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Get the latest news about hospitals, physician and dental clinics, psychiatric facilities, nursing homes and home healthcare agencies. News announcements also include information on management of medical laboratories that support healthcare facilities with services, such as blood analysis, pathology, urinalysis, medical x-ray and other diagnostic laboratories.
SHAPE Congratulates Dr. MacRae and Team for Winning the $75 Million "One Brave Idea" Award to End Coronary Heart Disease
SHAPE congratulates Dr. Calum MacRae and his team at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston for winning “One Brave Idea” competition held by American Heart Association, Google’s Life Science (Verily) and Astra-Zeneca. The winner is funded $75 Million for one brave idea that could lead to the development of a cure for coronary heart disease. - October 06, 2016 - SHAPE (Society for Heart Attack Prevention and Eradication)
Advanced Patient Advocacy Announces Acquisition of ParrishShaw
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced the acquisition of ParrishShaw, an industry leader in insurance recovery, denial management, and other revenue cycle support solutions. The acquisition further enhances Advanced Patient Advocacy’s ability to offer a premium revenue cycle service... - October 05, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Documentary Film Sheds Light on Postpartum Depression for National Depression Awareness Month
The film that is striking a chord with mothers and health professionals nationwide takes the next step with a special illness screening options and tips for Depression Awareness Month this October. Produced by Fura Films. - October 05, 2016 - Fura Films
Turning Point Announces Annual Fall Banquet
The Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center (TPPRC), a non-profit pregnancy medical clinic in San Diego, recently announced the details for their upcoming annual fall banquet. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Following the Light to Expand our Territory,” and will focus on... - September 30, 2016 - Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center
Voicebrook to Display Fast and Accurate Reporting Solution at the College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting
Voicebrook will attend the CAP annual meeting for the 11th year in a row and demonstrate the only speech recognition based reporting solution tailored specifically to Pathology - September 23, 2016 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Bioscience Americas Announces New Cellular Immunotherapy Treatment
The treatment represents a breakthrough therapy that incorporates advanced stem cell protocols. - September 20, 2016 - Bioscience Americas
Organizations Team with Local Milk Bank to Support Preterm Baby Health
Mednax, Moda Health, and The Randall Foundation have each made significant financial donations to enable Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB) to obtain a milk analyzer. Human milk donated by local mothers, who have passed the rigorous screening process, will be analyzed to determine its nutritional... - September 14, 2016 - Northwest Mothers Milk Bank
Optimize Your Hospital's IT Budget with VIE Healthcare’s H-IT INSIGHT Expense Reduction Services
As healthcare technology continues to evolve, optimizing your IT budget is more crucial than ever. VIE Healthcare’s mission is to achieve non-labor cost savings for hospitals, which can then be reallocated to fund new technology. - September 14, 2016 - VIE Healthcare
Texas Hospital Association Goes Live with NextGate EMPI Solution
NextGate Manages 12 Million Unique Patient Records for the Texas Hospital Association through NextGate's Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) solution that correlates patient identifiers across a pilot of 250 THA-member hospitals. - September 10, 2016 - NextGate
Tabula Rasa HealthCare to Present Medication Therapy Management Innovations at MTM Summit September 15-16, 2016
Tabula Rasa HealthCare's (TRHC) Medication Risk Mitigation Matrix(R) brings to Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (EMTM) the ability to identify those Medicare beneficiaries at the highest risk of an adverse drug event and mitigates that risk through personalized interventions. - September 07, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Matrix IT Releases First Ever White Paper on Sterile Field Scanning
With the looming UDI deadline of September 24th, 2016, manufacturers are scrambling to reach solutions for their medical implants. In response, Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems, Inc. has released a white paper on sterile field scanning. - September 01, 2016 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Cynthia Bledsoe Awarded Medical Reiki™ Certification and Announces Practice Areas
Cynthia Bledsoe, a Mid-Atlantic based Reiki and wellness practitioner and teacher, announced completion of her certification as a Medical Reiki™ Master by Raven Keyes Medical Reiki International. Medical Reiki™ Masters do not diagnose conditions or perform medical treatments but support... - September 01, 2016 - Cynthia Bledsoe Reiki & Wellness
Advanced Patient Advocacy Leader to Speak at AAHAM ANI
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Scott Noel, Director of Learning Management and Development, will speak at the 2016 American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Annual National Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada October 5-7, 2016. Mr. Noel will share... - August 22, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Voicebrook Announces 400th VoiceOver Site
The Brooklyn Hospital Center to increase efficiency with VoiceOver®, becoming the 400th site to acquire the only speech recognition based reporting solution tailored specifically to Pathology. - August 16, 2016 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute Announces That It Has Been Awarded an R01 Research Grant by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute, Inc. (MTPPI) announces that it has been awarded an R01 research grant by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The grant will be used to investigate the impact of the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (ESRD PPS) reform that was enacted by Congress in 2011. - August 11, 2016 - Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute
Tabula Rasa HealthCare's Jack Russell Software Innovation Center Kick Off First JRS Coding School Boot Camp September 19
The Jack Russell Software Innovation Center (JRS IC) announced today its first Coding School Boot Camp will be held September 19, - December 6, 2016. Applications must be submitted between August 1 – September 1, 2016. The JRS IC was launched this year by TRHC to develop technology that will solve real health care problems while providing leading-edge value to software innovation. In celebration, a 50% discount off of the tuition is being offered to students. - August 05, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Vaidam Health Helps a Paralyzed Young Nigerian Woman to Get on Her Feet Again
In July 2016, Vaidam Health, a medical travel assistant company in India, helped a young paralyzed woman from Nigeria regain her life. She was operated for Spine Tumor in India and recovered miraculously very fast. Its the story about her experience and similar such patients who are assisted by Vaidam Health. - August 05, 2016 - Vaidam Health Pvt Ltd
Operative Experience Expands Team to Drive Growth in the Government Sector
To prepare for growth and increasing market demand for their high-fidelity human patient simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI) has expanded its government business development team by adding Jared Akers as Executive Sales Manager, Government &... - August 04, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
U.S. News & World Report Names Hoag Among Best Hospitals
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been recognized as one of the best hospitals for 2016-17 according to U.S. News & World Report. Hoag was ranked the 6th best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and tied for 11th best hospital in California. “We are honored to be recognized as... - August 04, 2016 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Z5 Health Expands Product Suite with Z5 Cycle
Z5 Cycle greatly improves the way hospitals take regularly scheduled cycle counts. Z5 brings modern, mobile technology to the clinical supply chain. Say goodbye to legacy count methods like paper and handhelds and say hello to taking counts using Z5's innovative iPad app and web based portal. - August 02, 2016 - Z5 Health
New Name, New Logo, the Same Standard for Quality United Recovery Systems and Its Family of Companies Becomes Alltran
Alltran, a solutions provider of advanced revenue cycle, accounts receivable management and contact center solutions, announced this week that United Recovery Systems has officially changed its name to Alltran. - August 01, 2016 - Alltran
HospitalPortal.net Announces New Client: Women’s Care Florida
Women’s Care Florida plans to go live in one month. - July 29, 2016 - HospitalPortal.net
Van Dyk Montclair Hires Christina Vassallo as Part of Ongoing Expansion of Services and Programs
Nurse practitioner joins award-winning staff in Montclair as company prepares for inaugural Van Dyk Memory Care Center in Hawthorne - July 27, 2016 - Van Dyk Health Care
Chi Solutions, an Accumen Company, and Baystate Health System Executives to Present at Becker’s CIO/HIT Revenue Cycle Conference
Jeffrey Myers, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Services at Chi Solutions, an Accumen company, and Denise Irons, Director of Laboratory Information Systems at Baystate Health System, will speak at Becker’s CIO/HIT + Revenue Cycle Conference to be held July 27-28, 2016... - July 21, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Reilly H. Stewart Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reilly H. Stewart of Indio, California has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. This award is presented to those individuals who have made a difference in the... - July 19, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
World Congress Announces Agenda for the 3rd Annual Patient Engagement and Experience Summit
World Congress Announces Agenda for the 3rd Annual Patient Engagement and Experience Summit featuring speakers from Geisinger Health System, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Kaiser Permanente and more. - July 15, 2016 - World Congress
Top U.S. Hospital to Share Tactics for Targeting High-Risk and Rising-Risk Patients During August 1, 2016 Webinar
Massachusetts General Hospital, ranked number one in the nation by U.S. News & World Report®, will outline its population health approach to targeting high-risk and risking-risk patients during an August 1, 2016 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - July 06, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Carl W. McGee Recognized as a VIP by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Carl W. McGee of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Carl W. McGee Mr. McGee has over 17 years experience in the healthcare field. He is the Lab... - July 02, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Baebies Appoints Former Medtronic CEO and Illumina Ventures Founding Partner to Its Board of Directors
Baebies, Inc., a company focused on advancing newborn screening and pediatric testing, today announced that William A. Hawkins and Nicholas Naclerio, PhD have joined the company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hawkins is the retired Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, a... - June 30, 2016 - Baebies, Inc.
CloudWave Named by Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Preferred Healthcare Network Partner
CloudWave recognized as a premier provider of HPE technology solutions for MEDITECH hospitals and healthcare organizations - June 30, 2016 - CloudWave
Cass County Health System and Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Receive Digital Health Awards
HospitalPortal.net clients win Spring 2016 certificates for Intranets. - June 30, 2016 - HospitalPortal.net
Operative Experience Completes $1 Million Financing
Operative Experience, Inc., a company that has pioneered a new biofidelic emulation technology that is revolutionizing surgical and pre-hospital skills training, today announced it has raised $1 million from private investors. The funding will be used to expand production and accelerate new... - June 27, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
INTEGRIS Grove Hospital Opens Outpatient Wound Healing Center
INTEGRIS Grove Hospital partnered with Wound Care Specialists to open an advanced wound healing and limb preservation center. - June 18, 2016 - Wound Care Specialists
HFMA’s Georgia Chapter Announces New Officers
The Georgia Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is unveiling its 2016/2017 slate of officers, with terms beginning June 1, 2016. The new board members include: Jonathan Skaggs, President Todd Cox, President Elect Laurence Harris, Secretary Bridget Cutchen,... - June 17, 2016 - Georgia HFMA
MemorialCare Breast Center at Saddleback Opens New Breast Center in Irvine
The Center Offers the Latest Technology, Expert Staff and Patient Convenience - June 16, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Advanced Patient Advocacy Leader Appointed to Florida HFMA Board Position
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Abby Birch, Vice President of Client Development, has been installed as the Director of Innovation for the Florida Healthcare Financial Management (HFMA) Board. Ms. Birch was installed on May 16th, 2016. Florida HFMA is focusing on four... - June 16, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Executives Slated to Present "The Executive Blueprint for Hospital Laboratory Outreach Growth" at Upcoming OHA Event
Jeffrey H. Myers, CFO and VP of Financial Services for Chi Solutions, an Accumen company, and Sean McKibben, President of Mount Carmel West, are slated to speak at the 2016 Ohio Hospital Association Annual Meeting and Education Summit. - June 09, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
The MCS Group, Inc. Announces Partnership with Inspired Review
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, announced today their strategic partnership with Inspired Review, a Managed Review firm providing document review to the eDiscovery community. “We care about our client’s ability to take eDiscovery from collections... - June 08, 2016 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Barlow Respiratory Hospital Designated as Center of Excellence
Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles has earned the Passy Muir designation as a Center of Excellence by demonstrating a high standard of care for patients with tracheostomies, on and off the ventilator. Presentation of the designation award will be at a reception at Barlow Respiratory Hospital, on Tuesday June 7, 2016 at 10:00 am in the hospital’s historic main campus library. Barlow’s Medical Director, Dr. David R. Nelson, will speak at the presentation. - June 07, 2016 - Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Launch of New Job Board Dedicated to Long Term Care Promises Staffing Challenge Relief
LTCjob.com will provide very cost effective job postings to long term care organizations including home health, skilled nursing, assisted living and hospice. - June 06, 2016 - LTCjob.com
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Joint Replacement Program Awarded Gold Seal, Recertification
Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. - June 05, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
CloudWave Announces New Partnership with Commvault to Deliver Solutions for MEDITECH and the Healthcare Enterprise
Commvault offers backup and recovery software certified for MEDITECH Electronic Health Records with Hewlett Packard Enterprise 3PAR Storage Arrays. - June 03, 2016 - CloudWave
Rivkin Radler's Insurance and Health Services Practices Recognized in Chambers USA
Chambers USA Directory has ranked the law firm Rivkin Radler LLP’s insurance practice among New York’s top firms in the category of “Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer.” Chambers also recognized the firm’s Health Services Practice Group as a “Notable Firm” for Healthcare in New York. - June 01, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Can We Afford More of the Same? Despite Prevention Drugs, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) Still Remains a Very Distressing Complication Following Surgery
Contrasting PONV implications for perianesthesia nurses, to improve the efficacy of PONV prevention - June 01, 2016 - Pressure Point Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Employees Honored for Life-Saving Actions
Mr. Madera and Ms. Gornicz were the first to arrive in a patient's room, where a small fire had been started by a patient a little after 9pm on May 1, 2015, - May 28, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Hoag Named a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently received a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS) accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation. When it comes to robotic-assisted surgery, Hoag was the first in Southern California to employ the technology and has become one of the... - May 25, 2016 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Spring Gala 2016 ~ An Evening of Gratitude Kicks Off I’MAGINE Space Redesign Project
Guests transported to Provence during an elegant evening emceed by celebrity chef Dean Sheremet - May 23, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
More Than 40 Physicians at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Recognized for Excellence by Orange County Medical Association
A total of 44 physicians on staff at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center have been honored by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) with a Physicians of Excellence award. The OCMA recognized these physicians for going above and beyond in serving their profession and patients. “We... - May 19, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored by Anthem Blue Cross for Superior Expertise, Improved Patient Safety and Better Outcomes
Award-Winning Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Orthopedic Programs - May 18, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Transitional Care Unit Wins 5-Star Rating
The 20-bed rehabilitation unit provides rehabilitative care, including physical and occupational therapy combined with specialized medical and nursing care. - May 18, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau