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VisualDx a Winner in the iHeath 2014 “Ideas that Work” Competition
Nation’s First Widely Used Diagnostic Clinical Decision Support System Honored - February 05, 2014 - Logical Images Inc
ModuleMD – One of the First Michigan-based EHR to Achieve Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification
ModuleMD has been certified - enabling eligible providers to meet the Stage 1 and 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - February 04, 2014 - ModuleMD
Meditation Technology Company Releases a Breakthrough Program that Opens the Heart
HeartWave™ Meditation of iAwake Technologies offers a meditation technology beyond brainwaves and brainwave entrainment. Good for engaging the heart and the entire energetic system. - February 04, 2014 - iAwake Technologies, LLC
Long Term Care Insurance Association Mounts Longevity Risk Campaign
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance plans to mount a yearlong awareness campaign focused on Longevity Risk, the consequences of living a long life. - February 04, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2014 Employee Voice Award™ Honorees Announced
Quantum Workplace presents the 2014 Employee Voice Award to 10 organizations nationwide for excellence in employee engagement. - February 03, 2014 - Quantum Workplace
Florida Heart Surgeon Helps NBA Hopeful Overcome Defect Threatening His Hoop Dreams
Despite hunger, poverty and sparse conditions that challenge his West African homeland, Ibrahima Diallo's speed, strength and skills on the court propelled him across the Atlantic last fall with a scholarship to a sports academy in Sarasota – and closer to his lifelong dream. Until his heart stopped suddenly during a practice game at the Impact Basketball Academy on McIntosh Road. - February 01, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sterling Workshop Teaches Healthcare Professionals How to Manage Finances for Greater Profitability
Management workshop provides practice owners with management know-how for more viable, smoother-running practices. - February 01, 2014 - Sterling
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Summit View Hospice Attains National Accreditation Through the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
Summit View Hospice became Northern Nevada’s first hospice provider to obtain national accreditation through Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). CHAP accreditation demonstrates that Summit View Hospice and their staff meet the industry’s highest nationally recognized... - January 31, 2014 - Summit View Hospice
St. Augustine Surgery Center Launches Total Joint Program
St. Augustine Surgery Center in conjunction with Dr. Tod Northrup of Florida Sports Medicine Institute has launched a completely outpatient total joint program. - January 31, 2014 - St. Augustine Surgery Center
OmniMD Achieves EHNAC e-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Certificate for Prescribing Applications
Certification ensures adherence to data processing standards and compliance with security infrastructure and integrity requirements for all e-Prescribing transactions. - January 31, 2014 - OmniMD
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Offers Saturday Clinic Hours for Valley Athletes
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced Saturday clinic hours for February 15 and March 8. - January 30, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston and Galveston Partner with Amazing Spaces® for Personal Items Collection
Valentine’s Day themed donation party set for Thursday, February 13 at Amazing Spaces on W. Holcombe Blvd. - January 30, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Dr. Satwant Kaur Makes Technology Predictions for 2014
The "first lady of emerging technologies" believes medical technology will make great strides. - January 29, 2014 - Satwant Kaur Media
Rock County Hospital Selects VersaSuite as Its Electronic Health Records and HIS Software
VersaSuite today announced that Nebraska-based Rock County Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), has selected its adaptive electronic health records and hospital information system software. VersaSuite offers a complete EHR and HIS solution for CAH facilities and is designed to automate... - January 29, 2014 - VersaSuite
FlexSim Healthcare 4.3.2 Released: Better Memory Support
Minor release of industry-leading healthcare process improvement software adds new features and several important bug fixes. - January 29, 2014 - FlexSim Software Products
healthPERX & eDocAmerica Partner to Take Telehealth to the Next Level
Imagine having health care at your fingertips for nearly any medical need, whenever you need it, no matter where you are in the U.S. healthPERX, a leading telehealth program that offers 24/7 access to board-certified doctors, has partnered with eDocAmerica to offer additional access to a myriad of health specialists. From a common cold, a swollen ankle or a skin condition, access to board-certified doctors and specialists for nearly any medical need is now available via phone and online. - January 29, 2014 - healthPERX
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Artificial Disc Institute Launches New Company Web Site for Treating Neck and Upper Back/Arm Pain
Artificial Disc Institute (ADI) is a network of elite, board certified, fellowship trained doctors that specialize 100% in spine care. They are very pleased to announce the launch of their new company web site for treating neck and upper back pain/arm pain. - January 26, 2014 - AutoWeb Technologies
Preferred Solutions Welcomes Jim Ruthven as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Preferred Solutions Inc., a nationally recognized healthcare IT consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Jim Ruthven has joined the company as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Jim’s role at Preferred Solutions is focused on the continued expansion of new business and working with clients and partners to create innovative solutions that leverage the company’s core strengths. - January 26, 2014 - Preferred Solutions, Inc.
