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NYCBS Becomes the First Community Cancer Center to Administer Lu-177 in New York State
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced today that it is the first community practice in New York State to administer Lu-177 therapy (Lutathera): the first radioactive drug approved for targeted treatment for patients with neuroendocrine tumors... - July 24, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
AlediumHR, an Industry Leading Telehealth, Technology & Support Services Recruiting Firm, Announces Appointment of Mike Maffei as President & Senior Partner
Telehealth & Technology Recruiting Firm Continues Phenomenal Growth during COVID-19 crisis with the Announcement of Addition to the Executive Team - July 24, 2020 - AlediumHR
OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins is One of Three Orthopedic Surgeons Worldwide to Utilize New Handheld Robotics Platform
Last week, OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins, D.O. FAOAO became one of just three orthopedic surgeons worldwide to use Smith+Nephew’s Real Intelligence brand of enabling technology solutions, as well as its new generation handheld robotics platform - the CORI Surgical System. Dr. Gittins... - July 23, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
CONNECT Oncology Navigation Software Now Includes Online Distress Assessments
Nursenav’s cloud-based oncology navigation platform, CONNECT, was recently upgraded to include the ability for oncology navigators to administer psychosocial distress assessments to their patients online. This enhancement supports the ACoS Commission on Cancer (CoC) requirement for accredited... - July 21, 2020 - Nursenav
OneOncology Appoints Dr. John Fox Medical Director for Managed Care
OneOncology, the national partnership of independent oncology practices, today appointed John Fox, MD as Medical Director, Managed Care. In his role, Fox will work with OneOncology partner practices to develop, evolve and maintain value-based contracts with commercial and public payers. “As... - July 20, 2020 - OneOncology
IVI Announces Grant to National Health Council, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions to Improve Value Assessment
Goal: Identify Areas of Consensus to Ultimately Make the Value Assessment Process Useful to Those Who Receive and Pay for Care - July 20, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Crispin Teufel, CEO of Lincare, Named Chairman of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care
The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation's leading home oxygen therapy provider and manufacturing companies – recently named Crispin Teufel, chief executive officer of Lincare as Chairman of the Board. Teufel succeeds Dan Starck, chief executive... - July 16, 2020 - CQRC
Partnership: Implementation of RCD Amidst Public Health Emergency Ill-Advised
Home health leaders concerned CMS decision to proceed with Review Choice Demonstration in Florida and North Carolina will result in unintended patient care consequences. - July 15, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
innoviHealth® Leverages Medical Coding Expertise to Offer Advanced, Comprehensive Suite of Evaluation and Management (E/M) Products
Resources Include Interactive E/M Calculator, Specialty-Specific Reimbursement Guides, E/M Reference Cards, Webinars, and Podcasts all Designed to Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Critical 2021 E/M Coding Changes - July 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
MobilDrTech Releases Updated White Paper on Telemedicine Stethoscopes
MobilDrTech, Inc. releases updated white paper comparing telemedicine stethoscopes. The July, 2020 update identifies and compares design, features and cost for the most frequently used real-time telemedicine stethoscopes in the U.S. market. - July 14, 2020 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Northern Optotronics Inc. to Introduce DEKA’s Industry Leading Surgical Laser Products to the Canadian Market
Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI), has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with DEKA, an El.En. company, to market and service its surgical line of CO2 lasers and accessories in Canada. The CO2 laser has been long regarded as the gold standard for laser surgery. - July 13, 2020 - NOI
Andersen Software Company Named Top 5 Technologies in Medicine, Development of Which Was Stimulated by COVID-19
The development of modern medicine is impossible without the development and implementation of new technologies. Andersen software outsourcing company explains why, during and after the coronavirus pandemic, blockchain, Data Science, and several other technologies were especially in demand. - July 10, 2020 - Andersen
Argus® Offers 3-Month Free Trial on Polyp Detection and Sizing Artificial Intelligence Gastroenterology Technology
Argus®, the only AI decision support technology that assists clinicians in the detection and sizing of polyps during colonoscopy procedures, has announced a 3-month free trial of their solution. This free trial offers a unique chance to compare detection rates and sizing with and without the assistance of AI. - July 09, 2020 - EndoSoft
Bay Area Health Provider Partners with Medicom Health to Lower Medication Cost for Patients
New Electronic Medical Record Add-On Automates the Delivery of Rx Discounts at Enterprise Scale - July 09, 2020 - Medicom Health
Alexiacare Corporation Builds and Gives Away New Virtual Visit EMR/EHR Tool to Doctors Offices Facing COVID-19 Crisis
Alexiacare Corporation, a Maryland EMR/EHR vendor, is building and giving away AlexiaHTC Telemed, a new virtual visit tool that has been integrated into its flagship EMR/EHR product: AlexiaHTC. Doctor offices, which have been closed because of fear of COVID-19, can now schedule virtual appointments for its patients. - July 07, 2020 - Alexiacare Corporation
New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce Badamkhand Baatarkhuu, MD has joined their nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 NY-347 #14a, Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice/ Dr. Baatarkhuu has a special interest in peritoneal dialysis,... - July 07, 2020 - New York Health
Fusion Medical Staffing Now Placing Certified Temperature Screeners for Non-Healthcare Industries to Help Businesses Get Back to Work
Fusion Medical Staffing is expanding their healthcare staffing services to now include placing and staffing on-site temperature screeners, registered nurses (RNs), contract tracers and clinical liaisons for non-healthcare businesses. - July 03, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Celebrated as a Top Healthcare Professional for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been celebrated as a Top Healthcare Professional for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. About "Dr. Pam"... - July 01, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Reports on Civil Rights Violations in American Healthcare and What Patients and Family Members Can do About It
Latribuna Christian Publishing CEO Chaplain Paul Vescio explains what families and patients can do if they are being denied visitation in American healthcare. - June 28, 2020 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
Rose Medical Center Names Casey Guber New President & Chief Executive Officer
Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado names new President & CEO. - June 26, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Pandemic Experts Launch the American BioDefense Institute
American BioDefense Institute launched as a new model for fighting pandemics. - June 25, 2020 - American BioDefense Institute
CURA Health Management Announces They Have Been Acquired by HealthLynked
Acquisition enables the development of HealthLynked’s new ACO Division, bringing value to patients and physicians. - June 23, 2020 - CURA Health Management
MOC1 Solutions Revolutionizes Hospital Security, Care and Human Resources
MOC1 Solutions announces the availability of a hospital identity and access management solution using artificial intelligence, machine learning and facial recognition into one integrated solution. The Hospital Identity and Access Management System (HIAMS) has become the center of innovation in the... - June 15, 2020 - Mobile Office Communications Inc. DBA MOC1 Solutions
National Patient Advocacy Organizations Band Together for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
National breast cancer patient advocacy organizations frustrated by the lack of measurable action taken to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color, come together to sign the #InclusionPledge. - June 11, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Medecision Joins the Population Health Alliance
The company dedicated to a liberated healthcare system has joined other PHA members to collectively advance the industry. - June 10, 2020 - Population Health Alliance
Florida Association of ACOs Announces Strategic Partnership with H3C
FLAACOs adds Chronic Care Management to its portfolio in light of shift toward remote patient care. - June 10, 2020 - Florida Association of ACOs
New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Giuseppe Condemi, MD, Ph.D.
New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists is pleased to announce Giuseppe Condemi, MD, Ph.D. has joined the practice. Dr. Condemi has been a hematologist and medical oncologist for over twenty years. He will be practicing at locations in Hackensack and Rutherford. Dr. Condemi recently received FDA... - June 09, 2020 - New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists
Curatio Leads Supercluster Project to Help Keep Patients Healthy at Home and End Loneliness
The Digital Technology Supercluster announced today their co-investment of $1.4M in a new project that will help keep patients healthy, connected and supported at home. The Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health project will combine a private social network that uses AI,... - June 05, 2020 - Curatio
Carisk Partners’ Paige Grogan Selected as HITMC Healthcare Rising Star Award Nominee
Carisk® Partners announced today that Paige Grogan, Carisk Digital Brand Manager & Marketing Coordinator has been selected as a honoree for the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards in the Healthcare Rising Star category. Every year, the Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC) comes together to... - June 04, 2020 - Carisk Partners
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens New Comprehensive Cancer Center in East Patchogue
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) opened its newest comprehensive cancer center at 365 E Main St. Patchogue, NY 11772 on Monday, June 1. Located in East Patchogue, the comprehensive cancer center will be the first in the community to provide the most advanced care on the south... - June 04, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
STARR Portal by Employee Support Services, LLC Reduces Risk and Improves Patient Outcomes in the Home Care Industry with Improved Training, Communication and Feedback
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how fragile our senior population is to viruses and infection. This unforeseen catastrophe has forced all sectors of the health care industry to reexamine their training protocols. Many families are turning to home care as an alternative to nursing homes and... - June 03, 2020 - Employee Support Services, LLC
LaKira S. Sostand Honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
LaKira S. Sostand of Chicago, Illinois has been honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent... - June 03, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Niculae Ciobanu, MD, FACP Joins Manhattan Cancer Associates
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is pleased to announce Niculae Ciobanu, MD, FACP, has joined its team of city physicians. Dr. Ciobanu is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He will be practicing at the Manhattan Cancer Associates at 945 5th Ave, New York,... - June 02, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
ProPublica Reporting Underscores Need for Improved PAD Screening for African Americans
CVC working collaboratively with bipartisan lawmakers to advance policies to improve access to screening for at-risk populations and reduce preventable amputations. - May 28, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
ToolCASE Steps Up Continuous Real Time Fraud Prevention for Major Industries
Denver based tech company, ToolCASE, is ramping up their fraud prevention offerings during this uncertain time when businesses are facing a bevy of issues from loss of employees, to reduction of department personnel, to management of online services, and movement to an online work force. Amid... - May 27, 2020 - ToolCASE
Axiom Medical and ISS Facility Services Integrate a Comprehensive Layered Approach to Decrease Risk of Infectious Disease in the Workplace via CheckIn2Work
Axiom Medical announced today that it has partnered with ISS Facility Services, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, to provide a comprehensive layered approach to decrease the risk of infectious disease in the workplace by integrating its CheckIn2Work and Rapid Response... - May 26, 2020 - Axiom Medical
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC Announces Move to Larger Office Space
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC, a leading national healthcare staffing firm for healthcare professionals and companies, is pleased to announce that they have moved to a larger office space to accommodate the company’s continued growth and success. Previously located at 10150 W. - May 25, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Healthper USA, Inc. Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to Healthper to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive well-being. - May 20, 2020 - Healthper USA, Inc.
innoviHealth® Launches HCC Coder – First Targeted Hierarchical Condition Coding Solution for Medical Enterprises
Payers, Providers, Medical Executives, Hospitals, Physician’s Groups, and Individual Coders now have Powerful HCC Access to Improved Medical Coding, Speed and Accuracy, Risk Mitigation, and Increased Revenue Potential - May 19, 2020 - innoviHealth
Mountain Country Foods Has Partnered with Immunostics, Inc. to Ensure the Health and Safety of Its Employees Through COVID-10 Antibody Testing
Mountain Country Foods has partnered with Immunostics Inc. and Dr. L Scott Benson of the University of Utah School of Medicine to support and maintain a healthy workforce during the COVID-19 crisis. - May 18, 2020 - Immunostics Inc.
The Denver Post Announces Bloom Healthcare as a 2020 Top Workplace
Bloom Healthcare, a Colorado based primary care practice, has been recognized as a 2020 Top Workplace by The Denver Post. The company was one of a select few healthcare organizations, and the only primary care provider, on this esteemed list. Bloom is an employee-owned organization that has prided... - May 16, 2020 - Bloom Healthcare
MITA Urges CMS to “Double Down” on Strengthening Access to Medical Imaging Following Peak COVID-19
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining a series of recommendations the agency should take to ensure continued access to essential medical imaging services both during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. - May 15, 2020 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Temos Announces COVID-19 Safe Certification Program, First Compliance Certificate for Hospitals & Clinics to Verify Coronavirus Readiness
Global accreditation leader, Temos International Healthcare Accreditation (TEMOS), announces the launch of its new “Certificate of Compliance: COVID-19 Safe” program for hospitals and clinics to address the crucial issues facing them during the SARS-CoV-2 crisis while looking ahead to... - May 08, 2020 - Temos International GmbH
Willis-Knighton Health System Chooses CloudWave for Managed Infrastructure as a Service
CloudWave provides Willis-Knighton Health System with fully managed, HIPAA-compliant hosting of its MEDITECH Electronic Health Record and ancillary systems with the OpSus Healthcare Cloud. - May 08, 2020 - CloudWave
Voicebrook Releases Free Web-Based Reporting Tool to Support Pathology Professionals
Voicebrook, the leading provider of speech recognition and reporting solutions for pathology, announced the release of a free web-based reporting tool to support pathology professionals. Report Builder LITE offers an easy-to-use set of standardized pathology gross templates that can be used with... - May 07, 2020 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Kloeckler-Thornton Joins RCM Leaders Forum Advisory Board
Ben Reigle, Founder of RCM Leaders Forum, announced today the appointment of Kelly Kloeckler-Thornton to the Forum’s Advisory Board. Kloeckler-Thornton is the Associate Vice President of Revenue Cycle Operations for UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Partnering with UT leaders,... - May 07, 2020 - RCM Leaders Forum
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Welcomes Their Newest Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) welcomes their newest Women of Empowerment members who are being recognized for their contributions and achievements in the many fields and industries listed. About the New Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. - May 06, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Rose Medical Center Continues to Achieve Straight “A's” for Patient Safety in The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Rose is one of only 32 hospitals in the nation to have earned Straight A's since the program’s inception in 2012 - May 02, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/ HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an "A" for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center, HealthONE’s level I trauma center, was awarded an "A" in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Swedish Medical Center’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national... - May 02, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Laser Facility Taps FM Industry Veteran Joe Fairley as New Director of Business Development
Laser Facility Management is excited to welcome industry veteran Joe Fairley as their new Director of Business Development. Joe joins the company with over 28 years leading operations, customer service, marketing, and national sales efforts within the facility maintenance and commercial cleaning... - April 26, 2020 - Laser Facility Management