Medical & Health News
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Fi-Med Adds Nationwide Electronic Prescription Services for Physicians
In the rush to digitize health information and medical records, even prescriptions are making the jump from notepad to network. Soon the squinting and scrawling and folding and crumpling of the physician-pharmacist relationship will be replaced by high-speed data delivery from point-of-service, at time of service, direct to the pharmacy. (No word yet on whether electronic versions of illegible signatures will be available.) - March 26, 2009 - Fi-Med Management, Inc.
Medical Service Business Acquired by NY Investors for "Greater than Expected" Value
Strategic Exit Realized through M & A of Medical Equipment Maintenance Business. Princeton Capital Strategies Business Brokers and M & A Corporation is pleased to announce the business sale of a Medical Equipment Service Company. On March 2nd, 2009 two investors from NY acquired substantially all of the assets of a prominent Medical Equipment Service company based on Long Island, NY. The business sale was represented by Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC. - March 26, 2009 - Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC
Taiwan's Min-Sheng Hospital Receives JCI Disease Specific Accreditation for Its Acute Myocardial Infarction Process
Min-Sheng Hospital has become the first hospital in Taiwan to be awarded JCI Disease Specific Accreditation. It recently received the prestigious honor for its Acute Myorcardial Infarction program. - March 25, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Knee Joint Pain Breakthrough Gets 70 Year Old Back in the Boston Marathon
Knee joint pain (http://www.flexnow.us) breakthrough, FlexNow, a natural dietary supplement with a new approach for painful joints gets a 70 year old runner back in the Boston Marathon. - March 25, 2009 - FlexNow
The Medical Tourism Association Launches Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “certification” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to... - March 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
A & G Skin Solutions Inc. Releases New Hair Growth Product
A & G Skin Solutions, Inc., a privately owned stem cell therapeutics corporation headquartered in Irvine, CA, USA, announced today the release of A & G Hair Complex, a topically applied serum for the scalp that enhances hair growth and helps prevent hair loss. - March 22, 2009 - A & G Skin Solutions, Inc.
Helping People Learn to Manage Their Anxiety Over Job Loss and the Failing Economy is the Mission of SailawayMD
With home foreclosures at an all-time high, record unemployment and banks, auto manufacturers and other industries failing, today's American is suffering from ever increasing anxiety and even panic. SailawayMD is committed to helping others to find treatment for anxiety and panic disorder. - March 22, 2009 - SailawayMD
Australian Pharmaceutical Company Breaks Down Barriers to Conception for Would be Mums Around the World
Australian pharmaceutical company Sasmar has released their conception product following three years of development in conjunction with fertility experts from respected university hospitals in the USA. The pink and gold packed Conceive Plus product will be on shelves in over thirty countries. - March 21, 2009 - SASMAR Sprl
Texas Employers to Discuss COBRA Changes Under New Stimulus Law
Unemployed workers receive federal help with health insurance payments; employers scramble to meet communications deadline to all eligible workers - March 21, 2009 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Min-Sheng Hospital Enters Partnership with Allianz Worldwide Care and GBG /Tiecare
Striving to become a healthcare hub in the region, Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital partners with two more insurance companies to facilitate the care of international patients. - March 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Concentra Urgent Care Saves Consumers Money During Tough Economic Times
In these challenging economic times, an increasing number of Americans are finding themselves responsible for the cost of their health care. To save money and still receive quality and comprehensive health care services, more and more U.S. consumers are turning to Concentra Urgent Care centers... - March 19, 2009 - Concentra
Silk Information Systems’ Silk V 4.2 Receives 08 CCHIT Certification
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) today announced that Silk Information Systems’ product Silk V 4.2 is a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR, and meets the Certification Commission’s electronic health record (EHR) criteria for office-based use. - March 19, 2009 - Silk Information Systems
Premier Addiction Organizations Co-host Process Addictions Conference
Foundations Recovery Network, a dual diagnosis treatment network, has brought together the top organizations in the addiction field to co-host at their next conference “Process Addictions: Approaches for Professionals.” - March 19, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Success in Recession Through Moore Motivation
Daniel Moore is the founder and president of Moore Motivation. With the release of his new book "The 10 Affirmations of Motivation," he has taken the speaking industry by storm. - March 18, 2009 - Moore Motivation
United States Department of Defense Deploys VisualDx Enterprise-Wide
VisualDx is the Military Health System's First Diagnostic Decision Support Tool. - March 18, 2009 - Logical Images Inc
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Establishes Partnerships with Ugandan Ministry of Health, Uganda CARES, FINCA International and RHSP
Dr. Carlos Elguero Joins Engeye Health Clinic's Board of Directors - March 16, 2009 - Engeye
First American Equipment Finance Raises More Than $10,000 for Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance raised more than $10,000 through its participation in the 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for the Kids’ Sake event on February 28. More than 150 First American employees, family members and friends supported the event. First American has been a supporter... - March 14, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Fair Lawn Diagnostic Imaging Center Selects IMAGINEradiology™
Technology Partners, Inc. (dba IMAGINE Software), a leading provider of medical billing technology, announces that Fair Lawn Diagnostic Imaging Center (FLDIC) of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, has chosen IMAGINEris and the IMAGINEradiology™ practice management system for their RIS/billing and... - March 14, 2009 - Technology Partners Inc. dba IMAGINE Software
We Care Home Health Services Celebrates 25 Years of Caring
We Care Home Health Services is celebrating 25 years of providing quality health care in communities across Canada. Founded in 1984 in Brandon, Manitoba, We Care has expanded to over 50 locations, meeting the needs of over 800 communities. We Care proudly remains Canadian owned. We Care was the... - March 14, 2009 - We Care Home Health Services
NuU Medspa Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary, March 2009
NuU Medspa is another year older, but looking younger.! This month, NuU Medspa is proud to announce their second successful year in existence; dominating the medical spa industry and quickly gaining respect as a wellness and surgical center. NuU Medspa welcomes the public and existing clients to... - March 13, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Mr H. Thad Johnson Joins Clear Medical Solutions
Clear Medical Solutions, a Milwaukee-based healthcare consulting and staffing firm, announced today that H. Thad Johnson, former COO of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints Health System, will be joining the firm as a Senior Consultant. - March 13, 2009 - Clear Medical Solutions, LLC
American Comes to Taiwan for Weight Loss Surgery and Cures Diabetes
Driven by the high cost of healthcare in the U.S, an increasing number of Americans look abroad for treatment. Chris W. travelled to Taiwan for weight loss surgery. He did so to cure his type 2 diabetes, and get his hypertension under control, not only to slim down. - March 13, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
As Orthopaedic Field Grows Residents Seek Ways to Distinguish Themselves and be Competitive
There are hundreds of fantastic references for orthopaedic residents to read, study and wade through, but in this increasingly competitive field, residents need tools to hone and sharpen their clinical knowledge in order to stand out in a field of brilliant minds. The pressure is particularly... - March 13, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
TeleHealth Services and Meridian Health Partner to Create the Ultimate Patient Experience
Patient experience top concern at New Jersey hospital. Raleigh based company provides interactive patient education system as solution. - March 13, 2009 - TeleHealth Services
Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program
As a result of long term advocacy outreach by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition, today President Obama signed legislation appropriating $1 million in new funding for a national lupus health education program for healthcare providers. The education program will be led by the... - March 12, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
CPEhr Announces Launch of “Small-Business Stimulus Program”
CPEhr launches program that program enables small employers to cut employment costs, reduce insurance premiums, and stimulate employee productivity. - March 12, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Baxa Corporation Launches “Culture of Safety” Campaign to Recognize National Patient Safety Awareness Week
New Baxa Corporation campaign targets push towards cultural changes that promote patient safety. The campaign is timed to launch during National Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 8-14, targeting both pharmacy and nursing staff in U.S. hospitals. - March 12, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Anxiety Goodbye
The article presents the website where offers of ways overcome anxiety are explained. These are described in the book "Anxiety, Goodbye" But it also offers services as a personal coach, professional speaker and teacher. - March 11, 2009 - Elisabetta Reist
Health ATMs a Novel Pilot Program in Los Angeles
Uninsured LA residents can now schedule doctor visits, check their records and order medicine through a touchscreen application in community clinics. - March 11, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Lobbies for Consumer Advocacy
Agents Gather to Discuss Health Insurance Issues with Legislators - March 11, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Triangle Business Leaders Challenged to Take Charge of Health
BioSignia COO urges leaders attending Business Leader’s Breakfast to “ponder the possibilities.” - March 11, 2009 - Biosignia Inc
New Research Journal in Chiropractic Announced
The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic (JPMFH) has been launched to provide a venue and support for the increasing amount of chiropractic research being produced. - March 09, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Booming Clinical Trials Market in India
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Booming Clinical Trials Market in India” to its report gallery. The report exhaustively evaluates and compares the key factors that drug companies and CROs look before outsourcing clinical trials to a country. - March 09, 2009 - RNCOS
EDSPA Announces New Board Members
The Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association is pleased to announce that two new members have been added to its Board of Directors. Mario Caballero, who is the Executive Director of Extraordinary Conceptions, will represent both the surrogacy and egg donation owners by holding the... - March 07, 2009 - EDSPA
New Research Sheds Light on Chiropractic and ADHD
Recent research reporting on improvement in a 3 ½ year old boy undergoing chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in managing children with ADHD and related neurodevelopmental disorders. - March 07, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Japanese Generic Market Forecast to 2013
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Japanese Generic Market Forecast to 2013” to its report gallery. The report gives an extensive and objective analysis on the generic market in Japan. - March 07, 2009 - RNCOS
CPU Medical Management Systems and Gateway EDI Enter Partnership
CPU Medical Management Systems, a leading provider of healthcare information software to medical billing services and physician organizations, recently partnered with Gateway EDI, one of the nation's fastest growing health care electronic data interchange (EDI) providers. Gateway EDI's incomparable... - March 07, 2009 - CPU Medical Management Sytems, Inc.
