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Pharmspective Releases New Pipeline Perspectives Reports in Key Autoimmune Diseases
Pharmspective released two new Pipeline Reports designed to establish a new benchmark in functionality through its three unique report approaches: Granularity, Thoroughness & Dependability. Granularity: The detail of the pipeline reports is impeccable. Thoroughness: The approach through which Pharmspective covers the underlying drivers. - August 06, 2012 - Pharmspective
Med-Tex Minor Medical Center to Operate as HealthCARE Express Urgent Care
HealthCARE Express announced today it has expanded its presence in East Texas with the acquisition of Med-Tex Minor Medical Center in Marshall, Texas. This partnership brings HealthCARE Express’s total footprint to four clinics across East Texas. Med-Tex Minor Medical Center will now... - August 05, 2012 - HealthCARE Express
HEALTHCAREfirst to Host Free Webinar for Home Health and Hospice Agencies on Proposed 2013 Regulatory Changes
HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer of web-based software and services for home care, today announced that they will present a free webinar detailing the 2013 proposed rule from CMS. Presented by Deanna Loftus, Director of Regulatory Compliance for HEALTHCAREfirst, the webinar will review the proposed... - August 05, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Healthcare: New Social Network Brings Professionals Together
HealthKair is the brand new social media community that has been created for healthcare professionals, by healthcare professionals. The founders of HealthKair bring decades of experience to the table, and they decided that there needs to be a place in which everyone in the healthcare world can come together, collaborate, and expand their horizons. - August 04, 2012 - Healthkair
Top Ear Nose and Throat Practice Expands New Jersey Presence
Pinnacle ENT Associates Opens Three New Jersey Offices - August 04, 2012 - Pinnacle ENT Associates
Through the Withering Storm, a Brief History of a Mental Illness
With a foreword by Dr. Brian Bishop, Psychiatrist, this book breaks new ground in giving people a window into the world of a young man afflicted by one of the most disabling and difficult mental health problems known to man, bipolar disorder, or manic depression. This candid and fearless work will change the way you look at people you once shunned. - August 03, 2012 - Leif Gregersen
Toral Family Foundation Offering Scholarship Program
Toral Family Foundation offering a scholarship program to assist medical professionals working in traumatic brain injury. - August 03, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Preparing for Monumental Changes in the Healthcare Industry
If you start counting since the start of President Barack Obama's presidential campaign, it's been a 4-year battle over reforming Healthcare in this country. On June 28, the Supreme Court made a monumental ruling to uphold President Obama's Healthcare Reform Act. The ruling is sure to change the... - August 03, 2012 - Axiom Administrative Services, LLC
Ernest M. Myers, MD, FACS Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Ernest M. Myers, MD, FACS of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Ernest M. Myers, MD, FACS Dr. Myers has over 37 years experience in the healthcare field. - August 03, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
TransAct Collaborates with Lantium HealthTech Partners to Deliver a Wide Range of Software and IT Solutions to Healthcare Practices Nationally
Bringing Healthcare professionals a better way to offer their patients more payment options. - August 03, 2012 - TransAct, LLC
VIRUN® Closes $2.1 Million Series-A Funding to Bolster Innovation and World-Wide Expansion
After almost 10 years of self-funding growth and business expansion, VIRUN is ready to further-illuminate its presence and capitalize on its patented technology portfolio and product development. - August 02, 2012 - VIRUN
Live Webinar on FDA Compliant Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) for Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars and Medical Devices by Compliance2go
This webinar is intended to help you get familiar with the relevant and applicable US regulations, regulatory requirements and guidance necessary for good laboratory practice (GLP) and GLP compliance. - August 02, 2012 - Compliance2go
Delta Locum Tenens Launches New Work Log Application System
Delta Locum Tenens launches an online work log application to improve user experience. - August 02, 2012 - The Delta Companies
Acceliant Participates as Platinum Sponsor at SCDM 2012 Annual Conference
Acceliant 6.4v will be showcased at the Event. - August 02, 2012 - Trianz
A Nationwide Study Conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research Finds Innovative Ways for Physician Practices to Improve the Patient Experience
A national study conducted by Catalyst Healthcare Research finds 10 innovative ways to improve the patient experience in the doctor’s office. - August 01, 2012 - Catalyst Healthcare Research
MassMedia Healthcare Marketing Named Public Relations Agency of Record for Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada has retained MassMedia Healthcare Marketing as its public relations agency of record. - August 01, 2012 - MassMedia Healthcare Marketing
Breast Cancer: Discovering Hope Through Informed Decisions
Highly-acclaimed actress and health advocate Mariel Hemingway appears as featured guest on the upcoming episode of the Better Living television series. The Spanish edition, Una Vida Mejor, is scheduled to air nationally on Telemundo Sunday, August 5 at 7:30 am. Now in its third season, the... - August 01, 2012 - Consumer Education Group
California Hair Restoration Surgeon Seeks Participants for Non-Invasive Hair Growth Study
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., a Walnut Creek, CA hair restoration surgeon will study the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on hair mass and growth. - August 01, 2012 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
The Siesta Group, Worldwide Leader in Measuring Sleep, Wakefulness and Brain Activity for Clinical Trials and Research, Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary in 2012
The Siesta Group is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2012. On June 21, 2012, they held an anniversary event in Vienna, Austria, which many of their customers, partners and friends attended. Highlights of the event were the Introduction of Georg Dorffner, CEO of The Siesta Group and the keynote lectures of Vladimir Svetnik, Director, Biometrics Research, Merck & Company and Bernd Saletu, Professor of Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, Rudolfinerhaus Vienna. - August 01, 2012 - The Siesta Group Schlafanalyse GmbH
