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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.
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
The Pioneer of Medical Spas, NuU, Now Introduces Naturopathic Medicine to Their Menu of Services
NuU Medspa has earned the reputation of the Medspa Industry Giants of BOTOX® and lasers – now they can add all-natural treatments and services to their already impressive line-up of services. NuU Medical Spa brings Naturopathic Medicine into their centers to help you feel beautiful on... - September 26, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc. Releases New Version of DocOfficeRx™
Re-engineered suite of CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-9-CM code search tools sets a new standard for the online medical coding tools experience. - September 25, 2008 - Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc.
PRO AV Magazine Features Graybow Communications Group as a Winner in the First Annual PRO AV Spotlight Awards
In the September 2008 issue of PRO AV Magazine, Graybow Communications Group is featured as one of 11 award winners in the magazine’s first annual PRO AV Spotlight Awards. The award was bestowed on Graybow for the Adopt-A-Room project at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital. This project was recognized as one of the best professional audio/video installations designed and was given a special Judges’ Spotlight Award for being a unique application worthy of singling out. - September 21, 2008 - Graybow Communications Group
Ironman World Champion Normann Stadler to be Guest Speaker at Triathlon Club of San Diego Monthly Meeting Hosted by Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center
Normann Stadler, the 2004 and 2006 Ironman Triathlon World Champion will be the featured guest speaker at the Triathlon Club of San Diego’s September meeting this Tuesday, September 23rd. Normann will be interviewed by Bob Babbitt, publisher of Competitor Magazine, and the event will be... - September 19, 2008 - Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center
Free Back Pain Remedies Book by Noted Orange County, CA Back Pain Spinal Decompression Specialist
Back pain afflicts upwards of 90% of American adults, yet there are few answers for the millions of chronic and severe back pain sufferers. Noted author, lecturer and back pain specialist, Dr. Barry L Marks, DC offers a Free e-book “Back Pain Remedies: A Dozen Things You Can Do At Home to Relieve Your Back Pain or Sciatica." - September 17, 2008 - Dr Barry L Marks
Relief, and Healing are Just a Spray Away with Instant Relief Outdoors MD
Outdoors MD® with Amino-Plex® Offers a Clinically Proven Solution for Bug Bites, Sunburn, Poison Oak, Common Wounds and Other Skin Irritations. - September 13, 2008 - Outdoors MD, LLC
viaLanguage Provides Language Access in Hawaii
viaLanguage has been recently selected to help three major healthcare providers to improve language assistance services for limited English proficient (LEP) persons in Hawaii. - September 10, 2008 - viaLanguage
PaperStreet Announces Launching of New Site for Surgical Associates of Palm Beach
PaperStreet is proud to announce that the Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County have a new home on the web. The new site was crafted in classic PaperStreet fashion: bold, beautiful, and easy to navigate. Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County (SAPBC), now located at http://www.sapbc.net, is... - August 29, 2008 - PaperStreet Web Design
Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc. Introduces Nationwide DocOfficeRx™ Value Added Reseller Program
New DocOfficeRx Value Added Reseller Program provides partners the opportunity to capitalize on a growing online medical coding tools market and the opportunity to earn recurring and predictable revenue. - August 28, 2008 - Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc.
Four Steps to Preparing Your Child for Surgery
This year, more than five million kids will undergo surgical procedures. And for those children and their parents, few things in life are scarier. Most parents don’t know where to begin when they hear, “Your child needs surgery” from their pediatricians. Fortunately, they can... - August 26, 2008 - Arbor Books Inc.
Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc. Launches DocOfficeRx Customer Referral Program
New Referral Program empowers existing DocOfficeRx subscribers to earn rewards for referring friends and colleagues to DocOfficeRx. - August 21, 2008 - Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc.
The Center for Alternative Medicine is the Home of One of Phoenix’s Top Doctors
Dr. Micheal Leff has been recently recognized as one of Phoenix’s Top Doctors of 2008. The Center for Alternative Medicine is excited to welcome new patients who are seeking an alternative to traditional means of medicine. - August 06, 2008 - Center for Alternative Medicine
Flitz International to Donate $2.00 from Each Item Sold to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Flitz International announced today that $2 from each of its premium polishing products sold at the 2008 Wisconsin State Fair will benefit Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. “It is always a good thing when corporations give back to society,” said Ulrich Jentzsch, president of Flitz International. “Even better, when they give back to their local community.” - August 02, 2008 - Flitz International, Ltd.
Voices.com Announces Promotional Sponsorship of the 2008 Midwest Voice Conference
Voices.com is pleased to support The Chicago Institute for Voice Care's second annual Midwest Voice Conference to be held in Chicago, IL on August 9, 2008. - July 20, 2008 - Voices.com
Scooter Vacations of Orlando Partners with Kids Wish Network to Bring Joy to Some Very Special Children
Scooter Vacations, a premier Orlando mobility scooter, electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) rental company is pleased to announce their special Guardian Angel charitable contribution status with Kids Wish Network who serves hundreds of children nationwide who's wish it is to visit Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure or Sea World. Scooter Vacations has donated scooters free of charge to these children. - July 18, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
Medical Billing Software MPMsoft Announces Release of MPM Office 4.5aLIVE
As the medical industry enters yet another era of shrinking income, a medical billing software maker, MPMsoft offers a medical office software that helps practices save money, while at the same time helping them gain compliance to a growing list of state and federal regulations. - July 09, 2008 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Antioxidant Green Tea Goes High Tech
As featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Pure Inventions Green Tea Extracts is proud to announce they are going high tech with their all new RBM. TV media channel, PureInventions.tv. Hollywood celebrities, fitness trainers and esteemed diet experts have included green tea in their diet and fitness... - July 08, 2008 - Pure Inventions, LLC
Back Pain? Vitamin D is a Surprising Champion of Pain Relief, Research Shows
Most persons with chronic back pain are lacking in vitamin D. In many cases, an extra daily dose of vitamin D can be an economical and safe way to help relieve such aches and pains. A new report and brochure from Pain-Topics.org reviews the clinical research evidence and provides helpful guidance for practitioners and their patients. - June 23, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Vitamin D Helps Soothe Chronic Aches & Pains, Research Report Says
Helping patients to overcome their chronic muscle, bone, or joint aches and pains may be as simple, safe, and inexpensive as an extra daily supplement of vitamin D. A new report from Pain-Topics.org reviews the evidence and provides clinical guidance. - June 20, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Chinese Drug Market Jumped 19% in 2007 to US$50 Bln - WiCON Launches China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition)
WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China, announced the official publication of its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition). According to latest estimates by WiCON in this annually-updated Guide, the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional... - June 10, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes®
NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth – the leading cause of newborn death and healthy... - May 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
The Detox Box Rife Frequency Machine Sales are Strong
Tower Electronics is reporting very strong recent sales for The Detox Box, which is a high quality “Rife frequency machine” that is gaining popularity in the alternative health care industry. This fifth-generation instrument is expected to greatly increase the number of home users of Rife machines, many of which are now being sold through chiropractors, acupuncture clinics, and other alternative healthcare professionals. - May 26, 2008 - Tower Electronics
NuU Medspa Join the Battle to Fight Autism and Raise Awareness
NuU Lend Their Voice to Autism Speaks at Walk Now for Autism – Chicago, Sunday, May 18 - May 17, 2008 - NuU Unlimited