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Key Topics for SMi’s Ophthalmic Drugs Conference Released
SMi Group reports: Hear from industry experts at the 4th annual Ophthalmic Drugs Conference convening on 22nd & 23rd November 2021 in London. - July 02, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Pepex Biomedical Receives Approval on a Series of Critical New Patents
Worldwide approval grants the Company exclusivity on a number of methods and manufacturing processes associated with its novel electrochemical biosensors. - July 01, 2021 - Pepex Biomedical, Inc.
Maddyloo is Hope Loves Company's First Hug of Hope Care Package Sponsor: California Business Sponsors Care Packages for ALS Children Caregivers
Hope Loves Company, the only nonprofit and 501c(3) in the US with the mission of providing emotional and educational support to children and young adults who have or have had a loved one battling ALS, is proud to receive its first Hug of Hope sponsor, California-based company Maddyloo. - July 01, 2021 - Hope Loves Company
Tigerlily Foundation Receives Grant to Support Breast Cancer Advocacy Training Program
Tigerlily Foundation awarded $700k grant by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to launch community-based patient advocacy program to dismantle systemic barriers and end disparities for Black women facing breast cancer. - June 30, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
Dental Industry Execs Form New Dental Partnership Organization
Dental industry executives Cameron Elrod and Dan Redifer have co-founded the Equishared Dental Group. Similar in approach to a traditional dental service organization (DSO), Equishared is positioned as a dental partnership organization (DPO). - June 30, 2021 - Equishared
innoviHealth® Launches “Code Basket” Functionality for HCC Coder Enterprise Solution at RISE Risk Adjustment Forum
Leading Tool for Diagnostic Medical Coding Now Includes Customer-driven Claim Accelerator for Improved Accuracy, Speed, Risk Mitigation, and Revenue Potential - June 30, 2021 - innoviHealth
District Coaching Offers Virtual Coaching Sessions for Improved Wellbeing
Life coaching equips clients with advice and counseling for problems that people face in their daily lives. - June 30, 2021 - District Coaching
CMS Proposed Rule Maintains 4.36% Assumption-Based Rate Cut to Medicare Home Health Despite Sector Concerns
Home health leaders support nationwide expansion of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model to support the delivery of high-quality care to American seniors. - June 29, 2021 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
New Multi-Million Dollar Healthcare Lawsuit Alleges Stanford Children's Hospital Billing Fraud
The Wonderful Company filed a new lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California against Stanford for alleged healthcare fraud at the Stanford Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. The multi-million dollar lawsuit is captioned The Wonderful Company vs. Anthem Blue Cross Life and... - June 29, 2021 - GJLaw
Graph-Tech USA Adapts COVID-19 Passport System for Immediate Implementation
Responding to the current commercial environment, in just a few weeks Graph-Tech USA (GTUS®) modifies and delivers a COVID-19 Passport System that prints IQ-R barcodes for COVID-19 identification cards in Hungary. The system is now producing more than 1,000,000 cards per week. - June 29, 2021 - Graph-Tech USA, LLC
Cheryl A. Jones Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Cheryl A. Jones of Cleveland, Ohio has been honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of healthcare and cleaning services. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - June 29, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Long Island Residents Can Start Rehab at Sunrise Detox Right Now
Sunrise Detox opens its 9th location in Brentwood on June 23, adding to their family of detox and other treatment facilities throughout NJ, NY, FL, GA, MA. Sunrise provides medical detox for those suffering from physically addictive drugs and alcohol. - June 28, 2021 - Sunrise Detox Brentwood Long Island
Delaware County’s Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Awarded $25,000 to Bring Ultrasound Training to Delaware County
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.), a leader in medical career training was awarded $25,000 by The McLean Contributionship for the acquisition of equipment to launch a two-year degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. P.I.T. will be the first college in Delaware County to offer the region an opportunity to train to become an Ultrasound Technician at the two-year level. - June 28, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens in Upper East Side
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, now provides state-of-the-art cancer care services at 215 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128. This will be the practice’s fourth Manhattan cancer and blood disorder... - June 28, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Cook County Health CEO Calls for Collaboration
Israel Rocha, Jr. discusses partnerships across Chicago during virtual event. - June 26, 2021 - CareAdvisors
OC Wellness Solutions Releases 4th of July "Happy Pet" CBD Bundle
OC Wellness Solutions releases a 4th of July calming CBD Pet Bundle to help pets deal with the stress of fireworks over the upcoming weeks. - June 25, 2021 - OC Wellness Solutions
Mimi-Choon Quiñones, PhD, MBA, Joins Hispanic Health Council as the Co-Chief Research Officer
Dr. Mimi-Choon Quinones, MBA, has joined the Hispanic Health Council as the co-chief research officer to lead the Research, Advocacy and Training Departments. She is a Medical Anthropologist graduated from the American University in London and has Master’s in Business Administration from the... - June 25, 2021 - Hispanic Health Council
Prepare for a Safe Independence Day Celebration with Tips from the Burn Center at Swedish Medical Center
Independence Day is known for fireworks displays of all types and many are looking forward to gathering in a few weeks to celebrate. This 4th of July, Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, Medical Director of the Burn and Reconstructive Center at Swedish Medical Center wants to ensure everyone is prepared to stay safe with some burn safety tips. - June 25, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
The Proven Optics Financial Management Application Suite Receives ServiceNow’s Highest Certification – Built on Now Program
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded software and services company, announced the Proven Optics Enterprise Budgeting & Forecasting Application and the ITFM Cost Modeling Application from its Financial Management Application Suite are now certified as part of the ServiceNow Built on... - June 25, 2021 - Proven Optics
ZONE Mouthguard Leaves Dicks Sporting Goods After 5 Years and Re-Launches with New Technology
Meet ZONE Mouthguard. Patented no-boil technology means zero pain, custom fit mouth protection for a fraction of the cost and increased athletic performance. No boiling, no pain. Patented, zero-pain technology makes the old-school method of boiling plastic a thing of the past. Custom fit, Low cost. Ditch the dentist office, and get a mouthguard that's custom fitted to your mouth for a fraction of the price. - June 24, 2021 - David S. Frey DDS, Inc.
