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Best Medical Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Medical Websites of 2021 will be named as part of the 25th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards sets benchmarks fofr excellence for 96 industries, including healthcare, healthcare provider, medical, medical equipment, biotechnology and pharmaceutical websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for medical-related websites to enter to be judged is May 28, 2021. - March 11, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Georgetown Home Care Announces Lowest Readmission and Rehospitalization Rate in Company History for 2020
Rates significantly lower than US national averages; Year over year decrease of 32% for readmissions; Success with every partner it works with - March 02, 2021 - Georgetown Home Care
New Members Welcomed by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - March 02, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fusion Marketplace Launches as a Traveler-First Driven Community
Fusion Marketplace launched on Wednesday, February 10. Fusion Marketplace believes that what’s best for Healthcare Travelers is best for all Staffing Agencies. - February 24, 2021 - Fusion Marketplace
Limitless Medical Logs® - Putting You in the Driver's Seat of Your Health
Limitless is a first of its kind health management app that works at your fingertips, across all devices, for patients suffering from a chronic illness who feel out of control managing their own health. Rather than keeping disorganized notes or not tracking anything, Limitless is a tool to help patients be better prepared for doctor’s visits and offers essential features to help individuals keep track of every facet of their symptoms. - February 22, 2021 - Limitless Medical Logs®
Tigerlily Foundation Launches a New Web Series, BREATHE Tv on Facebook Live
Tigerlily Foundation in partnership with Puma Biotechnology, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of BREATHE Tv. BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational breast cancer lifestyle television series that brings together patients and providers in a space of purpose, while... - February 20, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
Hospitals Choose CloudWave for Multi-Cloud Solutions
CloudWave’s OpSus Managed Services and Edge Architectures Offer Integrated Cloud Solutions to Healthcare Organizations - February 17, 2021 - CloudWave
Riem Badr, MD, FCAP Named Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, has named board-certified hematopathologist Riem Badr, MD, FCAP, the chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/16/riem-badr-md-fcap-named-chief-pathology/ Dr. - February 16, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors Want All Polio Survivors to Have Access to Medical and Welfare Support
The charity is working to raise the awareness of Post-Polio Sequelae to every Primary Carer and GP, so that access to medical and welfare support is possible, whatever the home country. - February 13, 2021 - The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors
Phase One Development of Rapid COVID-19 Point of Care Test Complete
Pepex Biomedical has effectively concluded first stage development efforts including successfully demonstrating working chemistry and manufacturing functionality of its existing electrochemical biosensor. - February 11, 2021 - Pepex Biomedical, Inc.
CloudWave Acquired by Abry Partners
Abry Partners’ Investment in Cloud Services Provider Positions Company for Expansion and Growth in the Healthcare Market - February 01, 2021 - CloudWave
New Dental-to-Medical Cross-Coding and Billing Credential Program Launches Nationally
Developed by Dental Medical Billing in Partnership with QPro, Program Offers Industry-Recognized Credentials to Qualified Professionals - January 27, 2021 - Innoventrum
IVI Appoints Dr. Richard Chapman as Chief Scientific Officer
ICER Director of Health Economics Joins High-Growth Value Assessment Nonprofit. - January 26, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
Carisk Partners Appoints Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer
Carisk Partners (Carisk), a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Letourneau will continue to report to Joseph Berardo, Jr., CEO, Carisk. With this... - January 20, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Elliot Nadelson, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce board-certified Elliot Nadelson, M.D. has joined its urology team. NYHealth is the premier center for primary and specialty care services with a network of outstanding physicians specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, physical therapy, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, surgery, and urology. - January 19, 2021 - New York Health
Janet L. Johnson Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Janet L. Johnson of Houston, Texas has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of home health services. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - January 19, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Global Excel Achieves SOC 1 & 2 Type I Certification
Global Excel, a leader in Healthcare Risk Management, announces that it is now officially SOC 1 & 2 Type I compliant across the organization. The SOC 1 Type I report provides organizations with assurance that internal and connected external reporting controls are properly designed and in place. - January 14, 2021 - Global Excel Management
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Chief Radiation Oncologist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), announced Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has been named chief radiation oncologist. - January 14, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
