Memphis, Tennessee. LiceDoctors, the nation's largest lice treatment service, has a medical doctor on staff and has treated over 120,000 clients. - October 06, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Island Medical Management Chooses ActionCue Clinical Intelligence Healthcare Management Software
Island Medical Management has chosen Prista Corporation’s ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence application for use in all of Island Medical facilities nationwide to integrate and standardize their Risk, Quality and Performance Improvement programs. - October 05, 2014 - Prista Corporation
FDAnews Announces: FDA Official Added to 9th Annual FDA Inspections Summit, Oct. 22-24, 2014
9th Annual FDA Inspections Summit Presented by FDAnews; Oct. 22-24, 2014 – Bethesda, MD; www.fdanews.com/InspectionsSummitPR2 - October 05, 2014 - FDAnews
Yanick Vibert, DO, Named Roosevelt Award for Services to Humanity Honoree by the March of Dimes
St. Christopher's Physician Named Roosevelt Award for Services to Humanity Honoree for Her Service to the Underserved. - October 05, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Harold D. Bonds Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Harold D. Bonds of Brandon, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government affairs. About Harold D. Bonds Mr. Bonds has over 35 years experience in the field of government... - October 03, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Julio Garcia, M.D. Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Julio Garcia, M.D. of Las Vegas, Nevada has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Julio Garcia, M.D. Dr. Garcia has 26 years experience in the healthcare field. He is a self-employed... - October 03, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Speak During the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo
Bethany Garrity, Director of Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo which will be held October 19-22, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and provides corporate... - October 03, 2014 - NIFS
Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Speak During the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit
Bethany Garrity, Director of Corporate Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit which will be held October 7-8, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and... - October 03, 2014 - NIFS
Russell Hornfisher Joins Orthotic Holdings, Inc (OHI) as O&P Channel Manager
Orthotic Holdings, Inc. (OHI), the leading manufacturer in North America of custom, lower extremity orthotic devices and related products, today announced that Russell Hornfisher has joined the OHI business development team as O&P Channel Manager. - October 03, 2014 - OHI
Unbound Medicine Launches Major Upgrade to uPub™ Publishing Platform - Powerful, Cost-Effective Content Management and Online Authoring
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, announces a major upgrade to uPub™, the digital content management and authoring module of the Unbound™ Platform. With this software release, Unbound Medicine adds a host of new features and tools to its... - October 02, 2014 - Unbound Medicine
Umran Javaid HAAPIN Founder and Team Climb Ben Nevis
The HAAPIN team climbed Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK. They made it to the top and were feeling really great. Umran Javaid said "We love helping people around the world, we will be doing many more activities like this in the future and everyone is welcome to join us." HAAPIN... - October 02, 2014 - HAAPIN Worldwide
HIN Survey to Track Embedded Case Management Along Care Continuum
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network survey will examine the impact of placing case managers within primary care, hospitals, long-term care and other points of care through October 31, 2014. - October 02, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Capita Conferences’ Transforming the Adult Social Care Workforce Event Announced – 27th November, London
Attendees will hear practical insight into the implications of the Care Act, how to improve the skills of staff in the delivery of personalisation and engaging with the present and future challenges. - October 02, 2014 - Capita Conferences
PMMC Ranked Top Five Largest Revenue Cycle Company by Modern Healthcare
PMMC, a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle solutions, is once again named to Modern Healthcare's "Largest Revenue Cycle Management Firms." PMMC ranks No. 5 on the list, moving up from No. 7 the previous year. The annual list is compiled by Modern Healthcare based on responses... - October 02, 2014 - PMMC
Pharma Compliance Group, LLC Launches LongitudeRX, a Premier Prescription Analysis Software
Pharma Compliance Group LLC announces the launch of its proprietary prescription analysis software LongitudeRx. LongitudeRx assists pharmacies, distributors and manufacturers in the analysis of their controlled substance distribution, inventory and dispensing. - October 01, 2014 - Pharma Compliance Group, LLC
Hybrid Embedded Case Management: New Model for Cross-Continuum Care Coordination
A new special report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network documents Sentara Healthcare System's successful hybrid approach to case management that has improved outcomes for both patients and physician practices. - October 01, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
AVF Announces West Coast Vein Forum Course in 2015
The American Venous Forum announces its newest meeting The West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment. The meeting will take place on April 30 - May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. The West Coast Vein Forum will offer clinicians providing basic treatment of venous disease a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge in recognizing and treating a broader scope of vein disorders. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information. - October 01, 2014 - American Venous Forum
ReproTech CEO and Director Elected to American Association of Tissue Banks Positions
The newly elected American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Board of Governors and Council officers began their terms in late September at the annual AATB meeting in San Diego. ReproTech is proud to announce that two of its employees have been elected to prestigious positions. Brent Hazelrigg,... - October 01, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
CHI Recovery – Groundbreaking Approach to Addiction Treatment Proves Successful in Achieving Sustained Recovery
CHI Recovery is a holistic, integrative and Evidenced-Based, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that rocks the status quo and transitions participants successfully towards lifelong emotional, physical, and spiritual health. CHI Recovery has been recognized as an innovative leader in the Addiction Treatment community. Psychology Today named CHI Recovery "Best in Treatment 2014." - September 30, 2014 - CHI Recovery
Lindsay Tenold Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lindsay Tenold of Saint Paul, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Lindsay Tenold Ms. Tenold has almost 10 years experience in the healthcare field. She is a... - September 30, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
2014 Palliative Care Benchmarks: Despite Benefits, Timely Referrals Challenge Industry
Access to palliative care vastly improved patient and caregiver satisfaction while helping to reduce healthcare spend, according to 2014 market data on palliative care from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 30, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
AIM Rx Forms Partnership with the FH Foundation to Help Promote Awareness About the Disease
To coincide with global FH Awareness Day, AIM Rx announces its partnership with the FH Foundation to help promote awareness of the disease. The healthcare marketing agency is spearheading an online patient and physician engagement project for the foundation. - September 30, 2014 - Annodyne
Sol Foot & Ankle Centers Introduces New Website and Blog
Long Beach podiatrists launch new patient friendly website - September 30, 2014 - Sol Foot & Ankle Centers
ChartWise CEO Delivered Pre-Conference Keynote Speech Prior to Exhibiting ChartWise 2.0 Software at Annual AHIMA Convention
ChartWise Medical Systems, Inc. (www.chartwisemed.com), the industry leader in Computer-Assisted Clinical Documentation Improvement (CACDI) software showcased its new ChartWise 2.0 software at the 86th Annual American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Convention & Exhibit. Dr. - September 29, 2014 - ChartWise
Reconstructive Orthopedics Adds Three New Surgeons to Their Team; Dr. Joseph Dwyer, Dr. Ghadeers Alami, and Dr. Jeremy Reid
Reconstructive Orthopedics has recently added three new surgeons to their team of distinguished doctors; Dr. Joseph Dwyer, Dr. Ghadeer Alami, and Dr. Jeremy Reid. Dr. Dwyer specializes in the surgical treatment of hands and wrists while Dr. Alami’s focus is foot and ankle surgery. The final... - September 28, 2014 - Reconstructive Orthopedics
Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Screen Newborns for Terminal Disease
Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1559 into law today which will implement newborn screening in the state for a deadly genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) that affects approximately 1- 15,000 children. - September 27, 2014 - The Myelin Project
Tools of Trade: Agreement Calls for Medical Tourism Association® to Provide Government of Puerto Rico with Certified Education and Training
Partnership with Department of Economic Development to Brand Island as Top Health Travel Destination Announced at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - September 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
SGS to Exhibit at MEDICA 2014 from November 12-15 in Düsseldorf, Germany
SGS will participate as an exhibitor at MEDICA 2014, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, November 15–23. Thanks to its strengthened position in the Medical Devices industry, SGS will present at MEDICA 2014 an expanded inspection, testing and certification service offering. - September 27, 2014 - SGS
Capita Conferences Announce Their Implementing NHS Services Seven Days a Week Conference
Everyone Counts: Planning for Patients 2013/14 committed the NHS to move towards routine services being available seven days a week. The Implementing NHS Services Seven Days a Week Conference provides strategic guidance and practical examples of how new service models are being implemented to... - September 27, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Voicebrook Announces Participation at 2014 Southeast Chairs and Administrators Conference
Company to demonstrate how its solutions address pathologist needs in a complex academic reporting environment. - September 26, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Nigeria’s First Specialized Dental Health Event to Benefit from Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigerian Dental Association’s Support
Dental Africa is the gateway to the emerging and far-reaching dental market in the African region and it is the largest platform in Africa for regional and international dental stakeholders, dealers, distributors, suppliers and service providers that provides them with the opportunity to interact and network with new buyers and key industry players. - September 26, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Medic West Africa Offers a Rich Conference Programme for Professionals in Healthcare
Innovative products, services, and networking opportunities are the highlight of this year’s event. - September 26, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Eminent Spine Red Diamondback Rattlesnake™ Anterior Lumbar System
Eminent Spine is proud to announce the release of the Red Diamondback Rattlesnake™ anterior lumbar plate system. The Red Diamondback Rattlesnake™ system is the 13th product to be designed and released by Eminent Spine, since 2009. The plate employs Eminent Spine’s patented... - September 26, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ Lateral Lumbar Plate System
Eminent Spine is proud to announce the release of the Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ lateral lumbar plate system. The Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ system is the 14th product to be designed and released by Eminent Spine, since 2009. Featuring Eminent Spine’s proprietary... - September 26, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Medic West Africa Offers Vast Networking Opportunities for Professionals in Healthcare
Innovative products, services, and networking opportunities are the highlight of this year’s event. - September 26, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
The Usability People's Bennett Lauber Joins the Onc Health It Policy Committee: Implementation, Usability and Safety Workgroup
The Usability People, LLC's Chief Experience Officer, Bennett Lauber, has joined the ONC Health IT Policy Committee: Implementation, Usability and Safety Workgroup. Lauber is now part of an exclusive panel which provides input and makes recommendations on policy issues and opportunities for... - September 26, 2014 - The Usability People
PerformanceScrubs.com Announces Partnership with the Tennessee Nurses Association
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced a partnership with the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) to offer their members discounts and to aid in fundraising for their organization. Through this cooperative effort, the Tennessee Nurses Association will work... - September 25, 2014 - Performance Healthcare Products
Medic West Africa Exhibition & Congress Enjoys Further Expansion in 2014
The 3rd edition of Medic West Africa Exhibition and Congress (MWA) will take place on 15-17 October 2014 at the Eko International Convention & Exhibition Center, Lagos, Nigeria. MWA will cover over 7,000 square meters of exhibition space to showcase over 1000 products from 350 exhibitors. - September 25, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
GenapSys Announces Key Hire to Senior Management Team
Addition of Vice President Strengthens Application and Product Development of the GENIUS(tm) 110 DNA Sequencing system. - September 25, 2014 - Genapsys Inc.
SML (Space Maintainers Laboratories) Launches Global Website
Leading provider of dental appliances, laboratory products and services streamlines and strengthens brand promise with introduction of new multi-level web resource for dental professionals. - September 25, 2014 - SML (Space Maintainers Labs)