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CareScope Project to Promote Health Care Access, Reduce ER Visits
The state of Minnesota has funded a project to reduce emergency room utilization by connecting patients with primary care. The Department of Human Services has selected Data Futures to manage project services and to implement its CareScope community health software. - June 11, 2008 - Data Futures, Inc.
Pinnacle Consultants Management Services and Spectrum Medical Group Agree to Joint Venture
Spectrum Medical Group (SMG) and Pinnacle Consultants Management Services (PCMS), have announced the creation of a joint venture through which the companies will seek to provide anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and other hospital-based specialty services to the New England market (initially), with... - June 11, 2008 - Pinnacle Partners In Medicine
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh of The Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction Creates the Aging Arc
Dr. Azizzadeh's Aging Arc Explains the difference between age and aesthetic. - June 10, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
Chinese Drug Market Jumped 19% in 2007 to US$50 Bln - WiCON Launches China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition)
WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China, announced the official publication of its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition). According to latest estimates by WiCON in this annually-updated Guide, the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional... - June 10, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
Trichotillomania "Trich" Sufferers Gain Support and Hair Help from TheSecretMane Salon
Charlene Blacer, owner of The Secret Mane Salon, helps people struggling with Trichotillomania to regain their natural hair and their confidence. - June 09, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Baxa Corporation Launches PACT™ Product Line at the ASHP Summer Meeting
Baxa is promoting its new PACT (Productivity and Compliance Tools) product line at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2008 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. The PACT line includes products and services designed to help pharmacies improve patient-care efficiencies and simplify compliance with state and federal regulations. - June 09, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Robert Reiss and Allan DeKaye Announce New Alliance to Help Hospitals: Rx for Long-Term Survival
Robert Reiss, Host of The CEO Show, has joined forces with Allan P. DeKaye, MBA, FHFMA, hospital operations expert, to create: Rx for Long-Term Survival, a dynamic program focused on helping hospitals drive success. They combine their unique perspectives to help hospitals uncover Opportunities... - June 09, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Jamaica Connects Faith with Tourism
Government officials commend Miles Ahead's humanitarian work on the island. The Jamaica Government is embracing faith tourism efforts which stimulate the economy and provide medical care to its nationals. Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Environment recently expressed appreciation to the San... - June 07, 2008 - Miles Ahead
TODAY Show Segment on E-Interviews for Teens Truly Benefits All Generations
The TODAY Show aired a segment on June 5, 2008 regarding technology designed to elicit true and complete medical interview for teens. This technology is available and highly effective for all ages. - June 07, 2008 - Secure Services Corporation
Nuu Medspa Join Chicago’s Top Eateries and Restaurants to Help Fund Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Nu U Medspa Donate Cutting-Edge Beauty Treatment
NuU Medspa prepares for summer 2008 with Summer Lovin’, Chicago’s Single Best Summer Event that will take place on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6:30p.m. – 10:30p.m at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL. Over 800 guests will donate their time to ring in the summer of... - June 06, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Wound Types and Advanced Wound Products, Worldwide (MedMarket Diligence Report)
The worldwide wound management market stood at $4.6 billion in 2007 and will reach $11.5 billion by 2016. As one of the most technologically diverse areas of medicine, products in wound management span simple dressings and bandages to advanced biotech, mechanical and other technologies designed to facilitate and accelerate the wound healing process. - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Spine Surgery Steadily Adopting Minimally Invasive Procedures (MedMarket Diligence Report)
The development of imaging systems like fluoroscopy, sophisticated endoscopes and a wide range of surgical instruments that facilitate minimally invasive surgery are combining with the persistent demand for less invasive, less traumatic procedures to drive the growth of minimally invasive spine surgery. Products, technologies and trends in minimally invasive surgery are detailed in the worldwide spine surgery report from MedMarket Diligence. - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
The Market for Drugs and Devices in the Clinical Management of Obesity; A Worldwide Report from MedMarket Diligence, LLC
As the growing worldwide problem of obesity becomes more evident, including its commensurate healthcare costs, there is a coinciding proliferation of the number and type of approaches to address the problem. MedMarket Diligence has published its worldwide business report on the products,... - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
RAM Technologies To Sponsor AHIP’s Institute 2008
RAM Technologies will be highlighting their advanced healthcare administrative solutions at Institute 2008 the premier conference for the health insurance industry presented by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). - June 05, 2008 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
KLAS Rates 9 Ambulatory EDI Claims Clearinghouse Vendors
KLAS addresses the question of whether an ambulatory EDI claims clearinghouse is simply a commodity, while researching the successes and struggles healthcare providers experienced when working with their clearinghouse service vendors. - June 05, 2008 - KLAS
New Career Center Launching for Allied Health Professionals at allmedtec.com
Allmedtec.com announces its newest offering to allied health professionals – a web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the health industry. The new job board, powered by career services leader JobTarget, can be found at www.allmedtec.com. Access is... - June 05, 2008 - JobTarget
KLAS Rates Eight Revenue Cycle Management Solutions
KLAS investigates hospital revenue cycle management and the ability of software solutions to keep up with healthcare provider needs. The report addresses perceptions in the marketplace rather than actual performance scores and contains opinions from more than 170 healthcare participants. - June 04, 2008 - KLAS
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2008
On June 2, 2008 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the current issue of its Orange Paper, a regular analytical report on the market of clinical trials in Russia. According to the report The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 130 new clinical trials in Russia in Q1 2008. - June 04, 2008 - Synergy Research Group
SpaCapsule® Creates Decubitus Ulcer and Bed Sore Relief Programs
Decubitus Ulcer and Bed Sores are relieved with a program instituted by SpaCapsule’s team of physicians. - June 03, 2008 - Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc.
Dr. Rebecca Pitts Achieves Accredited Fellow Status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®
Dr. Rebecca Pitts has achieved Accredited Fellow status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Accredited Fellow status marks the highest level of clinical achievement in the AACD. - June 03, 2008 - Rebecca Pitts Centre for Cosmetic and Advanced Dentistry
SSIMED Offering Practice Intelligence to Thousands of Doctors
SSIMED, LLC, announces a strategic partnership with Precision.BI LLC to offer business intelligence to thousands of providers using SSIMED’s solutions. SSIMED will begin offering “Practice Intelligence” using the technology developed by Precision.BI, These tools will provide all... - June 02, 2008 - SSIMED, LLC
Baxa Launches New Microsite for STAR Center Training Facility
Baxa announces the launch of a new and improved microsite featuring enhanced course registration and an interactive tour of its STAR (Skills Training, Academics and Resources) Center training facility. Visitors to the new STAR Center interactive microsite can view instructor biographies, tour the entire facility online, register for current and future classes and download all course information. - June 02, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
RNCOS Releases a New Report-Global In Vitro Diagnostic Market Analysis
RNCOS new Market Research Report, "Global In Vitro Diagnostic Market Analysis" is an elaborative research report that provides a complete overview on the global IVD market and provides a detailed analysis on both the traditional IVD testing markets as well as the emerging technologies. - June 02, 2008 - RNCOS
Eat Low Sodium Foods for a Healthier Life
EatLowSodium today announced the launch of its company website EatLowSodium.com, to provide its visitors with the largest selection of low sodium food products in the Internet. EatLowSodium is a well organized website that lists various low sodium products ranging from condiments to seafood to... - May 31, 2008 - EatLowSodium
AdvaCare Home Services Continues Rapid Pittsburgh Expansion
Advacare Celebrates New Retail Showroom and Selection by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as an Authorized Pittsburgh MSA Medicare-Contract Supplier for Oxygen Equipment and Supplies. - May 31, 2008 - AdvaCare Home Services
Azani Medical Spa Offers SmartLipo Performed by Dr. Richard Goldfarb, Board Certified by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Azani Medical Spa offers SmartLipo performed by Dr. Richard Goldfarb at the Bethlehem and Macungie locations. Dr. Goldfarb was one of the first surgeons in Pennsylvania to perform the SmartLipo procedure. He has done more than 300 procedures without any complications or bad outcomes. Dr. - May 30, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
Detroit Dentist Now to Offer Waterlase Dentistry Services
Dental procedures performed by many dentists in Detroit are often drawn out, painful processes, ones that make even the bravest individuals shudder at the thought of sitting in the dreaded dentist’s chair. But Southfield Family Dental Center in Michigan is slowly changing how people feel... - May 29, 2008 - Southfield Family Dental Center
DecisionHealth Offers Solutions to Assist Health Care Organizations Survive CMS’ Hospital-Physician Relationship Scrutiny
DecisionHealth™ educates compliance professionals on the latest hospital-physician restrictions and requirements and offers solutions to help professionals maintain strict compliance while still building profitable business relationships with other providers as CMS and other government agencies turn up the heat on potential fraud, anti-kickback and Stark violations. - May 29, 2008 - DecisionHealth
Azani Medical Spa’s Grand Opening of Second Location at Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center in Macungie, Pennsylvania
Join Azani Medical Spa’s grand opening at the beautiful Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center on June 11, 2008 from 4-7PM. Azani Medical Spa would like to thank the Lehigh Valley, for voting them Best Medical Spa two years in a row. Because of the support and loyalty of their... - May 28, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes®
NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth – the leading cause of newborn death and healthy... - May 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Wearable Monitoring Solutions Market for Health Care Applications Will Reach $1 Billion by 2011, New Report Reveals
Wearable solutions being developed today to support monitoring of biophysical conditions can address many of these emerging issues across a broad cross-section of user groups. In addition to elderly care, disease management and general health and wellness represent significant segments that can benefit from more continuous, remote and personal monitoring solutions. - May 28, 2008 - Electronics.ca Publications
Physicians Total Care Helps North Carolina Practice Integrate Physician Dispensing
Due to decreased reimbursements from managed care companies, Hickory Family Practice in Hickory, N.C., began looking for different avenues to increase profitability. Integrating physician medication dispensing through Physicians Total Care allowed Hickory Family Practice to generate additional revenue for the practice. - May 27, 2008 - Physicians Total Care
The Detox Box Rife Frequency Machine Sales are Strong
Tower Electronics is reporting very strong recent sales for The Detox Box, which is a high quality “Rife frequency machine” that is gaining popularity in the alternative health care industry. This fifth-generation instrument is expected to greatly increase the number of home users of Rife machines, many of which are now being sold through chiropractors, acupuncture clinics, and other alternative healthcare professionals. - May 26, 2008 - Tower Electronics
Digital Signage Advertising Network Launched in Support of Medical Research Community
Commonwealth Biomedical Research, LLC., a respected leader in the clinical trial research industry announces the launch of a new division devoted to clinical trial subject recruitment content and information distribution via its digital signage network. Digi-AdServices Network (DSN) was developed to fill an ever growing void in the methods of patient recruitment and research information distribution in the clinical research community. - May 26, 2008 - Digi-AdServices LLC
Health Support Systems’ Online Health Portal Now Accessible By Mobile Phone
San Francisco based Health Support Systems, Inc (HSS) today announced the release of a substantial upgrade to its “Health Monitor” online wellness and disease management portal. Users can now access Health Monitor from a mobile phone and receive alerts by SMS text messages. For... - May 25, 2008 - Health Support Systems, Inc
AnaMaria Herrera Introduces the “got EFT? System” - a Step by Step Home Study Program to Learn Emotional Freedom Technique
AnaMaria Herrera, an EFT Practitioner specializing in creating informational products and tele-classes using Emotional Freedom Technique has launched the flagship product: the “Got EFT? System™." - May 24, 2008 - AnaMaria Herrera
Just Cause Awarded Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant to Assist Refugees with Job Advancement
Just Cause, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Founded by Lorrie King. - May 23, 2008 - Just Cause, Inc.
NuU Medspa Kicks Off Their Premiere Wrinkle-Free Friday, Celebrating Grand Opening in Oak Brook, IL, May 30, 2008
Gina Virgilio, PR Director and Tanya Ilic, Manager of NuU Medspa, Oak Brook, IL, has announced the company will host a Wrinkle-Free Friday on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at its Oak Brook location off of Harger Rd. NuU is offering multiple savings on Medspa services for This Night Only. - May 23, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Health Plan of San Mateo Selects HEALTHsuite® from RAM Technologies to Replace Legacy Software
The Health Plan of San Mateo has selected the advanced healthcare administrative solution HEALTHsuite to replace their legacy claims processing software. - May 23, 2008 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Satisfied Workforce Enhances Nursing Home Consumer Satisfaction
National Study Contradicts Common Belief of Low Consumer Satisfaction in Nursing Homes. - May 23, 2008 - My InnerView
ConceiveAbilities Announces Seminar on Egg Donation in Chicago
The "Connecting with Hope" egg donation seminar will be held on June 19th, 2008 at DePaul University Student Center. Topics discussed at this egg donation seminar will include: what egg donors are like, how to select an egg donor, and group coaching for intended parents. - May 23, 2008 - ConceiveAbilities
Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell: Can Now be Provided in 2 mV/V Output
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) can now provide its fatigue rated version of Pancake Load Cells LCF700 in 2.0 mV/V output: LCF701 Fatigue Rated Pancake Load Cell. Futek can also provide this model with a tension base. These load cells are primarily used in inline applications... - May 22, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
DecisionHealth Educates the Nation’s Hospitals on How to Get Reimbursed Under New Medicare CMS Rules
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services (CMS) recently announced plans to add nine more conditions to its “do-not-pay” list, bringing to 17 the number of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) for which hospitals will not receive Medicare reimbursement if they occur during the inpatient stay. DecisionHealth gathers hundreds of healthcare professionals to learn the best practices that some of the nation’s top performing hospitals have developed to reduce or even eliminate HACs. - May 22, 2008 - DecisionHealth
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25 through May 31, 2008. Use these tips to help keep yourself and your property safe. - May 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
DecisionHealth and Perimeter eSecurity Team Up to Educate the Healthcare Industry on IT Security and Compliance Issues Via a Free White Paper and Webinar
DecisionHealth partners with Perimeter eSecurity to educate the healthcare industry on IT security and compliance issues via a series of initiatives including a free white paper and webinars. - May 21, 2008 - DecisionHealth
NuU Medspa Help Celebrate Life with Discovery Ball
NuU Medspa support Discovery Ball, an American Cancer Society event dedicated to educate, research and service cancer victims. Discovery Ball was held in the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place West on May 17, 2008. The Discovery Ball’s mission is to eliminate cancer as a major health... - May 20, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Successful Strategies for Genetic and Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Two-Day Strategic Event focusing on how hospitals and health systems can build and update genetic and molecular diagnostics testing programs to improve patient outcomes, capture market value, and reduce liability. - May 20, 2008 - Active Communications International
Which P A C S Vendors Best Address Provider Need
KLAS’ PACS report for large hospitals found a significant range in healthcare provider scoring of their PACS solution. With more than 70 PACS solutions available in the marketplace today, data presented in this report represents the experiences of more than 600 healthcare professionals currently utilizing a PACS vendor. - May 19, 2008 - KLAS
Successful Clinical Implementation Team Building
Healthcare providers share insights with KLAS into how to fill implementation team gaps and build successful teams. They share what worked for them and offer advice on how to improve the process. - May 19, 2008 - KLAS
KLAS Investigates Revenue Cycle Management Solutions
KLAS drills down into hospital revenue cycle management and the ability of software solutions to keep up with healthcare provider needs. The report addresses perceptions in the marketplace rather than actual performance scores and contains opinions from more than 170 healthcare participants. - May 18, 2008 - KLAS