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Continued Cuts to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Frustrate Physical Therapy Leaders, Underscore Need for Congress to Act
CY2023 Proposed MPFS Rule again calls for payment cuts to physical, occupational, and speech therapy despite a long history of harmful cuts amidst increased patient need - July 11, 2022 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Immundiagnostik and Preventis GmbH Go Beyond the Lab at the AACC’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
Immundiagnostik and Preventis GmbH will exhibit together at the upcoming AACC Clinical Lab Expo July 26-28 in Chicago, IL in support of improved patient care. - July 11, 2022 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
Pharmacy Stars’ New Sterile Compounding Quality Peer Network Aims to Fill the Role Once Held by the Now Discontinued CriticalPoint Peer Network
Pharmacy Stars to launch the Sterile Compounding Quality Peer Network with the goal of filling the vacated role of CriticalPoint’s Peer Network, an online forum designed to support 503A entities, their regulators, and their certifiers. The CriticalPoint Peer Network has been discontinued as of June 30, 2022, according to the CriticalPoint website. - July 11, 2022 - Pharmacy Stars, LLC
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on CMC for Individualized ASO Therapies
SAE Media Group reports: the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Conference will touch on the Draft Guidance on CMC for Individualized ASO Therapies. - July 09, 2022 - SAE Media Group
Team Arnav Foundation to Hold 3rd Annual Event
Public announcement telling folks to participate in a local event whose proceeds help eradicate pediatric osteosarcoma. - July 09, 2022 - Team Arnav Foundation
The Next Generation of Vivace® is Announced, Introducing Vivace Ultra™
The Beginning of a New Era with Unmatched Precision, Vision, and Technology. - July 08, 2022 - Aesthetics Biomedical®
Global Cancer Technology Successfully Concludes Glioblastoma Pre-Clinical Animal Studies with Impressive Results
Global Cancer Technology, a San Diego, CA biotechnology company, has successfully completed animal testing with GCT.GLIO.1, a PI3K selective inhibitor that can cross the blood brain barrier and modulate immune cell function. The company will advance the compound to Phase 1 clinical trials as a next step. - July 08, 2022 - Global Cancer Technology
New York Health Welcomes W. Tyler Whitmire, MD
New York Health (NYHealth), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce the addition of W. Tyler Whitmire, MD. Dr. Whitmire is board certified in Internal Medicine and will be practicing at 32645 Main Road, Suite 7-8, Cutchogue, NY 11935, and 6144 Rte 25A, Wading River,... - July 07, 2022 - New York Health
New York Health Welcomes John Gil, MD
New York Health (NYHealth), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Family Medicine physician John Gil, MD. He will be practicing at 333 NY-25A #40, Rocky Point, NY 11778. He is the fifth physician to join the practice's primary care... - July 07, 2022 - New York Health
George Sotos, MD Named Practice President of Maryland Oncology Hematology
Maryland Oncology Hematology (MOH), the largest independent oncology practice in Maryland and a member of The US Oncology Network, has elected George Sotos, MD as the new practice President. Dr. Sotos succeeds Dr. Joseph Haggerty as of June 1 and will serve a three-year term. Dr. Sotos practices... - July 06, 2022 - Maryland Oncology Hematology
Terrain Health Partners with Novel Biotech Company Microgenesis to Offer Breakthrough Solutions for Infertility
Terrain Health, an international precision healthcare organization partners with novel biotechnology, science research company Microgenesis, to offer a natural and effective solution to restore fertility potential by identifying root cause of infertility issues, now shown to be linked to the health of the gut microbiome. - July 06, 2022 - Terrain Health Inc.
Kalimullah Quadri, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the Nation, is pleased to announce that Kalimullah Quadri, MD has joined the team of oncologists-hematologists. He will be practicing at 447 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217, and 121 Dekalb Avenue,... - July 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Aleksander Vayntraub, MD Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, is pleased to announce that board-certified radiation oncologist Aleksander Vayntraub, MD, has joined the team of radiation oncologists. He will be practicing at NYCBS sites in Setauket, Patchogue,... - July 06, 2022 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Ronald R. Martel Celebrated as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ronald R. Martel of Chickamauga, Georgia has been selected as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare administration. About Ronald R. Martel Ronald R. Martel is a... - July 06, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hemanext Announces Appointment of Daan Kok as the Executive Vice President & General Manager of Hemanext for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hemanext Inc. (“Hemanext” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in blood processing and storage technology, today announced the appointment of Daan Kok as the Executive Vice President & General Manager of Hemanext for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In his role,... - July 05, 2022 - Hemanext
APFED to Host Patient Education Conference on Eosinophil-Associated Diseases in San Diego and Online, July 7-9, 2022
EOS Connection 2022 will offer the latest research developments, practical management strategies, and opportunities for attendees to connect - July 01, 2022 - APFED
Next Generation Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms Conference is Back in October 2022, Speakers and Agenda Released
SAE Media Group reports: Speakers and agenda have been released for the upcoming 2nd Annual Next Generation Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms. - June 30, 2022 - SAE Media Group
James Sloan Supports Funding and Infrastructure Expansion for Public Safety Agencies as a Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63
James Sloan, a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, fully supports funding and will always be an advocate for public safety agencies to include police, fire, EMS, first responders, emergency communications centers, training facilities, and other public safety agencies, so that they are available to the citizens of Tennessee on a continuous daily basis 24/7, as well as, during crisis and disasters. - June 30, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Dr. Pam Gumbs Celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Pam Gumbs of Berkeley, California, has been named as an honored member of P.O.WE.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. About Dr. Pam Gumbs Affectionately known as... - June 29, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Foundation Supporting Indigenous Students to Return a Half-Million Dollars to a Catholic Organization
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation Board Chair, Tony Williams, plans to announce the Board’s decision to return the $500,000 endowment to the Sisters of Saint Anne and terminate the 4.5-year-long relationship. In his announcement, Tony Williams will explain his Board’s decision... - June 24, 2022 - Verna J. Kirkness Foundation
Hot Tubs and Spas St. Louis Dealer, Baker Pool, Promotes Using a Hot Tub to Improve Senior Health
St. Louis Hot Tub and Hot Spring Portable Spa Retailer Serving Clayton and Webster Groves Publishes 3 Ways Using a Hot Tub to Improve Senior Health. - June 24, 2022 - Baker Pool & Spa
Registration is Now Open for Medical Devices and IVD Conference 2022
SAE Media Group reports: The launch of the Medical Devices and IVD Conference, in November 2022 with a key focus on the latest updates in EU MDR and IVDR regulations. - June 24, 2022 - SAE Media Group
Sky Ridge Medical Center is the First in Colorado Open Dedicated Center for Robotics Surgery
With the largest fleet of surgical robots in Colorado, Sky Ridge Medical Center announced that it is the first hospital in Colorado to open a dedicated Center for Robotic Surgery. - June 23, 2022 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
SAE Media Group Introduces the Next Conference on the Pre-Filled Syringes Conference Series Taking Place in San Francisco
Clients may have missed the East Coast and San Diego Events, but can join San Francisco Pre-Filled Syringes conference instead, where some important decisions and discussions are taking place affecting the whole industry. - June 23, 2022 - SAE Media Group
Unlimited Potential Physical Therapy and Wellness Helps San Diego County Residents Regain Their Quality of Life
Unlimited Potential Physical Therapy and Wellness has some exciting news for their former and future clients. Unlimited Potential or UP for short has expanded their hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and are now providing mobile physical therapy and wellness visits throughout most... - June 23, 2022 - Unlimited Potential
Baillie Russell Brown Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Baillie Russell Brown of Santa Barbara, California has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Baillie Russell Brown Baillie Russell... - June 22, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Nation’s Kidney Community Deeply Disappointed with Supreme Court Ruling in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Benefit Health Plan v. DaVita
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest non-profit, non-partisan coalition of more than 30 organizations, comprising patients, dialysis professionals, physicians, nurses, researchers, therapeutic innovators, transplant coordinators, and manufacturers – today, expressed... - June 21, 2022 - Kidney Care Partners
Teenager Severely Burned When Teacher Conducts Science Experiment - Launches Golf Foundation to Help Others Heal
The Priest James Foundation is focused on providing putting greens for hospitals and medical facilities to utilize as a therapeutic resource. Most recently the Priest James Foundation installed its first putting green at the UCSD Health, Bannister Family House. - June 21, 2022 - Priest James Foundation
EndoSoft is National Endoscopy Database Iteration 2 (NEDI2) Compliant
EndoSoft, an innovative healthcare information technology and software development company, today, announced at BSG that its EndoVault Electronic Health Record (EHR) has become one of the first to achieve National Endoscopy Database i2 (NEDi2) compliance. NEDi2 is a mandated dataset that all system... - June 21, 2022 - EndoSoft
TrialX Launches a DEI Toolkit Within iConnect Platform to Tackle Diversity Challenges in Clinical Trial Recruitment
To overcome barriers to participation of diverse populations in clinical trials, TrialX launches a toolkit for sponsors and sites to create an end to end multilingual experience for patients. - June 21, 2022 - TrialX
Traci L. Nordin Recognized as an Honored Member of Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Traci L. Nordin of Dickinson, Texas has been recognized as an honored member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Traci L. Nordin Traci L. Nordin is a licensed in-home healthcare help professional with... - June 21, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kinum Announces Strategic Partnership with Pandion Optimization Alliance with Diplomatic Debt Recovery
Kinum, an innovative collection and healthcare- revenue-cycle service, announces a strategic partnership with Pandion Optimization Alliance, Pandion Optimization Alliance is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). Pandion and Kinum partner to help medical, dental, universities, and business groups improve their revenue recovery and collections using Kinum’s state-of-the-art advanced technology, automation, and services. - June 20, 2022 - Bryan R. Pereyo, Kinum Regional Owner
15toknow Announces Expansion of Test Offerings
Now offering drive-thru strep testing at their Exton and Plymouth Meeting locations with same day results. - June 18, 2022 - 15toknow
