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2014 Palliative Care Benchmarks: Despite Benefits, Timely Referrals Challenge Industry
Access to palliative care vastly improved patient and caregiver satisfaction while helping to reduce healthcare spend, according to 2014 market data on palliative care from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 30, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
One-Third of Companies Fail to Keep Promises to Customers
Thirty-three percent of companies admit to not keeping promises made to customers according to findings of a global survey of more than 1,300 business leaders conducted by Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and American Management Association (AMA). The findings are from their study... - September 30, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Source Molecular Highlights Usefulness of MST in Stormwater Management
Source Molecular Corporation representatives attended the 10th Annual Conference of the California Stormwater Quality Association this month at the Hyatt Orange County, to promote Microbial Source Tracking technology for effective stormwater management. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Offers Improved Human Test
Source Molecular has been given a license by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to offer a modified and improved Human Bacteroidetes ID test to identify sources of fecal pollution. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Featured in National Geographic Series, the Future of Food
Research to improve agriculture productivity using cutting-edge technology at the Danforth Center is featured in the October issue of National Geographic. - September 27, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Innovation of Low-Cost Graphene and Amaranthus Superparamagnetic Materials - Theivasanthi
Breakthrough nanoparticles discovery towards Nobel Prize by Indian researcher - September 27, 2014 - Theivasanthi
New Research Supports Beverage Innovator’s "No Crash" Claims in an Industry Bombarded by Them
Third-party clinical tests validate a new time-release technology that promises to provide a more effective and nutritious way to deliver active ingredients in foods and beverages. - September 25, 2014 - Xtend Release
New Osteology Book on Clinical Research - Get Your Copy at the EAO in Rome
At the EAO congress in Rome, the Osteology Foundation will present its second book of the series “Osteology Guidelines for Oral & Maxillofacial Regeneration.” The book from the editors William V. Giannobile, Niklaus P. Lang and Maurizio S. Tonetti focuses on Clinical Research, and will be available fresh from the press during the congress. - September 25, 2014 - Osteology Foundation
DNAe Completes Its Leadership Team with Key Operational and R&D Appointments as It Takes Forward Its DNA Diagnostic Test for Sepsis
DNA Electronics ("DNAe"), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, today announced the completion of its leadership team with the appointment of Kevin Stearn as Operational Director, and Dr David Edington as Vice President, R&D. - September 24, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Conflict Minerals Reporting Trial for Automating CMRT Processing Now Available; Users Can Accurately Transform CMRTs into RCOI Reports for Free
Green Status Pro is the only company that delivers a comprehensive Conflict Minerals Reporting automation system to meet the requirements of Dodd-Frank Section 1502. Green Status Pro is a cloud-based application that validates suppliers' CMRTs and consolidates smelter entries. The resulting reports can be used as the basis for SEC Form SD declarations. Green Status Pro is now making a free trial available. - September 23, 2014 - Green Status Pro
Evoke Neuroscience Set to Unveil Unprecedented Brain and Heart Health Technology for Consumers at Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
Evoke Neuroscience, a leader in neuroscience and biofeedback technologies designed to improve human health and wellbeing, is excited to announce its expansion into the consumer market. Evoke's technologies and products monitor vital heart and brain functions, providing real-time, simple feedback that empowers users to optimize their health and wellbeing The Health 2.0 8th Annual Fall Conference, taking place at the Santa Clara Convention Center September. - September 23, 2014 - Evoke Neuroscience
Predictive Analytics, Registries Helping to Reduce Avoidable Emergency Room Visits
A trio of tech tools is bolstering healthcare's efforts to foster more appropriate use of hospital ERs, according to a new 2014 HINtelligence report. - September 23, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
October 15 Webinar: Adventist Health-Blue Shield Specialists Telehealth Collaboration
Specifics of a multi-speciality telehealth network that improves access to specialist care for patients in remote areas will be shared during an October 15, 2014 webinar. - September 22, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Human Innovations Announces TremWatch(TM)
Hand tremor measurement app for smart phone, initial module in suite of integrated wellness tools providing actionable insights for improved patient awareness. - September 21, 2014 - Human Innovations, LLC
Primerdesign Open for £3000 Sponsored Student Scheme
Every year Primerdesign sponsors a number of postgraduate students across the UK. The sponsorship helps with their research by actively promoting good science and providing some free training and high quality real-time PCR kits and reagents. Projects are assessed and a number of sponsorships... - September 21, 2014 - Primerdesign Ltd
Signed Robin Williams Skate Deck Part of Auction to Benefit PBTF
Actor and comedian Robin Williams was well-known for his philanthropy, especially for children’s causes. Just a few months before his death, he signed a skateboard to be included in an auction to help children with brain tumors. Williams worked with the skate deck’s artist, Cody Gallo,... - September 21, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Based on New Method Developed in PhD Research, Fibion Inc. Introduces the Most Accurate Measurement Device for Assessing Everyday Activity
The doctoral dissertation research by Olli Tikkanen, Fibion, Inc., reveals that during normal daily life, the thigh muscles of the test subjects were inactive over 65% of the measurement time and the longest continuous inactivity periods lasted on average for 14 min. In other words, only a fraction of muscle’s maximal capacity is used during normal daily life. The results were measured with the most accurate textile electromyography device in the world. - September 20, 2014 - Fibion Inc.
October 1 Webinar: Preparing for Value-Based Reimbursement Models
HIN examines the benefits of PHO development in healthcare's value-based payment models like ACOs, Bundled Payments and Direct Contracting during an October 1, 2014 webinar. - September 19, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
District 16 Legislators Join 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - September 19, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Stratifying High-Risk, High-Cost Patients: Benchmarks, Predictive Algorithms and Data Analytics
A new report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network presents a range of risk stratification practices to to identify and manage super utilizers, improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare spend. - September 18, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
September 25 Webinar: Profiting from Embedded Case Management in Primary Care and Work Sites
A Caldwell Memorial Hospital case management initiative that has helped to halve 30-day Medicare readmissions is the focus of a September 25, 2014 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 18, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
To Reduce Medicare Readmissions, Healthcare Embraces Post-Acute Partnerships
More than half of healthcare companies surveyed partner with post-acute facilities as a strategy to curb 30-day rehospitalizations, according to the fourth annual HINtelligence report on reducing hospital readmissions. - September 17, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Synergistix and MedPro Systems Announce Strategic Partnership
Partnership to Provide Instant State License Validation - September 14, 2014 - Synergistix
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Works Hand in Hand with Grants4Growth
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd is a highly successful SME which has recently expanded its facilities by moving to Stirling House business centre to a bespoke state-of-the-art pathology laboratory five times larger than its previous premises. As part of the company investment in the new facility, senior... - September 14, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
HIN Healthcare Benchmarks Membership's Latest Data Dive Produces Population Health Management Metrics
HIN's Healthcare Benchmarks Membership continues to deliver a yearlong stream of actionable healthcare metrics on ACOs, medical home, telehealth, case management, reducing re-admissions and more. - September 13, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Company Growth Leads to Significant Premises Expansion
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd has experienced recent company growth in size and structure, moving to new premises with state of the art laboratory facilities in May 2012 – since then acquiring several more large office spaces, meeting rooms and conference room facilities (to see more please go to... - September 13, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Wins Prestigious Biomedical Catalyst (BMC) Scheme Award
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd is one of the earliest SME recipients of the £180 million Technology Strategy Board (the UK’s Innovation Agency) Biomedical Catalyst funding programme; winning a Biomedical Catalyst feasibility award in the second round of the BMC scheme in December 2012. The... - September 12, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
i4cp Named to the Inc. 500|5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth successive year, Inc. Magazine has included the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) on its exclusive list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The annual Inc. 500|5000 list represents the best independent entrepreneurs in the U.S. across a wide range... - September 10, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
October 8 Webinar: Ochsner Health System's Financial & Quality Returns from System-Wide Care Coordination and Risk Stratification
HIN examines Ochsner Health System's gains from an innovative system-wide care coordination approach during an October 8, 2014 webinar. - September 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Congressman Lance Joins 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event on Saturday, November 15th will benefit education programs. - September 07, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Atlantic Health Neuroscience Institute Joins 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS as Sponsor
The advocacy event will be held Saturday, November 15th. - September 07, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Asurion Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The event will be held Saturday, November 15th. - September 07, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
No Pricks, No Sticks, No Pain - Hyperion Biotechnology’s Fatigue Testing Featured on Health-Briefs TV with Terry Bradshaw
Hyperion’s non-invasive saliva testing provides an objective measure of fatigue to help combat the risks associated with high fatigue levels in the workplace, in athletic programs, on the road, and on health. - September 07, 2014 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Bioo Scientific Features Sensitive Food Safety Solutions for Aflatoxin M1 Analysis at AOAC 2014
At the 128th AOAC Annual Meeting, Bioo Scientific will showcase its sensitive solutions for aflatoxin M1 analysis: the MaxSignal® Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit, the AuroFlow™ Aflatoxin M1 Strip Test Kit and the AflaPure™ Aflatoxin M1 Column Kit, at booth #117. The 128th AOAC Annual Meeting will be held September 7-10 in Boca Raton, Florida. - September 07, 2014 - Bioo Scientific
Congressman Sires Joins 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event on Saturday, November 15th will benefit education programs. - September 06, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Global Intelligence Alliance Acquired by M-Brain
Global Intelligence Alliance Group Oy (GIA) announced today that M-Brain Oy has signed an agreement to purchase the entire share capital of GIA. With M-Brain, GIA will offer an unparalleled spectrum of market intelligence services together with an increased global footprint. The combined group... - September 06, 2014 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
i4cp Study: HR Should Own Employee Data
Recent research on data governance by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) revealed a surprising statistic: More than half of the survey respondents indicated that their organizations had no data governance method in place at all. With recent national headlines underscoring the dangers... - September 06, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Healthcare Survey Targets Strategies to Stratify High-Risk, High-Cost Patients
The Healthcare Intelligence Network will gather data on methods for identifying and stratifying high-risk, high-cost patients and determining appropriate interventions through September 30. - September 05, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Surge in "Big Data" Tools Transforms Population Health Management: Study
The use of EHRs for population health management increased five-fold from 2012 to 2014, according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - September 04, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
A Connection Between the Ebola Outbreak and the Stock Market?
The growing Ebola epidemic seemed to erupt for no particular reason. Yet, there is one context in which the timing of the epidemic makes sense—the context of social mood theory. - September 04, 2014 - The Socionomics Institute
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd Contributes as Expert Advisor to Groundbreaking Medical Research Council (MRC) Review of UK Molecular Pathology Services
The MRC has recently published a thought provoking and comprehensive review of molecular pathology capabilities in the United Kingdom in R&D and healthcare. The UK government and research charities (TSB, MRC, NIHR, CRUK, Arthritis UK) are collectively investing £200 million in the field of molecular pathology via the Stratified Medicine Innovation Platform (SMIP). Pathology Diagnostics Ltd lent their expertise as expert advisors to the review. - August 29, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Health Briefs Segment Focuses on Skin Cancer Prevention
The rise in sun-related melanoma cases continue for both men and women. The compelling program offers skin cancer prevention information for viewers. - August 24, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Primerdesign Launch World’s Most Affordable DNA Testing System
Primerdesign Ltd is excited to announce the release of the World’s Most Affordable DNA Testing System. The genesig q16 accompanies a catalogue of over 400 easy to use DNA testing kits which encompass a range of practical applications. DNA testing is versatile and has a huge range of practical... - August 23, 2014 - Primerdesign Ltd
Health Briefs to Air Segment on Salmonella
Salmonella has the ability to make people very ill from food they eat. The provocative program reports on what is affected and what to do. - August 22, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Health Briefs Presents Basics of ALS in Upcoming Segment
The health and medical show will give viewers information regarding Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is often called "Lou Gehrig's Disease. - August 21, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Celebrating a New Assessment to Help Struggling Parents
PREPARE/ENRICH is the leading relationship inventory and skill-building program used nationally and internationally. The new Parenting Version seeks to empower couples with insight into their parenting style, family dynamics, and couple relationship. - August 20, 2014 - Life Innovations, Inc.
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. Introduces New 2-Hour Human ACTH ELISA Kit
Epitope Diagnostics releases a new, highly sensitive and robust human ACTH ELISA kit which can be completed in 2 hours, increasing the efficiency of clinical laboratory operations. - August 19, 2014 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Academy Sets to Empower League of Extraordinary Youth
First Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy succeeds. - August 18, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tim Howard New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Leadership Academy Celebrates the First Class
Teens trained in self-empowerment and resilience. - August 18, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Health Briefs Explores the Food Not Chosen in New Segment
Today’s health-conscious consumer is excluding specific food and beverage items when grocery shopping. The provocative show explores what they are. - August 17, 2014 - Health Briefs TV