VisualDx Among the “Ideas that Work” at iHealth 2014
Mobile App Improves Health Care by Quickly and Accurately Diagnosing Disease - January 24, 2014 - Logical Images Inc
Stuart Oberman to Speak at ATL360 Group Multi-Practice Lecture Series
Stuart J. Oberman (Oberman Law Firm) is one of four featured speakers in a series of Multi-Practice Lecture events taking place throughout the country. The first ATL360 Multi-Practice Lecture will be held in Atlanta, on February 7, 2014, at the City Club of Buckhead. The Lecture Series is geared... - January 24, 2014 - Oberman Law Firm
Percolate LMS Ranked #28 According to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report
Michaels & Associates received high honors this week for their Percolate LMS‒now globally recognized as one of the top learning management systems (LMSs) according to the 2014 State of the LMS Industry Report authored by Craig Weiss of E-Learning 24/7. Percolate, developed by Michaels & Associates and a strong newcomer to the industry, is ranked #28 in the report’s Top 50 LMSs. Percolate’s 90 second demo featured in the report can be viewed here: http://www.lmsdemos.com/video/78579408. - January 23, 2014 - Michaels & Associates
Prostate Cancer Roundtable Commends SSA for Inclusion of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer in Diagnoses Eligible for Compassionate Allowances Initiative
The membership of the Prostate Cancer Roundtable today thanked the Social Security Administration (SAA) and Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin, for their announcement that a diagnosis of hormone-refractory prostate cancer would be included in the updated list of more than 200 diagnoses making... - January 23, 2014 - Men's Health Network
Two More Hospitals Receive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission Thanks to Accelero Health Partners
Accelero Health Partners helps two more hospitals to receive Disease-Specific Certification for their Orthopedic Service Lines. - January 23, 2014 - Accelero Health Partners
The Times Square Billboard Promoting Long Term Care Insurance News Featured Jesse Slome, Director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance
To promote heightened awareness of the importance of long term care insurance a Times Square billboard was utilized by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. "Consumer awareness and education is our number one priority and the world's crossroads is the ideal place to start... - January 23, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
PIH Health Receives Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence
PIH Health Among Top 5% of Hospitals in Nation for Four Years in a Row (2011-2014). - January 23, 2014 - PIH Health
ALPCO's New FDA Cleared 25-OH Vitamin D Total ELISA Provides Option for Hospitals and Smaller Clinical Labs to Bring Affordable Testing In-House
ALPCO expands test portfolio for clinical and hospital laboratory customers with the release of a FDA 510(k) cleared 25-OH Vitamin D Total ELISA. - January 22, 2014 - ALPCO
Transasia Introduces LAURA M- the Next Generation Urine Analyzer in India
Laura M the latest urine analyzer from Transasia offers the advantage of measuring Microalbumin & Creatinine. - January 22, 2014 - Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd.
Global Incontinence and Ostomy Care Products Market to Reach USD 17.2 Billion by 2020 - GrandViewResarch Latest Report
Availability of high growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region to drive the demand for incontinence and ostomy care products. - January 22, 2014 - Grand View Research
Cannapages Publishes World's First Phone Book of Legal & Regulated Cannabis Shops in Colorado
Cannapages, Colorado's oldest cannabis directory, has released the definitive phone book for the new recreational market, with a list of all current and future stores for 21+ clientele. A recognized staple in the local community, this is the first independent publication for the Denver-based company after years of monthly sections in multiple magazines. The directory also features contributors Ry Prichard, formerly of Kind Reviews, and Herbal Synergy Labs (annual High Times Cannabis Cup). - January 21, 2014 - Cannapages.com
Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine to Open Satellite Clinic in Wilmington, NC
John C. Pittman, MD, Director of the Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine (CCIM), is opening a satellite clinic in Wilmington, NC, in association with Consults in Wellness. The clinic will begin seeing patients on January 31st, 2014. - January 21, 2014 - Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine
There is No Cure - The Sankofa Center Works Towards Preventing the Spread of HIV and AIDS
The Sankofa Center knows the importance of educating people about HIV/AIDS. Through African dance and culture The Sankofa Center offers an outreach program that allows for volunteers to travel to Ghana and educate the people there about this not curable virus. The importance of The Sankofa... - January 21, 2014 - Sankofa Center
A Practical Handbook on Smell and Taste Disorders
"Management of Smell and Taste Disorders," by Antje Welge-Luessen and Thomas Hummel, recently published by Thieme, reflects recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of smell and taste disorders, giving readers a complete, current overview of the topic. It includes functional... - January 20, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Offers Innovative Research
The American Venous Forum will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. Program highlights include Scientific Sessions on Superficial Vein Disease, Chronic Venous Obstructions, Venous Thromboembolism/IVC Filters, and Venous Mix. - January 20, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Meticulous Research: Global Healthcare Analytics Market Worth $19.6 Billion by 2021 with CAGR of 21.3% in the Forecast Period
Global Healthcare Analytics Market outlook: 2013-2021. - January 19, 2014 - Meticulous Research
Transasia Demonstrates Its Market Leadership by Launching Five New Instruments
Through its world class manufacturing setup and indigenous research, Transasia works towards meeting the diagnostic needs of patients and doctors across the world. - January 18, 2014 - Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd.
