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KLAS Investigates CPOE Offerings and Technology Leaders
KLAS measured the depth of CPOE adoption in this sixth and most recent study to find out provider satisfaction with the vendor offerings and the depth of usage in this growing area. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS
Healthcare Information Technology Firm BioIQ Raises $2.5M
BioIQ, a developer of personal health testing kits for the corporate wellness and consumer retail markets, has announced the completion of $2.5 million in Series B financing. The investment round was led by Great Pacific Capital, an early-stage venture firm active in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. - February 22, 2008 - BioIQ
Thieme Sweeps the Professional Scholarly Publishing Awards
Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that “Surgical Treatment of Orthopedic Trauma” is the winner of the 2007 PSP Award for Excellence in the Clinical Medicine category. The publisher swept the category, also taking a second-place “Honorable Mention” for “The... - February 22, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
Robert Fahlman Announces Paradigm Hero Thomas Eckel
Paradigm Management Services, the nation’s leader in providing catastrophic and complex medical management services has named Thomas Eckel a “Paradigm Hero”. Thomas Eckel was driving home from work one evening when he was hit head on in a near fatal automobile accident. Thomas... - February 22, 2008 - Paradigm Management Services
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Launches Advocacy Initiative
TAHU Touts Objectivity and Information in Operation ‘Health Advocacy’ - February 22, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Website Proclaims - "Quit Smoking in One Week"
Shafa Herbal Solutions Declares New Website Operational - February 22, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions
Heartland Information Services Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Heartland Information Services has appointed Brett Himes to Chief Operating Officer, a position new to the organization. Himes will assume the position immediately while continuing his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - February 22, 2008 - Heartland Information Services
eSolutions Partners LLC Announces the Establishment of the National Hospice Group Purchasing Organization
The National Hospice Group Purchasing Organization will benefit hospice service provider members of the NHRN. Member hospices will have potential savings of up to 67% off list price of the most commonly used medical supplies. - February 22, 2008 - eSolutions Partners LLC
Intrasphere Technologies’ Vice President, Pharmaceutical Practice/UK Country Manager to Present at DIA’s 20th Annual EuroMeeting
Dr. John Whitebrook to present results of Benefit-Risk Management Best Practices Survey. - February 21, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.
LegalView Offers Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Information on New Interview Technique to Restore Long-Term Memory After an Accident
LegalView reports a new scientific research on an interviewing technique that will help traumatic brain injury patients retrieve long-term memory. LegalView discovered the recent study on the autobiographic interview technique, which is helping brain injury victims with memory impairment. - February 20, 2008 - LegalView
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Launches Wellness Blog
Jennifer Campbell, wellness coordinator for the Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), has announced the launch of a new wellness blog. The blog, which will include product reviews, health and fitness tips, favorite online links and more, can be found at... - February 20, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
First Aid Warehouse Offers Deals on Blood Pressure Monitors in Response to BPA Announcement That 40 Percent of the UK Population Has High Blood Pressure
40% of UK adults have high blood pressure, making it the largest cause of death and disability according to the Blood Pressure Association (BPA). The First Aid Warehouse is offering some great deals on British Hypertension Society validated Blood pressure monitors for 2008. - February 20, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse
Midbrook Inc. Diversifies Into Medical Cleaning and Decontamination
Midbrook, Inc., a recognized leading manufacturer of aqueous and sealed solvent cleaning systems has announced the diversification of their operations into the Medical and Health Care field. Midbrook currently serves the industrial, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries with its customized cleaning equipment. - February 20, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Menopause Relief, Natural and Easy
Mitamins has launched a specific supplement formula from Dr. Balch focused on supporting Menopause treatment. This natural menopause treatment formula can balance hormone levels and promote the general well-being of women, as well as regulating the menstrual cycle. The formula includes all the essential natural ingredients to target this condition, for example, vitamin D, vitamin E, Calcium, Dong Quai Extract, Licorice Extract and Chaste Tree Extract. - February 20, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Dale Boylston Joins Transform as Managing Partner - Healthcare
Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform said Monday it appointed former Greystone.Net Executive and Ernst & Young Partner Dale Boylston Managing Partner, Healthcare. Boylston, most recently was executive vice president of Greystone.Net where he worked since 2000. "Dale's in-depth... - February 20, 2008 - Transform
