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American Academy of Periodontology Stresses the Importance of Periodontal Health During COVID-19
Periodontists are taking extra precautions to protect patient safety during global pandemic. - August 13, 2020 - American Academy of Periodontology
Amplifei International Given Approval to Market HAPInss Brands' New “Hemplifei” CBD Products
Through its exclusive marketing agreement, Amplifei will now offer The Hemplifei™ products with an advanced breakthrough in Endocannabinoid Nutrition (ECN). - August 06, 2020 - AmpLIFEi International
Touchstone Health Services Providing COVID-19 Blitz Testing to the Community on Saturdays
Touchstone Health Services will conduct a COVID-19 Testing Blitz in Maricopa County from 8 a.m. to noon for the next four Saturdays, Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Patients can pre-register online, which will save time processing in-line, at https://www.touchstonehs.org. - August 05, 2020 - Touchstone Health Services
OrthoNeuro Names Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, New President
OrthoNeuro announced today that Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, has been named its new President. He was selected by the OrthoNeuro Board of Physicians and assumed the role on August 1. Dr. Todd replaces Carl Berasi, DO, who has been President since 2012. “Dr. Todd has distinguished himself as an... - August 04, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
New York Breast Health Welcomes New Board-Certified Surgeon
New York Breast Health is pleased to announce that Susan Palleschi, MD, FACS has joined the multi-specialty practice. Dr. Palleschi is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in diseases and surgery of the breast. She will be practicing at 1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 102, Great Neck, NY,... - August 03, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
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
Los Angeles-Area Clinic to Offer Free Rapid and Accurate COVID-19 Testing to LAPD and LASD Officers
Near-immediate testing results will give frontline law enforcement officers peace of mind as they both work within the community and return safely to their families. - July 29, 2020 - Thrive Medical
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
Healthcare Administration Alliance (HAA) Announces Virtual Symposium in September to Address Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 Updates
Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Providers to Attend Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond - July 28, 2020 - Healthcare Administration Alliance
NYCBS Becomes the First Community Cancer Center to Administer Lu-177 in New York State
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced today that it is the first community practice in New York State to administer Lu-177 therapy (Lutathera): the first radioactive drug approved for targeted treatment for patients with neuroendocrine tumors... - July 24, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
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 - Swedish Medical Center
OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins is One of Three Orthopedic Surgeons Worldwide to Utilize New Handheld Robotics Platform
Last week, OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins, D.O. FAOAO became one of just three orthopedic surgeons worldwide to use Smith+Nephew’s Real Intelligence brand of enabling technology solutions, as well as its new generation handheld robotics platform - the CORI Surgical System. Dr. Gittins... - July 23, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
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 - Swedish Medical Center
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
MobilDrTech Releases Updated White Paper on Telemedicine Stethoscopes
MobilDrTech, Inc. releases updated white paper comparing telemedicine stethoscopes. The July, 2020 update identifies and compares design, features and cost for the most frequently used real-time telemedicine stethoscopes in the U.S. market. - July 14, 2020 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Innoclee Health Announces New Modern Face Masks to Help Combat the Coronavirus
Now there is a new modern thin and light-weight mask that protects. - July 13, 2020 - Innoclee
US Wellness Report - Gateway to COVID-19 Data and Alternative Medicine
The Wellness Report offers collected alternative and ayurvedic data and other modes of alternative health being widely used to replace or augment general (allopathic) medicine. Presenting headlines and links to source data, the Wellness website enables easy review of the latest information on COVID-19. Interest in wellness is a rapidly growing trend as people begin to understand that wellness is a journey, healthcare is an event. - July 10, 2020 - US Wellness Report
Argus® Offers 3-Month Free Trial on Polyp Detection and Sizing Artificial Intelligence Gastroenterology Technology
Argus®, the only AI decision support technology that assists clinicians in the detection and sizing of polyps during colonoscopy procedures, has announced a 3-month free trial of their solution. This free trial offers a unique chance to compare detection rates and sizing with and without the assistance of AI. - July 09, 2020 - EndoSoft
Alexiacare Corporation Builds and Gives Away New Virtual Visit EMR/EHR Tool to Doctors Offices Facing COVID-19 Crisis
Alexiacare Corporation, a Maryland EMR/EHR vendor, is building and giving away AlexiaHTC Telemed, a new virtual visit tool that has been integrated into its flagship EMR/EHR product: AlexiaHTC. Doctor offices, which have been closed because of fear of COVID-19, can now schedule virtual appointments for its patients. - July 07, 2020 - Alexiacare Corporation
New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce Badamkhand Baatarkhuu, MD has joined their nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 NY-347 #14a, Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice/ Dr. Baatarkhuu has a special interest in peritoneal dialysis,... - July 07, 2020 - New York Health
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 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - July 01, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Telehealth Provider HealthPoint Plus Forms Strategic Partnership with the SureUp Total Wellness Platform
Partnership democratizes access to low-cost Telehealth that empowers businesses—especially small businesses—to recruit, retain, and reward employees. - June 24, 2020 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG Launches New fPELA® turbo Automated, Random Access Pancreatic Elastase Test
BÜHLMANN fPELA® turbo (FDA Exempt. For in vitro Diagnostic Use) is an in vitro diagnostic assay intended for the quantitation of pancreatic elastase in human stool, is now commercially available in the US. - June 24, 2020 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
Shekinah Health & Wellness Center to Offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida
Shekinah Health and Wellness Center is partnering with Aguilar Aesthetics, Wellness & MedSpa to offer a Medically Managed Weight Loss Program in North and South Florida. If you are interested, you can enroll at https://www.shekinahealth.com/weightloss/ - June 19, 2020 - Shekinah Health and Wellness Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