EPA Warning About Health Risks from PFOA & PFOS Even at Low Levels - ZeroWater Only Water Filter NSF Certified to Reduce These Contaminants by Over 90%
ZeroWater 5-Stage water filter is the only water filter NSF certified to reduce PFOA and PFOS, two of the most toxic compounds found in tap water. The EPA issued nonbinding health advisories that set health risk thresholds for PFOA and PFOS to near zero, replacing 2016 guidelines that had set them at 70 parts per trillion. The toxic compounds are associated with cancer and reduced birth weight. - June 17, 2022 - ZeroWater
Dr. John R. Conner, Jr. Selected as a Top Executive for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. John R. Conner, Jr. of Salt Lake City, Utah has been honored as a Top Executive for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of dentistry and education. About Dr. John R. Conner, Jr. Dr. John Conner, Jr. is a... - June 17, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
You:Flourish Selects AppIt to Develop the First Wellness & Behavioral Health App Serving the LGBTQ+ Community
AppIt Ventures, an award-winning, woman-owned custom software development company, has been selected by You:Flourish to design the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application created specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Working with a team of wellness and behavioral... - June 16, 2022 - AppIt Ventures
Fastpace Health to Roll Out Physical Therapy Services in Moss Bluff, LA in Late June
Fastpace Health announces the upcoming opening of its first Physical Therapy (PT) clinic in Moss Bluff, LA - one of three PT clinics to open this summer in close proximity to existing Urgent Care/ Orthopedics locations to help provide quick, convenient, and affordable healthcare to residents in traditionally underserved regions. - June 15, 2022 - Fast Pace Health
PharmStars Announces “Innovations in Real-World Evidence” Theme for Fall 2022 Accelerator
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces it is now accepting applications for its Fall 2022 cohort with the theme, “Innovations in Real-World Evidence.” - June 15, 2022 - PharmStars
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Receives Burn Association Verification
Swedish Medical Center serves the Rocky Mountain region as a Level I trauma facility with a verified Burn and Reconstructive Center. - June 15, 2022 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Registration is Now Open for Medical Devices and IVD Conference 2022
SAE Media Group reports: The launch of the Medical Devices and IVD Conference, in November 2022 with a key focus on the latest updates in EU MDR and IVDR regulations. - June 15, 2022 - SAE Media Group
SottoPelle® Announces Their 2022 Medical Advisory Board
Clark Brittain, D.O., a SottoPelle® & Trained Certified Provider in Hormone Pellet Management since May 2007. Clark Brittain, D.O., is a gynecologist with more than 40 years of experience. Clark Brittain, D.O., has practiced in Colorado, Texas, and Panama before finding a home in Indiana. - June 14, 2022 - SottoPelle Therapy
FirstLight Home Care Continues to Advance Its Focus on Franchisee-First Approach
FirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of home care services, announces a new appointment and several additions to its franchise development and support teams. Glee McAnanly has been named President and Chief Executive Officer and is taking on the dual role of day-to-day operations and executive... - June 10, 2022 - FirstLight Home Care
Mary’s Center Selected as Pinnacle Grantee from the Maximus Foundation to Support Underserved Communities
The Maximus Foundation selected Mary’s Center as their first ever Pinnacle Grantee to support critical efforts to meet the needs of under-resourced community members. - June 10, 2022 - Mary's Center
Ten to Life, Wild COVID Delirium Tales
Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Publication of "Ten to Life, Delirium Tales of a COVID-19 Survivor," by McGraw resident Mike Joyner - June 09, 2022 - Joyner Outdoor Media
Announcing a New Affordable Local College Alternative for Hawaii Vocational Students
Billing itself as an affordable alternative to Hawaii's expensive private colleges, the Career College of the Pacific offers certification programs in medical assisting, billing, coding, phlebotomy, and EKG starting in July 2022 for thousands less than the nearest private competition. - June 08, 2022 - Career College of the Pacific
Last Mile Delivery Platform FetchGoat Selected for Microsoft for Startups Program
Microsoft for Startups accelerates companies by providing founders the technology, guidance, and support from the idea stage to the exit stage. - June 08, 2022 - FetchGoat
PharmStars Announces Showcase Pitch Event for Spring 2022 Cohort
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces the start of its Showcase Event on June 8, 2022. The digital health startups that participated in the 10-week accelerator program will make formal presentations to, and answer questions from, the pharma members of PharmStars. All of PharmStars’ seven members are participating in the Showcase Event. - June 08, 2022 - PharmStars
MIND 24-7 Announces New Chief Medical Officer
Emerging leader in immediate-access behavioral health services announces addition of Dr. Sally Brooks to their executive team. - June 08, 2022 - MIND 24-7
Florida Association of ACOs Welcomes Persivia as Its Newest Strategic Partner
Persivia, a provider of an end-to-end population health management solutions, joins the Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs) as its newest strategic partner. Through this partnership, Persivia will provide an AI-driven integrated platform to FLAACOS members that has been engineered to help ACOs... - June 08, 2022 - Florida Association of ACOs
Carisk® Partners Appoints David Vittoria, LCSW, MCAP, ICADC to Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Carisk Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of David Vittoria, LCSW, MCAP, ICADC to Chief Behavioral Health Officer, effective immediately. - June 07, 2022 - Carisk Partners