Sharon Alt to Speak at Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters Mock Jury Trial Event
Alt Benefit Consultants President Slated to Participate in WAHU Day on the Hill Event. - February 20, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Medical Tourism Hits Milwaukee
Dr. Peter Badalamenti draws people from across the US for TMJ treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry while they take in the sights of Milwaukee. - February 19, 2008 - Badalamenti Center for Advanced Dentistry
Innovative Healthcare Financing Announces Medical Lien AR Purchase Programs
Innovative Healthcare Financing, LLC, a Colorado company, announces its “Medical Lien AR Purchase Program” available to medical providers who treat personal injury patients. This announcement comes as an increasing number of medical providers struggle under the change in Colorado... - February 19, 2008 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
KLAS’ Single Sign-On Study Uncovers Driving Forces in Adoption
KLAS found that Single Sign-On is more of a when than an if technology, even if the only push toward adoption is meeting the requirements of HIPAA, JCAHO and other patient safety initiatives. Most healthcare providers report their vendors perform well. However, with adoption being a matter of time, providers in the process of selecting an SSO solution often wonder what the differences are among vendor offerings, what advice other providers offer when making an SSO decision. - February 18, 2008 - KLAS
Pharmservices.blogspot.com Discusses the US Presidential Election and How It Affects Big Pharma
Pharma blog reviews and compares U.S. Presidential healthcare programs - February 18, 2008 - Larry Rothman's Blog
Achieve Relief for Migraines Naturally
At Mitamins, a new natural supplement formula aiming to fight Migraine Headache has been launched by Dr. Balch. This natural migraine treatment formula can support optimal nervous system health and maintain circulation to the brain. Migraines and Calcium are included in the formula which play an... - February 17, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Chinese English First Aid Brochure Issued
Beijing Olympics 2008: First Aid Prioritized as Chinese-English First Aid Brochure issued. The First Aid Warehouse extends its range of First Aid Kits and Supplies for the coming year. - February 16, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse
Unilever Extends Collaboration with Transinsight in the Field of Semantic Searching
Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer products companies, will continue working with Transinsight towards a tailored solution from GoPubMed that meets Unilever Research’s diverse scientific data mining requirements. - February 16, 2008 - Transinsight
For Valentine's Day Give Gift of Love and Compassion to Alcoholics
Turn Valentine’s Day into a day to give something really big. - February 14, 2008 - Reaching Peak LLC
Cell Phone Powered Self-Help Program Launches at iHelpWellness.com
iHelpWellness.com launches innovative cell phone powered program for an assortment of self-help courses including dieting, stress management, and communication skills. This innovative system helps individuals make real life changes by delivering structure and support throughout the day. - February 14, 2008 - Bright Tiger Enterprises, LLC
A “Heartfelt” Approach to Fighting AIDS
A critically acclaimed leader in body painting and fine-art photography is joining the national effort against AIDS. Lennox Studios has created an image specifically designed to raise money for Aids research. Partnering with the AIDS Research Alliance in Hollywood, California, Lennox Studios is... - February 14, 2008 - Lennox Studios
Heartland Information Services Uninterrupted by Overseas Internet Outage
Two Internet traffic cables under the Mediterranean Sea were damaged in late January, seriously affecting or disrupting Internet capacity throughout Asia and the Middle East. The ripple effect for many U.S. companies who outsource was significant, but due to Heartland Information Services' (www.heartlandis.com) redundant systems and disaster recovery plans it was just another day at the office. - February 14, 2008 - Heartland Information Services
Desang Diabetes Kitbags Launch in the USA
Desang diabetes kitbags now available in the US from thekitbagcompany.com - February 13, 2008 - Desang Ltd
Dental Practices Heat Up When Coworkers Date
One in five dentists admits to having an office romance in a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Though getting involved with a coworker is generally unprofessional, risky and likely to lead to heartbreak, a few dentists do find their lifelong partners working at their dental practice. - February 11, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Learning Session
Andre Tse and Brian Kramer, licensed acupuncturists at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), announced that an acupuncturist open house will be held every Saturday from 11-3 p.m. Acupuncturists will be offering 30-45 minute mini-sessions at a discounted rate. Both... - February 11, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Thieme Launches Free Interactive Anatomy Website
The American Medical Student Association (www.amsa.org), which boasts a membership of 68,000, is excited about the website. “WinkingSkull.com is an excellent enhancement for students to hone their anatomy skills. What could be more beneficial than having your own personal tutor in a must-know subject such as anatomy? In today's academic environment, any assistance students can obtain helps to pave their way,” states Michael Ehlert, national president of AMSA. - February 11, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System for Proven Drug Free Allergy and Sinus Relief. Now Available Nationally.
The SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System is recommended by leading healthcare professionals for the treatment of allergy symptoms, sinusitis, post nasal drip, infections, and sinus headaches. - February 09, 2008 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp
Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Cadillac’s Mercy Hospital in Honor of Healthy Heart Month & Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
February is Healthy Heart Month. February 10th–16th is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. And walking is good for your heart. Doctors and Physical Therapist here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance and stability – a huge aid during... - February 08, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
First Complete Directory of UK MRCP PACES Courses Goes Online
New website saves UK doctors' time by making it easy to find MRCP PACES courses. - February 08, 2008 - PACESCourses
Chiropractic Economics Launches Web-Site Redesign
Chiropractic Economics is relaunching its Web site, www.ChiroEco.com, with exciting new features including new graphics and functionality that allow fast and easy guest interactivity with the full complement of Chiropractic Economics’ resources. According to magazine editor Linda Segall, the... - February 08, 2008 - The Doyle Group
Medical Tourism Association Releases Medical Tourism Video Interviews
The Medical Tourism Association today launched a new part of its website at medicaltravelauthority.com where it will produce and publish video interviews from leaders from around the world in the area of Medical Tourism People from around the world can start to watch the experts in Medical Tourism... - February 08, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
MediQuin’s Founder Manette Quinn to Speak at UC Irvine Students to Start-Ups Workshop
Founder and President of MediQuin Credentialing Services, Inc., Manette Quinn, will be featured in the entrepreneur panel at UC Irvine’s Students to Start-ups Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop Series. - February 07, 2008 - MediQuin
Wolters Kluwer Health Acquires Ownership Interest in Logical Images
Agreement links evidence-based medicine with visual recognition and diagnosis support. - February 07, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Aesthetic Surgery Abroad: Significant Growth Continues
Many clients from Britain, as well as other countries, are getting used to traveling abroad for cheaper medical services. - February 07, 2008 - Spa-Resorts.cz
Two Out of Three Dentists Are Not Wealthy
When asked if they consider themselves wealthy, two out of three dentists said no. Though the average dentist's salary is high, so are the costs of getting a dental education and running a dental practice. - February 06, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dallas Nutritionist Has Success with Unique Treatments for Cancer Patients
Dr. June Meymand, founder of The Healing Arts Cancer and Wellness Center, reports that she has achieved remarkable success with a set of uniquely devised, all-inclusive treatments for her cancer patients who experience a substantial increase in quality of life and longevity as a result of her... - February 06, 2008 - Dr June Meymand's Healing Arts Cancer and Wellness Center
Orbit Medical and Sunset Healthcare Solutions Celebrate a New Relationship
Orbit Medical, a leader in the distribution of durable medical equipment, and Sunset Healthcare Solutions, a leader in the manufacturing of respiratory products, celebrate a new relationship that focuses on customer service by providing quality products. - February 06, 2008 - Orbit Medical
ASAA Sleep Apnea Awareness Day Announced for March 6, 2008
Annual event highlights sleep disorder and education for patients and their loved ones. - February 06, 2008 - American Sleep Apnea Association
Midwest Vein Center Partners with the American Venous Forum to Offer Screenings for Potentially Fatal Clots
Midwest Vein Centers has been selected by the American Venous Forum to participate in a nationwide early detection program that will include a free, comprehensive screening to detect venous disease, including venous insufficiency and risks for deep vein thrombosis. - February 06, 2008 - Midwest Vein Center
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield to Speak at Career Day
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.chirowellness.com), a north Raleigh chiropractic center, has announced that partner Dr. Jennifer Greenfield will speak at West Millbrook Middle School’s Career Day on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 8:30 a.m. The award winning event will provide students the... - February 05, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
AZ Med Tec Announces the Newest Innovations in Surgical and Aesthetic Laser Technologies
AZ Med Tec announces FDA Approval to distribute the INTER-medic laser product line to the U.S. market. INTERmedic products offer patient-friendly solutions of high user-comfort in Aesthetic, Vascular, Surgical and Dental Laser applications. - February 04, 2008 - AZ Med Tec
MBA in a Day Launches Online, Web Delivery... What You Would Learn at Top-Tier Business Schools... If You Only Had the Time
As a Professor teaching at a #1 ranked MBA program for the past decade Steven Stralser has taught well-educated professionals like doctors, lawyers, non profit executives, scientists, and even small business owners about the "basics of business" they may have missed in their medical... - February 04, 2008 - MBA in a Day
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian will speak at the Fifteenth International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference in San Francisco
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian will be a speaker at the Fifteenth International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, held at the Moscone North Convention Center, San Francisco, CA from March 25-28, 2008. - February 04, 2008 - Scientia Advisors
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian Will Speak at the Fifteenth International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference in San Francisco
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian will be an introductory speaker at the Fifteenth International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, held at the Moscone North Convention Center, San Francisco, CA from March 25-28, 2008. - February 04, 2008 - Scientia Advisors
Handy Resource Guide Now Available Through Old Colony Elderly Services
In collaboration with Elder Education and Community Outreach, Old Colony Elderly Services has recently announced the availability of the 2008 Resource Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers. - February 04, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services