Swedish Medical Center in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety - June 17, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Introduces Minimally Invasive Robotic Tool for Lung Biopsy Procedures
Swedish is the first hospital in Colorado to offer robotic assisted technology that will help detect lung cancer earlier and improve outcomes. - June 13, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Thalassaemia International Federation and Hemanext® Inc. Announce New Strategic Alliance
Organizations create partnership to support the needs of people living with hemoglobin disorders. - June 11, 2020 - Hemanext
New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists Expand Access to High-Quality Cancer Care in Bergen County
The Practice is the Latest to Join the National OneOncology Network of Independent Oncologists. - June 09, 2020 - New Jersey Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens New Comprehensive Cancer Center in East Patchogue
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) opened its newest comprehensive cancer center at 365 E Main St. Patchogue, NY 11772 on Monday, June 1. Located in East Patchogue, the comprehensive cancer center will be the first in the community to provide the most advanced care on the south... - June 04, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Dr. Goldberg Joins Manhattan Cancer Associates
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is pleased to announce Arthur I. Goldberg, M.D., FACP has joined the team of city physicians. Dr. Goldberg is a board-certified medical oncologist who will be practicing at Manhattan Cancer Associates located at 945 5th Ave, New York, NY 10021. Dr. - June 02, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD of Parma, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Dr. Patricia Kaine is a retired... - June 02, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Temos Announces COVID-19 Safe Certification Program, First Compliance Certificate for Hospitals & Clinics to Verify Coronavirus Readiness
Global accreditation leader, Temos International Healthcare Accreditation (TEMOS), announces the launch of its new “Certificate of Compliance: COVID-19 Safe” program for hospitals and clinics to address the crucial issues facing them during the SARS-CoV-2 crisis while looking ahead to... - May 08, 2020 - Temos International GmbH
HCA Healthcare/ HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an "A" for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center, HealthONE’s level I trauma center, was awarded an "A" in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Swedish Medical Center’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national... - May 02, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
DreamCloud Psychiatry Takes Telemedicine to New Heights
The secret to succeding in telemedicine. - April 28, 2020 - DreamCloud Psychiatry
Medical and Dental Billing Company Offers Free Medical Coding Services
Revenu Billing and Practice Management Consultants, LLC would like to offer free coding services limited to the first 200 medical charts to the first 5 practices new and existing practices that signs up with Revenu Billing and Practice Management Consultants, LLC to receive full practice management and billing services. Offer valid from 4/24/2020 to 6/6/2020. Not valid with any other offer and subject to change. - April 24, 2020 - Revenu Billing & Practice Management Consultants, LLC
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Ryan Tobin President and CEO
Swedish Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and HCA HealthCare’s largest hospital in Colorado. - April 16, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Online Medical Certifications Surge During Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, online BCLS and ACLS certifications surge for nurses and physicians still needing to fulfill requirements. - April 16, 2020 - National Certification Services
Experts Share Info for Improving Lives of Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regular Communication, Setting Schedules & Shoring Up Food & Med Supplies Among Recommendations - April 15, 2020 - Brand New Day
Immunostics Launches Two Rapid COVID-19 Ab Test Platforms - AFIAS and iChroma COVID-19 Ab Tests
Both AFIAS and iChroma COVID-19 Point-of-Care Tests Detect the Novel Coronavirus within 10 Minutes using a whole blood, serum or plasma sample. - April 13, 2020 - Immunostics Inc.
AlignLife Chiropractic Care Continues to be an Essential Healthcare Resource Amidst the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
AlignLife Chiropractic Clinics Nationwide Remain Open - March 31, 2020 - AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
FDA Clears Aluna Asthma Management Platform for Consumer Sale & Use; Aluna Designed in Consultation with Physicians to Measure Lung Health at Home & on the Go
FDA clearance of Aluna, a portable digital spirometer that provides respiratory health insights. - March 28, 2020 - Aluna
Best Medical Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best medical websites in the world as part of their 24th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including... - March 18, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
OrthoNeuro Spine Division Recognized at 2020 Arthritis Foundation Crystal Ball Gala
The Central Ohio Arthritis Foundation recognized the OrthoNeuro Spine Division as its recipient of the 2020 Norman O. Rothermich, Pioneer in Medicine Award. OrthoNeuro Drs. Paul Eichenseer, David Kim, Daryl Sybert, Larry Todd, Jr., Donald Rohl, Mark White, and Ying Chen were honored at last... - March 11, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
Interventional Pain Specialist, Daniel Pap, M.D. to Join OrthoNeuro in March 2020
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Daniel Pap, Anesthesiologist will join their multi-specialty physician practice March 26, 2020. Dr. Pap will treat patients at their New Albany and Grove City offices. - March 06, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease
HSG Announces Publication of Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease - February 27, 2020 - Huntington Study Group
Varicose Vein Doctors Revolutionizes Vein Treatment in New York with Expert Specialists and State-of-the-Art Technology
Varicose Veins Doctors is a Manhattan-based healthcare clinic that specializes in treating spider and varicose veins. The clinic's certified vein doctors and specialists provide a range of effective treatment plans and prioritize patient care. They utilize state-of-the-art equipment to ensure patients receive quality treatment while feeling minimal pain. - February 27, 2020 - Varicose Veins Doctors
Center for Adoption Support and Education Receives Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Expand Regional Tele-mental Health Services
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) will now be able to serve more adoptive, kinship and foster families throughout the state of Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia through tele-mental health services. Thanks to a grant awarded by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, C.A.S.E. will expand tele-mental health services and remove geographic and financial barriers, allowing more adoptive families access to therapy. - February 25, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique
New portal assisted total hip arthroplasty approach results in smaller incisions, faster healing. - February 23, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center