Medical & Health News
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MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Intivia Selected as Participating EHR Vendor with the New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center (NJ-HITEC)
As a participating vendor, Intivia is poised to assist primary care practices in New Jersey to successfully adopt Electronic Health Records (EHR) and achieve Meaningful Use. - June 27, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
New Release of Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline
The announcement of the 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1st Early Bird Registration Deadline has been released. The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is the only dedicated national conference to voluntary benefits and limited medical plans. - June 26, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Castle Connolly Top Doctors(TM) Nominations Process Now Open to All Licensed Physicians in the U.S.
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Announces that its new, online nomination site in open to all licensed physicians in the United States. - June 26, 2011 - Castle Connolly
Health Service Journal and SIMUL8 Corporation Launch Second Phase of Simulation Lab
Enhanced toolkit of online simulations launched to allow organizations to experiment with healthcare improvement ideas in a risk free environment. - June 25, 2011 - SIMUL8 Corporation
The Corporate Health and Wellness Association Releases a New Survey Sponsored by the Corporate Wellness Magazine
The Corporate Health and Wellness Association, along with Corporate Wellness Magazine, has released a new survey, 2011 Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness. The survey will help pinpoint concerns and currents trends in the industry by targeting health care professionals, employers, carriers,... - June 25, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Mechanical Heart Valve Patients Listening for Natural Sleep Relief; New Specialized Sound Recording Successfully Masks Sound of Mechanical Aortic/Mitral Valves
Unique audio recording created and designed to mask the sound of mechanical heart valve noises to maximise sleep and relaxation in the patient/listener. Actual heart valve sounds are combined with natural river sounds. - June 25, 2011 - Alex Alexander Perica
The Spine Foundation Receives Significant Donation from Laser Spine Institute
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Makes Major Gift to Foundation Increasing Access to Advanced Spinal Care. - June 25, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
OmniMD Chosen as Preferred Vendor by University of Oklahoma for MT Services
OmniMD, one of the leading providers of healthcare IT solutions and services, has been chosen as a preferred vendor by US’ top ranked university, the University of Oklahoma, for its medical transcription (MT) services. - June 24, 2011 - OmniMD
ALPCO Appoints CST China as Their Exclusive Distributor in China
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have appointed CST (Shanghai) Biological Reagents Company Ltd. (CST China) as their new distributor in China. With CST China as their new distribution channel in China,... - June 23, 2011 - ALPCO
American College of Addiction Medicine Faculty Testifies in Support of Proposed Model Program to Provide Vivitrol® to Jailed Addicts
Testimony before Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse touts value of long-lasting opiate blocker. - June 23, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
Status Solutions and ICON Voice Networks Integrate to Improve Situational Awareness and Communication
Status Solutions announces strategic partnership with ICON Voice Networks. - June 23, 2011 - Status Solutions
Laser Spine Institute Chief Operations Officer Serves as Event Chair of Business Buddies Tampa Board
Jimmy St. Louis Chairs 4th Annual Havana Nights for Business Buddies Tampa Bay Location. - June 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Annmarie Gianni Skin Care Debuts Dead Sea Facial Scrub
Annmarie Gianni’s new Dead Sea Facial Scrub is the latest development from her natural and organic skin care line. Created from dead sea mud, lavender, and siliceous earth, this scrub is rich in minerals which will nourish and feed the skin. Since its beginning in 2010, Annmarie Skin Care... - June 22, 2011 - Annmarie Skin Care
Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery
First of its kind laser in North Carolina can replace surgical blade for corneal transplants and other eye surgeries. - June 22, 2011 - Dr Dean Dornic
Popular Nonprofit Organization Falls Victim to Economic Downturn
ALERT Health, a nonprofit organization providing preventive health counseling, testing, and referral will close its office on June 30th due to funding constraints. Founded in 1997 as “Hep-C ALERT” by Andi Thomas, a patient affected by chronic Hepatitis C, its original mission was to... - June 22, 2011 - ALERT Health, Inc.
HealthSaaS Integrates Translation Tools Into Cloud Based Personal Health Applications and White Labeled Solutions
HealthSaaS today announced they have upgraded all HealthSaaS cloud based PHAs and white labeled sites with complete translation capabilities. - June 21, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
South Tampa Immediate Care Connects Patients to Medical Information with Smartphone App
Mobile users now have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information in the palm of their hand with iTriage. - June 19, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Choice Wellness Salutes Men’s Health Month with Free Testosterone Level Testing
Choice Wellness of Clearwater (http://www.choice-wellness.com) salutes Men’s Health Month and their purpose of early detection with Testosterone Level Testing and a 15 minute consultation at no charge. - June 18, 2011 - Choice Wellness LLC
Healthcare Resources Online Announces Partnership with The Endocrine Society
EndoCare Online Provides Endocrinologists Easy Access to Point-of-Care Tools - June 18, 2011 - Healthcare Resources Online
MSL WORLD Announces the Launch of the First Ever Career Management Website for the Medical Science Liaison Role
MSL WORLD is the industry’s first and only comprehensive niche career management site 100% dedicated, focused and built to serve the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) career. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Science Liaison World
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J. Introduces Latest Technology for Ankle Replacement
Dr. Gerald Mauriello, Jr., a podiatric surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), in Freehold, and a DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) of Advanced Foot Ankle Institute, a division of AOSMI, PC, has begun offering treatment in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties for ankle... - June 17, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago
The Global Benefits Association, a global nonprofit insurance trade association for international insurance companies and multi-national employers will host their second annual international Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011 in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Association’s annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ameridose Named Supplier of Choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, has been selected as supplier of choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition (TPC) hospitals. The TPC Group currently includes 10 integrated delivery network healthcare systems with 27 facilities, together generating... - June 16, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Doctors of Weight Loss Expert Announced as ASMBS’ President-Elect
The Association for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has just announced the results of their 2011 election. Doctors of Weight Loss Inaugural Expert Dr. Jaime Ponce has been elected President of ASMBS for 2012. Dr. Ponce’s previous ASMBS positions have included: Chair of the Insurance... - June 16, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Medical Scrubs Mall Introduces Product Reviews to Website
Medical Scrubs Mall has introduced product reviews to its website. Customers may now read what others thought of each individual product before making a purchase in order to make a more informed decision. For more information about product reviews, please visit www.MedicalScrubsMall.com. - June 16, 2011 - Medical Scrubs Mall
Doctors of Weight Loss Adds 7 Surgeons to Expert Panel
Doctors of Weight Loss, a resource for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery, has announced the addition of 7 bariatric surgeons to their existing panel. Doctors of Weight Loss launched in May, 2011, and currently features 43 expert... - June 15, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Urweb.tv Offers a New Channel for Open Innovation Business Development
Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Products is the latest company to open an online Open Innovation portal as part of its business development strategy. To reach those hard-to-find inventors, entrepreneurs and garage geniuses, GSK is using MMC Productions technology marketing channel urweb.tv. - June 15, 2011 - MMC Productions Inc
Matthew P. Rupert, M.D., Joins Ascendant Neuro Nashville
Dr. Rupert joins the pain management team at Ascendant Neuro in Nashville. He will help provide pain relief treatments to patients who suffer from chronic pain. - June 15, 2011 - Envision Interactive
Gastroenterology Associates Gives Patients Greater Access to Medical Information with Smartphone App
Mobile users have convenient access to symptoms, diseases and physician information, anytime, anywhere, with iTriage. - June 15, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Kenneth Rozenberg Solidifies Short and Long Term Care in Queens with Holliswood Care Center
The Holliswood Care Center is a new addition to the Centers for Specialty Care Group, a healthcare network for the New York area directed by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg. - June 15, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products Introduces ProStretch Plus
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products announced today the introduction of the new ProStretch Plus, an advancement in stretching tools that engages the entire interconnective chain of the lower leg beginning with the hamstring, calves, Achilles tendon, Plantar fascia and toes to provide a deep, safe, effective stretch. - June 14, 2011 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products
AUCD Convenes National Disability and Health Partners for Conference Event: Building Healthy Communities for Everyone
Today over 150 disability and health leaders from around the country will convene for “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” a three day conference event in Chicago, IL. The meeting is sponsored by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with AUCD, NCPAD and NACCHO. - June 14, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Centers for Specialty Care Group Now Provides Bariatric Therapy at Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Maintained by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg
The Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, operated by Centers for Specialty Care Group CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, now offers a renowned bariatric recovery program. - June 13, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Beyond Medicine Launches www.drcontracts.com
Beyond Medicine is proud to introduce DrContracts.com: a national online linking service that allows doctors to find an experienced lawyer for physician employment contract review. DrContracts.com allow physician to locate a lawyer anywhere in the USA. DrContracts.com is a free service to all... - June 11, 2011 - Beyond Medicine
Laser Spine Institute Opens Albuquerque Facility
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Expands Into New Mexico Market - June 11, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Freeland Systems Adds Michael Kingcaid to Its Executive Management Team
Freeland Systems, a leader in providing healthcare information solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Kingcaid to the position of Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development. In his new role, Kingcaid will initially focus on the launch of a variety of new... - June 10, 2011 - Freeland Systems
No Specs Surgery, the Revolutionary Twist on Laser-Eye Surgery, in Healthcare Global
An all-in-one operation for poor sightedness, age-related spectacle dependency and cataracts; it enables you to ditch glasses and contact lenses forever - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
HealthEdSolutions Pediatric Life Support Course Preps Health Pros for Higher Summer Injury Rates
Leading Provider of ACLS and PALS Certification Courses Releases Summertime Health Hazards Special Section - June 09, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
First Regional Hospital Wellness Conference to Take Place August 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA
HASC is proud to partner with the Corporate Health and Wellness Association to sponsor this important conference that will highlight on the critical role hospitals and other health care providers play in their communities in creating a culture of health. This informative event will present examples of employee wellness initiatives from leading hospitals and provide strategies and tactics to assist organization seeking to start or enhance their existing wellness program. - June 09, 2011 - Hospital Association of Southern California
The Medical Tourism Association Lives in Las Vegas to Bring Medical Tourism to Physician Assistants
The AAPA’s 39th Annual Conference in Las Vegas is the only annual meeting targeting all groups and medical specialties of PAs. The MTA seized the chance to deliver updated news about medical tourism to its delegates and raise awareness to the need for continuum of care. - June 09, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
First Regional Hospital Wellness Conference to Take Place August 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA
The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), www.HASC.org, has partnered with the Corporate Health and Wellness Association (CHWA), www.WellnessAssociation.com to provide an educational platform surrounding employee health and wellness within hospitals and healthcare providers in the... - June 09, 2011 - Corporate Health & Wellness Association
New Release of Voluntary Benefits Magazine - Issue 24
Issue #24 of the Voluntary Benefits Magazine has been released. Voluntary Benefits Magazine is dedicated strictly to limited medical and voluntary benefits solutions for employers. - June 09, 2011 - Voluntary Benefits Magazine
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board Announced for Industry’s Non-Profit Trade Association
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board has been selected and formally announced, drawing upon the expertise of employers who are leaders in the Voluntary Benefits Industry. www.Vbassociation.com - June 09, 2011 - Volunatry Benefits Association
Surgeon Honored by Lee Memorial Trauma Center
Trauma Surgeon Dr. Patrick B. Leach, of Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida was honored at the Inaugural Second Chnce Luncheon and Kevin E. Glancy Awards of Excellence presented by the Trauma Center at Lee Memorial Health System. - June 09, 2011 - Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida
Robert Reiss Interviews George Halvorson, Chairman & CEO of Kaiser Permanente, on the CEO TV Show About the Problems and Solutions to America’s Health Care Crisis
Robert Reiss, founder and host of “The CEO Show,” a nationally syndicated radio program and on-line TV Show, interviews George Halvorson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest private not-for-profit health care company. Halvorson discusses how the traditional American health care business model is seriously flawed and suggests that the Nation needs to focus on total health solutions for the 10 percent of the patients who are responsible for 80% of the costs. - June 09, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Names Brian E. Capaldi, D.C. New Doctor for Consultation and Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Taps Chiropractic Physician for Villanova’s Men and Women Basketball Teams. - June 09, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Pennsylvania Physician, Dr. Thomas E. Young, Awarded "Best Overall Body Make-Over" at THE Aesthetic Show™ in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Thomas E. Young of Young Medical Spa® received an award at THE Aesthetic Show™ in Las Vegas, NV on June 4, 2011 in the category of Best Overall Body Make-Over from before and after photos submitted of one of his patients. - June 08, 2011 - Young Medical Spa®
AUCD Connects Disability and Health Partners for First Time
Over 150 key disability and health leaders from around the country are expected to attend the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) convened Disability and Health Partners Meeting, “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” held in collaboration with CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. - June 08, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Medical Tourism Association Announces Webinar Schedule
As part of the commitment to education, the Medical Tourism Association will be conducting 10 webinars starting on May 24, 2011 and ending September 21, 2011. - June 08, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™