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Operative Experience Adds Senior Executives to Drive Growth and Technology Expansion
Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI), a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, today announced two additions to their executive team. Jane O’Reilly, named the new Global Vice President of Sales, and Carlos Moreno, the new Chief Technology... - February 22, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Doctor Loans Offer Medical Residents Home Ownership in Philly - Free Webinar
Doctors, Dentists and Veterinarians considering the greater Philadelphia area for Match 2016 have an opportunity to build wealth through home ownership as they build their careers. Often burdened by heavy student loans, some Doctors think renting is their only option. Doctor loan programs allow medical professionals to buy with less than it costs for rental deposits. Sign up for free webinar for more details at www.phillymatch2016housing.com - February 17, 2016 - PhillyLiving.com
Advanced Patient Advocacy Announces Addition to Executive Team
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) has announced that Jo Anne Snyder has joined the organization as Chief Human Resources Officer to manage the human capital needs to meet continued growth. - February 16, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Don Barbo Returns to VMG Health’s Business Valuation Practice
VMG Health welcomes back Don Barbo as a managing director in healthcare business valuation services. - February 13, 2016 - VMG Health
Joint Commission Names South Nassau "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®"
South Nassau is one of 1,043 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. - February 12, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Western Maryland Medical Supply, LLC Equipment Goes to Auction
Western Maryland Medical Supply, LLC (WMMS) of LaVale and Oakland, MD closed its doors December 31, 2015 after over 10 years of providing home medical equipment and services. Located in the heart of Allegany County, WMMS served LaVale, Cumberland, and Oakland, MD and surrounding areas. They... - February 12, 2016 - Hurley Auctions
ICBioethics to Discuss “Applied Healthcare Ethics” with Indiana Rural Health Association
“Applied Healthcare Ethics: Reaping the Benefit while Managing the Risk” will be the topic of a Lunch & Learn webinar presented by the Institute of Consultative Bioethics (ICBioethics) to the Indiana Rural Health Association on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Among the topics to be... - February 09, 2016 - Institute of Consultative Bioethics
PMMC Predicts Hospitals Face Up to $3 Million Financial Loss from CJR Ruling
The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model, the new CMS rule that requires bundled payments for hip and knee replacements beginning April 1, poses a potentially large financial risk to healthcare providers upwards of $3 million over the next five years. Under the new model, hospitals... - February 08, 2016 - PMMC
Disaster Preparedness App Published Via the Unbound™ Platform - uPub™ Authoring System Provides Streamlined Content Development and Peer Review
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, today announced the release of Disaster Nursing, a new evidence-based mobile application that prepares nurses with the knowledge and skills to respond to disasters and public health emergencies in a timely and appropriate manner. Dr. Veenema chose Unbound Medicine to deliver her unique content because of the ability to deliver it electronically to nurses and students at the point of need on the user’s device of choice. - February 03, 2016 - Unbound Medicine
Eminent Spine® Releases Updated King Cobra® White Paper
After receiving positive feedback from the cervical spine research community at last month’s CSRS meeting, Dr. Stephen Courtney has released the clinical results of his experience with two revolutionary cervical fusion devices. The King Cobra anterior cervical plate and the Copperhead... - February 02, 2016 - Eminent Spine
MyTabib.com Connects You to Thousands of Medical Service Providers Worldwide
In January, a new medical portal MyTabib.com was launched providing a global healthcare search platform for patients. MyTabib.com offers patients the ability to search for clinics and doctors around the world in which they can compare cost procedures, book appointments right away, write comments and read real patient reviews in the comfort of their own home using the internet. - January 26, 2016 - MyTabib
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Functional Leptin ELISA
An Esoteric Kit for Measurement of Functional, Receptor Binding Leptin Levels in Serum or Plasma - January 25, 2016 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Rated Highly by Long Beach Residents
The telephone survey also found that nearly two-thirds of barrier island residents have a positive view of South Nassau Communities Hospital, which has served the Long Beach community for decades. - January 24, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Urgent Care Extra Opens New Location in Mesa, AZ
Urgent Care Extra expands with the opening of a new Mesa, AZ urgent care clinic. Like all locations, the Mesa location will provide onsite X-ray capabilities which will save you time and money and offers an alternative to the long waits and high costs of the emergency room. - January 22, 2016 - Urgent Care Extra
The Nation’s Most Effective Case Studies and Technologies in Medicaid to be Revealed at Medicaid Innovations, 2016
Upcoming Medicaid Innovations, 2016 to showcase Medicaid programs that are working across the country and will feature leading technologies. Successes include the Hue-Man Partnership from Minneapolis, MN, and Innovative Healthcare Delivery supporting firefighters from the City of Las Vegas, NV. A panel from Harvard Medical School and Law School, will discuss nutrition for compromised individuals. Xerox and over twenty-five others will showcase Medicaid technologies. - January 21, 2016 - Strategic Solutions Network
