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Rose Medical Center Names Laura Thornley New Chief Nursing Officer
Rose Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Thornley, MSN, RN, BS, NEA-BC, as Rose Medical Center’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Thornley will be part of the Rose Executive Team and will lead Rose’s overall hospital patient experience and nursing... - December 01, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Academic Research
Dr. Peter Mallow, director, health economics and clinical outcomes research and assistant professor at Xavier University, shares his thoughts on the effect of COVID-19 on the health research community. - November 30, 2020 - Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
HealthONE Offers Free Spine Solutions Virtual Event
Do you experience back pain or spine discomfort? Perhaps you know that a surgical solution may be necessary. Join exerts from HealthONE to answer your questions about solutions and treatment options. Attendees will have their questions answered by a team of spine experts. Spine Solutions:... - November 25, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Panacea Announces No-Cost Diagnostic Review of Hospital Chargemaster Ahead of CMS Final Rule Posting Deadline
The comprehensive diagnostic review includes analysis of CMS Price Transparency shoppable items and services to alert providers of risks and opportunities. - November 24, 2020 - Panacea
HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Thanksgiving Safety Reminders
Stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals this year. - November 22, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Acute Care Services
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Brooke Nelson, RN to director of acute care services. Nelson will oversee the acute care units at the hospital including the Medical/Surgical unit and the Orthopaedic/Trauma unit. Nelson is a familiar HealthONE colleague having... - November 18, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Preemie System Wins German Design Award for Its Preemie Sensor in the Category of Medical, Rehabilitation and Health Care
Preemie sensor is a small, portable device created for neonatologists, nurses, and human milk bank professionals to analyse milk for its nutritional value, spoilage and safety. - November 17, 2020 - Preemie Systems
HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
The HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center is pleased to announce it has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for... - November 08, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Presence of CDC Risk Factors Associated with Increased Risk of Death from COVID-19
New JHEOR research on hospitalized COVID-19 patients with multiple Centers for Disease Control risk factors were significantly more likely to die. - November 07, 2020 - Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
The Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research Now Fully Indexed in PubMed
The Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (JHEOR) is now fully indexed in PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=J+Health+Econ+Outcomes+Res JHEOR is an international high-quality journal covering all fields and methodologies related to health economics and outcomes research. - October 30, 2020 - Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Syntech Group to Prevent Unlocked MDCs in Law Enforcement with the GateKeeper Proximity Solution by Untethered Labs
Syntech Group, a trusted provider of IT products and services to enterprises in the US, announces a partnership with Untethered Labs to distribute the GateKeeper Proximity Authentication platform to law enforcement agencies for automating password management and locking MDCs when unattended as... - October 23, 2020 - Untethered Labs, Inc.
Nicole Bradshaw Brings 27 Years of Leadership Experience in Healthcare to OGA Women’s Health
Nicole has been in healthcare leadership roles for over 27 years. She recently joined OGA Women’s Health Specialists as their Executive Director. In her executive position, Nicole works cohesively with the executive board and owners of OGA to provide leadership for this growing independent... - October 23, 2020 - OGA Women's Health
HealthONE to Host "Crush the Crisis" Opioid Take Back Day on October 24
Event corresponds with DEA Take Back Day to educate community about safe, proper disposal of opioids - October 16, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Volasertib, a Potential New Treatment for Rhabdomyosarcoma, Receives Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. FDA
Oncoheroes Biosciences, a biotech focused on advancing new therapies for childhood cancer, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to volasertib for its use in treating pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma and other rare soft tissue sarcomas. Key... - October 15, 2020 - Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc.
Premier Medical Staffing Services Ranked 13th on Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2020 List of Largest Wisconsin-Based Women-Owned Businesses
The Milwaukee Business Journal, a weekly newspaper covering business news and events in southeastern Wisconsin, has released its annual list ranking the largest Wisconsin-based women-owned businesses for 2020. Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC, a nationally expanding healthcare staffing firm... - October 15, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
Premier Medical Staffing Services Named One of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firms
Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is pleased to announce that Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has ranked their healthcare staffing agency as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms for 2020. Inclusion on this year’s list marks the fifth consecutive time that Premier Medical Staffing... - October 15, 2020 - Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC
HealthONE Partners with GetCovered to Help Connect Uninsured Americans to Health Coverage
HealthONE, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, announced today a collaborative effort aimed at helping Americans obtain the insurance coverage they need. The partnership with GetCovered, an initiative of HealthMarkets, is a private-sector led... - October 09, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
HealthONE Collaborates with EVERFI to Bring Digital Mental Health and Wellness Course to Middle and High School Students in Denver-Metro Area
HealthONE, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has collaborated with EVERFI, an international technology company driving social change through education, to launch an interactive, mental health and wellness digital... - October 08, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Helping Students Get Into and Through Physician Assistant School Seems to Have Gotten a Little Easier Thanks to This New Company
The number one most subscribed video producer of PA related content in the world, Adanna Hackett, PA-C (Adanna The PA), has partnered with the industry leading producer of test prep and question banks, Dr. Adam Rosh (Rosh Review) to create a unique and exciting online platform called, Get That C University to help Pre PA Students and PA Students get into and through PA School. - October 06, 2020 - Get That C University
Hemanext to Present New Red Blood Cell Research Data at AABB 2020
Four abstracts add to the growing body of evidence supporting hypoxic storage of RBCs. - September 29, 2020 - Hemanext
FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) to Volasertib for Rhabdomyosarcoma
Oncoheroes Biosciences, a biotech focused on advancing new therapies for childhood cancer, is pleased to announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the designation of rare pediatric disease to volasertib, an investigational treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma. Key... - September 25, 2020 - Oncoheroes Biosciences Inc.
HealthONE Offers Free Atrial Fibrillation Virtual Event
Afib (Atrial fibrillation) is the most common type of heartbeat irregularity or arrhythmia. An estimated 2.3 million to 6.1 million people have Afib in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Join exerts from Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates and Denver Heart to... - September 24, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Free Webinars Offered During PAD Awareness Month
USA Vascular Centers will offer free webinars during Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month to encourage screening for PAD, a chronic circulatory condition that affects over 20 million Americans. - September 19, 2020 - USA Vein Clinics
Rose Medical Center Recognized as Maternal & Infant Care Quality Champion
Rose Medical Center’s Rose Babies program has been recognized as a Maternal and Infant Quality Care Champion by the Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative (CPCQC). This designation means the hospital has access to the most current data, best practices and resources available and is... - September 17, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
Illinois Hospice Describes the Final Stages of Multiple Sclerosis
Harbor Light Hospice, an Illinois hospice, recently released a new educational resource that describes the final stages of multiple sclerosis (MS). The article goes into detail regarding how this condition progresses, what to expect throughout the process, and how the treatment should be adjusted... - September 14, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
Esprit Woman Care and The OB/GYN Center Join Together to Provide Greater OB Options for the Community
Esprit Woman Care and The OB/GYN Center, both on the Sky Ridge campus, have joined practices now, Esprit OB/GYN Center. - September 04, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
Sky Ridge Medical Center Reopens Free Standing Emergency Department in South Parker
Sky Ridge Medical Center is proud to announce the reopening of its Free Standing Emergency Department in Parker. - September 04, 2020 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
Texas Hospice Creates The Caregiver’s Guide To End-Of-Life Care
Harbor Light Hospice, a Texas hospice care center, recently released a guide on end-of-life care for caregivers. This guide will give caregivers some peace of mind when caring for their ill loved one. The end-of-life process comes with many trials and tribulations. You want to make sure your loved... - September 02, 2020 - Harbor Light Hospice
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer
Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center's new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement,... - August 29, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Swedish Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes high standards of patient care. - August 21, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Speak Up and Stay Alive Announces - New Amazon Best Seller Anthology - Highway to Heart, Humor, and Honesty in Healthcare
Thirty one healthcare experts share real-life experiences and advice to help patients and providers come together to achieve safer healthcare outcomes. - August 19, 2020 - Speak Up and Stay Alive
USA Fibroid Centers Applaud Fibroid Research and Education Bill
Funding for national public education program needs to include insurance coverage of non-invasive treatments. - August 16, 2020 - USA Vein Clinics
Swedish Medical Center Offers Colorado’s Longest Running Robotic Heart Surgery Program for Mitral Valve Patients
The robotic procedure is minimally invasive and provides an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery. - August 13, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
North Suburban Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award recognizes North Suburban Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care. - August 13, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
HealthONE Announces Chief Nursing Executive
The HCA Healthcare Continental Division, which includes HealthONE in Denver and Wesley Healthcare in Wichita, KS, announced today the appointment of Ryan Thornton, MBA, MA, BSN, RN as Chief Nursing Executive for the Continental Division effective September 1, 2020. Thornton’s new role will... - August 05, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Grand Opening - Delcin Health Center Launches Disease Management for COVID-19
From Vision to Reality. Broward Resident, Nadège Delcin-Garçon is opening a clinic in the midst of a pandemic that is plaguing the world to help her community. With no end in sight for COVID-19, many people look to healthcare providers for support and Delcin Health Center will be there to empower those individuals in their healthcare journeys. - August 01, 2020 - Delcin Health Center
innoviHealth® to Co-Sponsor Healthcare Administration Alliance (HAA) Virtual Symposium Addressing Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 Updates
Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Providers to Attend September Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond - July 30, 2020 - innoviHealth
USA Fibroid Centers Health Survey Shows Widespread Lack of Awareness About Uterine Fibroids
A lack of awareness surrounding uterine fibroids and non-surgical treatment options is among the findings in a new report out today from the USA Fibroid Centers who conducted a national women’s health survey to better understand the factors that affect women’s healthcare choices. - July 30, 2020 - USA Vein Clinics
Readers of Colorado Parent Magazine Select Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children as Family Favorite Hospital for the 4th Year in a Row
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) has been voted Family Favorite by the readers of Colorado Parent Magazine for the fourth year in a row. RMHC is a part of HealthONE and the Continental Division of HCA Healthcare. "Our Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children teams are humbled to be... - July 29, 2020 - Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Listed in Newsweek Magazine’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals 2020
Newsweek magazine has listed Suburban Medical Center in its Best Maternity Care Hospitals 2020 list. North Suburban was among 231 hospitals nationwide that made the list. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families, as verified... - July 26, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center Performs First MRI-Guided Laser Surgery for Revolutionary New Epilepsy Treatment
New minimally invasive approach offers a safer and less invasive surgical treatment for epilepsy. - July 24, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Swedish Medical Center Participates in Major International Stroke Study
Research shows promising results for drug which extends the treatment time for stroke patients. - July 19, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Credence Medicure Launches Free Online Medical Consultation
Continuing its contribution towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Credence Medicure Corporation, a Dallas Texas USA, based Telemedicine and Medical Travel Healthcare Information Technology Company has launched free online medical consultation for a period of one month. After signing up for a... - July 19, 2020 - Credence Medicure Corporation
Regis University and HealthONE Forge Partnership
Trusted institutions collaborate to provide educational opportunities and foster healthcare workforce growth. - July 18, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Avancen MOD Corporation is Reducing Nursing Exposure to COVID-19 Using New Medication Administration Technology
Avancen MOD Corporation announces a new oral medication delivery system which enables COVID-19 patients in non-ICU beds the ability to self-administer scheduled oral medications at specific times without the need for the nurse to enter the patient room for each delivery. This technology will reduce nursing exposure to the virus while saving nursing time and personal protective equipment in short supply. - July 16, 2020 - Avancen MOD Corporation
innoviHealth® Leverages Medical Coding Expertise to Offer Advanced, Comprehensive Suite of Evaluation and Management (E/M) Products
Resources Include Interactive E/M Calculator, Specialty-Specific Reimbursement Guides, E/M Reference Cards, Webinars, and Podcasts all Designed to Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Critical 2021 E/M Coding Changes - July 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
New Study: I3PI “Secret Shopper” Patients Improve Medical Care, Documentation, and Spending
Actors working for the Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc. (I3PI) made undercover visits to New Jersey doctor’s offices to gather information about how doctors treated common conditions. Doctors substantially improved in the care they provided for smoking cessation, back pain, and depression, wrote more accurate notes, and spent less in treating diabetes and depression in their actual patients compared with other practices. - July 09, 2020 - Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc.
SLP Operations LLC Acquires Two Skilled Nursing Facilities in Texas
SLP Operations, LLC., a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care centers, is pleased to welcome two skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers to its growing family. The two new centers are Wood Memorial Healthcare Center (formerly known as Wood Memorial Nursing Home, Mineola) and LBJ... - July 02, 2020 - SLP Operations, LLC
Rose Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List for Thirteenth Time
Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health. - July 02, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List
Hospital also among only 20 hospitals nationally to earn the Everest Award. - July 01, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish