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GeBBS’ iCode Assurance Selected by The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) and HIM solutions, announced today that The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (Baltimore, MD) has selected their iCode Assurance SaaS solution to help enhance their revenue stream,... - September 24, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
NextHealth Hosts Executive Advisory Council to Explore Ways to Improve Health Outcomes While Reducing Costs
Creating Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Healthcare through Insights-Driven Decisions - September 24, 2018 - NextHealth Technologies
Graham's Foundation Announced Its 2018 ‘Tinis for Preemies Honoree, Dr. Richard A. Polin
The prematurity support organization will host its ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefiting premature babies and their families on November 7th. - September 24, 2018 - Graham's Foundation
Gregory J. Paul, MA Recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been recognized as Man of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of healthcare. About Gregory J. Paul, MA Gregory Paul is a Nurse... - September 22, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rose Medical Center's Cancer Program Re-Accredited by the Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at Rose Medical Center. - September 22, 2018 - Rose Medical Center
Hans Kaspersetz to Moderate Panel at Healthcare Marketing Summit
Veteran Digital Marketing Strategist Guides Discussion on Personalization Strategies - September 21, 2018 - Arteric
cliexa-RA Implementation in Colorado Arthritis Center: A Case Study of Quadruple Aim Impacts
cliexa® partners with the Colorado Arthritis Center to identify how screening and monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients through a customized electronic platform, cliexa-RA, impacts clinical efficiency. - September 21, 2018 - cliexa
Julien Dagenais, M.D. and Christopher Dru, M.D., Join The Urology Center of Colorado
The addition of the two new urologists/robotic surgeons will bring The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) to a total of 18 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers to remain the largest urology group in Colorado. All TUCC physicians are sub-specialists committed to providing excellence at every encounter. - September 21, 2018 - The Urology Center of Colorado
Beads of Courage Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Charitable Organization Promoting Awareness and Raising Funds Throughout September. - September 21, 2018 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
OOTify Teams Up with Hot-Line Leader Crisis Text Line to Expand Support
OOTify, a mental wellness technology startup based in Los Angeles has partnered with Crisis Text Line to provide emergency intervention for those in need. OOTify is a social enhancement platform that matches individuals seeking support for a range of personal or professional challenges, from daily... - September 21, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
Otolaryngologists Welcome Nick Hernandez
Otolaryngologists from across the country attended an annual conference this past weekend at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. One of the invited faculty members was Nick Hernandez, the Founder and CEO at ABISA, LLC. Mr. Hernandez delivered the keynote address on how physicians can demonstrate... - September 21, 2018 - ABISA
Global Excel Management Inc. Announces Corporate Rebranding
Global Excel Management Inc., a leading provider of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces the corporate rebranding of its subsidiaries, Olympus Managed Health Care (OMHC), ChoiceNet International México SA (CNI) and ChargeCare International (CCI). Moving forward these... - September 20, 2018 - Global Excel Management
Experienced Business Development Officer Joins Menlo Group
Jason Triano joins Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate as the team's newest Vice President. - September 20, 2018 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Names New President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its 135th Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 13 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. - September 20, 2018 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
Flexogor Gel Now Available in Africa
Flexogor gel for treating joint and tissue pain has been produced in 2017 and now it is spread in Africa. Kenya will be the first country where the product will be offered online. As already known, Flexogor gel contains Arnica Montana flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Camphor,... - September 20, 2018 - Flexogor
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Dallas, Texas Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - September 20, 2018 - ReproTech, LLC
United Energy Trading Wins Major Award for Decade of Fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Local energy company wins major award for a decade of fundraising. - September 18, 2018 - United Energy Trading
Vibcare Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Producing and Marketing Affordable Generic Pharmaceutical Drugs
Vibcare Pharma, a leading PCD pharma company operating in India and a provider of PCD pharma franchise, is offering cost-effective generic drugs in domestic, as well as international markets. - September 18, 2018 - Vibcare Pharma
Spine Care Technologies Inc. and mdi Consultants Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
Spine Care Technologies will be partnering with mdi Consultants to change orthopedic healthcare. - September 18, 2018 - Spine Care Technologies
Blue Cross of Idaho and NextHealth Technologies Sign Healthcare Analytics Agreement
Blue Cross of Idaho and NextHealth Technologies Sign Agreement That Puts Advanced Analytics to Work in Improving Healthcare Value. - September 18, 2018 - NextHealth Technologies