OrthoNeuro Strengthens C-Suite Executive Team with Two Promotions
OrthoNeuro, a multi-disciplinary practice of board-certified physicians has announced the promotion of Jacqueline Petty to Chief Administrative Officer and Brian Hart to Chief Operating Officer. Both Hart and Petty join Dr. Larry Todd, President of OrthoNeuro, and newly elected Senior Vice... - January 11, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
New CDC Designed "I Got My Covid-19 Vaccine!” Buttons Available to Assist in Rollout and Build Confidence in Vaccines
If you've had the COVID-19 vaccine, or involved in a vaccination roll out team/plan, these "I Got My Covid-19 Vaccine!" buttons effectively let others know you've been vaccinated. These buttons are exactly the same design as stickers given to folks after getting the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccination. Using the official CDC design, these I've been vaccinated buttons are a universal indicator that you've been inoculated, and encourage other to follow your lead. - January 11, 2021 - I've Had It
Oregon Hospice Educated on the Duties of Volunteers
Harbor Light Hospice, an Oregon Hospice Agency, recently released a blog educating readers on the duties of volunteering. The new article focuses on explaining the details surrounding volunteering for hospice care. - January 06, 2021 - Harbor Light Hospice
New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce board-certified Darren S. Kaufman, MD, MS has joined its nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 Route 347, Bldg. #14A Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice-2/ Dr. Kaufman has special interest and... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health
New York Health Acquires Three Village Family Medicine
New York Health is pleased to announce that primary care practice, formerly known as Three Village Family Medicine, will now be part of New York Health. Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD, and Physician Assistant, Lisa Rizzuto, MS, PA-C will be practicing at the office located at 7 S Jersey Ave... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health
Power Wellness Safely Surpasses 1 Million Medical Fitness Center Visits
Collectively across 29 locations nationwide, Power Wellness has managed over 1 million visits since reopening their first client’s location in May 2020. As a result of strictly enforced safety protocols, the reported COVID-19 positive reports from staff and members have been below 0.05%, and... - December 23, 2020 - Power Wellness Management
Why It is Critical for Workers in Out-of-School Settings to Qualify for Vaccine Eligibility Within the Education Sector
The American Camp Association, along with the Afterschool Alliance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, JCC Association of North America, and the YMCA of the USA, make a strong case to have out-of-school time workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the Education sector. - December 22, 2020 - American Camp Association
R3i Ventures Announces the Launch of the House of MedTech in Luxembourg
House of MedTech provides accelerated digital health and MedTech commercialisation pathway between Singapore and Luxembourg. It makes a measurable contribution to transforming societies and healthcare worldwide. - December 20, 2020 - R3i Ventures Pte. Limited
Rose Medical Center Continues to Earn Straight “A's” for Patient Safety in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Rose Medical Center is one of only 29 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an "A" every grading cycle since 2012. - December 15, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
New York Health Welcomes Primary Care Physician Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP
Board-Certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining New York Health's team of dedicated physicians. - December 10, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization established by a Black, first-generation immigrant woman and patient-led organization will open the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Maimah Karmo, President and Founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, has set the stage for a new... - December 07, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation co-hosts this historic special session in collaboration with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), titled Setting the Stage for Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership, on December 8, 2020, to discuss continued collaborative action towards health equity in breast cancer care, at SABCS 2020. The event is designed to foster transformational dialogue and lead to specific strategies to end barriers at every level of healthcare for people of color. - December 05, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
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
Cancer Expert Now Named One of 2020's Most Innovative Healthcare Companies
Cancer Expert Now is proud to be recognized as one of the most innovative companies in healthcare, according to the “2020 Inaugural List of Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare.” - November 25, 2020 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
The US Oncology Network Warns Administration’s Most Favored Nation Model Will Disrupt Patient Access to Cancer Treatments
Interim Final Rule would disproportionately target oncologists and reduce patient access to current and future treatments. - November 24, 2020 - The US Oncology Network
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
The Power of Two N-PAX and WingArc Partnership
N-PAX Philippines Inc. a technology company based in the Philippines and WingArc Singapore had recently announced their business partnership that will help strengthen business potentials of each company. - November 24, 2020 - N-PAX Philippines Inc.
Aardvark Medical Announces BARDA Exercise of Contract Option 1 Valued at $2.8M
Advances Development of Specimen Collection System for Respiratory Pathogens for Viral Testing - November 20, 2020 - pNeo LLC
Brand New Book by Janis Allen - "From Boo-Hiss to Bravo: Behavior-Based Scorecards People Will Use and Like"
Designing and implementing scorecards can seem very complicated and intimidating, but this book breaks the process down into six, doable steps that make scorecards feel easy and fun. - November 17, 2020 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
Black Book™ Moves ZyDocⓇ to #2 in Medical Transcription Clinical Services and #6 Transcription Software Solution Vendor of 2020
ZyDoc was ranked second in medical transcription services and sixth for their TrackDoc Connect enterprise cloud transcription platform in the 2020 Black Book™ Market Research vendors survey by 203 hospitals and 2,263 physician practices. - November 16, 2020 - ZyDoc
GenRocket Accelerates the Delivery of Clinically Accurate EDI Test Data to Ensure the Quality of Health Care Applications
Pre-built Solution Accelerators enable an unprecedented level of testing for X12 EDI transactions to improve the accuracy of health care insurance claims processing - November 12, 2020 - GenRocket, Inc.
IVI Research Brief Examines Value Assessment in the Age of COVID
Researchers Highlight Important Advancements in Understanding Value Emerging from the Pandemic - November 10, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Network Announce Proposed Affiliation
The Boards of Directors of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County (VNHFC) and Waveny LifeCare Network (WLN) are pleased to announce that they have entered into an exclusive letter of intent to combine home care and hospice operations to better serve patients in Fairfield County and beyond. - November 06, 2020 - Waveny LifeCare Network
2020 Healthcare Administration Alliance Evaluation and Management (E/M) Conference Sessions Now Available for Purchase
Ideal Opportunity for Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers and Providers to Review Acclaimed Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond. - November 05, 2020 - Healthcare Administration Alliance
Meet TurningLeafVITA.com: Startup Introduces Affordable Vitamin Delivery Amid Pandemic
TurningLeafVITA.com is a newly launched subscription vitamin delivery service. This new female-founded company by Dr. Nina Everson is poised to disrupt the vitamin industry by offering affordable high quality vitamins delivered conveniently to the doorstep. With unique, high potency blends, coupled with creative rustic-inspired packaging, this is an affordable vitamin service for everyone. - October 30, 2020 - Turning Leaf VITA
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Ruben Gallego for Co-Sponsoring Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 28, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Innovation and Value Initiative Selects Pharmerit to Construct Foundation of Major Depressive Disorder Value Assessment Model
Health Economics Experts to Work with IVI-convened Advisory Group to Assess and Determine Model Inputs - October 20, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
New York Health Welcomes Internal Medicine Physician Robin DaCosta, MD
Excited to be a part of NY Health, Dr. DaCosta believes that “Medicine is challenging but finding new ways to restore health in our community is so rewarding.” - October 08, 2020 - New York Health
AcrobatAnt, Tulsa-Based Advertising Agency, Offers Free Marketing Materials to Promote Flu Vaccinations
AcrobatAnt, an advertising agency serving clients nationwide, is offering free marketing materials to help healthcare organizations promote flu vaccinations in their communities. There are two creative concepts to choose from. Each one includes full working files for social, print, outdoor, digital display and a blog post. Healthcare organizations can download the complete files by visiting acrobatant.com/flu. - October 08, 2020 - AcrobatAnt
XECAN Announces Its "Touchless" Facial Recognition Technology Can Identify and Verify Patients with or Without Masks on
Patients can be checked in and verified against the EMR system using facial recognition even if the patients have their masks on. - October 07, 2020 - XECAN