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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
Lean Healthcare West Announces Lean Facility Design Conference
Lean Healthcare West, an industry leader in applying Lean principles to the healthcare industry, announces today that the focus of their 8th Annual Lean Leadership Retreat will be the unique challenges of Lean Facility Design. - July 13, 2012 - Lean Healthcare West
pharmaCline's Diabecline Antibiotic Nominated for 2012 American Business Awards, Stevie Awards
The American Business Awards has named pharmaCline® as a finalist for the 2012 Stevie Award for New Product of the Year- Health & Pharmaceuticals. The Stevie Awards were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and... - July 12, 2012 - pharmaCline
An Updated Edition of the Definitive Reference on Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction
The craniovertebral junction, with a significant range of pathologies and anatomical complexities, continues to be a challenging area for surgeons. This new edition of "Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction," recently published by Thieme, focuses on surgical decision making and... - July 12, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Live Webinar on FDA’s Part 11 – Enforcement Trends and Affordable Steps to Take Today by Compliance2go
Since 2010, FDA has embarked on a special enforcement and training of its investigators on 21 CFR 11. - July 12, 2012 - Compliance2go
Live Webinar on Design History File (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), Device History Record (DHR) and Technical File (TF) - Regulatory Documents Explained
Many citations by FDA and notified bodies include findings with respect to insufficient information in the Design History File, not following the procedures to make the device as established in the DMR, and incomplete or inaccurate production data of incoming, in-process and finished products. Is... - July 12, 2012 - Compliance2go
Barnhill & Vaynerov, LLP Sues to Preserve Physician's Right to Deliver Necessary and Acclaimed Care
Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP has commenced a legal action on behalf of Dr. Greggory R. DeVore, M.D. against Regal Medical Group, Inc., Lakeside Medical Group, Inc., Eastland Medical Group, Inc., and Community Medical Group of the West Valley, Inc., each of which is a member of the Heritage Provider... - July 11, 2012 - Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Partners with Give by Cell for Mobile Fundraising
Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, was selected by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to provide the mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, allowing supporters to make donations via text. "The landscape of philanthropy is... - July 11, 2012 - Give by Cell
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute Now Open in Tampa
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute specializes in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Rising Star, Janna Andrews, MD Series Debuts on The Doctor’s Channel
Radiation Oncologist, Janna Andrews, MD debuts series on The Doctor’s Channel on Cancer and the many aspects of the disease. In the series, Dr. Andrews discusses the indications for chemotherapy in castrate resistant prostate cancer, novel radiation technologies in the treatment of prostate... - July 11, 2012 - Janna Andrews, MD
Dr. Andrew J. Appel Strives to Bring Better Orthopedic Medicine to Florida
Dr. Andrew J. Appel is chief surgeon at Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute where they specialize in personal injury. - July 11, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Minnesota Autism Center to Begin Using Skills™ to Treat Individuals with Autism
The Minnesota Autism Center has acquired Skills™, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat children and youth affected by autism spectrum disorders. - July 11, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
DOX Podiatry to Exhibit at the National 2012 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting
Dox Podiatry, a leading podiatry specific electronic medical records & office management solutions provider, is proud to announce their attendance at the National 2012 APMA Meeting, August 16-19, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. - July 11, 2012 - DOX Podiatry
ALPCO Diagnostics Launches Mouse Sclerostin ELISA
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the launch of an ELISA specific for measuring mouse sclerostin in serum and plasma. - July 10, 2012 - ALPCO
Homewatch CareGivers Receives Quality Certification
Homewatch CareGivers of South Jersey today announced that it has completed and received its Home Care Pulse Certification. A certification program dedicated to the measurement of client and employee satisfaction scores, Homewatch CareGivers is now officially certified in home care... - July 10, 2012 - Homewatch CareGivers
HealthEdSolutions.com Special Section Helps Professionals Expand Their Careers in Healthcare
Professional Development Special Section Offers Insights and Advice to Healthcare Professionals Seeking to Grow Their Careers - July 10, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
Self Funding Magazine - Issue 31 Now Available - Read It Today
The July issue of Self Funding Magazine has been released today. Read the 31st issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to solutions in the self funding industry at: http://www.SelfFundingMagazine.com. - July 09, 2012 - Self Funding Magazine
July Issue of Corporate Wellness Magazine Now Online
Issue 36 of Corporate Wellness Magazine (CWM) has been released today. You can read it at www.CorporateWellnessMagazine.com. CWM is the only magazine dedicated strictly to employee health, wellness, disease management and prevention. - July 09, 2012 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Favorable Demographics and Improvement in Connectivity Primarily Drives Telemedicine in India
Netscribes launches a report on the Telemedicine Market in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series. - July 08, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Dr. Kipp Van Camp: Supreme Court Decision is More Bad Medicine for Ailing US Healthcare System
Dr. Kipp Van Camp, an Interventional Radiologist and author of Misdiagnosis-A Practicing Physician’s Case Study in Health Care Reform, is neither surprised nor enthusiastic about the US Supreme Court's health care ruling. - July 06, 2012 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp
Chinese Pharma Growth Expected to Slow Amid Reform Turbulences and Intensified Cost Containment
Although there are growing concerns about China’s economy and uncertainties about the country’s healthcare reforms, the Chinese pharmaceutical industry maintained healthy growth in 2011 and the first half of 2012 as well as a generally positive outlook, according to China Pharmaceutical... - July 06, 2012 - WiCON International Group LLC