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Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Offers Free Artwork
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is making available no-cost artwork to agencies interested in promoting the organizations upcoming free virtual conference broadcast. - December 19, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Downloadable Healthcare Metrics: 2014 Rise in Embedded Case Management Driven by Accountable Care Savings
Two-thirds of healthcare organizations have amped up care coordination across the continuum by embedding or colocating case managers at points of care, according to the latest complimentary HINtelligence report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - December 19, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Job Market Maker Accepted Into the SC Launch Program
Job Market Maker was accepted into SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Program this week. Many companies apply to the program but the stringent selection criteria permits only select companies, with the potential to become highly impactful enterprises within South Carolina, to be accepted. - December 19, 2014 - Job Market Maker
Shawn Sills M.D. Receives 2014 Best of Medford Award
Medford Award Program Honors the Achievement Shawn Sills M.D. has been selected for the 2014 Best of Medford Award in the Physician & Anesthesiologist category by the Medford Award Program. Each year, the Medford Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional... - December 19, 2014 - Touchstone, Southern Oregon's Pain Relief and Wellness Center
Firstaidcertification.ca Offering Comprehensive Suite of Red Cross First Aid Courses for Child Care Workers
Mississauga, Ontario-based first aid training experts, Firstaidcertification.ca are now offering a complete selection of expert-led Red Cross first aid training courses for workers in the child care industry. - December 19, 2014 - First Aid Certification
Herbal Papaya’s Super Papaya Juice Wellness Drink Makes a Big Splash with Smoothie Lovers
Herbal Papaya, a Wylie Texas company, will be launch their juice at the Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, California March 2015. Papaya is a unique natural resource that contains healing compounds in the leaf, the flesh and the seeds. - December 19, 2014 - Herbal Papaya LLC
Animal Care Institute is the Premier Dedicated Animal Imaging Center Including High Field MRI in the Tampa Bay Area
Animal Care Institute has just opened in Tampa. ACI is the premier animal imaging center in the area, offering Tampa's only dedicated animal MRI system. ACI has a 1.5 GE High Field MRI system that practicing veterinarians can send their patients to for the appropriate imaging approach for dogs, cats and other small pets. - December 18, 2014 - Animal Care Institute
YES! Launches Gonna BEAT This Thing to Bring Awareness to Advanced Cancer
Local Stage IV Melanoma Survivor, Melissa Hadley, Featured in “Gonna BEAT This Thing” Awareness Campaign Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer - December 18, 2014 - Say YES to Hope
Feel Good Gold's Resveratrol Supplement is Now in Amazon's All Natural Health Care Range
Amazon, one of the top online shopping websites, recently added Resveratrol, manufactured by Feel Good Gold, to their range of health supplements. - December 18, 2014 - Feel Good Gold
mumms® Hospice Software Honored as One of New Orleans’ Best Places to Work
mumms Software, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care software and a proud New Orleans company, was honored recently as one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ 2014 Best Places to Work. mumms placed third out of 35 honorees in the small business category, which recognizes outstanding... - December 18, 2014 - mumms Software
Cuba's First Thai Massage Course
The very exportable traditional hands-on healing method, Nuad Bo Rarn, from Thailand will be introduced into Cuba for the first time ever by a graduate of the prestigious Thai massage training school, ITM, in Chiang Mail Thailand. During the month of January, the cultural center in Santiago de Cuba, Mons. Pedro Claro Meurice Estiu, will provide the venue for 30 chosen students on the basis of a cultural interchange with the teacher, Jill Arcaro, based in Madrid, Spain but traveling worldwide. - December 18, 2014 - Jill Arcaro
Former Ad Exec Launches Dog Treat and Lifestyle Brand
Artisanal entrepreneur, seeks alternative funding from Kickstarter.com to expand her line of natural dog treats. With two weeks left in the campaign, she is seeking crowd-funding support for a brand that includes packaged goods and an online information portal. - December 18, 2014 - Licks n' Love
Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center Hires New Chief Operating Officer
A 20-year veteran of behavioral health and social service sectors, Lou Kassa will direct daily operations at the Biotech Center, the Hepatitis B Foundation, and the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute. - December 18, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Theravectys Launches Its New Website & Wins Deloitte’s Technology Fast50 "2014 Biotech d’Avenir" Award
A rewarding November for the promising French biotech: a prestigious prize & an impactful communication tool! Theravectys wins Deloitte Technology Fast 50 “2014 Biotech d’Avenir,” a prize awarded to one of the fastest-growing, most innovative & dynamic biotech company of the year. In addition, Theravectys is proud to announce the launch of its responsive and easy-to-navigate website www.theravectys.com featuring new sections & content. - December 18, 2014 - Theravectys
Eye on Edge Announces Healing Bracelets as Versatile Holiday Gifts
Eye on Edge has announced that their healing bracelets make a versatile holiday gift for anyone from friends and family to colleagues. - December 18, 2014 - Eye On Edge
Urgent Care X-Ray Image Database is First of Its Kind
The Institute of Urgent Care Medicine has partnered with Teleradiology Specialists to produce the only comprehensive online database of urgent care X-ray images. - December 17, 2014 - The Institute of Urgent Care Medicine
mumms® Hospice Software to Host Silver Conference in New Orleans on June 4th and 5th, 2015
Hospice and palliative care providers will learn all about working with Hummingbird, the revolutionary hospice software from mumms® - December 17, 2014 - mumms Software
Ali Bierman Launches the “THRIVE! Audiobook Project” with Net Proceeds Supporting Gigi’s Playhouse, Achievement Centers for People with Down Syndrome
The Learning Circle, LLC, always striving to support and educate people to live their fullest and best lives, announces the launch of The THRIVE! Project to create the audiobook of Ali Bierman's best seller, inspirational, life changing work, THRIVE! Don’t Just Survive. All net proceeds benefit Gigi’s Playhouse in New York, New York and people struggling with physical and emotional life-changing circumstances. - December 17, 2014 - The Learning Circle, LLC
Winter Park Laser Now Offers the Vectus Laser for Laser Hair Removal™
Now Winter Park Laser provides a new state of the art laser hair removal system that is quick, safe and effective on all types of hair and skin tones, even ethnic skin types and tanned skin; the Vectus™ laser by Cynosure. - December 17, 2014 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Chi Solutions, Inc. and Mount Carmel Health System Announce Partnership to Provide Comprehensive Laboratory Outreach Services
Chi Solutions, Inc. & Mount Carmel Health System have partnered to offer a highly-competitive clinical laboratory service to market-at-large physicians. - December 17, 2014 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics’ PFK-158 Featured in CEO/CFO Magazine; Announces MD Anderson and UT Health Science Center San Antonio Added as Clinical Trial Sites
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics (ACT), a privately held company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, has been featured in the December 15, 2014 issue of CEO/CFO Magazine in which ACT President and CEO Randall B. Riggs discusses PFK-158, a first-in-man/first-in-class inhibitor of PFKFB3, an enzyme that controls glycolysis and that is overexpressed in most hematological and solid tumors. - December 17, 2014 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
Collaborative Efforts to Naturally Solve Insomnia
One study estimated that an employee with insomnia loses about eight days of work performance each year. For the entire U.S. workforce, this adds up to an estimated $63 billion in lost work performance due to insomnia each year. - December 16, 2014 - SleepASAP
In PBS Affiliate KCPT Feature Patients Explain How Tai Chi Book Author's Program is Saving Millions in Healthcare Costs via His Work with University of Kansas Hospital
In PBS Affiliate KCPT feature patients explain how SMARTaichi.com's founder and author of recently released "The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong, (4th edition)"'s University of Kansas Hospital Tai Chi program may be saving millions of dollars in health costs, and could be a model for healthcare worldwide. Learn how his book's newest 4th edition and global work are influencing healthcare worldwide. Publisher donates 100 copies of his groundbreaking book to University of KS Hospital. - December 15, 2014 - SMARTaichi
2015 Healthcare Forecast: Prepare for Post-Acute Care Activity, Payor Disintermediation, Transparency Pressure
Healthcare stakeholders should brace for new market entrants, more data and price transparency and an increasingly global playing field, according to HIN's eleventh annual industry trends report. - December 15, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Baptist Health to Start Providing Patients with Upfront Estimates
Baptist Health selected PMMC, a leading provider of revenue cycle management solutions, for its estimation solution that will create accurate estimates for their patients with an upfront summary of their financial responsibility. Baptist Health is the leading healthcare provider in central Alabama... - December 15, 2014 - PMMC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Provides Free CT Scans for Participants of Cancer Screening Study
Participants selected for the study will receive two screening CT scans, done one year apart, free of charge. - December 14, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Adopted by Carefluence
Comet-IS is pleased to announce that it has adopted HL7’s Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) into its Carefluence platform offering. FHIR is the newest standard specification framework for exchanging healthcare information electronically to address healthcare information interoperability between dissimilar computer systems. - December 14, 2014 - Carefluence
"Ultherapy is the New Revolutionary Skin Tightening Treatment," Says Dr. Mirabile
Ultherapy Treatment has come to be known as the latest and safest trend in skin tightening. Safe even for pregnant and lactating women, this treatment promises great results for all, explains Mirabile. - December 14, 2014 - Mirabile MD MedCosmetic
BPD Treatment-Meehl Foundation Offers $17,400.00 Winfield Scholarship
The Meehl Foundation is offering one $17,400.00 scholarship through the generous donation of the Winfield Scholarship fund for the treatment of an occurring mood disorder with Borderline Personality Disorder. - December 13, 2014 - The Meehl Foundation
PricePanda Presents the Ideal Gifts for Her for Christmas 2014
PricePanda has carried out research to figure out some great products that will suit a couple of different female personalities to kick-start the ideas for this year's festive shopping. - December 12, 2014 - PricePanda
Robert Buckhannon Responds About SEC
Dr. Robert Buckhannon and the Robert Buckhannon Foundation respond to a recent smear campaign by a disgruntled girlfriend of a former business partner. Robert Buckhannon discusses his response to the SEC filing and his cooperation during the process. - December 12, 2014 - Dr. Robert Buckhannon
Medicare Supplement Association Early Conference Registration Ends
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to end Early Registration discounts for the organization's 2015 national conference. - December 12, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Careers in Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry - Professional and Personal Perspectives by SAPA-WCBC
Seasoned pharmaceutical professionals from a diverse background including drug discovery, preclinical/clinical development, regulatory & medical affairs, diagnostics and personalized medicine, management consulting, etc., will share their experience and perspectives in their respective career paths. - December 12, 2014 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
Clinical and Economic Impact of Next-Generation Sequencing Examined During Boston Healthcare’s Multi-Stakeholder Symposium
Boston Healthcare Associates, Inc. (BHA) and Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) held an engaging, multi-stakeholder symposium surrounding the unique challenges and opportunities with the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in oncology care. Entitled, “Capturing the Value of... - December 12, 2014 - Boston Healthcare
Holiday Charity Shoe Giveaway
NJ Foot & Ankle Center host their first shoe market for those in need. - December 12, 2014 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
Energized Corps Program “2015 Goals” Launched Offering an Irresistible Proposition to HR, CEO, Managers, to Achieve Higher Productivity and ROI for 2015
End Burn Out, recognized experts in stress management and productivity solutions, recently announced their “Energized Corps” program that gives managers a proven way to energize their work force, increase productivity, raise ROI and reduce stress in the workplace. Now with "Energized Corps 2015 Goals" End Burn Out is calling for ten select businesses nationwide and in Canada to enjoy greater productivity and ROI. - December 11, 2014 - End Burn Out
Focus on Smiles is Utlizing Laser Treatment During Teeth Cleaning
The dental office of Focus on Smiles is constantly striving to advance the standard of care and has recently introduced the use of lasers during routine professional teeth cleaning. Focus on Smiles' hygienist, Selda S., has embraced that commitment to continuing dental education and has recently... - December 11, 2014 - Focus on Smiles
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Wins International Award
Paras Biopharmaceuticals wins the 2014 European Biopharmaceuticals Technology Innovation Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan. - December 11, 2014 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
Mattify Cosmetics Announces Incredi-Gel Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Mattify Cosmetics, recognizing a shortage of beauty products available for those with oily & acne prone complexions, has created Incredi-Gel Moisturizer for Oily Skin. This 100% natural soothing and hydrating gel absorbs directly into the skin, without leaving a greasy residue. - December 11, 2014 - Mattify! Cosmetics
Aiken Regional Medical Center Selects Digisonics Cardiovascular Information System
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken S.C., will implement the Digisonics CVIS for PACS and structured reporting of their echo and cardiac/vascular catheterization studies. - December 11, 2014 - Digisonics
mumms® Software’s Built-In Cap Report Tool Helps Hospices Avoid Exceeding Medicare's Cap Limitations
New revisions by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will require hospices to calculate and return hospice cap overpayments within a narrow window beginning this year. Hospices that do not complete this process within the CMS time restrictions will risk suspension of all Medicare... - December 11, 2014 - mumms Software
EGFR Kit of AmoyDx, China, Supplier to MoBiTec, Germany, Ranks Top in 2014 Lung Cancer EMQN Report
The European Molecular Genetics Quality Network (EMQN) is an independent organization based in the UK that promotes improvement in the quality of genetic testing by ensuring that diagnostic molecular genetic laboratory test results are accurate, reliable, and comparable. - December 11, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Dr. M. Chane of CA Heart Specialists Gets the Diplomat Status from the ABVLM
Dr. Majed Chane, the chief specialist and proprietor of CA Heart Specialists, and having excelled in venous and cardiovascular medicine received the esteemed Diplomat Status from the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). - December 11, 2014 - CA Heart Specialists
Accretive Health Executive to Present at AHCC Discussion on Value Based Reimbursement
Ron Spoltore, senior vice president of value-based reimbursement strategy at Accretive Health, will discuss two different types of alternative payments available to payers and providers and the impact these models may have on healthcare spend at the American Health Care Congress’ 11th Annual... - December 11, 2014 - Accretive Health
ALPCO Releases New Chemiluminescent Human C-peptide ELISA
ALPCO adds to their STELLUX® Chemiluminescent line of assays with the launch of the new Human C-peptide ELISA. - December 10, 2014 - ALPCO
NuBody Concepts of Memphis and Brentwood, TN Compares Traditional Liposuction and Aqualipo
Memphis and Brentwood TN Cosmetic Surgery Center Discusses How Aqualipo Liposuction is Different From Traditional Liposuction - December 10, 2014 - NuBody Concepts
PricePanda Presents the Ideal Gifts for Him for Christmas 2014
PricePanda has carefully picked out perfect gift options for some different male personalities: devices for the typical businessman and gadgets that would suit any adventurous guy are among the selection. - December 10, 2014 - PricePanda
EndoSoft Develops Revolutionary Oncology Program with the Jewish General Hospital - Segal Cancer Center
EndoVault® Oncology is a first of its kind Electronic Health Record (EHR) designed specifically for Oncologists. - December 10, 2014 - EndoSoft
AveXis Announces Dosing of First Patient in Intermediate Cohort in Gene Transfer Trial
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the first patient in the intermediate cohort in the Gene Transfer Clinical Trial for SMA Type 1 has... - December 10, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Aarkstore - ITC Limited - Strategy and SWOT Report
Aarkstore.com announces the Latest market research report is available in its vast collection "ITC Limited - Strategy and SWOT Report." - December 10, 2014 - Aarkstore Enterprise