Biostratus Corporation Announces Issuance of US Patent for Tissue Bulking and Tissue Generation Technologies
Medical biotechnology company Biostratus Corporation has today announced the issuance of the USPTO Patent #8,586,089 titled "Enhanced Carriers for the Delivery of Microparticles to Mammalian Tissues and Fluids." The Biostratus patent covers a novel class of biocompatible injectable... - January 17, 2014 - Biostratus Corporation
Hit Discovery Constance GmbH: A New European hub for HTS and Compound Management
Today Hit Discovery Constance GmbH ("HDC"), a new joint venture organisation between Lead Discovery Center (Dortmund/Germany), Centre for Drug Design and Discovery (CD3, KULeuven, Leuven/Belgium) and Axxam (Milan/Italy) has started its operation. The new company is based in Constance... - January 17, 2014 - Lead Discovery Center GmbH
Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Volumes I and II Now Available in Updated Editions
Thieme has recently published completely updated fourth editions of Volumes I and II of its bestselling "Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy". This comprehensive, easy-to-use pocket atlas is renowned for superb illustrations as well as the depiction of sectional anatomy in every plane. It... - January 16, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit Uses Datix for Patient Feedback Intelligence to Support Clinical Commissioning Groups
Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (SLCSU) has deployed Datix patient safety software, installing Datix Incidents, Complaints, Hotspots and Dashboards modules to capture patient feedback as well as clinical data from General Practitioners (GPs). SLCSU is one of the largest CSUs... - January 16, 2014 - Datix Software
Baptist Health Implements Self-Service Patient Registration Solution
Baptist Health announced the implementation of Clearwave kiosks - a self service patient registration system. - January 15, 2014 - Clearwave Corporation
Versasuite Exhibits at 2014 Georgia Rural Health Association Annual Conference
VersaSuite, a leading Health Information System provider to Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), Ambulatory Clinics, Surgical Centers, and Rural hospitals, will be exhibiting at the 2014 Georgia Rural Health Association (GRHA) Annual Conference in Savannah Georgia. This year’s event theme is... - January 15, 2014 - VersaSuite
Open a Home Care or Home Health Care Agency with No Franchise Fees, Royalty Fees or Territory Restrictions
21st Century Health Care Consultants, leading Home Care and Home Health Care Consulting Agency, introduces a complete line of Home Care and Home Health Care consulting services on their website. - January 12, 2014 - 21st Century Care Providers Home Care Consultants
Sterling Workshop Teaches Healthcare Professionals How to Grow a Practice Without Being Chained to It
Management workshop gives practice owners proven tools to manage staff and practice performance. - January 12, 2014 - Sterling
Spots Still Remain for New Jersey Families to Take Part in Skills Groups at the Rutgers Tourette Syndrome Program
The groups, aimed at children and adolescents with TS, will run for 10 weeks on Thursdays beginning January 23 and concluding on April 3 at the TS Clinic in Piscataway. - January 12, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
IDGA's Interoperable EHR Roundtable Day
Facilitating the Conversation on Successful EHR Adoption - January 11, 2014 - IDGA
Arab Health Innovation & Achievement Awards 2014 Shortlist Announced
Seven awards categories to highlight the region's growth and achievements in the healthcare field. - January 11, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
PCOSAA - Revolutionizing How We View PCOS
New site and campaign will be able to provide patients with avenues for one-on-one communication with professionals treating PCOS, educational resources and outreach. Through online chats, forums, educational programs, featured newsletters, directories, links, podcasts, downloadable files and much more, women with PCOS will be able to find everything they need in one place, free of charge. - January 10, 2014 - PCOS Awareness Association
EmergyCare to Present LifeSaver Award to Ten Employees
At the Erie BayHawks games on January 10 and 11, EmergyCare will present several employees with awards for their roles saving the lives of people in cardiac arrest. Additionally, game attendees can stop by the EmergyCare tables during the game to learn hands-only CPR so they can be prepared to help victims of cardiac arrest before emergency personnel arrive. - January 10, 2014 - EmergyCare