Acclaimed Gender Selection Specialist Offers Amazing Promotion; Makes High Cost Technique Affordable for All
Acclaimed gender selection specialists at The Silverman Center are offering women a solution to the high cost of safe and effective gender selection techniques. For the next three months, the Silverman Center is offering a reduced price of $3,950 for a consultation and two procedures using sperm... - July 30, 2012 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
MedPro Rx, Inc. Receives URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation
Local Specialty Pharmacy Demonstrates Strong Commitment to Quality Health Care - July 29, 2012 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
The Delta Companies Releases the 2nd Quarter 2012 Edition of the Physician Recruiting Standard and Healthcare Recruiting Standard
The Delta Companies announced today the release of the 2nd Quarter 2012 Physician Recruiting Standard and Healthcare Recruiting Standard. The Standard is a quarterly resource from The Delta Companies providing a summary of physician and healthcare specialist compensation, placement data, and market... - July 28, 2012 - The Delta Companies
IncentOne Launches Consulting Practice
Formation of a specialized consulting services unit to help customers drive consumer and provider behavior using incentives - July 27, 2012 - IncentOne
MIDEGO Inc. Presents: “Global Health Leaders” with Dr. Elvira Beracochea July 27, 2012 at 12 p.m. EST.
Dr. Elvira Beracochea, global health leader, mentor and coach and MIDEGO CEO will host BlogTalkRadio’s newest show “Global Health Leaders.” This show will present the work of leaders from all over the world who work hard to ensure better health for their countries and citizens. Learn about what it takes to succeed in global health and talk with leaders who are helping their patients and country deliver better health for all. - July 27, 2012 - MIDEGO, Inc.
DataServices, LLC Rebrands and Launches Lab Portal Company and Website
DataServices, LLC unveiled a new company name, Lab Portal Company. The Lab Portal Company Electronic Results Portal allows a laboratory or lab business entity to provide customizable test results to their customer network. - July 26, 2012 - Lab Portal Compancy
Dr. Gabrielle Young Brings Her Medical Expertise, Fitness and Nutrition Background to IncreaseYourHealth.net
Noted media physician and fitness expert Dr. Gabrielle Young brings her patient-friendly expertise to IncreaseYourHealth.net, through her articles, blogs and videos about general health, fitness and nutrition. - July 26, 2012 - IncreaseYourHealth.net
Live Webinar on Effective SOP Writing to be FDA Compliant by Compliance2go
Learn and understand the regulatory expectations for, and the proper design and maintenance of effective and compliant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). - July 26, 2012 - Compliance2go
Stephan Siemers, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Stephan Siemers of Twistringen, Germany, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Devices. About Stephan Siemers Mr. Siemers is currently associated... - July 26, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
UPMC Urgent Care Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - July 26, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Compass Health Systems, LLC Opens in Athens, Georgia
Compass Health Systems was created by healthcare professionals to provide outstanding Billing, Coding, Collections, Interim Assistance, IT, Mentoring, Permanent Placement, Revenue Cycle Services, Consulting, Management and Transcription to all medical providers. - July 25, 2012 - Compass Health Systems, LLC
Live Webinar on Best Practices for Complaint Handling in Compliance with FDA and ISO Regulations by Compliance2go
Negative customer feedback about a medical device's performance or safety is a strong indicator of whether a firm's manufacturing process is in control. This feedback is therefore subject to many requirements in both the QSR and ISO 13485. Failure to follow up on complaints about medical devices is... - July 25, 2012 - Compliance2go
Medical Athletics Picks Charlotte to Open First Facility
Company that specializes in analysis & treatment of sports-related concussions will host a media open house on July 27 at new state-of-the-art medical office in University City area. - July 25, 2012 - Medical Athletics
Marshall S. Redding, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Marshall S. Redding of Burlington, North Carolina, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Ophthalmology. About Marshall S. Redding Dr. Marshall S. Redding heads the Redding Eye Center... - July 25, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Alzheimer’s Disease: New Book Provides Critical, Evidence-Based Answer
Official Release of Anticipated Book by Dr. David Leonardi and Dr. Nathan Daley - July 24, 2012 - Leonardi Institute
Live Webinar on FDA Regulation of Mobile Medical Apps by Compliance2go
The number of mobile applications or “apps”, including mobile medical apps, is ever increasing and an undeniable mainstay of medicine moving forward. - July 24, 2012 - Compliance2go
New Mobile Technology Alerts Doctors, Family of Health Events
Patients wear adhesive sensor that instantly texts contacts if changes are detected. - July 23, 2012 - SecuraTrac
Randall Hoover to Speak at Michigan Institute of Laundering & Dry Cleaning Seminar
On July 21, 2012, Randall Hoover, ChFC, REBC, CLU, RHU, & LIC, President of Hoover & Associates Financial Services, will be presenting on Health Care Reform to the MILD group. The topic will be “What does Health Care Reform Mean for You?” He will discuss current topics such as the necessity for reform, its intensions for the country, the current reform’s potential impact for small businesses, and how to best plan for the coming changes. - July 21, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
John F. May, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. John F. May of Bethesda, Maryland, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Finance/International Development. About John F. May John F. May is Lead Population Specialist with the... - July 20, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Rail 4D™ Technology to Debut at 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques
K2M Advances Spinal Deformity Market with MESA Rail™ Deformity Spinal System - July 20, 2012 - K2M, Inc.