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Opens Heart Failure Clinic
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the opening of a new Heart Failure Clinic for patients with congestive or advanced heart failure (HF). The Heart Failure Clinic exists within the hospital’s Center for Lung and Heart Health. Dr. Richard Jantz, a... - September 18, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
VirtuOx and Brightree Launch Diagnostic Testing Integration
VirtuOx, one of the world’s largest home diagnostic testing providers, and Brightree®, the leading provider of cloud-based healthcare software and solutions for the post-acute market, have announced a completed integration that enables streamlined workflows for home medical equipment... - September 17, 2018 - VirtuOx
Jams World 2018 'Akala (Pink) Collection to Benefit Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center
Jams World, the multi-generational, Made in Hawaii clothing company, is partnering with Hawai‘i Pacific Health to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 'Akala (Pink) Collection will be released September 17, 2018 and 20% of the proceeds will benefit the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Cancer Center at Pali Momi Medical Center. - September 15, 2018 - Surf Line Hawaii
Spherium’s Cyclatop (SP14019), Safe and Efficacious for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Infants
The results of the clinical trial Cyclatop (NCT02865356) to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of SP14019 (Cyclosporine A 5% topical spray) across all group ages, for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, were presented today at the EADV Congress in Paris. SP14019 showed excellent safety and acceptability profile, clinically relevant and statistically significant efficacy with respect to placebo and very low systemic exposure to Cyclosporine A. - September 15, 2018 - Spherium Biomed
Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Edmond, OK
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Cash in Edmond, Oklahoma. - September 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Dedicated Employee of the Quarter
Rich Huggins, experienced electrician, recognized for providing outstanding service. - September 15, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Discovery Benefits Enhances Client Platform Experience
Discovery Benefits, a technology innovator and third-party administrator of employee benefits, recently released an enhanced, more intuitive user experience through LEAP™ by Discovery Benefits to make it easier for clients and consultants to navigate the platform. The modernized design... - September 14, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
HCFS Now Offers a Prompt Pay Remittance Solution
HCFS on-site advocates are now able to offer cash package discounts and/or payment plans to self-pay patients. - September 14, 2018 - HCFS, Inc.
Achieving Controlled Nucleation During Aseptic Lyophilization
SMi Group Reports: The official agenda and highlights for the 4th annual lyophilization USA Conference, which is taking place on the 15th and 16th November 2018 in Iselin, New Jersey, has been released. - September 14, 2018 - SAE Media Group
MDmetrix Names Caradigm Co-Founder and COO Warren Ratliff as Chief Executive Officer
MDmetrix, a healthcare data analytics company, has appointed former Caradigm co-founder and COO Warren Ratliff as president and chief executive officer. MDMetrix’s software first launched at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where clinicians are using MDmetrix’s analytics,... - September 13, 2018 - MDmetrix
MedPAC Comment Letter Calls for Competitive Bidding Program Reform
CQRC applauds MedPAC for recognizing the need to reform the flawed bidding process for home respiratory therapy and services, which threatens patients’ access to lifesaving oxygen. - September 13, 2018 - CQRC
WiCON Publishes the China Pharmaceutical Guide 2018 (13th Edition) - Chinese Pharma Growth Stabilizes Amid Deepening Healthcare and Drug Regulatory Reform
WiCON International Group LLC announced that it has officially published its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2018 (13th Edition). According to the publication, the size of China’s pharmaceutical market is estimated to be around CNY 1.9 trillion at the retail price level in 2017. Growth of the market fell slightly further to 7.6% last year (vs. 8.2% in 2016), but there are signs of stabilization in 2018. - September 13, 2018 - WiCON International Group LLC
CleanCut Technologies' "Dual Hoop Catheter DISK" Honored with Dow's Gold Award for Packaging Innovation
CleanCut Technologies’ Dual Hoop Catheter DISK continues to be on the cutting edge of medical device packaging design and was honored as a Gold Winner in Dow Chemical Company’s “2018 30th Annual Award for Packaging Innovation.” The award winners, announced on September 11,... - September 13, 2018 - CleanCut Technologies
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Assisted Lobectomy
Dr. Sanjay Tripathi performs advanced procedure at Swedish Medical Center, an acute care hospital located in Englewood, Colorado. - September 13, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Rite Aid to Offer Flu Shots at Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Aware Health Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, GA
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Partners with the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Cumberland Parkway to Offer Flu Shots at HSFA’s Upcoming Aware Health Town Hall Meeting. - September 13, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
STARC Systems Launches New Website
The new starcsystems.com showcases its well-known brand with effortless navigation, a broad scope of information and organic content. Updated professional photography shows off the simple, clean lines of the telescoping panels/doors and shows how seamlessly the system can integrate into the healthcare setting. - September 13, 2018 - STARC Systems, Inc.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE Names Ryan Simpson President and CEO of The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE has announced the appointment of Ryan Simpson as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital effective October 1, 2018. - September 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Vesalio Initiates Full Commercial Launch of NeVa at ESMINT Congress
Vesalio Initiates Full Commercial Launch of NeVa at ESMINT Congress - September 12, 2018 - Vesalio
InBeam Technologies Announces the General Release of AdminiCare Medical Supplies Inventory System
AdminiCare developed by inBeam Technologies; Affordable, flexible Inventory Control for Medical Supplies; Seamless integration with Key Systems including Ordering, Billing, Patient Records - September 12, 2018 - inBeam Technologies
International OCD Foundation Announces the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk on October 6th to Kick-Off OCD Awareness Week
This year, to kick-off OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will invite members of the broader mental health community, including related mental health organizations, to come together at the National Mall in Washington D.C. to advocate and raise awareness at the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk. - September 11, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
DataPath Wins Second NHIA Award for Captain Contributor Employee Education, Engagement Program
DataPath, Inc., a leading national provider of technology solutions for benefits administration is the recipient of the 2018 National Health Information Awards’ (NHIA) Bronze Award for its employee education and engagement program, The Adventures of Captain Contributor. DataPath was honored... - September 11, 2018 - DataPath
MyDentistVA - Tips on Maintaining Good Oral Health in 2018
At MyDentistVA, they emphasize the importance of healthy habits to prevent cavities and tooth decay. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day doesn't take up much time. These 2 simple habits can save you thousands of dollars in dental work in the future. Most insurance plans cover bi-annual teeth cleaning. Take advantage of these covered cleanings and use them as an opportunity to identify problems early on. - September 11, 2018 - MyDentistVA
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Colloquium – Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church – September 20, 2018. Open to the Public. Free Parking.
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, a Domestic Nonprofit Organization, with 501(c)(3) status is excited to announce its September 2018 Colloquium: Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church presented by Dr. Kathleen McChesney, Author and former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI; September 20, 2018; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - September 11, 2018 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
DrainThatPain Announces Breakthrough for Chronic Pain Elimination Using Holistic Energy Technique
Joanna Cameron of McLean, VA is the Founder of DrainThatPain - a holistic energy therapy for chronic pain elimination using active imagination. She is celebrating the first International Pain Elimination Day on September 14th and invites your presence. Her documentary, DrainThatPain is completed and will look for distribution via Film Festivals. The book is in the works. DrainThatPain is "bringing heaven to earth." - September 10, 2018 - TranceLady Productions, Inc.
Menlo Group Welcomes Experienced Investment Broker
Jared Williams will serve as Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate’s Director of Capital Markets. - September 10, 2018 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Recovery Unplugged Kicks Off National Recovery Month Campaign
Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers kicked-off a multimedia marketing campaign in observance of National Recovery Month. The campaign aims to promote awareness, education, and empowerment throughout the recovery community and their loved ones. Content is being created that celebrate those in recovery, provide information to help people stay clean, and educate loved ones about treatment and the recovery process. - September 08, 2018 - Recovery Unplugged
Physician at HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs 1,500th Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Kevin Davis, MD, gynecologic oncology specialist, recently hit a new milestone in robotic surgery at Swedish Medical Center, a 408 bed level 1 trauma center located in Englewood, CO. - September 08, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Dan Miller Named Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare’s Methodist Hospital & Methodist Children’s Hospital
HCA Healthcare has announced the appointment of Dan Miller as Chief Executive Officer of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children’s Hospital located in San Antonio, Texas. Miller, currently the President and CEO at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding... - September 08, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Ekene A. "Kennie" Amaefule, RN, MN, CRRN Honored as a Woman of the Month by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Ekene A. “Kennie” Amaefule, RN, MN, CRRN of Auburn, Washington has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Each month... - September 08, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Recovery Unplugged to be Featured in USA Today for “Three Moms” Campaign
Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers is being featured in USA Today's Addiction and Mental Health Awareness issue on Thursday, September 13th. The "Three Stories" multimedia campaign created by Recovery Unplugged highlights the stories of three mothers and their children who have made it to the other side of addiction - together. - September 08, 2018 - Recovery Unplugged