MDS Nordion to Demonstrate Improved TheraSphere® Administration System During SIR 2009
MDS Nordion event information for the Society of Interventional Radiology 2009 Scientific Meeting. - March 07, 2009 - MDS Nordion
MDS Nordion to Host Physician Expert Teams from Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and UNC School of Medicine at SIR 2009
MDS Nordion event information for the Society of Interventional Radiology 2009 Scientific Meeting. - March 07, 2009 - MDS Nordion
Medix Staffing Solutions Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Recession Successes: How They Did It”
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a staffing company specialized in recruiting personnel for clients in the healthcare, insurance and scientific industries, recently made another appearance in the pages of Crain’s Chicago Business. A few short months after Medix was listed in Crain’s as... - March 07, 2009 - Medix
Get Energy - Get Pregnant the Sacred Art of Fertility and Pregnancy
Nurture New York in collaboration with Exhale Spa are proud to jointly host and sponsor the first ever audience with world renowned teacher and Taoist Master, speaking on the sensitive subjects of fertility, pregnancy and parenting. - March 06, 2009 - Nurture New York
Research Shows Chiropractic Can Help with Difficult Births
Recent research reporting on a woman experiencing a difficult birth reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping pregnant women having difficulty during the birthing process. - March 06, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
Healthcare New Media Marketing Conference Teaches Strategic Use of Web 2.0 Applications
An exciting two-day conference will be held at The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 15-16 to highlight these issues and educate healthcare professionals with cutting-edge case studies, accurate methods for measuring results and a high-level of real-time information related to new media opportunities in healthcare systems. - March 06, 2009 - Q1 Productions
New Global Medical Information Resource Online from Medimix
Medimix International is introducing a new online resource for the global medical community to facilitate exchange of information. The Global e-Advisory Board consists of a panel of experts recruited from renowned centers in the US, Top 5 EU, and Asia that will be available for consultation on Medimix survey projects conducted for pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology companies. Areas of expertise currently include oncology, hematology, neurology, nephrology, and cardiology. - March 06, 2009 - Medimix International
CellarStone Releases Easy-Commission, an On-Demand Sales Commission Application for Small, Medium Businesses and Individual Sales Reps
CellarStone Inc., a provider of sales commission solutions, has announced the release of its newest sales commission product, Easy-Commission. Easy-Commission is a fully hosted, on-demand application that is available over the web for all customers. Sales people are among the most important... - March 05, 2009 - CellarStone, Inc.
NHS 247: Supporting NHS Employees
NHS247.com is the online portal dedicated to National Health Service (NHS) employees - giving them independent news, views and reviews from the UK healthcare sector. A key part of the website is NHS 247 TV, the UK's most popular healthcare channel. The UK's newest internet TV station began... - March 05, 2009 - NHS 247
Quantimetrix Corporation Releases New Package Design
Quantimetrix Corporation announces its newly redesigned product packaging. - March 05, 2009 - Quantimetrix Corporation
New Data Reveal That Teenage Pregnancy Rates Are on the Rise
Marie Stopes International is a not-for-profit sexual and reproductive health organisation that uses modern business methods to achieve the social goal of preventing unintended pregnancies and unwanted births in around countries worldwide. - March 05, 2009 - Marie Stopes International
Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek in the Lehigh Valley Opens New Addition with Two Special Events
Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek, 4851 Saucon Creek Rd., Center Valley PA 18034. 610-814-2700. A dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on Wed., April 8th from 2-5 pm for the newest addition to their community. On Saturday, May 2nd from 11 am till 3 pm the community will host it's Free Annual Health Fair. - March 04, 2009 - Sacred Heart Senior Living
Navicure Unveils Automated Patient Check-In Solution
Navicure Check-InTM enables physician practices to conduct real-time eligibility and more through a user-friendly, all-payer kiosk solution. Navicure, a leading Internet-based medical claims clearinghouse for physician practices, today announced the availability of its self-service patient kiosk... - March 04, 2009 - Navicure