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3 Industry Leaders Partner to Solve ICD-10 Transition
Stroudwater Associates, Bridgefront Associates, and Promantra Inc. team together to create comprehensive strategy to ease the ICD 10 transition. - March 10, 2012 - Promantra, Inc.
Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grow in 2012
If you are an employee benefit advisor, TPA, health underwriter, employer, insurance advisors, self-insured group or just an individual interested in, please consider attending the 3rd Annual Medical Travel Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 22-26. - March 07, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Ameridose Continues Outstanding Sustainability Performance
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to present outstanding 2011 sustainability results. Recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities totaled 1.9 million lbs. Corrugated cardboard dominated with over 600,000 lbs, empty glass... - March 06, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
Kenneth Rozenberg Promotes Holistic Non-Medical Services as Part of a Complete Nursing Home Therapy Program
Kenneth Rozenberg, CEO of NYC nursing home network Centers for Specialty Care Group, is currently promoting the extensive non-medical services offered by the organization for patient well-being and support. - March 01, 2012 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
FDA Evaluation Results for Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine shares results of FDA evaluation. - February 29, 2012 - Eminent Spine
Catalyst Healthcare Research Releases Free eBook-Five Ways to Drive Creativity and Innovation in Healthcare
Catalyst Healthcare Research released a free eBook today to help hospital and health plan marketers save time and money when conducting qualitative research using online Bulletin Board Focus Groups. - February 29, 2012 - Catalyst Healthcare Research
South Nassau Communities Hospital Chief Medical Officer Named to Best Doctors Data Base
The Best Doctors in America database contains the names and professional profiles of approximately 45,000 of the best doctors in the U.S. Only those who earn the consensus support of their peers are included. - February 29, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Women & Infants Names New Chief Nursing Officer
Angelleen Peters-Lewis, RN, PhD, of Franklin, MA, has been appointed senior vice president for Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Dr. Peters-Lewis was most recently the associate chief nurse of Women and Newborn’s Nursing and... - February 29, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
MUMC Earns Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for Stroke Care
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines(SM) Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award has been awarded to Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC). - February 29, 2012 - Memorial Health
Oakland Regional Hospital Launches New Website
Oakland Regional Hospital is celebrating the launch of its new website – www.oaklandregionalhospital.com. Oakland Regional Hospital teamed up with Media Genesis, a Troy Internet services firm, to design, build and program the new website. - February 26, 2012 - Media Genesis
Voicebrook to Exhibit at American Pathology Foundation Spring 2012 Conference
Successful Pathology speech recognition implementation at The Stamford Hospital to be featured at “HOT TOPICS” Breakfast Roundtable. - February 25, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.
EMP Celebrates 20 Year Milestone in Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Physicians celebrates its 20th year in the Emergency Medicine field. Staffing over 59 hospitals in 12 states, they continue to help provide great expertise to physicians, hospitals and patients. - February 20, 2012 - Emergency Medicine Physicians
VersaSuite Earns the Prestigious CCHIT Inpatient EHR Certification
VersaSuite 8.0 is one of just a handful of products on the market to have earned the CCHIT Inpatient EHR certification. With the CCHIT Inpatient EHR certification, VersaSuite 8.0 has earned more combined CCHIT 2011 ambulatory and inpatient EHR certifications than any other EHR or HIS product on the market - February 16, 2012 - VersaSuite
South Nassau Communities Hospital Establishes Medical Education Affiliation Agreement
Under the agreement, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ medical students will be offered clinical assignments and training opportunities with South Nassau’s community and hospital-based physicians encompassing ambulatory, in-patient and emergency services. - February 09, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HospitalPortal.NET Announces Free Webinar "The Magic of Frontline Engagement in Healthcare"
HospitalPortal.NET presents a free webinar "The Magic of Frontline Engagement in Healthcare" on 2/7/2012 at 10:30 AM CST that focuses on developing and implementing a transformation strategy in hospitals. - February 05, 2012 - HospitalPortal.net
South Nassau Communities Hospital Recognized for Quality, Patient Safety Initiatives
