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Organizations Team with Local Milk Bank to Support Preterm Baby Health
Mednax, Moda Health, and The Randall Foundation have each made significant financial donations to enable Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB) to obtain a milk analyzer. Human milk donated by local mothers, who have passed the rigorous screening process, will be analyzed to determine its nutritional... - September 14, 2016 - Northwest Mothers Milk Bank
Optimize Your Hospital's IT Budget with VIE Healthcare’s H-IT INSIGHT Expense Reduction Services
As healthcare technology continues to evolve, optimizing your IT budget is more crucial than ever. VIE Healthcare’s mission is to achieve non-labor cost savings for hospitals, which can then be reallocated to fund new technology. - September 14, 2016 - VIE Healthcare
New San Antonio City Base Freestanding Emergency Room & Open House September 15th, 5– 7PM
Physicians Premier ER announces the opening event for its first San Antonio ER location. - September 14, 2016 - Physicians Premier ER
World Medical Tourism Congress Features Tampa-Based CEO
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, to be held September 25 – 28, 2016 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare... - September 14, 2016 - ABISA
Hurley Medical Center is on FHIR via Carefluence OpenAPI
Hospital community utilizes FHIR standards via MU3 certified open API ‘drop in’ application to facilitate mandated sharing of medical records among patients and doctors. - September 14, 2016 - Carefluence
Lyme Disease: Designer Drugs Urgently Needed
Growing epidemic outsmarts current antibiotics, says new report from ILADS and LymeDisease.org. - September 13, 2016 - USMA
New Online Resources on Cleveland Hospice Care Services Now Available
Harbor Light Hospice in Cleveland, OH now provides updated online resources for Cleveland hospice care services. Their hope is to expand understanding of hospice care amongst the community. - September 12, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
New Online Resources on Lincoln Hospice Care Services Now Available
Harbor Light Hospice has released an informative collection of online resources for Lincoln hospice care and hopes to improve essential knowledge amongst caregivers and patients. - September 12, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Dallas-Based Consulting Firm Covalus Acquires Balfour Resource Group
Headquartered in Dallas, Covalus is a professional services firm offering building solutions to public and private clients coast-to-coast from its offices in Dallas, Nashville, Houston, and Denver. Established in 2015, Covalus is 100% veteran-owned. For more information, go to www.covalus.com. - September 01, 2016 - Covalus
SROA Annual Meeting to Feature Nick Hernandez in Telehealth Presentation
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators Annual Meeting, to be held September 25 – 28, 2016 at Boston Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, MA. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has... - August 26, 2016 - ABISA
National Hospice Provider Has Updated Its Resources on Local Hospice Care in Portland, OH
In order to provide better information on hospice and palliative care, national hospice providers Harbor Light Hospice has updated its informational website with resources on local hospice care in Portland, OR. - August 25, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Houston Via Colori Celebrates "A Colorful World" with 11th Annual Street Painting Festival
The Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival in downtown Houston is back for its 11th year Nov. 19-20, 2016. Witness more than 250 street chalk murals, live bands and performances on three stages, food, beverages and activities for the whole family. All proceeds from the festival benefit local nonprofit The Center for Hearing and Speech. - August 25, 2016 - The Center for Hearing and Speech
Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality Ignites Relationship with Healthcare Startup
The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality begins unique partnership with healthcare startup and its first with an electronic health record. - August 21, 2016 - VaultMR
South Nassau Communities Hospital 5K "Walk for A Cure" to Raise Funds for the Feil Cancer Center
Supported by Hewlett House and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held on Sunday, September 25th, with the walk from 9 -10AM and the free Health Fair from 10AM – 3PM. - August 14, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns "Baby Friendly" Designation
The designation - awarded by the World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Children's Fund's (UNICEF) via Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. (BFUSA) – has been won by only two hospitals on Long Island. - August 12, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Healthcare Leader Continues to Contribute to Community
Georgia HFMA Donates to Hospice While Earning Top HFMA Awards. - August 09, 2016 - Georgia HFMA
Telemedicine for Medical Group Managers
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Alabama Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Annual Summer Conference in Sandestin, Florida. Healthcare administrators from across Alabama attended the three-day event to learn about best... - August 08, 2016 - ABISA