Retinal Consultants of Arizona Announces New North Phoenix Location; Adds Second Airplane to Clinical Practice
Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA) – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous clinical research and patient treatment facilities – today announced it has purchased a 35,000 square foot building in North Phoenix to become the latest expansion of its clinical practice and... - January 21, 2016 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
Operative Experience Strengthens Business with Oberndorf as Significant Investor and Chairman
Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI), a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, announced today that Louis H. Oberndorf, a pioneer in the field of healthcare simulation and the founder of METI, has made a significant investment in the company and... - January 15, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Chi’s CEO Appointed by Massachusetts Governor as Salem State University Trustee
Dr. Kathleen Murphy, CEO of Chi Solutions, Inc. has been appointed by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker to serve on the Board of Trustees. - January 15, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
You First Foundation Donates $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital
You First Foundation has donated $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital so the hospital can buy items to lighten up kids' hospital stays. - January 07, 2016 - You First Foundation
SmartCare Urgent Care Opens in Midtown Atlanta
SmartCare adds Midtown to its list of Centers in Georgia. - December 20, 2015 - SmartCare Urgent Care
Urgent Care Extra Opens New Location in Chandler, AZ
The Chandler Urgent Care Extra location provides a wider availability of prompt assistance for non-life-threatening medical situations, such as illnesses and injuries. - December 18, 2015 - Urgent Care Extra
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Opens The Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care: FKP Architects Promises New Patient Experience with Innovative Design
The recently opened Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care by FKP Architects responds to the hospital's request to create the ideal patient experience. - December 13, 2015 - FKP
Wellbe Announces Webinar on Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model
Attendees Can Get a Roadmap for Successful Implementation of Medicare Bundles - December 10, 2015 - Wellbe
Hoag Recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s “100 Hospitals & Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs” 2015 List
Only hospital in Orange County named as one of the most prominent and forward-thinking neurosurgery and spine programs in the nation. - December 05, 2015 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Laurel A. Dolejs Recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Laurel A. Dolejs of Bedford, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive for two consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Laurel A. Dolejs Ms. Dolejs has over... - November 26, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Two Physician Groups Merge, Creating Largest Primary Care Network in Denver Metro
Physician Health Partners is pleased to introduce PHPprime, the largest primary care provider network in the Denver metro area serving over 350,000 Coloradans. - November 24, 2015 - Physician Health Partners
St. Chris Welcomes Six New Physicians
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, located at 160 East Erie Avenue in Philadelphia, is pleased to welcome six new physicians to various departments, including Erin Cipko, MD; Erica Cucinella, MD; Uta Lichter-Konecki, MD; Priya Patel, MD; Maryann Snyder, MD; and Jennifer Tingo, MD. Erin... - November 22, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
SmartCare Urgent Care to Open New Clinic in Midtown Atlanta
In early December, SmartCare Urgent Care, a company of urgent care centers serving the Atlanta to Athens area, will open their newest location in Midtown. The new clinic will be located at 450 14th Street NW just south of Atlantic Station. SmartCare Urgent Care, a unique healthcare company, has... - November 19, 2015 - SmartCare Urgent Care
New on Amazon.com - Ground Breaking Book: "Flower Power - Redefining the Paradigm of Patient Care," Author, Susan C. Dewey RRT
Health Care systems and facilities are failing across the nation. Their leadership are disconnected from the reality that patient care comes first and patient satisfaction is a byproduct of doing it right. Today is the day our leaders in health care need to listen and understand the key to finding success, or they will continue to fail. - November 17, 2015 - Susan C. Dewey
The Boston Globe Names Park Place International a Top Place to Work for 2015
Park Place International (PPI), a provider of technology solutions for healthcare, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the second year in a row in the annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. The Top Places to Work 2015 issue was published online at... - November 16, 2015 - CloudWave
Medical Imaging Innovations Completes First USA installation of FluoroSight ONE Universal R/F System in Tennessee
Medical Imaging Innovations completes installation of first installation of FluoroSight ONE Universal R/F System at Blount Memorial Hospital. The FluoroSight ONE provides all radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging in an all-in-one universal fluoroscopy system. - November 16, 2015 - Medical Imaging Innovations
Prosidyan Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels is an ultra-porous Bone Graft Substitute, made entirely... - November 16, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded an ‘A’ for Hospital Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group’s “Hospital Safety Score” is the first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety. - November 15, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Award Winning Hospital Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Cardiovascular Services and Care by Truven Health Analytics - November 10, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Cyma Orchids Donates Phalaenopsis Orchids to Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their November 2015 Christmas Boutique
