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.
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
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
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
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
LacPro Industries, LLC Named Techpoint Mira Award Finalist
Fort Wayne-based LacPro, a biotherapeutic company developing a product for Clostridium difficile Infection, has been named a finalist for Innovation of the Year. - April 22, 2009 - LacPro Industries LLC
Healing the Heart of New York City
Nurture New York announces its latest group psychotherapy and trauma incident support programs...and invites journalists to experience state of the art healing techniques at its Midtown Healing Center. - April 08, 2009 - Nurture New York
EMR Software to be Funded by New Economic Stimulus Plan
The economic stimulus plan signed by President Obama includes funding for the long awaited EMR software (also called EHR Software) (electronic medical records software, or electronic health record) for doctor’s offices and can result in better patient care and treatment. - April 02, 2009 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
New Head Lice Detection Research Validates Service Provided by Leading Lice Removal Salon
German research study concluded that wet combing is more accurate than a visual inspection for discovering an active case of head lice. Hair Fairies has utilized wet hair screenings as part of their unique Nit-Zapping™ process for removing head lice for 10 years. - March 24, 2009 - Hair Fairies
Dr. David Minkoff Initiates Health Stimulus Program
Dr. David Minkoff MD, (http://www.drminkoff.com), initiates a health stimulus program titled “Health by Numbers,” that provides free tests designed to help relieve health worries over getting cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or other debilitating diseases, in these tough economic times. - March 14, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
EssentiaLink Reveals a Startling Fact About the Stimulus Plan
The changes place a strong emphasis on Electronic Health Reporting (EHR). For numerous reasons EHR cuts deeply into the profits for many health care providers. To make matters worse, the computers, software and training to implement EHR can be well beyond the budgets of smaller providers. - March 14, 2009 - EssentiaLink
Aetna and The National Kidney Registry Announce Aetna Foundation Grant Award
Aetna and the National Kidney Registry, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people facing kidney failure, have announced that the Aetna Foundation has awarded an initial grant of $50,000 to support the work of the National Kidney Registry helping patients with incompatible... - March 13, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
Autism Support Network & the Israeli Society for Autistic Children Form International Alliance
Together strengthen, expand support and awareness for children and adults with autism Autism Support Network (www.AutismSupportNetwork.com) and the Israeli Society for Autistic Children (ALUT) (www.alut.org.il) today announced an international alliance to help foster support and greater guidance... - March 12, 2009 - Autism Support Network
Get Energy - Get Pregnant the Sacred Art of Fertility and Pregnancy
Nurture New York in collaboration with Exhale Spa are proud to jointly host and sponsor the first ever audience with world renowned teacher and Taoist Master, speaking on the sensitive subjects of fertility, pregnancy and parenting. - March 06, 2009 - Nurture New York
Unique Glaucoma Eye Test Approved by Ministry of Health Mexico. Diaton Diagnostic Tonometers Measure Eye Pressure IOP Through Eyelid. BiCOM Inc Expands to Latin America.
Diaton Tonometer a unique "Glaucoma Eye Test" with FDA, CE, Health Canada and now with Health Mexico approval BiCOM Inc., challenges the issue of blindness caused by glaucoma through out the world. BiCOM, Inc. plans to establish Diaton tonometer distribution channels in every Latin American country. - March 02, 2009 - BiCOM Inc.
Facing Clouds of Burnout in This Economic Climate
The present crisis in the economy is bringing more pressure on workers and more opportunity to succumb to classic burnout. - February 21, 2009 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Lecture at University of Houston to Cover Healthcare Opportunities, Responsibilities, Challenges
An internationally renowned leader in vision sciences will address the financial, legal and ethical issues associated with healthcare on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the University of Houston. - February 16, 2009 - University of Houston
AmeriGlide Introduces New Incline Platform Lift
AmeriGlide has recently announced the introduction of the AmeriGlide Incline Platform Lift, which is a new lifting aid that combines the flexibility of a stair lift, with the usability of a wheelchair lift. This device is designed to allow those who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters to use interior staircases, where a traditional vertical platform lift might not work. - February 08, 2009 - AmeriGlide Stair Lifts
Opportunities Available for Families of Children with Tourette Syndrome in North Jersey
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Rutgers University open a satellite clinic for TS families at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. - February 01, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Oxygen Detoxification Station Takes Detox Spas to a Whole New Level
The latest way to fully detoxify the body is now available at www.o2planet.com Toxins in the air, water, and in our food can make the body system sluggish. Excess fat and cellulite can develop as a result of toxins that cannot be released. The Oxygen Detoxification Station produces gentle sweating with infrared and o2/o3 steam to pull the toxins out, leaving skin soft and moisturized. Clients rave about the benefits of this revoltionary spa capsule. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Fibromyalgia Centers of America is Now Helping Residents in Greater Chicago Area ( Near Joliet, IL)
The Nationwide Group of Doctors of Fibromyalgia Centers of America has opened a fibromyalgia treatment center for the Greater Chicago Area. With over 100 clinics nationwide, the Crest Hill / Joliet location is the first to come to the Chicago Area. - January 19, 2009 - Fibromyalgia Centers of America
Pinnacle Partners in Medicine Partners with Easton Hospital
Pinnacle Mid-Atlantic Partners with Easton Hospital. Pinnacle Practice Management Services Mid-Atlantic (PMA), an anesthesia practice management company, reached an agreement with Easton Hospital in Easton, PA to be the exclusive provider of comprehensive anesthesia services effective January 1,... - January 14, 2009 - Pinnacle Partners In Medicine
Chiropractic Economics Launches Vibration Exercise Therapy Resource Center, Sponsored by WAVE Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Therapy
Chiropractic Economics announced today the launch of the Vibration Exercise Therapy resource center at www.chiroeco.com/sections/wellness/active-care. ChiroEco.com’s 24th resource center is sponsored by WAVE Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Therapy, which utilizes vibration therapy in order to... - January 08, 2009 - The Doyle Group
Orbit Medical Receives ACHC Accreditation
Orbit Medical is proud to announce that they have received accreditation from The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). The ACHC is a national, non-profit organization that provides accreditation programs for various providers, including home health and hospice agencies, home infusion... - January 04, 2009 - Orbit Medical
De Yang from the National Cancer Institute to Speak at the 7th Cytokines & Inflammation Conf.
Dr. De Yang, Senior Scientist of the Cellular Immunology Group at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health will present at the 7th Cytokines & Inflammation Conference on January 29-30, 2009 in San Diego, CA. - December 12, 2008 - GTCbio
Mobile Urodynamics Group Expands Presence In New England States
Added sales team expertise continues urodynamic company’s expansion and national dominance. - November 22, 2008 - Mobile Urodynamics Group
Low Cost Online Anger Management Classes Released by masteringanger.com
To meet the ever increasing demand of clients for online anger and conflict management courses, masteringanger.com has released eight low cost courses including beginners, intermediate and advance anger management based on a new conflict management model. Carlos Todd, the owner of... - November 21, 2008 - Conflict Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Medical Billing Software .com Announces Release of Medisoft Medical Billing Software Version 14 Service Pack 1
Medical Billing Software .com today announced release of the service pack 1 of the popular Medisoft Medical Billing Software program. The service pack addresses over 75 fixes and enhancements designed to improve the popular medisoft billing software version 14 released earlier this year. Medisoft... - November 19, 2008 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
“Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box” - Presentation for Small Businesses Nearly Packed to Standing Room Only
Northern Virginia-area small businesses filled room to hear “Healthcare & Insurance: Thinking Outside the Box,” a roundtable discussion presenting solutions for saving the businesses money on the continually rising healthcare costs. The discussion featured Dr. Alan Dappen, founder of doctokr Family Medicine, a pay-for-service medical practice and Mr. Will Pierce, a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry. - November 18, 2008 - doctokr Family Medicine
Social Security Disability Specialist Offers Free Form to Assist Claimants
Claims for social security disability benefits are decided on the basis of medical documentation. However, such claims can be significantly strengthened by one particular form of medical documentation known as a residual functional capacity form, a form that allows a physician to submit a detailed statement in support of a patient's case, and which is now being offered as a free download on the homepage of Disability Secrets. - October 15, 2008 - Disability Secrets
Green River I Have Returned by Robert Elias Ballard
Author publishes new book, Green River I Have Returned-Is This Not the Land of Beulah, a short book where he shares some life events and heritage from Green River Township, a small rural area of Henderson County in Western North Carolina. A short book of memories with inspiration and nostalgia where life is compared to a river and the various twists and turns that encompass all our lives. - October 13, 2008 - Robert E. Ballard
Market Square at Unicorn Lake in Denton, Texas, Hires KW Commercial to Lease 190,000 of Retail and Office Space
KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Ralty, Inc. announced today that it has been hired as the leasing agent for Market Square at Unicorn Lake, an upscale 136-acre retail development in Denton, Texas. KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North will be responsible for leasing 190,000 SF of retail and office space for Shelton Development. Many businesses have already acquired locations within the development including Cinemark 14 Theaters, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Spring Creek Barbeque. - October 11, 2008 - KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North
Uninsured Diabetics to Get Relief with Direct2Home Program
To help the uninsured diabetic, Blue Sparrow is introducing the Direct2Home program. This program is designed for diabetics who must pay out of pocket for their diabetic supplies. The program is about $18 a month and includes a full month’s worth of testing supplies. - October 09, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
viaLanguage Donates Capital and Services to Help Improve Minority Health
viaLanguage, a leading language translation and localization agency, today announced it has donated $30,000 in capital and services to the Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM) in support of its efforts to address childhood obesity in the Latino Community. - October 08, 2008 - viaLanguage
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Pediatric Care Online™
Point-of-Care Information Solution for Pediatricians Available via PDA, Web, and Wireless Powered by the Unbound ™ Platform. - October 06, 2008 - American Academy of Pediatrics
BlissLights to Debut New Products at LDI 2008
BlissLights, Inc., announced today the debut of several new products at the 20th Annual LDI Tradeshow to be held October 24-26, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. BlissLights staff will be demonstrating BlissLights products at booth 2152 where attendees can experience the unique lighting... - October 01, 2008 - BlissLights