Dr. Mark Galland Releases Podcast on Tommy John Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Local Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Discusses Common Surgery for Athletes - July 20, 2012 - Dr. Galland
NurseLineMD Receives ONC-ATCB Certification for DoctorDirect EHR (Electronic Health Record) Module
NurseLineMD, a leading provider in patient to provider communication, takes the guesswork out of Privacy & Security by introducing a HIPAA-Compliant ONC-ATCB certified EHR Module that connects Providers with Patients through mobile devices. - July 19, 2012 - NurseLineMD
The Denver Hospice Selects HEALTHCAREfirst as Its Web-Based Agency Management Software Provider
HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer in Web-based software and services for home health and hospice, today announced that The Denver Hospice has selected firstHOSPICE, the industry’s leading Web-based hospice software solution, to streamline operations and improve patient care. Headquartered in... - July 19, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
ACHE of Massachusetts Awards Three Student Scholarships
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) of Massachusetts recently presented $1,000 David M. Kinzer Scholarships to three student board representatives: Anthony Marchi of Foxboro, Emily Seidmon of South Boston, and John Bry of Seattle. The scholarship awards symbolize the enduring... - July 18, 2012 - ACHE of Massachusetts
Floriberto Rafael Aguirre Rivero, Has Recently Been Recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who Publication
Floriberto Rafael Aguirre Rivero of Acapulco, Mexico, has recently been recognized by The Global Directory of Who’s Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Gastroenterology Surgery. About Floriberto Rafael Aguirre Rivero Floriberto Rafael Aguirre Rivero,... - July 18, 2012 - Global Directory of Who's Who
HEALTHCAREfirst Announces New Billing Services Offering Integrated with Web-Based Revenue Cycle Analytics at NAHC Financial Management Conference
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of Web-based home healthcare and hospice technologies, announced at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice’s Financial Management Conference the release of their new billing services program integrated with Web-based revenue cycle analytics. - July 18, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Geek Engineer Sells Revolutionary Physical Exercise Manual, for $4,860 a Copy
Engineer Craig Wise, is publishing a revolutionary exercise manual that basically ignores everything traditionally taught about deep muscle and cardio exercises. Until now virtually all muscle and cardio exercises used the skeleton to carry all exercise force, his methods are about bypassing bones and joints so that over 90% of people, at any age can seriously body build. That is up from about 10% of people born with extra strong skeletal genetics. - July 17, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Employment Requirements for Home Health Care Expected to Increase 50% Per Year Until 2018
One of the fastest growing employment sectors is Home Health Care. The field is experiencing tremendous growth as over 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age every day (The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth until 2018 is to be at 50 percent). Becoming a Certified Home Health Aide can be... - July 17, 2012 - Sunlight Care
Live Webinar on NAFTA Rules of Origin and Documentation by Compliance2go
Understand how to meet the rules that are required to qualify your imports/exports between the three NAFTA countries (United States, Canada, and Mexico) - July 14, 2012 - Compliance2go
Live Webinar on Dietary Supplement Regulatory Compliance in the United States: Labeling, Product Claims & Updates from the FDA by Compliance2go
The FDA, with assistance from the FTC, has become increasingly aware of the large amount of dietary supplements that have come onto the market since the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994. A growing public demand for supplements, along with a relatively relaxed... - July 14, 2012 - Compliance2go
Live Webinar on SOP and FDA Compliance by Compliance2go
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required by law for companies that are regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations such as Title 21 and Title 493. Yet there is no guidance on how to write, - July 13, 2012 - Compliance2go