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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
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
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
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™
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
Harbor Hospice Among the First to Deploy mumms Software's Hummingbird
mumms Software, an innovator in the Hospice & Palliative Care EMR industry, is pleased to announce that Harbor Hospice, part of Harbor Healthcare System headquartered in Beaumont, Texas, will be among the first hospices to deploy the newest mumms product, Hummingbird, throughout all of their... - September 25, 2014 - mumms Software
PrescribeWellness and American Pharmacies Announce Partnership: Bring Tools and Technology to Community Pharmacy to Address Star Ratings
American Pharmacies, a member-owned buying cooperative for independent pharmacies, announces today their partnership with PrescribeWellness, the SaaS Company with a cloud-based platform that delivers efficient patient communications and other related services to community pharmacists. The... - September 25, 2014 - PrescribeWellness
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Gains International Recognition for Life-Saving ECMO Treatment
St. Christopher’s recently received the “Excellence in Life Support Award” from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). St. Christopher’s received this award back in 2009. - September 25, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center is Ready for the New School Year
Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center shares some back to school tips. - September 25, 2014 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home Participates in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home is proud to promote ALS awareness. - September 25, 2014 - Brooklyn Queens Rehab
Transnetyx Appoints Regional Account Specialist in New York City
Transnetyx, a genetic diagnostics company, today announced the addition of Rupali Dixit as Regional Account Specialist (RAS) in New York City. Dixit is the company’s second dedicated RAS assigned to the area and will report to Transnetyx North American Sales Manager, Ryan Yanase and... - September 24, 2014 - Transnetyx
Health and Beauty eCommerce Specialists Neue Media Launches Iconic British Cosmetics Brand and Website
Best practice approach visually articulates the unique distinguishing features of a new icon in British beauty through desktop, mobile and tablet optimisation that engages, inspires and services the target audience. - September 24, 2014 - neue media
US Tele-Medicine Names Claudia Grandjean Chief Operating Officer
US Tele-Medicine, a world leader in Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions in the health care industry, announces Claudia Grandjean as Chief Operating Officer (COO), as part of its continued expansion and new product roll-out across the country. "Claudia brings over 25... - September 24, 2014 - US Telemedicine
E-Prescribing Market Will Reach $887.8 Million, Globally in 2019 - Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research is Released New Report Title - “Global Market Study on E-Prescribing: North America to Witness Highest Growth by 2019.” - September 24, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Career Step to Exhibit at AHIMA Convention September 27 Through October 1
Career Step will be attending and exhibiting in booth 711 at the 86th Annual Convention and Exhibit of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in San Diego, California. - September 24, 2014 - Career Step
PrescribeWellness and American Pharmacies Announce Partnership: Bring Tools and Technology to Community Pharmacy to Address Star Ratings
PrescribeWellness technology partners with American Pharmacies to bring improved Star Ratings and increased revenues to pharmacy members. - September 24, 2014 - PrescribeWellness
Over 70% of Live Insurance News Readers Ask for Health Care Reform Repair
As we all know, new health care reform regulations mandated from the Affordable Care Act are almost one year old now. Results from a survey from LiveInsuranceNews.com has revealed over half their readership is showing signs of discontent with new healthcare reform. - September 23, 2014 - Live Insurance News
Upstate Orthopedics to Host a Series of Courtesy Care Clinics
Upstate Orthopedics is hosting a series of courtesy care clinics for uninsured individuals experiencing knee, hand, or wrist pain. Patients can make an appointment for a free orthopedic evaluation. - September 23, 2014 - Upstate Orthopedics
Predictive Analytics, Registries Helping to Reduce Avoidable Emergency Room Visits
A trio of tech tools is bolstering healthcare's efforts to foster more appropriate use of hospital ERs, according to a new 2014 HINtelligence report. - September 23, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Mismanaged and Mistreated Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Enjoy Complete Turn-Around Under New Ownership and Management
Green Tree of Orlando Hosts an Open House and Facility Tour Showcasing All the Positive Changes in Place Since Inception of New Ownership and Management. - September 22, 2014 - Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida
October 15 Webinar: Adventist Health-Blue Shield Specialists Telehealth Collaboration
Specifics of a multi-speciality telehealth network that improves access to specialist care for patients in remote areas will be shared during an October 15, 2014 webinar. - September 22, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Healthcare Analytics Global Market and Estimated to be Worth $20.8 Billion by 2020"
The global Healthcare Analytics market is expected to reach $20.8 billion by 2020 and is mainly driven by factors such as federal healthcare mandates, emergence of big data and advancements in analytical technologies, rising incidence of aging population. However, few factors such as lack of skilled labor with analytical skills, lack of patient data confidentiality, increase in governmental regulation, and reimbursement issues are hampering the market growth. - September 22, 2014 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
The Cassata Family Foundation Donates $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp
Rosario S. Cassata, Trustee and Nicole Cassata of "The Frank Cassata Family Foundation" donated $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp of Wheatley Heights, NY. The Cassata Family Foundation hosted a charity Casino Night event at Westbury Manor. - September 21, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
AST Enzymes is Introducing Their Highly Anticipated Fat Digestion Product: Lipase HP Plus
AST Enzymes is proud to announce the launch of Lipase HP Plus, a powerful digestive enzyme and antioxidant blend expertly designed for the digestion of fats. This powerful formula includes amylase, protease, amla, bovine (ox bile), and one of the highest lipase content on the market. AST... - September 20, 2014 - AST Enzymes
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Secures Keynote Speaker J. Craig Venter, PhD, for Largest Event in Las Vegas, December 11-13th
The A4M recently announced the program for the 22nd Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine, including dynamic featured presenters, a power-packed agenda, and the most cutting-edge information and case studies from around the healthcare industry. Among the keynote faculty is genome scientist... - September 20, 2014 - A4M