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South Nassau Communities Hospital Employees Honored for Life-Saving Actions
Mr. Madera and Ms. Gornicz were the first to arrive in a patient's room, where a small fire had been started by a patient a little after 9pm on May 1, 2015, - May 28, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor LI Business Execs at 32nd Annual Golf Outing
Two of Long Island's most accomplished business leaders, Butch Yamali and Wayne Lipton, have been designated co-honorees of South Nassau Communities Hospital's 32nd Annual Golf Outing to be held Monday, June 13, at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor and Woodmere Club, Woodmere, NY. A volunteer... - May 26, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Decatur, IL Hospice Updates Website with New Resources 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 Decatur, IL. - May 25, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Spring Gala 2016 ~ An Evening of Gratitude Kicks Off I’MAGINE Space Redesign Project
Guests transported to Provence during an elegant evening emceed by celebrity chef Dean Sheremet - May 23, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Cardiac Center of Texas Opens Second Location
Cardiac Center of Texas is opening a second location on the Medical Center of Plano campus. - May 22, 2016 - Cardiac Center of Texas, PA
Techmedic International B.V. Receives FDA Clearance for Its Dyna-Vision Telemonitoring System
Techmedic International B.V., a leading developer and manufacturer of remote diagnostic monitoring solutions in the digital health market, is pleased to announce that it has received FDA clearance for its Dyna-Vision Telemonitoring System. The wireless, patch-based ECG and vital signs monitoring... - May 20, 2016 - Techmedic International
More Than 40 Physicians at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Recognized for Excellence by Orange County Medical Association
A total of 44 physicians on staff at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center have been honored by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) with a Physicians of Excellence award. The OCMA recognized these physicians for going above and beyond in serving their profession and patients. “We... - May 19, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored by Anthem Blue Cross for Superior Expertise, Improved Patient Safety and Better Outcomes
Award-Winning Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Orthopedic Programs - May 18, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Transitional Care Unit Wins 5-Star Rating
The 20-bed rehabilitation unit provides rehabilitative care, including physical and occupational therapy combined with specialized medical and nursing care. - May 18, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Korea and Thailand: The ASAlaser Strategy to Open New Markets
Whether it is MLS® Laser Therapy or Hilterapia® or Qs Magnetotherapy, the company from Vicenza promotes training as the essential factor to obtain tangible and functional results for the growth of the activities of those choosing its therapy solutions. - May 18, 2016 - ASA srl
Healthcare Industry Expert Invited to Speak with Local Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at a seminar sponsored by the Hillsborough County Medical Association (HCMA) on June 9, 2016 at the HCMA office in Tampa. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has helped clients throughout the... - May 16, 2016 - ABISA
Austin Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Mazin Foteh, Improves Patient Outcomes and Reduces Costs
Dr. Mazin Foteh, Vascular Surgeon, is a US leader in improving patient outcomes and reducing costs in today's shift to value based healthcare. - May 11, 2016 - Bang Surgical
Urgent Care Extra Emphasizes the Importance of Sports Physicals for All Summer Sports and Camp Activities
Urgent Care Extra has been the number one provider of immediate medical care and services throughout Arizona. The provider of urgent medical care has been growing throughout the state and is relied upon by many residents throughout cities like Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Tucson, and more. With... - May 09, 2016 - Urgent Care Extra
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Importance of Physician Relationships
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of physician relations at the Medical Office Resources of Florida (MOROF). The meeting was held at the Maitland Civic Center in Maitland, Florida. Professionals from around the Orlando area gathered to connect and... - May 02, 2016 - ABISA
E&A Shares Case Studies on Use of TDABC in Healthcare
Ellis & Adams Sr. Partner Don Ellis delivered a presentation to the San Antonio chapter of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society titled "How much does that cost," describing use of the Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing method for healthcare providers. - April 27, 2016 - Ellis & Adams
South Nassau Communities Hospital Named to Becker's List of Hospitals with Great Women's Health Programs
SNCH was selected based on its clinical excellence, quality care and clinical quality and patient safety awards for women's health services. Becker's Hospital Review is a bimonthly magazine published by ASC Communications located in Chicago, IL. - April 27, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Jersey Associates in Medicine Not Standing Still
NJAIM quality, comprehensive medical care continues to grow and expand. Come to the next Open House and see for yourself on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. That evening NJAIM will also be welcoming Mr. Bart Oates, President of the NJ Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association and 3-time Super Bowl Champion who will join the festivities to help kick off the the Grand Opening of the NJAIM and MedPro Wellness fitness facility. - April 26, 2016 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health. The conference, held in Washington, D.C., was co-hosted by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA). - April 26, 2016 - ABISA
Preparing Vendors for MU3 with FHIR® and the Internet of Interoperable Things™
Carefluence introduces the Internet of Interoperable Things (IOIT). IOIT aids electronic health record vendors (EHR) in preparation for Meaningful Use Stage 3 (MU3) and provides contextually meaningful data sharing around any healthcare system or medical device. Defining the Internet of... - April 24, 2016 - Carefluence
Dallas-Based Startup Quickly Gains Momentum
VaultMR Takes Innovative Startup Idea to a Five Hospital Contract in 18 Months. - April 22, 2016 - VaultMR
Cleveland Ohio Hospice Care Provider Updates Website for Local Consumers
In an effort to better serve local consumers, Harbor Light Hospice has updated its website at www.harborlighthospice.com to provide more comprehensive information for local consumers in seeking hospice in Ohio. - April 20, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Runnels Center to Participate in Clinical Trial
Dr. Scott Runnels now offering expanded line of silicone gel breast implants from Allergan. - April 18, 2016 - Runnels Center Outpatient Plastic Surgery & Clinic
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Physician Entrepreneurs in Florida
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE). The meeting was held at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Physicians gathered to connect and collaborate around... - April 18, 2016 - ABISA
Cesar Chavez Lifetime Achievement Award Given to North County Health Services’ CEO
The network of 11 clinics has become a medical home for over 62,000 patients and clients for nearly two decades. - April 13, 2016 - NCHS
Prestigious Blue Distinction® Center for Quality, Safe Maternity Care Awarded to The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Anthem Blue Cross/Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced that The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial has been designated as one of the first hospitals, to receive the Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care... - April 11, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Ex-Journalist Launches Website to Connect Families to Senior Advocates for Help Finding Assisted Living
Tony’s Rolodex refers families to trusted Senior Placement Advocates for help finding Assisted Living and Memory Care. It is launching first in Arizona and Florida. Advocates provide an alternative to the services of such Senior Housing Referral websites as A Place for Mom and Caring.com. - April 07, 2016 - Tony's Rolodex LLC
Accumen, Inc. Acquires Chi Solutions for Continued Growth and Profound Impact on Healthcare
Accumen, a healthcare transformation company, has announced the acquisition of Ann Arbor-based Chi Solutions, Inc. (Chi), joining two best-in-class laboratory service companies to transform patient care for hospitals and health systems. - April 06, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
South Nassau Communities Hospital's ER Expansion Campaign Surpasses $4.2 Million
Since the Emergency Department Expansion Campaign began in 2015, the hospital's supporters have donated $3,376,910, pledged an additional $364,731 and secured grants of $500,000. - April 06, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Healthcare Industry Expert to Speak with Hispanic Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the National Hispanic Medical Association’s 20th Annual Conference, to be held April 21-24, 2016 at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, D.C. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy,... - April 04, 2016 - ABISA
Enabling Medical Record with Clinical Decision Support
Medent, a top ranked electronic health record, and VisualDx, the most widely used clinical decision support system, announce integration. - March 30, 2016 - VisualDx
South Nassau Communities Hospital's CMO Named to List of 100 CMOs to Know
The list is based on individuals' experience in overseeing medical and quality affairs at their respective organizations. - March 25, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AABC Researchers Discover Major Cause Of Obesity
AABC Research Fellows Identify “The Missing Link.” A New and Important Metric, in Understanding Why Some People Are Thin and Others Thick Despite Similar Caloric Intake. - March 24, 2016 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
Hematogenix Laboratory Services, LLC Announces the Availability of FDA Approved PD-L1 Companion Diagnostic Tests
Hematogenix Laboratory Services Announces the Availability of PD-L1 Companion Diagnostic Tests for KEYTRUDA®, Merck's Anti-PD-1 Therapy for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Whose Tumors Express PD-L1 with Disease Progression on or after Platinum-Containing Chemotherapy as well as a PD-L1 Complementary Diagnostic Test to Support Bristol-Myers Squibb's OPDIVO® Anti-PD-1 Therapy for Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. - March 24, 2016 - Hematogenix
mumms Software Welcomes Two Software Engineers from New Orleans Coding School Operation Spark
mumms Software, a rapidly growing hospice software development company welcomes two new software engineers from New Orleans coding school, Operation Spark. mumms Software is proud to welcome the engineers and to be a part of the growing New Orleans technology community. “Modern technology... - March 24, 2016 - mumms Software
North County Health Services Opens New Location in Perris, California
North County Health Services (NCHS), a leading provider of health care, announces the opening of their newest health care facility. Families and individuals that are looking for medical attention can stop by NCHS’ newest location at 1675 N Perris Blvd, Perris, CA 92571 for all of their medical needs. - March 22, 2016 - NCHS
ABISA’s CEO to Speak with Physician Entrepreneurs
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the Tampa chapter of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs on April 14, 2016 at the University of Florida. Those interested in attending the event should RSVP at dr.eldin@gmail.com. Meeting attendees will walk... - March 21, 2016 - ABISA
Harbor Light Hospice Launches Local Online Resources on Lung Disease and Lung Cancer
Harbor Light Hospice has released new online informational resources for patients afflicted with lung disease and lung cancer. - March 20, 2016 - Harbor Light Hospice
Premier Center First to Offer Advanced Treatment for Pain in Southern California
Reginald Ajakwe, MD and Raymond Tatevossian, MD of Comprehensive Pain Physicians are pleased to announce the first commercial implantation of the Senza® spinal cord stimulator (SCS) in Los Angeles. The Senza SCS system, which delivers Nevro's proprietary HF10™ therapy (Nevro Corporation,... - March 19, 2016 - Comprehensive Pain Physicians
South Nassau CEO Richard J. Murphy Honored by The Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
South Nassau Communities Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard J. Murphy was presented The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick on Long Island 2016 "Favorite Son" Award during the society's 32nd Emerald Ball and Banquet held Friday, March 4 at the Garden City... - March 18, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Healthcare Administrators in Kentucky
Telemedicine in Kentucky - March 15, 2016 - ABISA
Patient Safety Awareness Week at Center Stage for ICBioethics
"Improving patient safety must be more than monitoring to be sure medical errors are avoided. It must become part of an overall healthcare ethic within the organization." -- Dr. Kathy Detar Gennuso - March 12, 2016 - Institute of Consultative Bioethics
South Nassau Communities Hospital Endoscopy RN Named a Healthcare Hero
The Long Island Business News (LIBN) recently awarded its “Health Care Heroes” Nurse Hero Award to Irene Ficaro, an endoscopy nurse at South Nassau Communities Hospital. LIBN’s “Health Care Heroes” awards honor individuals and organizations in the health care industry... - March 09, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce President
Many refer to Mr. Schaefer as a visionary. Since being named chief financial officer of Better Home Health Care Agency, the company has received the New York State Association of Health Care Providers “Heroes in the Home” award. - March 05, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
National Sales Manager Announced for Stat-Technologies
Stat-Technologies, the premier distributor of point of care testing products, announced today that they have promoted Angela Hansen to National Sales Manager. Angela has been with Stat since 2008 as a territory representative and marketing manager for Oxygen, the paperless data collection... - March 05, 2016 - Stat-Technologies
New Source for High-Quality Patient Transfer and Body Protection Products: ICS Medical Supply
Health care professionals and family caregivers now have a new, convenient source they can trust for high-quality patient transfer tools and body protection products. ICS Medical Supply, an online retailer and the exclusive east coast U.S. distributor for Medicare System, was officially launched... - March 04, 2016 - ICS Medical Supply
"Dr. Rinky Kapoor is the Most Valuable and Admired Cosmetic Dermatologist 2015" – Pharma Leaders
Dr. Rinky Kapoor, cofounder and head of the Esthetic Clinic, Mumbai bagged the award for ‘The Most Valuable and Admired Cosmetic Dermatologist’, announced at the Pharma Leaders Power Brand Awards 2015 organized under the theme Brand India Winning. This award was presented by Pharma... - March 03, 2016 - The Esthetic Clinic
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Center for Endometriosis Care Encourages Individuals to Speak Up, Break "Taboos" - March 02, 2016 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Dr. Debraj Shome Awarded "Bbreakthrough Innovator in Facial Plastic Surgery" by Pharma Leaders
Dr. Debraj Shome, co-founder and head of The Esthetic Clinic, Mumbai has been chosen the ‘Breakthrough innovator in facial plastic surgery’ by Pharma Leaders, Asia's Most Analytical News Media in Healthcare Communications. The award was presented in association with the Ministry of... - March 01, 2016 - The Esthetic Clinic
Tryten Debuts NOVA 2 Modular Medical Tablet Cart at HIMSS16
Tryten will be debuting the NOVA 2 Modular Medical Tablet Cart at HIMSS16 booth 12317. - February 29, 2016 - Tryten
ICBioethics Earns Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award
The Institute of Consultative Bioethics (ICBioethics) has been named the winner of a Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award in the Small Business category. The 15th Annual Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards (PBEA) were presented by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals... - February 27, 2016 - Institute of Consultative Bioethics