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Infographic on Post-Acute Care Trends: Majority Favor Unified Cross-Setting Payments
A new infographic from the Healthcare Intelligence Network captures the industry's views on post-acute care payment reform and other key metrics. - October 01, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Chi Solutions' Executive to Address Clinical Laboratory Battle for Market Share
James Root, Advisor and Senior Consultant for Chi Solutions, Inc. was selected to serve as faculty for the 33rd Annual Lab Institute presented by G2 Intelligence in Washington, DC this Fall. - October 01, 2015 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Dental Services Experts Lumina HealthCare Sign Service Contract with Woods Health Services
Los Angeles, CA leaders for comprehensive on-site dental services, Lumina HealthCare have recently announced the company has signed a service contract with Woods Health Services. The contract means that Lumina HealthCare will now be providing the 74-bed La Verne, CA-based skilled nursing facility... - October 01, 2015 - Lumina Healthcare
The Birches Gets Adventurous for Active Aging Week
From September 28 to October 3, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills is celebrating Active Aging Week with activities and events that encourage Birches residents and associates to stay vibrant and adventurous no matter what their age. The Birches’ theme for Active Aging Week 2015... - October 01, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen NYC Gala; Musical Guest Livingston Taylor
Friends of Karen's fall gala, "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop," benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Karen
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 8th Annual Rural Health Information Technology Conference & Exhibition
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 HITCON12. What: 2015 HITCON12 Conference and Exhibition. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 17-18, 2015 Where: Omni San... - October 01, 2015 - VersaSuite
Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 30
Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 30, 2015... - September 30, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Bostonians Walk, Run for Kids with Brain Tumors
About 200 Bostonians gathered on Sept. 26 for the Starry Night Boston 8.5K, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. At start time, the event had raised $27,074 to help fund the foundation’s lifesaving research and life-changing family support programs. The crowd gathered for the... - September 30, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Motorcyclists Contribute $167,000 to Aid Sick Children
From the Las Vegas Strip to the Capitol area, more than 700 motorcyclists gathered for children battling brain tumors over the weekend. As of ride time, the family-friendly Baltimore-Washington and Las Vegas Ride for Kids events had raised $167,459 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor... - September 30, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Want to Limit College Debt? Think Twice Before Borrowing or Spending.
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions offers college students and their parents tips on how to avoid student loan repayment problems. - September 30, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Judge Steven Leifman to Address Clubhouse International Gathering on “Mental Illness: Urgent Moral Crisis of Our Time”
Clubhouse International, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, will welcome Judge Steven Leifman as the featured speaker at a... - September 29, 2015 - Clubhouse International
Hope Family Care Clinic Receives Federally Qualified Health Center FQHC LookAlike Designation
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) has granted the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike (LAL) designation to the Hope Family Care Clinic. The FQHC LAL designation confirms the HFCC is recognized by CMS as a qualified... - September 29, 2015 - Hope Family Care Center
October 28, 2015 Webinar to Examine Intermountain Healthcare's Patient Engagement Framework in a Value-Based System
Intermountain Healthcare will describe its system-wide patient engagement strategy that reflects the emerging role and accountability of the empowered, engaged patient during an October 28, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 29, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Graduation
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Provides Cancer Survivors Wellness - September 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sovereign Health Group’s Fort Myers Facility Receives Joint Commission Accreditation
The Florida treatment location earns “Gold Seal of Approval.” - September 29, 2015 - Sovereign Health
David Harvey Named as Newest GBS Regional Marketing Director
David Harvey has been named as the newest Regional Marketing Director due to GBS' market expansions. - September 28, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Improving Healthy Habits During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health – and how to adopt healthy habits. - September 28, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Patient Engagement Elevates Satisfaction, Care Plan Adherence and Quality: 2015 Metrics
Patient engagement programs improved patient satisfaction, adherence to care plans and overall quality metrics, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - September 28, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Four Ways Carefluence Builds on Interoperability and HL7 FHIR® Standards
Comet-IS has extended the HL7 FHIR® enabled Carefluence platform to now support the DSTU2 version, the Data Access Framework (DAF) FHIR® Profile, the Carefluence FHIR® Transformer and the Carefluence Process Modeler for FHIR® resources to support Smart on FHIR® for application... - September 27, 2015 - Carefluence
David S. Seres, MD, Joins MedAware Systems’ Scientific Advisory Board
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that Dr. David S. Seres is joining the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Seres is the Director of Medical Nutrition and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center. He has been a... - September 27, 2015 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Birches’ Dementia Education Series Kicks Off with Surprising Secret to Dementia Communication
Tami Neumann delivered a presentation at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills on September 22 titled “IMPROVe Dementia Communication©” with fellow dementia care expert Catherine Braxton. The presentation highlighted the surprising benefits that come from applying the rules of improv comedy to dementia communication. - September 27, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Importance of Seeking a Second Opinion in Cancer Treatments: MediAngels
Dr. Shome recollects that when his father, an ex-Army doctor had been diagnosed with cancer, the consultants had given senior Dr. Shome only six months. - September 27, 2015 - MediAngels
New "IL-17A in Psoriasis" Resource Launches on epgonline.org
A new educational resource has launched on epgonline.org to provide healthcare professionals with information on the impact of IL-17A in psoriasis. This resource is intended for all healthcare professionals interested or involved in the management of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory... - September 26, 2015 - EPG Health Media
mumms Software is Honored as a New Orleans CityBusiness Best Places to Work for Second Year
mumms Software, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care software, is among New Orleans CityBusiness Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year. mumms is among 50 top large and small companies operating in New Orleans who were evaluated based on salaries, benefits, retention... - September 26, 2015 - mumms Software
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women. - September 26, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy Opens Clinic in Lewisville, Texas
Brennan Russo, DPT lead provider at Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy treats professional, olympic, collegiate, and various athletes. Brennan worked the 2015 NCAA Football Combine in Indianapolis treating aspiring NFL players. Through his experience at local hospitals and sports performance facilities he brings his extensive expertise to Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy. - September 25, 2015 - Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy
Dr. Jegasothy Chosen as Top Dermatologist in Miami
Dr. Jegasothy’s skills and talent have been recognized as the best in Miami for 2015. - September 25, 2015 - Miami Skin Institute
LupusChick Announces First Five Scholarship Recipients
LupusChick, a not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness on Lupus and providing tangible solutions for patients and their families, today announced that five students have been selected to receive the 2015-2016 $500 LupusChick Scholarship. These five students were selected from a... - September 25, 2015 - LupusChick
Free Mother and Baby Yoga Class
The School of Royal Yoga Inc. announces that they will be offering a Special Free Mother and Baby Yoga Class for the Community in Chester, NJ. - September 25, 2015 - The School of Royal Yoga
Dr. Nicholas Kongoasa to Return to the Center for Endometriosis Care
Endometriosis Specialist Returns to Atlanta. - September 24, 2015 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring The NEC Society Launches September 28
Episode 7 features Jennifer Canvasser, Founder of the NEC Society, and Dr. Samir Gadepalli, NEC Society scientific advisory council member. In 2014, Jennifer founded the NEC Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting fragile infants, after losing her son, Micah, to Necrotizing Enterocolitis. - September 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Promoting Costa Rica at the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Costa Rica is an increasingly popular healthcare destination for those seeking prompt, professional and price-favorable procedures. In fact, Costa Rica was the 3rd most popular location for U.S. medical tourists in 2014. - September 24, 2015 - MediTourDirect Costa Rica
L-Mesitran's Soft is Effective in the Treatment of Ear Infections in Dogs
L-Mesitran Soft is effective when treating ear infections in dogs, even antibiotic resistant bacteria are effectively killed. It is also effective in the restoration of wounds and bacterial infections. Using medical grade honey reduces the use of antibiotics and prevents resistance. It is a good... - September 24, 2015 - Mesitran
Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 26 - September 24, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Golden State Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
More than 330 motorcyclists gathered for children battling brain tumors at the San Diego Ride for Kids event over the weekend. As of ride time, this motorcycle event had raised $35,912 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The event at Mira Costa College in Cardiff honored four local... - September 23, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Philadelphia Athletes Complete 8.5k for Kids with Brain Tumors
The City of Brotherly Love welcomed about 750 walkers and runners on Sept. 19 for the Philadelphia Starry Night 8.5K, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. At start time, the event had raised $47,974 to help fund the foundation’s lifesaving research and life-changing family... - September 23, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Medical Billing Company Supports Substance Abuse Professionals Nationwide
Thomas Greaney, LADC and Therapist Solution, a medical billing company is making strides to extend care to those treating and suffering with substance abuse disorders. - September 23, 2015 - Therapist Solutions
Rahway Branch Announces Associate Executive Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Welcomes Mike Tonzola, Associate Executive Director - September 22, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Boca Raton Bowl Taps Kaye Communications PR & Marketing for the 2015 Postseason College Football Game and Lead-in Events
Firm Recruited to Help Propel Yet Another Boca Raton Destination Asset to Thrive in National Spotlight. The Boca Raton Bowl has retained Kaye Communications PR & Marketing (KCOM-PR) as its strategic communications and community engagement agency for its 2015 postseason college football game scheduled for Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton. - September 21, 2015 - Kaye Communications Inc.
Matrix Medical to Attend NASS 2015
Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems has announced plans to attend the 2015 NASS 2015 Conference, in Chicago, Illinois. NASS is a conference specifically targeted for interested stakeholders in spinal orthopedic solutions. As the FDA UDI Final Rule is fast approaching, Matrix IT is planning on... - September 20, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Selected Valedictorian of SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative
On October 21, 2015, Dr. Clayton Lawrence will accept the distinction as Valedictorian of the Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders Initiative. - September 19, 2015 - LEAP LLC
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Gives $1 Million to Fall Prevention Program
Gift to be invested in staff and equipment at Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center - September 19, 2015 - Barrow Neurological Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names "Super Doc" Director of Urologic Oncology
Dr. Herman is a 2015 “New York Super Doctor.” No more than 5% of physicians in the New York metro region achieve this designation, which is given by Key Professional Media, a leading research and medical ranking organization. - September 19, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Silverman Increases the Success Rate for Gender Selection Up to 99%
The Silverman Method for gender selection is the innovative technique that involves In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), created by Dr. Andrew Silverman. He further enhances this technique with the additional benefit of GSMART, an exclusive sperm-separation... - September 19, 2015 - The Silverman Center For Gender Selection
Jaqua Chiropractic Receives 2015 Best of St. Petersburg Award
St. Petersburg Award Program Honors the Achievement. - September 19, 2015 - Jaqua Chiropractic
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 Montana Health Association Convention and Trade Show
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 MHA Convention and Trade Show. What: 2015 MHA Convention and Trade Show. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: September 23-25,... - September 19, 2015 - VersaSuite
Relevant Healthcare Becomes Preferred Vendor for National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs (NASHCO)
Over 1.5MM in savings in 8 months on a handful of claims leads Relevant to a nominated, preferred status for NASHCO state cooperatives. - September 18, 2015 - Relevant Healthcare
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 Louisiana Rural Health Association Annual Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the LRHA Annual Conference in Baton Rouge, LA. What: 2015 LRHA Annual Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: September 21-22,... - September 18, 2015 - VersaSuite
Berke Executive Search Firm Discusses Findings on Why Mid-Level Biopharmaceutical Companies Like Celgene, Gilead Sciences, & Shire Are More Efficient
According to this year’s jobs report by EvaluatePharma, employees at Celgene, Gilead Sciences, and Shire work far more efficiently than employees at both low- and high-level biopharmaceutical companies. - September 18, 2015 - Berke Executive Search
Leading Bariatric Surgery Group Opens New Office in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
The North Houston Surgical Associates – A surgical practice dedicated to increasing health and improving quality of life through general and weight loss surgery – are now bringing their thorough, customized, comprehensive, and technology driven care to the greater Houston area. - September 17, 2015 - SpineVue