Cyma Orchids donates 5 inch Phalaenopsis orchids to the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their November 2015 Christmas Boutique, to help raise money for building a new hospital. - November 07, 2015 - Cyma Orchids
Urgent Care Extra Announces Company's Newest Team of Executives
Urgent Care Extra, a leader in the urgent care space, announced today the appointment of several senior executive leaders in their organization. - November 02, 2015 - Urgent Care Extra
Hoar Construction and Faith Community Hospital Bring Healthcare Home for Rural Texas Town
Together with Faith Community Hospital administrators, Hoar Construction announces the completion of the highly anticipated replacement hospital that sets the standard for rural healthcare facilities. The new $28 million, 86,000 square foot hospital in Jacksboro, Texas – population 4,511... - October 31, 2015 - Hoar Construction LLC
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored with Five-Star Recognition in National Study
The Healthgrades Study of Patient Outcomes in Nearly 4,500 Hospitals Finds Saddleback Memorial Among the Best Nationally. - October 29, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
A Well Regarded Northern Jersey Multi-Specialty Medical Practice Begins a New Era
Just over a week ago, New Jersey Associates in Medicine (NJAIM) held its grand re-opening Open House for Fair Lawn and surrounding business and medical communities. - October 28, 2015 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA
Voicebrook to Exhibit at the American Pathology Foundation and American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting
Company will demonstrate leading solution for Pathology reporting at 2015 event, “Beyond the Lab” - October 26, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Park Place International Offers Latest High Availability and Low-RTO Disaster Recovery Solutions for MEDITECH
Park Place International (PPI), a provider of technology solutions for the MEDITECH Healthcare Information System (HCIS) and the healthcare enterprise, is pleased to offer an expanded set of advanced High Availability solutions certified for MEDITECH and also available for over 100 other healthcare... - October 21, 2015 - CloudWave
The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership’s Annual Meeting
The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership is a collaboration of local health departments and other community health organizations, serving New Jersey’s greater Somerset county area. The Partnership will hold its Annual Meeting, which is open to the public, at Cancer Support Community... - October 20, 2015 - Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey
Advanced Patient Advocacy Liability Claim Management Leadership to Host Webinar During HFMA Region 6 Education Series
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today Michael Wilmoth, Chief Operating Officer and David Mercier, Client Director for Liability Services will conduct a Liability Claim Management webinar during the 2015 Region 6 HFMA Education Series on October 21st, 2015. The webinar will provide... - October 16, 2015 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Oak Street Health and Tabula Rasa Healthcare Aim to Improve Patient Outcomes Through Optimization of Medication Regimens
Program's goal is to improve the safety of patient medication regimens and patient outcomes using Tabula Rasa's novel and proprietary MRM technolgy platform in tandem with the automated, robotic dispensary of TRHC's CareKinesis Pharmacy. - October 15, 2015 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
CMS Direct Hire Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month
CMS Direct Hire celebrates National Physical Therapy Month with helping and supporting Physical Therapists in landing their dream jobs. - October 15, 2015 - Cirrus Medical Staffing
October is National Physical Therapy Month
Each October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates National Physical Therapy Month to encourage awareness for the physical therapy (PT) profession, and the many ways this practice transforms the healthcare field by improving patients’ quality of life and speeding their recovery. - October 15, 2015 - Cirrus Medical Staffing
Advanced Patient Advocacy Disability Expert to Speak at the 2015 MAPAM Fall Conference
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Deborah Levesque Roche, Esq. Director of Disability Services will speak at the 2015 Massachusetts Association of Patient Account Management (MAPAM) Fall Conference on October 20th, 2015 in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Ms. Levesque Roche,... - October 15, 2015 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Baby Docs Sell Out Dizz’s As Is Event to Raise Over $16,000
Physicians’ Annual Fundraiser Benefits Saddleback Memorial Women & Children’s Services. - October 13, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Gensco Laboratories Supports World Arthritis Day on October 12, 2015
Gensco Laboratories, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has recently introduced a new transdermal prescription medication that provides rapid relief at the first sign of an acute gout flare, ColciGel®, indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of acute gout flares in adults. ColciGel® is easy to apply directly on the site of pain and each bottle has Metered Dose Technology (MDose™) which dispenses the exact amount of transdermal medication. - October 12, 2015 - Gensco Labs
The MCS Group, Inc. Launches New Website
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, has launched a completely redesigned corporate website, providing a more engaging user experience with enhanced search and navigation as well as on-page forms, and a more user-friendly interface. - October 12, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.