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Renown Acupuncturist Comments on FDA Proposed Approval of Acupuncture and Herbs
Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US., according to the National Society for Addiction Medicine (NSAD). Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as well as the licit prescription pain relievers oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others. In 2012, 259 million prescriptions were written for opioids, which is more than enough to give every American adult their own bottle of pills. Acupuncture may be given the green light. - July 08, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
National ACO Selects MNS to Build and Manage Their National Skilled Nursing Network
Management and Network Services (MNS), the nation’s leading expert in managed care within the skilled nursing environment, is pleased to announce that National ACO has selected MNS to build and manage their skilled nursing home network. National ACO, a Next Generation ACO, currently operates... - July 07, 2017 - Management and Network Services, LLC
Meditab and CosmetiSuite Continue to Earn High Rankings for EHR & Practice Management Systems in the 2017 Black Book Survey
Specialty-EHR solutions Meditab and CosmetiSuite earned top places in the recent ambulatory solutions poll by Black Book Research. Last year, Meditab earned high rankings for six specialties and their commitment to excellence continued this year. The leading solutions provider behind the... - July 07, 2017 - Meditab Software Inc.
New Website Finds and Compares Over 4000 Free Accredited CME/CE Courses
Free CME is an important part of healthcare continuing education, and while there are many courses available finding the best ones can be a long and frustrating task as most providers offer just a few courses and the information available varies on every site. Other concerns often expressed when... - June 30, 2017 - cmescanner
US Drug Test Centers Reaches 20,000 Collection Site Locations
US Drug Test Centers announces the recent addition of its 20,000th collection site location. - June 26, 2017 - US Drug Test Centers
Cardiac Center of Texas to Offer Free Screenings for Peripheral Artery Disease
PAD Screening Saves Legs & Lives. Cardiac Center of Texas will offer free screenings for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, for high-risk patients. - June 24, 2017 - Cardiac Center of Texas, PA
High Physician Stress Levels Compound Growing Physician Shortage: Survey Finds Culture is Key to Physician Wellness and Retention
A 2017 survey by Cejka Search and VITAL WorkLife of 555 physicians and advanced practitioners found that stress levels among physicians remain alarmingly high, with 85.1% reporting moderate to severe stress levels. - June 22, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
Southwest Spine & Pain 1st and Only Provider in Utah to Offer New Back Procedure
Southwest Spine & Pain Center, a leading spine and pain care group in Utah, is excited to be the first and only provider of Vertiflex’s Superion ® Indirect Decompression System (IDS) for patients suffering from moderate lumbar spinal stenosis. This is quite an accomplishment... - June 19, 2017 - Southwest Spine and Pain Center
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler Brings Effective Physical Therapy Services to Tyler, Texas
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler now offers effective physical therapy and rehabilitation services for patients in the Tyler, Texas area. - June 17, 2017 - Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
3D Printed Baby Statues from Ultrasounds by Sirbonu
Sirbonu is offering the possibility to have volume files made by ultrasound machines during a 3D session converted into a 3D file that can be printed into a 3D baby statue. - June 14, 2017 - Sirbonu OÜ
Wisconsin Healthcare Leaders Oppose Chiropractor Bill
A broad coalition of child health advocates oppose Wisconsin's proposed AB 260, which would mandate schools and colleges accept physical exams completed by chiropractors. These 19 physician organizations, other health care providers, health systems, academic centers and other parties say clearance to play should be determined by screening in the primary care office. - June 12, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Long Term Care of America, a New Healthcare Services and Technology Company, Launches to Transform Senior Care
LTCA, based in Richmond, VA, a senior care and technology company has formed. The company focuses on delivering value based care and state of the art technology in the senior care setting. - June 08, 2017 - Long Term Care of America
Southern Missouri Internal Medicine Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Southern Missouri Internal Medicine adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S. - June 07, 2017 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Wellbridge Health Named an Allegheny County LiveWell Workplace
Wellbridge Health is now listed as an Allegheny County LiveWell company. - May 26, 2017 - Wellbridge Health
AnthroTronix and Nview Health Collaboration Powers Seamless Assessment of Cognition and Behavioral Health
Partnership Provides Consistent Measurement of Cognitive and Behavioral Health in One Place - May 25, 2017 - Nview Health
New MedEZ™ Features During Q1 2017
This year, MedEZ™ is introducing multiple innovations, and new ways of making Complex Easy, striving to provide the best technology solutions and tools to advance Behavioral Healthcare facility operations. Their work is focused on automation of daily activities, allowing facility operators and staff to focus on patients, not paperwork. - May 24, 2017 - MedEZ
Gordon Early, MD, MPH, FACOEM, Approved with Multiple Insurance Plans
Dr. Gordon Early with Wellness Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has received approval as a provider with multiple insurance plans. - May 19, 2017 - Wellness Family Medicine
Betty Abernathy, FNP, MSN, Approved with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Nurse Betty Abernathy, with Wellness Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina is now in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. - May 19, 2017 - Wellness Family Medicine
Revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Based Heart Technology Wins American Heart Association People’s Choice Innovation Award
Multifunction Cardiogram (MCG) recognized for its potential to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease. - May 18, 2017 - Emergency MCG
Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation, Inc. Names Top Executive Positions
Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation, Inc. is an Arizona-based charity that raises funds to help people with autoimmune diseases receive innovate stem cell therapies. Founded in Oct. 2016, the Foundation has named its top executives responsible for carrying out the goals and mission of this 501(c)(3) organization. - May 16, 2017 - Solutions for a Healthier World, Inc.
Cejka Executive Search Ranked on Forbes List of "America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms"
Cejka Executive Search is named on the Forbes list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms. - May 16, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
American Safe Sight Foundation (ASF) Urgently Petitions for Safer Eye Care Delivery in US
American Academy of Ophthalmology is under attack. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious, incurable, viral infection of the eye that may permanently damage the eye. The single biggest risk factor for contracting EKC is seeing any eye doctor and having an eye exam with improperly sanitized equipment within 7-14 days before the onset of an eye infection. Even premature infants with no other risk factors have contracted the EKC infection through eye exams in neonatal ICU's. - May 12, 2017 - American Safe Sight Foundation
Local Doctor Launches New Website to Make Medical-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Easily Accessible
After years of serving those suffering from substance abuse, respected physician takes major step to address the drug abuse epidemic by launching new substance abuse treatment site to educate and improve accessibility to this new treatment form. - May 03, 2017 - Dr. Anthony Njapa
Prescribe with Confidence. GenoScribe Live Software by Emgenex is Integrating Pharmacogenetic Testing with Medication Risk Management Software
GenoScribe by Emgenex is an extensive and unprecedented pharmacogenetic testing service to help providers personalize treatment and medications based on a patient's genetics. Now the offering of GenoScribe Live software is going beyond pharmacogenetics. It is a comprehensive medication risk management tool powered by data, analytics and scientific research. - May 02, 2017 - Emgenex
Clear Sky Recovery's Ibogaine Treatment Program to be Featured on National Geographic
“Addiction: A Psychedelic Cure?” will air on the National Geographic Channel on Tuesday, May 2 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. - April 28, 2017 - Clear Sky Recovery
Lightning MD: Is There Hope for Doctors in Need of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) That Actually Works?
A new study shows 80% of office-based doctors are dissatisfied with the current EHRs on the market, with 15% so frustrated they are actively ready to dump their current system. Lightning MD is the new kid on the block looking to disrupt the EHR industry. - April 27, 2017 - Lightning MD
Right Medical Billing and Preeminent Technology – Medical Billing Services and Medical IT Agreement
RMB and PMTT Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Business Growth in Medical Sector - April 09, 2017 - Right Medical Billing
PatientClick Launches TeleMed iPhone App for Patients - PC Connect Securely Connects Providers to Patients
PatientClick, Inc. announced the release of their new patient portal application, PC Connect, designed to give patients more control over their health and wellness. The patient-facing TeleMedicine application for iPhone users allows patients to quickly and easily connect with physicians from the... - April 06, 2017 - PatientClick
Dr. Stanley J. Pool Joins Village Family Practice
Village Family Practice is opening its eighth location to better serve its patients. This expansion comes with the addition of Dr. Stanley J. Pool and his established practice. Dr. Pool has been serving the Southeast Houston community for more than 40 years. Dr. Pool will continue to see patients at his current location (8951 Ruthby St, Houston, TX 77061) with the support of a new physician, Dr. Theodore Lawler Jr. - April 03, 2017 - Village Family Practice
Learn the Latest in Laser and Cosmetic Surgery at the 2017 Controversies Symposium - Event Managed by SAMI
40-plus faculty of leading experts. - March 29, 2017 - Solutions for Association Management, Inc.
Tulsa Surgical Arts with ID (TULSASUA) Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Tulsa Surgical Arts with ID (TULSASUA) adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S. - March 24, 2017 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Innovation Has Finally Come to Healthcare Recruitment
With their new premier healthcare job board, eLinkXchange hopes to change the recruitment industry for employers and job seekers. - March 13, 2017 - eLink Xchange
Midwest Breast & Aesthetics Surgery Moves to New Office
Midwest Breast & Aesthetic Surgery got a new office. The space offers a spa-like-setting to accommodate and provide better experience to its patients. - March 13, 2017 - Midwest Breast & Aesthetic Surgery
Wellbridge Health Adds Director of Community Health to Growing Team of Wellness Experts
Wellbridge Health (WBH) adds healthcare expertise and passion with Rachel Hersh, RN, BSN, the new Director of Community Health. Rachel’s role at Wellbridge is a central one in the organization. Ms. Hersh will oversee the newly created Community Health Worker team, focusing on bringing... - March 07, 2017 - Wellbridge Health
Better Medicare Alliance Launches "Medicare My Way" Advocacy Campaign
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), the leading advocacy coalition supporting Medicare Advantage, announced the launch of “Medicare My Way,” an advocacy campaign in support of Medicare Advantage. BMA is kicking off a three-week Digital March on Washington today organizing over 100,000 seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage to call on the Trump Administration and Congress to lift a cap on Medicare Advantage care. - March 02, 2017 - Better Medicare Alliance
Acupuncture Proves 94% Effective Rate in Treating Depression
A new study confirms these results and patients’ three month follow up appointments continue to be significantly intact. Three months later, the success rate remained remarkably at 89%, demonstrating that acupuncture and moxibustion provides both short term and long term benefits for depressive patients. Depression affects over 15 million adults in the US, roughly 6.7% of our population. This research brings hope to this severe, yet common illness. - February 28, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
Linda Niessen, DMD, Honored by American Student Dental Association as 2017 Paragon Award Winner
The American Student Dental Association honors Dr. Linda Niessen, dean and professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, with its highest honor, the Paragon Award. - February 28, 2017 - American Student Dental Association
Cejka Executive Search to Attend American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2017 Congress on Healthcare Leadership
Mary D'Ignazio, Executive Vice President and Managing Principal for Cejka Executive Search, will be present at the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2017 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago, IL, from March 27-30. - February 23, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
Seasoned Clinical Operations Leader Joins Wellbridge Health
Wellbridge Health has added Vice President of Clinical Operations, Pamela Greenhouse, to its growing staff. At Wellbridge, Ms. Greenhouse will guide the evolution of clinical operations, ensuring continued innovation, marrying technology with a personal touch to improve wellness, healthcare... - February 22, 2017 - Wellbridge Health
Acupuncture Doubles Chances of Pregnancy with IVF: Acupuncture Fertility Expert Comments on Importance for Couples
Acupuncture more than twice doubles pregnancy rates in recent UK study. This alternative therapy grows in popularity as evidence builds proving its success in improving pregnancy and take home baby rates. Earlier studies demonstrate acupuncture can lower miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy rates as well. - February 22, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
PatienClick Launches Its Secured TeleMedicine iPhone Application for Physicians MDConnect to Securely Connect With Patients
PatientClick, Inc. launched their new physician-facing Telemedine iPhone application specifically designed for medical groups, clinics and doctors, MDConnect, at the HIMSS 2017 show. - February 20, 2017 - PatientClick
StrategicHealthSolutions Names Vice President of Human Resources
Dr. Adrelle Evans, Sr. has been selected as the new Vice President (VP) of Human Resources (HR) for StrategicHealthSolutions, LLC (Strategic). In this role, Dr. Evans will assume leadership of the company’s HR team and all aspects of its operation. As a member of the executive team, Dr. Evans will report to CEO Peg Stessman. - February 18, 2017 - StrategicHealthSolutions
Healthcare Executive Search Industry Thought Leaders to Attend Upcoming AMGA 2017 Annual Conference
Paul Esselman and Joyce Tucker (two of the nation's top healthcare executive search industry thought leaders) will make an appearance at the upcoming AMGA 2017 Annual Conference from March 22 - 25, in Grapevine, Texas. - February 16, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
Pediatricians Host "Fly In" to Washington DC: Sheboygan's Jeffrey Britton to Represent Wisconsin
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will host advocacy event in Washington, DC. Leaders from state chapters will meet with members of the 115th United States Congress to communicate the needs of children as policy makers enter the new administration. - February 13, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Chesapeake Health Care Awarded Primary Care Medical Home Certification from The Joint Commission
After a rigorous onsite survey, Chesapeake Health Care was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval,® which is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting optional standards demonstrating a commitment to patient-centered care. - February 11, 2017 - Chesapeake Health Care
Central Data Storage Announces the Release of Its Latest Version of UnisonBDR for Managed Backup and Disaster Recovery
Central Data Storage, one of the largest managed backup and disaster recovery companies in the United States, CDS helps clients avoid paying costly ransomware fees to criminal hackers holding their data and computer systems hostage. - February 07, 2017 - Central Data Storage
Credit Bureau Systems Adds Aaron Haas as Regional Sales Manager
Diversified healthcare services company adds new talent to support growth. - February 02, 2017 - Credit Bureau Systems
PatientClick Inc. is Rolling Out Its New Telemedicine Solution for Mental Health; Behavioral Health Professionals
PatientClick Inc. is rolling out its new Telemedicine Solution for Mental health; Behavioral health professionals. This new product has transformed the way how patients connect and engage with therapist or providers. More details about the solution are available at http://patientclick.com/. - January 31, 2017 - PatientClick
Medicare Advantage Earns Record Bipartisan Support in Senate
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) President and CEO Allyson Y. Schwartz, released the following statement in response to a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Patrick Conway signed by 65 members of the U.S. Senate ahead of the annual rate notice on Medicare... - January 28, 2017 - Better Medicare Alliance
Adroit Surgical Attends 25th Annual EMS on the Border Conference
Adroit Surgical is attending 25th Annual EMS on the Border Conference, taking place in Tucson Arizona on January 27, 2017. Adroit Surgical is proud to support the 25th Annual event featuring Participating Agencies: Arizona LifeLine AZ Emergency Research Center Banner University Medical... - January 28, 2017 - Adroit Surgical