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Novugen Pharma Malaysia Achieves Zero Form 483 Citations in Recent USFDA Audit
Novugen Pharma Sdn. Bhd. proudly announces the successful completion of recent USFDA audit, achieving zero Form 483 citations and No Action Indicated (NAI) status—the highest level of compliance for USFDA-registered manufacturing facilities. This milestone positions Novugen among a select few global companies meeting these standards and reflects the dedication of its team. - October 29, 2024 - Novugen
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s First in Colorado to Offer Injection to Better Visualize Lung Cancer During Surgery
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s is committed to providing the best in cancer care. - October 27, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
National Institute of First Assisting Receives Re-Accreditation of Its Nurse In Surgery Essentials (NISE™) Program
On July 30, 2024 the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), notified the National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA®) that it has been granted reaccreditation for the Nurse In Surgery Essentials Program (NISE™). The accreditation is effective for the period July... - October 23, 2024 - NIFA
October is Havana Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Havana Syndrome Awareness Month. The purpose is to raise awareness about Havana Syndrome injuries caused by directed energy. - October 05, 2024 - Havana Syndrome, Inc.
HCA HealthONE Swedish to Host Crush the Crisis Opioid Take Back Day on October 26
HCA HealthONE Swedish announced it will partner with the Englewood Police Department to host the sixth annual Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. Crush the Crisis events align with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the United States Drug... - October 01, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Performs First Pediatric Robotic Surgery
The success of the gallbladder procedure sets tone for enhanced excellence in surgical program. - September 30, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
OEI’s PCCS Pro Pro Female Becomes the First Female Trauma Care Simulator Accredited and Authorized for Procurement by the U.S. Army
Operative Experience (OEI), a leader in healthcare simulation solutions, announced today that its Prolonged Casualty Care (PCCS Pro) Female simulator for trauma care training recently passed operational testing and has been accredited and authorized for procurement by the U.S. Army. - September 27, 2024 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Healthcare Industry Expert Lisa T. Miller Launches Innovative Consulting Practice and Podcast on Selling to the Healthcare; New Practice is Transforming Healthcare Sales
Healthcare strategist Lisa T. Miller launches a new consulting practice and podcast, "Selling to the C-Suite in Healthcare." With 33+ years of experience, Lisa’s vision is to transform healthcare sales strategies. The podcast offers insights on overcoming challenges in C-suite selling and creating long-term partnerships. Her consulting services include strategy sessions, coaching and training. Lisa's mission: help healthcare companies make sales more aligned with C-suite problem-solving. - September 26, 2024 - Lisa T. Miller
Hemanext Inc. Announces New HCPCS Code for “Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced, Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide Reduced, Each Unit”
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially issued a new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for “Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, oxygen/carbon dioxide reduced, each unit,” an innovative blood transfusion product produced by the Hemanext ONE Red Blood Cell Processing and Storage System. - September 09, 2024 - Hemanext
Dr. Pratistha Sachan, Renowned Vertigo Specialist, Delivers Pioneering Case Presentation at NESCON 2024
Dr. Pratistha Sachan, the foremost Vertigo Specialist and first Certified Vestibular Specialist in Lucknow, recently delivered a pioneering case presentation at NESCON 2024. Her presentation focused on the latest advancements in vertigo diagnosis and treatment, showcasing her innovative approaches to managing complex vestibular disorders. Dr. Sachan's participation in this prestigious event highlights her commitment to excellence in patient care. - September 08, 2024 - Dr Pratistha Sachan
Ntracts Named as Finalist for "Tech Company of the Year" by the Technology Excellence (TechX) Awards
Ntracts, a leading contract lifecycle management solution for healthcare organizations, has been named as a finalize in the 2024 Technology Excellence (TechX) Awards. Ntracts is a finalist for the "Tech Company of the Year Award" and is one of three companies nominated as a finalist in... - August 29, 2024 - Ntracts
Swedish Medical Center Named One of America’s Great Hospitals
Swedish is the only hospital in Colorado recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 “Great Hospitals in America” list. - August 29, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
Hemanext Inc. Announces Completion of Cancer and Burn Safety Study, a Significant Milestone for the Hemanext ONE® Innovative Red Blood Cell Processing and Storage System
The post-market clinical study in Bergen, Norway, that was designed to assess the safety of transfusing hypoxic red blood cells (RBCs) in patients with acute burns and hematological malignancies, has been completed. - August 20, 2024 - Hemanext
Swedish Medical Center Earns Prestigious 5-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Swedish Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 5-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a distinguished recognition that places the hospital among the top 8.2% of hospitals nationwide. This year, Swedish is one of only 381 hospitals... - August 13, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke: Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. - August 10, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Heart Failure Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care - August 10, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
HealthONE’s AirLife Denver Acquires Northglenn Ambulance Fleet of 19 Ambulances, Expanding and Enhancing Transport Network
AirLife Denver, the HealthONE emergency and critical care transport service, is pleased to announce that Northglenn Ambulance is now part of its healthcare network. This investment in prehospital care and transport is the first of its kind in HCA Healthcare, HealthONE’s parent company,... - August 03, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Renewed Light of West Deptford Expands Treatment Services with the Addition of TMS Therapy
Renewed Light of West Deptford is proud to announce the latest expansion of its mental health services with the introduction of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy using the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System. This cutting-edge treatment is a non-invasive, drug-free option that has shown... - July 29, 2024 - South Jersey Treatment Management Company
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Announces First in Nation Surgical Program
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children becomes first dedicated pediatric hospital in the United States to bring a unique minimally invasive surgical technology to patients. - July 26, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Renewed Light Introduces Cutting-Edge Biofeedback Machine to Revolutionize Mental Health Treatment in New Jersey
Renewed Light, a leading mental health treatment facility affiliated with South Jersey Treatment Management Company in New Jersey, is proud to announce the addition of a state-of-the-art biofeedback machine to its array of therapeutic tools. This groundbreaking technology underscores Renewed... - July 17, 2024 - South Jersey Treatment Management Company
World's First Centre of Excellence in Interventional Oncology Awarded to Hôpitaux Universitaires se Strasbourg
The International Accreditation System for Interventional Oncology Services (IASIOS), the only global accreditation system for interventional oncology (IO), proudly announces that Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg in France has become the first facility to achieve the prestigious Centre of Excellence status. This distinction recognizes the hospital’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards of patient service and quality of care in IO. - July 08, 2024 - IASIOS
North Suburban Medical Center Earns "A" for Social Responsibility on National Ranking
Hospital among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to independent think tank. - July 03, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
ShopSee MD™ Unveils Patented, Innovative Medical Video Tool Streamlining Patient Procedure Comprehension and Consent, Tackling a $105B Healthcare Industry Problem
Surgery procedures are often complex, expensive, and high-risk for both the healthcare organization and the patient. One area causing a significant financial loss is patient unpreparedness. Patients arriving unprepared for their surgery raise the financial risk for the healthcare organization and... - June 29, 2024 - Shopsee, Inc.
Ntracts Expands Its Leadership Team, Further Strengthening Strategic Vision
New Hires Fill Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Product Roles - June 26, 2024 - Ntracts
Swedish Medical Center Announces Appointment of Scott Davis as President and CEO
Davis leads 504-bed acute care hospital and Level I Trauma, Burn and Reconstructive Center. - June 21, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Sky Ridge Future Careers Student Scholarship Awarded to Four Student Volunteers
Future Careers Scholarships awarded for fifth time. - June 19, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
HealthONE’s Sky Ridge Medical Center Welcomes New President & CEO Eric Evans
Evans joins from another HCA Healthcare hospital. - June 19, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Black Hills Surgical Hospital to Offer Heart and Vascular Services with Fall 2024 Opening of the Black Hills Heart & Vascular Institute
Black Hills Surgical Hospital (“BHSH”), the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence and Patient Safety by CareChex, is expanding its services and will begin offering heart and vascular care in conjunction with the opening of the Black Hills Heart... - June 03, 2024 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
HCA Healthcare’s Continental Division Named One of the Nation’s 15 Top Health Systems™ by Fortune and PINC AI™
The health system has earned repeated recognitions for high-quality care. - May 24, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Justin Barnes Wins 2024 Podcast of the Year Award for This Just In Radio Show
Justin Barnes, also known as the HITAdvisor, has been honored with the 2024 Podcast of the Year award at Swaay.Health Live for his widely acclaimed This Just In Radio Show. Produced by Healthcare Now Radio, the show features insightful 30-minute discussions on trends, strategies, innovations, and... - May 14, 2024 - Justin Barnes
Novugen Launches Pazopanib Tablets, 200mg, in the U.S. Following ANDA Approval by USFDA
Novugen has launched Pazopanib tablets, 200mg, in the U.S. after receiving ANDA approval from USFDA on April 23, 2024. This significant milestone demonstrates Novugen's continued growth in the U.S. pharmaceutical market with a complex anticancer drug, the generic equivalent of Votrient, used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS). - May 07, 2024 - Novugen
Swedish Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AI™
Swedish demonstrated lower inpatient mortality rates, with fewer readmissions and complications. - April 21, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
HealthONE Expands Mental Health Access in Metro Denver
New center will provide additional support for community. - April 17, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Welcomes New President
Longtime HealthONE executive Ryan Thornton named to role. - April 13, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
PocketRN Brings No Cost "Virtual Nurse for Life" to Dementia Patients and Caregivers Under New 8-Year CMS GUIDE Model
The innovative model enables the expansion of personalized, expert nurse-led care to improve patients’ quality of life and alleviate burden on caregivers nationwide–all with $0 copays. - April 08, 2024 - PocketRN
Renowned Advocate Lorrinda Gray-Davis to Speak at TRIO's Remember & Rejoice Event
As a guest speaker, Lorrinda Gray-Davis will share her personal journey of hope, resilience, and gratitude, highlighting the profound impact of organ donation on individuals, families, and communities. "Remember & Rejoice" stands as the single largest gathering of donor families and transplant recipients in the country, providing a sacred space for reflection, remembrance, and rejoicing. - April 06, 2024 - TRIO-Oklahoma
Mark W. Lamplugh Jr. Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of South Jersey Treatment Management Company
Mark W. Lamplugh Jr. named CEO of South Jersey Treatment Management, aims to elevate care in addiction/mental health with a client-first approach. - March 15, 2024 - South Jersey Treatment Management Company
KCP Physical Therapy Adds Daily Fitness Class Options
KCP Physical Therapy in Charlotte is now offering daily fitness classes to clients. All classes are led by a physical therapist or exercise specialist. Classes focus on strength building and injury prevention and are available at the practice's south Charlotte location or online. - March 13, 2024 - KCP Physical Therapy
Healthgrades Names Swedish Medical Center a 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipient
Swedish outperforms 95% of U.S. hospitals in patient safety for sixth consecutive year. - March 13, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
HealthONE, Proud to be a Part of HCA Healthcare, One of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies
Recognition of commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance and governance programs. - March 07, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
KCP Welcomes Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Ashley Williams to Charlotte, NC Office
KCP Physical Therapy in Charlotte, NC, is pleased to welcome Ashley Williams to their Ballantyne office. Williams is a board certified physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy. Williams interned with KCP for three years prior to attending Elon University to receive her... - March 06, 2024 - KCP Physical Therapy
Ascent Equity Group Partners with Sam Moon Group to Acquire Metropark Square in The Woodlands, Texas
Ascent Equity Group, a leading real estate investment firm founded by three physicians, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Sam Moon Group on Metropark Square, a prime retail and entertainment complex located in The Woodlands, Texas. - February 26, 2024 - Ascent Equity Group
innoviHealth® Acquires MedAbbrev.com®, the Premier Reference Tool for Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Recent Deal Further Expands innoviHealth’s Trusted Suite of Medical Technology Software and Services MedAbbrev is Available as a Stand-alone Product, Embedded in innoviHealth’s HCC Coder Pro and also in the Find-A-Code Solution - February 21, 2024 - innoviHealth
Swedish Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ by Fortune and PINC AI™
Swedish demonstrated better patient outcomes associated with cardiac care, while operating more efficiently and at a lower cost. - February 21, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital in the Nation for 2nd Consecutive Year for Major Orthopedic Surgery in Medical Excellence and Patient Safety Rankings
For the second year in a row, Black Hills Surgical Hospital (BHSH) has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence by CareChex®. BHSH has also been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Patient Safety – achieving the nation’s top ranking in both categories. - February 19, 2024 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Rose Medical Center Reopens Freestanding Emergency Room in Central Park
Reopening will expand access to care for area residents. - February 14, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Healthgrades Names HealthONE Hospitals Among America's 100 Best Hospitals
Several HealthONE Hospitals Among Top 2% in the Nation - January 27, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Swedish Medical Center Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
Ranking Puts Swedish Among Top 2% in the Nation - January 24, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center Opens 50% Expansion of Rehabilitation Center to Meet Patient Need
Swedish Medical Center today opened an expansion of its Rehabilitation Center to address the growing demand for rehab and physical therapy services in the Rocky Mountain Region. The larger and upgraded space underscores Swedish’s commitment to providing best-in-class care teams, tools and... - January 24, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
The Medical Center of Aurora Achieves Magnet® Recognition Again
Recognition for the fourth time reinforces a commitment to nursing excellence. - January 23, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division