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Coastal Eye Associates Selects VersaSuite as a Premier Partner Provider of Electronic Health Records
Large Houston, TX based clinic partners with VersaSuite to provide Electronic Health Record, Practice Management, PACS and Inventory Optical Sales Software - August 05, 2011 - VersaSuite
HealthSaaS Licenses Connected Outcomes Framework to OHSU for International Educational and Clinical Outreach Project in Vietnam
HealthSaaS today announced licensing of their Connected Outcomes Framework to Dr. Beth Darnall of Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) for an international educational and clinical outreach project in Vietnam. This project is supported by an education grant from the International Association for the Study of Pain® (IASP®) - August 03, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Marketing Alliance Dramatically Enhances SEO4DOCTRS.COM's Exposure to Southern California Medical Community
Affiliated Home Health Services, Inc. has entered into a marketing agreement with SEO4DOCTORS.COM. Affiliated will offer SEO4DOCTORS.COM's online medical practice marketing products and services to its extensive client base. - July 29, 2011 - SEO4DOCTORS.COM
Eye Associates First in Region to Offer New Advances in Cataract Surgery (August Cataract Awareness Month)
Recent advances in cataract surgery, including the new AcrySof® Toric High Cylinder Power Intraocular Lens, and the ORange® Intraoperative Wavefront Aberrometer, are helping patients see better than ever. - July 28, 2011 - Eye Associates
Kenneth Rozenberg Invites Public to be Inspired by Chris Powell of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition at Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Chris Powell, the trainer on Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, is visiting the Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in an event hosted by Kenneth Rozenberg. - July 28, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Medical Technology Company Experiences Rapid Growth in Struggling Economy
Practice Velocity®, LLC, (www.practicevelocity.com), a medical software and billing technology company specializing in urgent care, is pleased to announce it has hired its 200th employee less than a decade after it was founded. - July 26, 2011 - Practice Velocity
EndoSoft Receives Modular Certification
EndoSoft is pleased to announce that their Procedure Documentation and Reporting Software EndoSoft® 6.30 has received EHR module certification, deeming the software capable of enabling providers to meet the Stage 1 Meaningful Use (MU) measures required to qualify for funding under the American... - July 23, 2011 - EndoSoft
Centers for Specialty Care to Open Its Doors to the Elderly
Centers for Specialty Care Group will open the doors to a number of its facilities to provide a cool safe reprieve for seniors in Brooklyn and Queens. - July 23, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
IOS Health Systems - First Physician in Puerto Rico Receives $18,000 Stimulus Check Using Medios EHR System
IOS Health Systems (IOS), a leading innovator of web-based ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software, announces that users of the their web-based Medios EHR systems are beginning to receive their initial stimulus payments by demonstrating Meaningful Use as part of... - July 21, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
Miami Orthodontist Announces Invisalign Teen Anniversary
Dr. Stephen Grussmark, a Miami orthodontist talks about the third anniversary of Invisalign Teen. - July 20, 2011 - Centre for invisible braces
US Based Healthcare Outsourcing Company Pacific Global Among 100 Best IT and BPO Firms of World
Pacific Global, Inc., a US based healthcare outsourcing firm has been recognized among 100 best IT and BPO companies of the world by Global Services 100 list of 2011. Pacific Global provides medical coding, medical billing and insurance claims adjudication and management services to the healthcare industry in the US. - July 15, 2011 - Pacific Global, Inc.
ASDA’s Blog, Mouthing Off, Receives Gold Circle Award
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has selected Mouthing Off as the recipient of a 2011 Gold Circle Award. The annual competition honors associations and nonprofit organizations that demonstrate excellence in communication across eleven categories, including magazines,... - July 11, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
HealthSaaS Launches DiabetesPHA and Windows Phone Glucose Tracker Plus on Microsoft HealthVault in the UK
Today HealthSaaS announced availability of DiabetesPHA and Windows Phone 7 Glucose Tracker Plus with connectivity to Microsoft HealthVault in the UK. - July 06, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Dr. Gene Schneller and Dr. Natalia Wilson Join the PSCI Advisory Board
Schneller and Wilson bring healthcare insights and clinical direction to PSCI for the benefit of all hospitals and healthcare providers. - July 06, 2011 - PSCI Solutions
420petition.com and NORML Launch “Give Pot a Chance” Video Campaign
Marijuana advocacy groups announce video response campaign in support of the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 - July 03, 2011 - Medical Cannabis Network
Centers for Specialty Care Group and CEO Kenneth Rozenberg Acquire Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
The Centers for Specialty Care Group, maintained by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, has a new facility in its health network: the Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. - July 02, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Leave it to the Pros: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks
WIAAP (Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) members encourage families and caregivers to think twice before using fireworks at home. There are a surprising number of fires, injuries and deaths each year resulting from casual usage of fireworks. Instead of purchasing fireworks for use at home, WIAAP suggests taking advantage of the numerous displays available through professionals during the Independence Day holidays. - July 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Intivia Selected as Participating EHR Vendor with the New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center (NJ-HITEC)
As a participating vendor, Intivia is poised to assist primary care practices in New Jersey to successfully adopt Electronic Health Records (EHR) and achieve Meaningful Use. - June 27, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
OmniMD Chosen as Preferred Vendor by University of Oklahoma for MT Services
OmniMD, one of the leading providers of healthcare IT solutions and services, has been chosen as a preferred vendor by US’ top ranked university, the University of Oklahoma, for its medical transcription (MT) services. - June 24, 2011 - OmniMD
Survival Strategies Launches Acceleration Module as Next Training Step for Private Practice Clients
Training and Consulting firm, Survival Strategies, Inc., successfully launches a new program – “The Acceleration & Stabilization Module” to take Private Practice Owners to the next level of production and profitability. - June 22, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
HealthSaaS Integrates Translation Tools Into Cloud Based Personal Health Applications and White Labeled Solutions
HealthSaaS today announced they have upgraded all HealthSaaS cloud based PHAs and white labeled sites with complete translation capabilities. - June 21, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Laguna Hills Dentist Announces Grand Opening
Dr. Lida Kashani, an accomplished Laguna Hills family and cosmetic dentist, announced the grand opening of her office in Laguna Hills, offering full range of preventive, aesthetic, and restorative dental treatments. - June 21, 2011 - Laguna Hills Dental Arts
Local Business Expands Services Amid Recession
Desert Hills Chiropractic is expanding its facility and services. The office is increasing its footage by 50%, allowing for the introduction of Spinal Decompression Therapy, Expanded Rehabilitation Services, and expansion of its Massage Therapy Rub Club and Chiropractic Services. The office has also lowered fees for care plans and created affordable packages for individuals and families. - June 15, 2011 - Desert Hills Chiropractic
Kenneth Rozenberg Solidifies Short and Long Term Care in Queens with Holliswood Care Center
The Holliswood Care Center is a new addition to the Centers for Specialty Care Group, a healthcare network for the New York area directed by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg. - June 15, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Centers for Specialty Care Group Now Provides Bariatric Therapy at Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Maintained by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg
The Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, operated by Centers for Specialty Care Group CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, now offers a renowned bariatric recovery program. - June 13, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Freeland Systems Adds Michael Kingcaid to Its Executive Management Team
Freeland Systems, a leader in providing healthcare information solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Kingcaid to the position of Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development. In his new role, Kingcaid will initially focus on the launch of a variety of new... - June 10, 2011 - Freeland Systems
Renowned International Speaker Announced as Keynote Speaker for Survival Strategies Annual Convention
Consulting firm, Survival Strategies just announced Mr. Patrick Valtin, renowned international public speaker, as the keynote speaker for their annual convention this year in Las Vegas. Mr. Valtin will be delivering The Income Multiplier Workshop, his popular workshop on purpose, marketing and sales. - June 09, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Park Dental Care of NY Runs Summer Special on Invisalign® Orthodontic System in NYC Metro Area
Park Dental Care of Astoria, a premier Queens dental practice, offers patients in metro NYC area Invisalign® braces at a deeply discounted price of $3,900 through Labor Day 2011. - June 06, 2011 - 718Dentist - Park Dental Care
Medical Cannabis Network Joins Deal Flow Media to Sponsor the Marijuana Conference 2011
Leading medical marijuana company co-sponsors second annual Marijuana Conference to help promote the medical marijuana industry as a sustainable business. - June 04, 2011 - Medical Cannabis Network
Medical Cannabis Network Sponsors the First New Jersey Medical Marijuana Conference
MCN, the company behind some of the medical marijuana industry’s most innovative services, is sponsoring the first conference on New Jersey’s new medical marijuana laws. - June 04, 2011 - Medical Cannabis Network
Dr. Tressa Naik, Named ED Site Director in Nevada
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is pleased to announce that Tressa Naik, MD, has been named Site Director at the Emergency Department at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose de Lima Campus in Henderson, Nevada, effective May 1, 2011. - June 01, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
EMP Partners with Casa Grande Medical Center
Emergency Medicine Physician Partners is pleased to announce that we will begin emergency department services at Casa Grande, Arizona, effective May 1, 2011. David Sloss, MD, will be the Medical Director for this emergency department. - June 01, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Dr. Rhett Silver, Named Interim Associate Director for EMP Traveling Physician Team
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is pleased to announce that Rhett Silver, MD, is the interim Associate Director for the EMP Firefighter team. - June 01, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
CEO of Survival Strategies Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from WISE International
Mr. Craig Ferreira, CEO of Survival Strategies, Inc. just received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from WISE International while attending the Path to Prosperity International Convention in Clearwater, Florida. - May 31, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
ASDA Request to DHS Results in Change: Dentistry Added to STEM Designated Degrees
The American Student Dental Association submitted a formal request to the Department of Homeland Security regarding the addition of dentistry to the STEM designated degree program. On May 19, ASDA was informed that the DHS approved the addition of dentistry to the list of currently suggested codes they maintain. - May 28, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
New Site KennethRozenberg.com Offers Insight and Information on the Centers for Specialty Care Group and CEO Kenneth Rozenberg
Kenneth Rozenberg, the CEO of the Centers for Specialty Care Group, is making comprehensive healthcare available in the Northeast. Rozenberg also launched a new site, KennethRozenberg.com. - May 27, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Kenneth Rozenberg Brings On-Site Dialysis to NYC at Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Operated by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg, the Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare offers high tech, on-site dialysis to provide its patients with the highest level of care. Learn more about Kenneth Rozenberg at www.KennethRozenberg.com. - May 27, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
EMP's Very Own Joe Heck Named to U.S. Legislature
Joseph Heck, DO, FACOEP, FACEP, was elected to the United States Congress as Nevada's Representative for the Third Congressional District. - May 25, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
EMP Offers Emergency Nurses Excellent Opportunities in 2011
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is proud to offer multiple opportunities for advanced education to nurses who specialize or work in Emergency Rooms across the country. - May 25, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Breast Cancer Survivors Don’t Have to Live Without Breasts
Bill ensures that women know their rights for reconstructive surgery - May 24, 2011 - Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery
Bervel, Naik & Zaharoff Recognized by Emergency Medicine Physicians
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is proud to recognize three of their highly esteemed emergency physicians who also serve as medical support for The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). - May 24, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Dr. Steven Stephanides Returns from Afghanistan
Dr. Steven Stephanides, Emergency Physician at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage California, recently returned from Jalalabad, Afghanistan, where he worked with a group called Assist International to improve hospital services there. - May 24, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Lance Allgower Named Emergency Department Site Director at St. Rose - Siena
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is pleased to announce that Lance Allgower, DO, FACEP, has been named Site Director at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus, Adult ED in Henderson, Nevada effective May 1, 2011. - May 24, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Attendees of AZ Physical Therapy Assoc. Annual Conference Receive Training They Didn’t Get in School
Craig Ferreira, CEO of Survival Strategies, Inc., due to his extensive experience with the Physical Therapy Profession, was invited to be a guest speaker at the Arizona Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Tempe AZ. Attendees were presented with key management tools they didn’t learn in college. - May 20, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
EMUrgent Care Urgent Care Clinic Now Open in the Olney-Sandy Spring-Ashton Community
EMUrgent Care Urgent Care center is now open in Sandy Spring, Maryland. This unique clinic situated in a historic building in downtown Sandy Spring is dedicated to providing patients’ with compassionate, comprehensive and prompt care. The clinic is located at the intersection of Olney-Sandy... - May 19, 2011 - EMUrgent Care
Dental Technology Startup, Praccel Receives Early Stage Funding
Praccel LLC was awarded an early-stage investment of $40,000 as one of 110 startup companies selected to participate in Start-Up Chile. The Cleveland-based dental technology startup is developing a web application to help dental practices analyze data to optimize their businesses. Since most... - May 19, 2011 - Praccel LLC
Practice Velocity® Helps Urgent Care Physicians Earn Government Stimulus Dollars
Practice Veloticy's VelociDoc® Tablet EMR is now ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certified to meet meaningful use criteria for government stimulus programs. - May 18, 2011 - Practice Velocity
New EMP Partner - Casa Grande Regional Medical Center in Casa Grande, Arizona
Emergency Medicine Physician Partners is pleased to announce their newest partnership for the provision of emergency department services with Casa Grande Regional Medical Center in Casa Grande, Arizona, effective May 1, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
EMP Partners with Sharon Regional Health System in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) is pleased to announce that they will began emergency department services at Sharon Regional Health System located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on April 1, 2011. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
ED Wait Times Improving for the First Time in 40 Years
Jim J. Augustine, MD, FACEP, Director of Clinical Operations for Emergency Medicine Physicians, posted recently as a guest blogger on Press Ganey's Improving Health Care blog. Below is a portion of Dr. Augustine's thoughtful assessment of how improvements in ED care can and have been achieved by focusing on flow, operations and safety. - May 17, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)