Marshfield Based Preventiongenetics Earns Accreditation for Global Testing
PreventionGenetics, located in Marshfield, WI has achieved ISO 15189:2012 certification through A2LA. PreventionGenetics is a genetic testing laboratory. - August 06, 2016 - PreventionGenetics
Vaidam Health Helps a Paralyzed Young Nigerian Woman to Get on Her Feet Again
In July 2016, Vaidam Health, a medical travel assistant company in India, helped a young paralyzed woman from Nigeria regain her life. She was operated for Spine Tumor in India and recovered miraculously very fast. Its the story about her experience and similar such patients who are assisted by Vaidam Health. - August 05, 2016 - Vaidam Health Pvt Ltd
Operative Experience Expands Team to Drive Growth in the Government Sector
To prepare for growth and increasing market demand for their high-fidelity human patient simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI) has expanded its government business development team by adding Jared Akers as Executive Sales Manager, Government &... - August 04, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Z5 Health Expands Product Suite with Z5 Cycle
Z5 Cycle greatly improves the way hospitals take regularly scheduled cycle counts. Z5 brings modern, mobile technology to the clinical supply chain. Say goodbye to legacy count methods like paper and handhelds and say hello to taking counts using Z5's innovative iPad app and web based portal. - August 02, 2016 - Z5 Health
Z5 Health and Ron Denton and Associates Announce Strategic Business Partnership
Z5 Health Partners with Ron Denton and Associates to Bring Advanced Inventory Valuation Technology to Healthcare Providers Working to Streamline Supply Chain Operations. - August 01, 2016 - Z5 Health
Free Online Training for Personal Injury Attorneys: The Top 3 Major Financial Drivers Required to Support Soft Tissue Spinal Injury Awards
Dr. Andre Hines Documents and Supports Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Clients Soft Tissue Spinal Injuries Using the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing, Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, and a Medical Team Approach. - July 28, 2016 - Snyrna Chiropractic Injury Clinic
Van Dyk Montclair Hires Christina Vassallo as Part of Ongoing Expansion of Services and Programs
Nurse practitioner joins award-winning staff in Montclair as company prepares for inaugural Van Dyk Memory Care Center in Hawthorne - July 27, 2016 - Van Dyk Health Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns Level II Trauma Center Designation
South Nassau's Level II Trauma Center remains the only one of its kind located on the South Shore of Nassau County. - July 27, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Chi Solutions, an Accumen Company, and Baystate Health System Executives to Present at Becker’s CIO/HIT Revenue Cycle Conference
Jeffrey Myers, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Services at Chi Solutions, an Accumen company, and Denise Irons, Director of Laboratory Information Systems at Baystate Health System, will speak at Becker’s CIO/HIT + Revenue Cycle Conference to be held July 27-28, 2016... - July 21, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Washington DC-Based Fairlington Dental Supports National Charity Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children with Cancer and Their Families
Fairlington Dental Raises Funds, Donates Items and Gives Their Time to The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation, which Makes It Possible for Mattie Miracle to Provide for the Psychological, Emotional and Social Needs of Children with Cancer. - July 06, 2016 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Healthcare Industry Expert to Speak with Medical Group Administrators
Presentation on telemedicine to medical group managers in Alabama. - July 01, 2016 - ABISA
Dr. Ali Sarram Treats First Colorado Patient with the UroLift System in the Office
Advanced Urology of Parker is the first office in Colorado to offer the UroLift system to their patients in the office. - June 30, 2016 - Advanced Urology, P.C.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Golf Outing Raises More Than Quarter Million
The gross of $374,550 and net revenue of $265,197 made this the hospital's most successful golf outing in recent memory. - June 29, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
BIOTRONIK Launches CardioMessenger Smart Portable Remote Monitor for Implanted Device Patients
Cardiac Center of Texas first in North Texas to implant Pacemaker with New Monitor. - June 29, 2016 - Cardiac Center of Texas, PA
Operative Experience Completes $1 Million Financing
Operative Experience, Inc., a company that has pioneered a new biofidelic emulation technology that is revolutionizing surgical and pre-hospital skills training, today announced it has raised $1 million from private investors. The funding will be used to expand production and accelerate new... - June 27, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Ethical Leadership for Medical Practice Administrators
Medical practice administrators in Florida attend lecture on ethical leadership. - June 27, 2016 - ABISA
New Minimally Invasive Technique for Lumbar Fusion, Allows Patient to Return Home in 24-Hours
Worlds 1st female 66-year old patient receives new back pain relief device by Dr. M. Viktor Silver. - June 24, 2016 - Silver Spine & Neurological Center of McKinney & Sherman, Texas
ABISA Expands Its International Client Base
ABISA, LLC, a leading independent healthcare consultancy, announced that the company has now retained clients in Australia and is working with them to help advance a healthcare business initiative. In addition to its longstanding U.S. client base, ABISA also has clients in the United Kingdom, the... - June 20, 2016 - ABISA
Sanitis Announces New Partnership with HealthNet to Install Zylast Hand Hygiene Solution
Sanitis, an Austin-based supplier of innovative eco-friendly, next-generation infection control, disinfecting, and “green cleaning” products announced Friday that it has entered into a new partnership with HealthNet, Inc., Indiana’s largest Federally Qualified Health... - June 19, 2016 - Sanitis
HFMA’s Georgia Chapter Announces New Officers
The Georgia Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is unveiling its 2016/2017 slate of officers, with terms beginning June 1, 2016. The new board members include: Jonathan Skaggs, President Todd Cox, President Elect Laurence Harris, Secretary Bridget Cutchen,... - June 17, 2016 - Georgia HFMA
MemorialCare Breast Center at Saddleback Opens New Breast Center in Irvine
The Center Offers the Latest Technology, Expert Staff and Patient Convenience - June 16, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Altaflo Recognized for High Standards with ISO 9000:2015 Certification
Fluoropolymer tubing and pipe producer Altaflo has achieved ISO 9000:2015 certification, officially recognizing the company’s adherence to international industry standards. Since its inception in 2006, Altaflo has placed a priority on providing high quality products and services for their customers, and this certification reinforces their commitment. - June 15, 2016 - Altaflo
Telemedicine Interest in Tampa
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at a seminar sponsored by the Hillsborough County Medical Association (HCMA) in Tampa, Florida. The goal of the seminar was to offer an introduction to physicians who may consider implementing... - June 13, 2016 - ABISA
Youngstown, OH Hospice Updates Website with New Resource for Residents
In order to provide better information on hospice and palliative care, Harbor Light Hospice has updated its informational website with resources for residents of Youngstown, OH. - June 13, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Knowmedge Launches Family Medicine Board Prep
Knowmedge announces a board prep study resources for ABFM® Board Exam - June 10, 2016 - Knowmedge
Operative Experience Adds Military Executive to Drive Growth in the Government Sector
Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI), a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, today announced they’ve added Paul Bernal as their Director of Global Government Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives in OEI’s global... - June 09, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Executives Slated to Present "The Executive Blueprint for Hospital Laboratory Outreach Growth" at Upcoming OHA Event
Jeffrey H. Myers, CFO and VP of Financial Services for Chi Solutions, an Accumen company, and Sean McKibben, President of Mount Carmel West, are slated to speak at the 2016 Ohio Hospital Association Annual Meeting and Education Summit. - June 09, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Center for Endometriosis Care to Host Atlanta Screening of Groundbreaking Endometriosis Film, "Endo What?"
Revolutionary Documentary Sets out to Shatter Myths, Educate Society & Organize for Change; Interactive Expert Panel to Follow Screening. - June 07, 2016 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Barlow Respiratory Hospital Designated as Center of Excellence
Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles has earned the Passy Muir designation as a Center of Excellence by demonstrating a high standard of care for patients with tracheostomies, on and off the ventilator. Presentation of the designation award will be at a reception at Barlow Respiratory Hospital, on Tuesday June 7, 2016 at 10:00 am in the hospital’s historic main campus library. Barlow’s Medical Director, Dr. David R. Nelson, will speak at the presentation. - June 07, 2016 - Barlow Respiratory Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Joint Replacement Program Awarded Gold Seal, Recertification
Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. - June 05, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Decatur, IL Hospice Revamps Information on Local Services
In order to provide better information on hospice and palliative care, Harbor Light Hospice has updated its informational website with resources for residents of Glen Ellyn, IL. - June 05, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Healthcare Industry Expert to Speak with Medical Practice Administrators
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the Florida MGMA Annual Conference, to be held June 22-24, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has helped clients throughout the United... - May 30, 2016 - ABISA
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Long Beach ER Rated by Patients Among Best in the Country
Patient satisfaction with the care and clinical staff at the Long Beach Emergency Department stands at among the highest recorded when compared to other emergency departments nationwide, according to HealthStream®. - May 29, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau