Family Medicine News
Check up on information related to family medicine related to healthcare services, insurance and billing, practice management, events, certification, care and treatment best practices. News is targeted to primary care and internal medicine physicians, office staff, caregivers and patients.
Medical Billing Software MPMsoft Selected by eMedical Systems, Inc. as Practice Management Solution
Far removed from the brouha of Washington D.C. is business owner John Wahlquist of eMedicalSystems of Washington state. Author of his own medical billing software for 17 years, Wahlquist recently made the unusual decision to retire his software and move his medical practices over to a new... - November 02, 2009 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
North American Seminars Inc. Presents "Unlocking the Mystery of Effective Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis"
Multiple sclerosis can affect any area of the central nervous system resulting in a multitude of symptoms. This course, offered in limited engagement in 2010, will address the most current evidence based treatments available for Multiple Sclerosis. North American Seminars, Inc. presents this physical therapy continuing education course in Sacramento, CA and Las Vegas, NV in 2010 - October 31, 2009 - North American Seminars
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury - Limited 2009-2010 Engagements
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury for limited engagements in 2010. This course is a physical therapy continuing education course focused on assisting patients with spinal cord injury. - October 30, 2009 - North American Seminars
A Register of Medical Device Distributors in Italy
Global Research & Data Services published recently a register Medical Device Distributors – Italy which contains information about nearly 600 medical device distributors active in Italy. - October 28, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Trupanion Raises Pet Insurance Awareness & Money for Charity
Trupanion policyholders raised pet insurance awareness and the level of donation to pet rescue charity Noah’s Wish to celebrate Pet Insurance Month. - October 27, 2009 - Trupanion
Florence Community Healthcare Names Executive Leadership Team
Florence Community Healthcare's Executive Team brings decades of expertise and leadership to the new organization. - October 21, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
PETCO, Trupanion Pet Insurance Partner to Protect Pets and Pet Parents
PETCO Offers Trupanion's Pet Insurance Plans to Help Pet Parents Nationwide Care for their Pets in the Event of Medical Emergencies. - October 20, 2009 - Trupanion
Corporate Touch Keeps Employees Stress-Free in Philly
A great massage can be a wonderful thing during the day, but there’s a lot more to stress management. Corporate Touch knows this, and can help employees manage stress in several different ways. - October 18, 2009 - Corporate Touch
curasan AG Received Licence for ATR®
curasan AG has received CE certification and, therefore, marketing authorization for the ATR® (Advanced Tissue Regeneration) product. - October 18, 2009 - curasan AG
H1N1 "Swine Flu" Nasal Spray Vaccine is Now Being Given on a Walk-in Basis at All MD Now Urgent Care Center Locations Throughout Palm Beach County
As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical services in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers is traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to receive the flu vaccine in Palm Beach County. Today, MD Now Urgent Care’s staff began administering limited supplies of the H1N1 nasal flu spray vaccine to local residents. Peter Lamelas, MD, FACEP, of MD Now Urgent Care Centers, and former Emergency Department Director agrees with the CDC that this could be one of the worst flu years. - October 16, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Florence Community Healthcare, Florence Arizona Names Dario Lizarraga M.D., Chief of Staff
Dario Lizarraga, MD returned to his home town of Florence Arizona nine years ago to practice medicine in the community he grew up in. His family has lived in the Florence community for eight generations. Lizarraga's vision of one day having a world-class hospital in Florence has been realized, with the opening of Florence Community Healthcare's medical campus in November 2009. Lizarraga has been named Chief of Staff of the new healthcare facility. - October 07, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
MD Now Urgent Care Centers” Opens New Boynton Beach Location - Sees Unprecedented Growth in Palm Beach County, Florida
Urgent care – Boynton Beach style. MD Now Urgent Care / Walk-in Medical Centers, - Palm Beach County’s fastest growing medical business – has recently opened its fifth “state of the art” medical Clinic in Boynton Beach, Florida’s “Gateway to the Gulfstream”. Its sixth and largest medical center is set to open this November 2009 in the West Palm Beach. - October 07, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Sovereign Labs Intoduces Viralox®; Possibly the World’s First Truly Effective Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral
After five years of development and clinical trials on cold, flu and HIV patients Viralox® is available to medical practitioners for use with patient protocols, select retailers and the public. - October 05, 2009 - Sovereign Laboratories, LLC
ICMS Publishes Comprehensive Report on Off Shore Stem Cell Clinics
The International Cellular Medicine Society, the only independent adult stem cell association, has published a first of its kind report on Off Shore Stem Cell Clinics. Working with patients and medical professionals, this report provides a unique insight into the practices of these non-US stem cells clinics. The reports looks at what stem cells are being utilized in these clinics, a comparison of costs and an evaluation of the clinical procedures against published best practice guidelines. - October 02, 2009 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Concentra Has Flu Shots Available to Protect Patients Against the Flu
Seasonal flu vaccines are an important defense against influenza - September 30, 2009 - Concentra
North American Seminars Inc Introduces Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course entitled Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective. This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education. - September 29, 2009 - North American Seminars
NextCare Urgent Care Offers Highly Sensitive & Conclusive Test for Identifying Specific Infections, Including H1N1, Using Molecular Differential Diagnosis
NextCare Urgent Care locations across Arizona, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina are now offering a conclusive test that distinguishes between the seasonal flu, H1N1, and other viruses using molecular technology; results given within 24 hours. - September 24, 2009 - NextCare Urgent Care
IAPAM's Botox Training: Industry's Leading Cosmetic Injectable Training
The International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is offering industry-leading Botox training for both new entrants to the Botox/dermal filler field, and professionals looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills. - September 19, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Health and Life Medical Blog Looking for Doctor Input
Health and Life, a medical blog, is looking for doctors to overview and help assemble best practice guidelines for treating ADHD, depression, and diabetes. The reason? To combat increasingly complicated treatment options. For depression alone, there are more than 20 medication options, each of... - September 17, 2009 - Health and Life, a medical blog
MDS Medical Software Named Fastest Growing Arizona-Based Health Company on 2009 Inc. 5000 List
Phoenix-based medical software and technology integrator MDS Medical Software has been named the fastest growing Arizona-based company in the health category on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. In addition, MDS was named the 2000th fastest growing company nationwide. - September 15, 2009 - MDS Medical Software
Trupanion Celebrates Pet Insurance Month
Trupanion pet insurance is celebrating Pet Health Insurance Month with pet owners and pet insurance policy holders. - September 04, 2009 - Trupanion
First Flu Shots Now Immediately Available at MD Now Urgent Care Walk in Medical Centers, in Palm Beach County, Florida
Flu Shots now being given at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County. As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical care in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers are traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to get flu vaccines in Palm Beach County. MD Now Urgent Care staff began giving seasonal influenza vaccine to residents of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens - August 30, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
The SMART Motivational Study Demonstrates WatchWT™ is Effective for Treating Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces the results from the Self Monitoring & Resting Metabolic Rate Technology (SMART) Motivational study were published in Patient Education & Counseling, an international scientific journal for patient education and health promotion... - August 28, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Delaware County Family Practice Firm Adds New Healthcare Provider
Delaware County Hospitalist Group expands practice to accommodate growing need for family health care services - August 23, 2009 - Family Health Associates
Fine Treatment Beats Pain
Most chronic painful health disorders are caused by certain processes at the level of the smallest blood vessels, the capillaries, leading to the expansion of the capillary network. This increases pressure inside the affected organ's tissue impairing its proper functioning and is the actual cause of pain and its disorder. Dr Allen's Devices help to treat and prevent these conditions. - August 08, 2009 - Fine Treatment
Celiac.com Launches “Journal of Gluten Sensitivity”
Celiac.com has launched its newest publication: "Journal of Gluten Sensitivity," edited by Dr. Ron Hoggan. This new publication has a long and respected history under its original title "Scott-Free Newsletter," 28 issues of which reached tens of thousands of subscribers since 2002. - July 28, 2009 - The Gluten-Free Mall
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Management
North American Seminars Inc. introduces another course in its Cancer Rehabilitation series designed for physical therapists and occupational therapists. This two day course will give therapists everything they need to develop a comprehensive post breast cancer surgery rehabilitation program as well as protocols to develop an exercise program for all cancer patients. - July 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
The FDA to Present on Reporting Regulations and Corrections and Removals for Medical Devices
Q1 Productions Hosts FDA Medical Device Webinar Series in August: Learn what FDA Investigators are Taught - July 23, 2009 - Q1 Productions
American Disability Services Locates Financial Resources for Their Customers Despite Economic Recession
ADS will be using Harmonie Network to help market and promote their services to customers nationwide. - July 11, 2009 - Harmonie Network, Inc.
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces The Running Course, an Updated, Advanced Level, Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars, Inc. has updated The Running Course. They have completely revised this course and added updated clinical and athletic performance related information. In addition, the course will now be instructed by two instructors, Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD and Scott Straker, PT, MS, SCS, ATC. This course presents advanced level material designed for physical therapists and athletic trainers. - July 09, 2009 - North American Seminars
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" Reviewed Enthusiastically in JAMA - See informationagehealth.com
A review in the Journal of the American Medical Association has positively recommended "Your health in the Information Age," a new book written by Peter Yellowlees MD, as an academic and insightful look into the exciting and nascent world of online health care. - July 08, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
GISH Biomedical, Inc., a Member of the MEDOS Group, Receives FDA Clearance for GBS® – Heparin Free Products
Today GISH announces that it has received FDA clearance for its perfusion products with GBS (GISH Biocompatible Surface) - Heparin Free Coating for the cardiopulmonary surgery market. This includes oxygenators, venous reservoirs, arterial filters, heat exchangers, and tubing used in perfusion... - June 29, 2009 - GISH Biomedical, Inc.
Gridley Medical Building is Complete
In tough economic climates, medical practices can still thrive. The development of team of Dennis J Lynch PA and Sunderland Associates has completed the Gridley Medical Building in Naples, Florida. Its success will grow though a concept of "tenant as a partner ownership." This commercial development was modeled after a successful ownership arrangement of another building built in 2000, called the Brennan Medical Building. - June 27, 2009 - Dennis J Lynch PA and Associates
Hearing Planet Has Launched Its New Website Offering Discount on Hearing Devices
Hearing Planet is happy to launch its new website. Hearing Planet is the leading online resource and provider of digital hearing aids. - June 26, 2009 - hearingplanet
Professional Certification Program in Anger Management Expanded
Marriage and Family Therapists of New York expands its Anger Management Certification Program to include on-site training. - June 22, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
EcCare Health Centers Begin "YourPrice" Medical Service Program
EcCare Health Centers Announce Program That Allows Patients to Bid on Medical Service. - June 20, 2009 - EcCare Health Centers
Social Psychologist and Author Launches Major Research Program on Couples and Finances
Premier state of the art Research Program on couples and the way they handle finances. - June 18, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Empire Medical Training Instruction to Create a VIP/Concierge Medical Practice - Training in the Business of Medicine
Empire Medical Training can teach any general practitioner how to evolve a current practice into a VIP practice or create a second free standing VIP/Concierge Medical Practice. - June 11, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
Webinar: The Value of Expanded Access Programs to Stakeholders and Best Practices for Successful Launch and Implementation
Q1 Productions, a leading provider of educational programs for the pharmaceutical industry, will be hosting a webinar presented by representatives from PAREXEL. About the Webinar Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are faced with growing demand from physicians and patients for drugs that... - June 05, 2009 - Q1 Productions
Webinar: Patient Recruitment in Biologics Clinical Trials
Director of Clinical Operations with Stromedix, Lisa Kaufman MS, ACNP-BC, will be presenting on subject recruitment in biologic clinical research trials. This presentation will be in the form of a webinar hosted by Q1 Productions, leading provider of educational programs for the In Vitro Diagnostic... - June 05, 2009 - Q1 Productions
Deloitte Financial Presents: Capital Planning Risk Factors: Overcoming Decision Making Challenges
Q1 Productions, a leading provider of educational programs for the healthcare industry, will be hosting a Free 90 minute webinar: Capital Planning Risk Factors: Overcoming Decision Making Challenges presented by representatives of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. About the Webinar In order to... - June 05, 2009 - Q1 Productions
Global Decompression – Announces C.O.D. Available on All Used Axiom DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression Systems
Global Decompression now offers the option to receive a Used Axiom DRX 9000 system with no down payment until delivery, a Used Spinal Decompression industry first. - June 02, 2009 - Global Decompression
HealthSaaS.net Becomes a “Front Runner” with the Release of HealthSaaS.net v4.1
HealthSaaS.net today announced it will launch a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. HealthSaaS.net in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 helps enable healthcare providers, research organizations, and payors, improve... - June 02, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
ATC Healthcare Offers Reliable Companion Care and In-Home Care Services Available in Orange and Riverside Counties, CA
Long and short- term in-home and companion care services are just a call away. 866 420 7721, 951 907 9109. - June 01, 2009 - Around The Clock healthcare services Inc.
"Drug Sales in the Global Anti-Obesity Market Approached $2bn in 2008 & Will be Increase in Next Years," Says Visiongain Report
Anti-Obesity Treatments Report - Analysis & Forecasts 2009-2024. Obesity has been described as a 'public health time-bomb'. In 2005, the World Health Organization estimated that approximately 400 million individuals are obese. Prevalence of obesity is rising worryingly in many countries, despite campaigns emphasising the link between being overweight and contracting diabetes. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"A Conservative Estimate Places the Potential Market Value of Stem Cells at Over $150bn by Late Next decade," Announced by Visiongain Report
Stem cell technologies – changes to US regulations to give exciting new hopes and potentially vast commercial opportunities – brand new indepth study. Stem Cells – The Hype & Hope – World Analysis 2009-2024. Stem cells represent one of the most promising medical breakthroughs of all time, as our new market report explains. Currently, in 2009, the new US administration is lifting some major restrictions on stem cells technologies. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
Swine Flu Catches Fire - Homeopathy at Rescue
The world is on alert as the flu pandemic fears grow. Doctors are advising people on how to avoid and combat the disease using homeopathy. - May 06, 2009 - Doctor Sulaikha Hamza
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces the Second Course in Its New Continuing Education Cancer Series, Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes
North American Seminars introduces Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes, a new occupational therapy and physical therapy continuing education course. This course is the second course in the North American Seminars Cancer Education Series. Details can be found at www.healthclick.com - May 05, 2009 - North American Seminars
DogsBite.org Releases 3-Year Fatality Study: U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities January 2006 to December 2008
The report shows that 19 dog breeds contributed to 88 fatalities. Pit bulls accounted for 59% of these deaths, the second leading breed, rottweilers, accounted for 14%. - April 22, 2009 - DogsBite.org Incorporated