Gaylan Hendricks and Taylor Martin Announce SSB as New Name for Insurance Company, Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Gaylan Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer, and Taylor Martin, Chief Marketing Officer, announced that “SSB” is the newly rebranded name of the company Senior Security Benefits, Inc. (SSBI) and Insurance Marketing Group, a leader in the U.S. health insurance industry. With rapid growth of the $80 million company, 2021 was the time to consolidate the company under one unified brand name. SSB has a newly redesigned logo and website with changes to social media accounts coming soon. - June 24, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
eCom Scotland Represented at This Year’s NHS Scotland Event
The digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, is among the exhibitors accompanying Scotland’s leading event for healthcare professionals: The NHS Scotland Event 2021, which is being held, virtually, from 22nd to 24th June. Scheduled to attract over 2,000 health and social... - June 24, 2021 - eCom Learning Solutions
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Bipartisan House Members for Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and... - June 23, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Hear from Industry Experts at the 2nd Annual Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices Conference 2021
SMi Group reports: Speakers confirmed for the 2nd annual Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices Conference 2021 which will convene 18th–19th October. - June 23, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Non-Profit Taxpayers Against Fraud Urges the Federal Court to Rule Against Stanford Hospital for $468 Million Alleged Healthcare Billing Fraud
The Non-Profit Foundation Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund (TAFEF) just filed its first "Amicus Brief" urging the Federal Court to rule against Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Medicine, and Stanford Hospitals and Clinics) on the Government's healthcare billing fraud lawsuit against Stanford. - June 22, 2021 - GJLaw
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy Named as One of the Top Pharma Outsourcing Companies in Europe 2021
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Highlights Company Innovations that Decode and Create Biologics Medicines for Unmet Medical Needs (Pharma Tech Outlook, USA) - June 22, 2021 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
DC Based Tharseo IT Recognized for Innovative Solution That Speeds Critical COVID Vaccine Data to Policymakers
Given the pandemic, when policy makers are desperate for every bit of data they can get to make better decisions, a “beautiful” new solution has rushed real-time COVID vaccination data to decision makers. - June 22, 2021 - Tharseo IT
Stanford Healthcare Loses Again in Appeals Court, Accused of $468 Million Dollar Medicare Billing Fraud
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected Stanford’s further arguments in the U.S. Government’s false claims case against Stanford Healthcare for nearly $500 million dollars of alleged Medicare billing fraud. In entering its latest adverse ruling against the healthcare... - June 22, 2021 - GJLaw
innoviHealth® Adds Intelligent Search Functionality to Market-Leading Find-A-Code™ Medical Coding Solution
New IntelliSearch Feature Represents Most Intuitive, Accurate and Agile Search Engine Available for Today’s Coding Professionals - June 22, 2021 - innoviHealth
GBKSOFT Outlines Medical Billing Software Trends
Learn about the auxiliary healthcare app - a medical billing software. - June 21, 2021 - Altamira
A First of Its Kind Blended Family Conference to Calgary, AB; Empowering Clinicians to Better Support Blended Families
Internationally Recognized Speakers Dr. Patricia Papernow & Dr. Jeff Chang at Calgary AB Blended Family Conference Oct. 7 & 8, 2021. - June 19, 2021 - Journey Counselling Inc.
Abyan Nur Announces Heated Menstrual Cup Kickstarter Project for Safe and Eco- Friendly Relief from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Women’s health enthusiast Abyan Nur and her team are introducing the Heated Menstrual Cup to help women find relief from menstrual pain and reduce or eliminate dependence on over-the-counter medication. Many women suffer severe discomfort and pain before and after menstruation due to cramping. For relief, most of them go for over-the-counter drugs, which often provide a temporary solution. - June 18, 2021 - Heated Menstrual Cup
eMudhra Receives SAFE Identity Certification
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of PKI and Cybersecurity solutions, announced that they have received SAFE Identity certification. - June 16, 2021 - eMudhra Inc.
Proven Optics Releases Federal Benchmarking Application as Newest Addition to Their Financial Management Application Suite - Built on Now
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded software and services company, announced the release of their newest Application - Proven Optics Federal Benchmarking. This solution has met the high standards of the ServiceNow Built on Now Program designed to recognize partners with proven... - June 16, 2021 - Proven Optics
SottoPelle® Recognizes Michael Zufelt, D.O. for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His Patients
SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series," showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - June 16, 2021 - SottoPelle Therapy
SottoPelle® Recognizes Benito Villanueva, M.D., for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His Patients
SottoPelle® announces its "Featured Provider Series," showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients, offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - June 15, 2021 - SottoPelle Therapy
Congresswoman Calls for Ohio Healthcare Institutions to “Band Together” for American Rescue Plan Act Funding
Cleveland-area healthcare leaders recently gathered with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, to discuss constricted access to social services. - June 14, 2021 - CareAdvisors
Austin-Weston Center Goes Live with Virtual-X June 18, 19, 20, 2021
US medical practices continue to search for alternatives to the physical promotions of pre-pandemic days, The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery will host its interactive “Virtual X-perience” on a standalone site on June 18, 19, and 20, 2021. With a video game-like format allowing users to click through the entire facility, the experience is guided by videos of the three board-certified plastic surgeons, an overview of its Elite Skin center and a full 360-degree facility tour. - June 13, 2021 - Austin-Weston Center
Dista Organizes COVID-19 Vaccination Drive for Employees, Their Families, Domestic Help, Support Staff, and Others
Dista completed its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity by conducting a COVID-19 vaccination drive at its Pune office. The drive was aimed at vaccinating employees, their families, domestic help and support staff. - June 13, 2021 - Dista
FS Stapleton Alliance - Japan’s Exports Up as Trade Recovers
Japan’s exports help boost the economy as consumption weakens due to third wave of COVID-19 infections. - June 12, 2021 - FS Stapleton Alliance
American Airlines and CareNow Urgent Care Partner for Traveler COVID-19 Rapid Testing
CareNow® is offering pre-flight COVID-19 rapid testing to American Airlines’ guests traveling to 13 international destinations. - June 11, 2021 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Seychelles Medical Services (SMS) Private COVID-19 Testing
24/7 COVID-19 testing laboratory in Seychelles. Online booking facility with luxury testing facilities & free hotel visiting service. SMS Private Testing, health care company, was officially opened in Seychelles by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde. - June 10, 2021 - Seychelles Medical
Orchid Medical to Significantly Expand Its Workforce and Operations by 2022
Expansion includes numerous new positions within the company’s ancillary operations at its headquarters in Orlando. - June 10, 2021 - Orchid Medical
Registration is Now Open for Medical Devices and IVD Conference 2021
SMi Group reports: The agenda and speaker line-up for the launch of Medical Devices and IVD Conference 2021 which will convene on 15th and 16th November has been released. - June 10, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Kidney Care Community Applauds Senate Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roy... - June 09, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
SJ Salomon International - Fed Could be Forced to Hike Interest Rates
COVID outbreaks in Asia could lead to earlier than anticipated rate hike in US say economists at SJ Salomon International. - June 09, 2021 - SJ Salomon International
Alberta L. Watson Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Alberta L. Watson of Birmingham, Alabama has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of mental healthcare. About Alberta L. Watson Alberta... - June 09, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Solutions Therapy in Palatine Offering COVID Support Groups
Individuals in the Northwest Suburbs coping with the challenging consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic no longer have to go it alone. Now there’s a new group therapy resource for individuals facing the residual effects of COVID-19. Whether it’s struggling with the effects of the disease itself, grief and loss from not being able to properly mourn a loved one lost to the disease, transitioning to going back to the office or school, or adjusting to the “new normal.” - June 09, 2021 - Solutions Therapy
Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler Recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2020 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Susan Kavaler-Adler of New York, New York has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, and literature. Each... - June 09, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Registration is Now Open for Ophthalmic Drugs Conference 2021
SMi Group reports: The agenda and speaker line-up for the upcoming Ophthalmic Drugs Conference which will convene on 22nd and 23rd November 2021 has been released. - June 09, 2021 - SAE Media Group