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CWR Media Group Partners with Expert on Weight Loss and Nutrition, Jenn Hand to Reveal the Truth About Dieting and Weight Loss
The numbers of Americans who are obese or overweight are staggering. Many turn to diets to help them lose weight, but do these diets work, or do they cause more harm than good? - July 23, 2018 - CWR Media Group
Inmediata Advances Big Data Analytics Initiatives with Innovaccer’s Healthcare Data Platform
Inmediata Health Group Corp., one of the largest healthcare information technology companies in the US/Puerto Rico, went live on Innovaccer’s healthcare data platform to drive analytics-powered healthcare and gain insights into provider performance. Inmediata has access to almost 70% of... - July 21, 2018 - Innovaccer
Leader Biomedical Introduces Spine Portfolio with Targeted Therapeutic Solutions
Leader Biomedical introduces new Spine Portfolio with the launch of three targeted therapeutic solutions Adcon® Gel, Hyalosyn™ Gel, and Vebroplast® addressing adhesions, joint mobility, and vertebral compression fractures, respectively. Adcon® Gel is a biocompatible resorbable... - July 20, 2018 - Leader Biomedical
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased... - July 19, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Former U.S Chief Technology Officer to Keynote The Florida Association of ACOs Fall Annual Conference
Todd Park to Deliver Keynote at FLAACOs 2018. - July 19, 2018 - Florida Association of ACOs
Better Business Bureau Has Approved CompuGroup Medical’s Accreditation and Was Awarded an A+ Rating
CompuGroup is proud to announce on 06/27/2018, CompuGroup Medial US, Inc. was awarded the highly sought after BBB Accreditation and was awarded an A+ for its outstanding customer care. The BBB Code of Business Practices ensures companies utilize integral advertising, selling and customer service... - July 19, 2018 - CompuGroup Medical
Leaders from Pfizer, Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Applied Informatics to Speak on Artificial Intelligence at Pharma Innovation Conference
Dr. Chintan Patel to discuss the implementation of AI & machine learning in clinical development. - July 19, 2018 - Applied Informatics
Rush University Medical Center Selects MediNav to Solve Wayfinding Challenges and Enhance Patient Experience
Indoor GPS Helps Patients and Visitors Find Their Way Through Rush’s Large Academic Medical Center. - July 18, 2018 - Connexient
Green Compassion Network, LLC Helps Qualified Patients Easily Obtain Their Ohio Medical Marijuana Cards
Green Compassion Network Hosts Informational Event About This Controversial Wonder Plant. - July 18, 2018 - Green Compassion Network, LLC
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 6-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Chestertown, MD
A 6-year-old girl from Chestertown, Maryland named Brooke received a very special delivery today of her very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization based in Madison, VA. - July 18, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
MEDraysintell Releases the Fifth Edition of Its Nuclear Medicine Report and Directory
New radiotheranostics under development might lead to much stronger market figures than expected in coming years. - July 18, 2018 - MEDraysintell
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions to be a Sponsor of the 2018 Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced that the company will be a sponsor of the 2018 Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit to be held in Dallas, TX on November 5-7, 2018. "Health Redefined: Breaking... - July 17, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
Medical Marketing and Media Names Arteric an Agency to Watch
Healthcare Digital Marketing Agency Recognized for Award-Winning, Ground-Breaking Work. - July 17, 2018 - Arteric
ALPCO Releases STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) Amide ELISA to Accurately Quantify Fasted Levels
ALPCO, a leading producer of research and clinical immunoassays, recently announced the launch of its STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) amide ELISA. The chemiluminescence ELISA features increased sensitivity to accurately quantify active GLP-1 (7-36) amide levels as low as 1.5 pg/mL with a 25... - July 17, 2018 - ALPCO
Innovation and Value Initiative Responds to HHS’ Blueprint Saying Lowering Healthcare Costs Requires Improving Value Assessment
IVI Says Moving Beyond Cost Effectiveness by Evaluating Treatments Based on Unique Patient Characteristics and Preferences is Imperative - July 17, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Custom-Trained Autism Service Dog to Help 7-Year-Old Girl in Riva, MD
A 7-year-old little girl in Riva, MD named Caroline received a very special delivery of her very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - July 17, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Ocean Galleries Hosts British Impressionist, Kerry Hallam in Stone Harbor, NJ August 3-6, 2018
Ocean Galleries welcomes renowned British Impressionist, Kerry Hallam, for his first ever exhibition in Stone Harbor, featuring many coastal themed paintings as well as his signature nautical chart paintings. The “Along the Coast” exhibit runs Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 through Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. Hallam will be at gallery receptions from 7-10 PM on Friday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 4, and 1-4 PM on Sunday, Aug. 5. The exhibition is open daily 10 AM–10 PM with all artwork available for acquisition. - July 17, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
PONTE HEALTH Moves Forward on the Development of Second Vertical Medical City, in the Loop Downtown Chicago
Vertical Medical City a new High Rise Development Project, is coming to the Loop Downtown Chicago. The Facility works to bring into the Urban Core the Next Level Assisted Living, Care, and Wellness for Residents and Members 50 and Over. Developer PONTE HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC, is working to break ground no later than in April or May 2020. - July 16, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Offers Support for Site Neutral Policy in a Letter to HHS Secretary Azar
The letter commends site neutral payment provision in President Trump’s American Patients First blueprint and urges the administration to expand site neutral payments in order to increase competition, preserve patient choice, and reduce healthcare costs. - July 16, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
ProcurePort Announces the Release of Spend Trend, an Enhancement to Its Spend Analysis Software Allowing Companies to Track Increase/Decrease in Spend Across Categories.
ProcurePort, leader in the enterprise SAAS software category for Online Procurement provides a combination of Cloud hosted sourcing software such as RFP Software, RFQ Software, Online Auction Software, Contract Management Software, Procure-to-Pay Software and Spend Analysis Software. An enhancement to the Spend Analysis Software with Spend Trend allows ProcurePort Clients to track increase and decrease in spend across suppliers, spend categories over monthly, quarterly, annual periods. - July 16, 2018 - ProcurePort
SMi’s Biosimilars & Biobetters Exclusive Interview with Expert Speaker Dr Michel Mikhail Released
SMi Reports: An exclusive interview with Dr Michel Mikhail, an independent consultant and chairman of this year’s Biosimilars & Biobetters conference, is now available to download on the event website. - July 15, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Discovery Benefits Launches Discovery Answers™ Knowledgebase
New tool expands participant support and education options. - July 14, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Legg Calve Perthes Foundation Welcomes Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, as Honorary Board Member
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, and awareness of Perthes, voted in a new Board member this month. Mr. Cameron Mathison is a well-known TV personality, host, and actor. Mathison has extensive personal experience with Perthes, living with Perthes as a... - July 13, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 12-Year-Old Girl Living in Fredericksburg, VA
12-year-old girl living with epilepsy receives her very own Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA. - July 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
NERETA Summit to Tackle Critical Shortage of Healthcare Workers
The supply of healthcare workers is not keeping pace with the demand and the shortfall could have dramatic impacts on the quality of healthcare provided in the US Solutions to avert this talent shortage are available if leaders in local regions work together. NERETA is holding a Summit to help local regions address these healthcare talent shortages: summit.nereta.org. - July 13, 2018 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
CQRC Applauds Competitive Bidding Reform in DMEPOS Proposed Rule
The new rule proposes long-overdue changes the flawed competitive bidding program and will protect access to home respiratory therapy equipment and services. - July 12, 2018 - CQRC
Michael S. Firstenberg, MD, FACC Named Chair of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Firstenberg has accepted the role of Chair of Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery effective July 1, 2018. - July 12, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Gregory J. Paul, MA Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been honored as a Top Executive for 2018 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... - July 12, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
ELVI (ELectronic VIdeoconsulting) Presented at HLTH and WeHaveAFace Conference
CompuGroup Medical's solution to tele-health. - July 12, 2018 - CompuGroup Medical
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of human services and healthcare. About... - July 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Commemorated as a Top 100 Healthcare Professional for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been commemorated as a Top 100 Healthcare Professional for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical... - July 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Olympia Gym Earns Its Ninth Talk Award for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction
With the highest possible customer satisfaction rating of 5 stars every year since 2010, Olympia Gym has earned its ninth consecutive prestigious Talk Award. - July 10, 2018 - The Talk Awards
Arteric.com Continues to Garner Accolades
4 Communicator Awards Raise Total to 8 Trophies From 3 Competitions - July 10, 2018 - Arteric
The Future of Healthcare Innovation to be Examined at SUP-X: The StartUp Expo, Florida’s Largest Early Stage Conference
SUP-X®: The StartUp Expo presented by South Florida Technology Alliance, Florida's largest early stage conference, announced today that it will feature a panel on the future of healthcare innovation this year. The panel is presented by AAJ Technologies, a Fort Lauderdale based digital... - July 10, 2018 - SUP-X
Marcia L. Goodman, Ph.D. Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Marcia L. Goodman, Ph.D. of East Hartford, Connecticut has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for the first quarter of 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of... - July 10, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
MITA Applauds New Research Showing Effectiveness of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Treating Prostate Cancer
Five-Year, multicenter study of UK cancer prostate patients reveals the clinical benefits and reduced side effects of HIFU - July 09, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Elderwerks Education and Resource Fair: Planning to and Through Retirement
Join Elderwerks Educational Services at McHenry County College on August 8th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm for a free senior fair. There will be educational classes, 85+ local resources, free Starbucks coffee, donuts, live music, free lunch for the first 400 attendees and more. - July 07, 2018 - Elderwerks Educational Services
MITA Calls for Special Consideration for Medical Imaging Devices and Components Covered by China Tariffs
Timely and Robust Exemption Process Needed to Prevent $138 Million Loss - July 07, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Association Posts Videos from 2018 Medicare National Industry Summit
Sessions and keynote addresses from the National Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference are now available for viewing via the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's website. The 28 sessions are in addition to the recently posted videos from AAMSI's agent Sales Summit. - July 07, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Joins the Fight Against Sarcoma by Sponsoring Upcoming “Rock the Cause” Event
The Institute for Limb Preservation (ILP), in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (Sarah Cannon) at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL), is proud to sponsor “Rock the Cause Sarcoma Awareness,” an event geared to raise funds and awareness for the Sarcoma... - July 04, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Wisconsin Researcher Pegs Alcohol Industry in Opioid Crisis Book
New book to be released at three overseas addiction conferences looks at the root cause of the opioid crisis and offers solutions, not "Band-Aid approaches." - July 03, 2018 - Alcohologist.com
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 15-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes in Rockford, IL
Today, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a very special, custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 15-year-old girl in Rockford, IL. - July 03, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
HCA/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora: Pioneering Spine Surgery
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is among the first hospitals in Colorado to begin using a new bone graft tool to achieve better patient outcomes in spinal fusions. TMCA spine surgeon, Stephen Pehler, MD, is conducting minimally invasive spinal fusion procedures using the new device and in the process increasing patient success rates for spinal fusions from the national average of 75% to 92%. - July 03, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Ankeny, IA
A woman in Ankeny, Iowa, received a very special delivery of a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization based in Madison, Virginia. - June 30, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Government Contractors Association Installs a New President
The Government Contractors Association (GCA) is pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2018, Myra Cisse will take over as President of the organization’s Georgia operations. Myra Cisse has served the organization as a certification SME and the VP of Service Delivery since 2015. “It is... - June 29, 2018 - Government Contractors Association
Warp United Release VLK-3R1 RFID Triage Tags for Mass Casualty Incident
The VLK-3R1 RFID Triage Tag for Mass Casualty Incident brings Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the Internet of Things era. - June 29, 2018 - Warp United Scientific Co., Ltd.
Katherine E. Paton Honored as 2018 Professional of the Year in Ocular Oncology
Dr. Katherine E. Paton, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Ocular Oncology. - June 29, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Population Health Alliance Welcomes New Members
The Population Health Alliance, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the principles of population health, announced today that it has welcomed Independent Health, Zipongo, Turn-Key Health and Innovaccer Inc. as members to its growing association. PHA members work in a... - June 29, 2018 - Population Health Alliance
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Performs Cutting Edge Minimally Invasive Bone Cancer Surgery
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) is pleased to have performed the 3rd percutaneous (minimally invasive) acetabular reconstruction in the U.S. to treat metastatic bone cancer of the pelvis. There are approximately 250,000 people in the U.S. with metastatic bone cancer (cancer... - June 28, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
iHEAR® Medical Announces the Retail Launch of Home-Based Hearing Screener at RBC Cardinal Health Conference in San Diego
iHEARTEST™Kit, the first FDA-cleared home-hearing screener available for over-the-counter purchase, offers a comfortable, accurate assessment of hearing ability. - June 27, 2018 - iHEAR Medical