South Nassau’s initiatives were among just 10 that were awarded special recognition and scored in the top tenth percentile of the HANYS 2011 Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety program. - February 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Electrical.com Contractors Gives the Healthcare Sector the Power to Perform
Electrical.com Pty Ltd, leading electrical contractors in Melbourne, are proving that impeccable work standards and documented quality are still valued with a growing record of unfaultable work in the healthcare sector. - February 03, 2012 - Electrical.com Pty Ltd
FDA Grants Eden Spine 510(K) Clearance for Its New Vertebral Body Replacement
Eden Spine launches in the United States its proprietary Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR), the GIZA™. - February 02, 2012 - Eden Spine, LLC
Uniform Tracking Guru FOUNDATION Logic Systems Finishes 2011 Strong by Installing Their Uniform Management Software at 16 Properties
For FOUNDATION Logic Systems the end of 2011 proved to be dynamic with the installation of their Uniform Tracking application, “The Uniform Manager,” at seven Ameristar Casinos, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, The Star Casino Australia, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and all six ski areas run by Vail Resorts, the premier mountain resort company in the world. - January 26, 2012 - Foundation Logic Systems
EMP Brings iTriage to Its Client Hospitals
iTriage mobile app guides patients to closest ERs from the palm of their hand. - January 26, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
First National Urgent Care Franchise Provides Superior, Affordable Medical Care in Broward
A New Solution in Patient Care Opens Doors in Pembroke Pines - January 26, 2012 - Doctors Express, Buckhead
First Ever Endoluminal Bariatric Operation in South Asia is Performed in Chennai, India at Abscon 2012
On January 22, 2012, at the 3rd Annual Apollo Bariatric Surgery Conference (ABSCON 2012) in Chennai, India, the first ever incision-free endoluminal bariatric surgery procedure was performed in South Asia. Incidentally, this is the first ever known endoluminal revision of a prior sleeve gastrectomy... - January 25, 2012 - Prime Source
Miami Children's Hospital Foundation Receives Donation to Purchase HyGreen® Hand Hygiene System
Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation has received a $300,000 donation to purchase the HyGreen® Hand Hygiene System, a state of the art electronic hand washing monitoring device for several units throughout Miami Children’s Hospital. The gift was made by an anonymous donor in honor... - January 22, 2012 - HyGreen, Inc.
Time and Treatment Prove Vital for Stroke Patients at Banner Good Samaritan
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center’s Award-Winning Stroke Program Certified as Primary Stroke Center - January 15, 2012 - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Business Media's Inaugural Hospital Award
Previously, South Nassau was named to the Becker's Hospital Review 2011 lists of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” in the United States and 60 Hospitals with Great Orthopedics. - January 13, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MResult Corporation to Sponsor 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress
MResult Corporation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress hosted by CBI in Washington, D.C. At the event, MResult representatives will be showcasing the firm’s Aggregate Spend Solution application. This customized compliance... - January 11, 2012 - MResult Corporation
With New “Joint Electronic Discovery Submission” Pilot Program Now in Effect in SDNY, Global Digital Forensics Keeps Clients Prepared
With Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery) costs continuing to spiral out of control in complex litigations, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s (SDNY’s) 31-member Judicial Improvements Committee, in a joint bench and bar effort, is the latest to tackle the still... - December 28, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
University of Iowa Awards Contract to BRG
Balfour Resource Group awarded move and transition planning project at University of Iowa. - December 23, 2011 - Balfour Resource Group
BRG Contracted for Two Forest Park Medical Center Locations
Balfour Resource Group chosen to provide medical equipment planning services. - December 23, 2011 - Balfour Resource Group
AcuteCare Telemedicine Thrives in 2011, Poised for Continued Growth in 2012
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), an Atlanta-based leader in telemedicine services, approaches the end of 2011 having made significant strides during the year. Overall, the business saw more than 300% growth, with its telemedicine model proving to be an effective solution for client hospitals. The... - December 22, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
The Latest Advancement in Pre-screening Technology for MRI
Kopp Development inc. introducing the newest innovation for MRI Safety, FerrAlert™ SOLO. FerrAlert™ SOLO is the most advanced ferromagnetic detection technology that is available on the market and is particularly attractive for budget-conscious facilities. - December 20, 2011 - Kopp Development Inc.
Ameridose Participates in Holiday Food Drive
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to give back to the community of Westborough, MA by conducting a holiday food drive to benefit the Westborough Food Pantry. The food pantry currently distributes about 2000 lbs of food per week to... - December 20, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Hoag Unveils New Model for Cardiac Care
• Opens “Hybrid” Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) • Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute among select hospitals to use Edwards Lifesciences new heart valve • Named after Newport Beach couple who donated $2 million. - December 14, 2011 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Two More Texas Area Practices Receive Stimulus Funding with InSync
Intivia, Inc, a leading provider of integrated healthcare services and software products announced today that two more Texas practices utilizing InSync®, its integrated practice management and EMR software, have received their first payments of $18,000 each for meaningfully using InSync... - December 12, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
AcuteCare Telemedicine Announces Partnership with Taylor Regional Hospital
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces a new partnership with Taylor Regional Hospital, a private, not-for-profit facility with 55 beds in Hawkinsville, GA. Taylor Regional Hospital now has access to telemedicine technologies that will provide personal neurology consultation to the patients at the... - December 08, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
FastMed Urgent Care Prepares to Treat the Top 5 Holiday Health Mishaps
Local urgent care adds 3 new locations, uses mobile health app iTriage, to prepare for the busiest time of the year. - December 07, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Launch HIV Website for Central America - Spanish-Language Guide Created and Distributed Using the Unbound™ Platform
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, announced the launch of La Guía del VIH de Johns Hopkins, a web service developed in partnership with the Johns Hopkins POC-IT Center. The service, a Spanish-language adaptation of the Johns Hopkins HIV Guide, is a... - December 06, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
Credit Union CEO, Cancer Physician Honored at South Nassau Communities Hospital's Carnation Ball
Mr. Kordeleski was the Carnation Ball’s honoree and Dr. Rothman was the recipient of South Nassau’s prestigious Mary Pearson Award. - December 03, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital's CMO Named to List of Women Hospital, Healthcare Leaders to Know
Members of the list were selected for their accomplishments in leading healthcare and hospital organizations, including improvement of patient care, development of relationships between providers and facilitation of organizational growth. - November 27, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Top 5 Holiday Health Mishaps Generates Urgent Preparations by Ascension Urgent Care
Local urgent care extends hours, utilizes mobile app iTriage, to prepare for the busiest time of the year. - November 23, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
North Okaloosa Medical Center Partners with Mobile Smartphone App
Patients have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and facility information with iTriage. - November 23, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
CureMD Connects with Hospital Corporation of America
CureMD Healthcare, the leading provider of EMR, PM and Portal Cloud, announced today the launch of its HIE connectivity with one of largest hospital organizations of the nation, The Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). - November 17, 2011 - CureMD Healthcare
Hospitals in Emerging Markets
Hospitals in Emerging Markets is 4th in PHM Brief in Global Explosion in Emerging Markets Healthcare series. - November 16, 2011 - PHM International, Inc.
Clinicial Trial Success Brings Researchers Closer to a Cure for Blindness
Gene Therapy Restored Sight to Patients with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. - November 14, 2011 - Macula Vision Research Foundation
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
SMH Honors Two Outstanding Physicians, Installs New Physician Leaders
Sarasota Memorial’s medical staff recently installed its new leaders for 2012 and honored two outstanding physicians for service to the hospital and community. John J. Collins, MD, was selected as Sarasota Memorial’s new chief of staff. He will serve as the top representative of... - November 02, 2011 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
SMH-Kobernick Anchin Open Specialty Clinic to Help People Safely Manage Blood Thinner Medications
This week, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System opens an important outpatient specialty clinic on the Kobernick Anchin retirement community’s campus to help residents there and others in the community safely manage their anticoagulation medication. - November 02, 2011 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked Highly in US News & World Report Updated Best Hospitals Metro Area Ranking
The U.S. News & World Report's ranking recognizes 622 hospitals in or near major cities with a record of high performance in key medical specialties, and includes 132 of the 152 hospitals identified as the best in the nation by the magazine. - October 30, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Callaway Community Hospital Partners with iTriage Smartphone App
Medical app lets patients quickly and easily research symptoms and find the closest medical providers - October 27, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
AcuteCare Telemedicine Helps Hospitals Roll Out New Robot Technology
Local radio station WGST AM 640 “The Talk of Atlanta” recently reported on the expansion of services at Northside Hospital Cherokee, including new technology allowing stroke patients a quicker diagnosis in the precious hours following a stroke. Mobile Access Consultation Service (M.A.C. - October 24, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine