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WEBeVoice Tele-Reminder Service
WEBeDoctor, Inc. introduces WEBeVoice; an automated appointment tele-reminder service for your patients. Free your office staff from making numerous phone calls and greatly reduce patient no-shows by implementing the WEBeVoice tele-reminder service into your practice. - December 01, 2012 - WEBeDoctor, Inc.
EndoSoft Goes Live with GI & Pulmonology Solutions at Harris Health System
EndoSoft, a leader in Meaningful Use Certified procedure documentation, EHR and imaging software solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that their GI and Pulmonology software systems are now live at Harris Health System in Houston, Texas. The Harris Health System is a fully... - December 01, 2012 - EndoSoft
MedPro Rx Named One of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Triangle
Specialty Pharmacy Ranked No. 27 on Triangle Business Journal’s 2012 Fast 50 List for Privately Held Companies, Makes Survey for Fifth Consecutive Year - December 01, 2012 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
SIMUL8 Corporation Announce the Release of Scenario Generator 2013
New release includes features designed specifically to aid those planning health and social care service improvements in this challenging time of reform. - December 01, 2012 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Atlantic Vein & Vascular Associates Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Atlantic Vein & Vascular Associates chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs Atlantic Vein & Vascular Associates will be met by SpectraMedi. - December 01, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
H. Michael Jaffin, M.D. Wins Consecutive Talk of the Town Awards for Customer Satisfaction
Antioch orthopedic doctor, H. Michael Jaffin, earns high customer satisfaction marks resulting in back-to-back Talk of the Town Awards. - November 30, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
ReproTech, LTD Earns AATB Accreditations
ReproTech, Ltd.’s established three facilities have again been awarded the prestigious accreditation of the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), it was announced today by Russell Bierbaum, President. - November 29, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
Practice Velocity® Named to the Inc. 500|5000 List
Practice Velocity Medical Software Company named to the Inc. 500|5000 list amongst the top fastest growing privately held companies across the nation. - November 28, 2012 - Practice Velocity
International Toxicology Summit & Expo
International Toxicology Summit & Expo-2012 an international summit organized by OMICS Group will bring together scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, and investors to envision and share the advancement in the emerging field of Toxicology. - November 28, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation
In Home Care Poway - Firstat Nursing Services Participates in National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month by Publishing Tips to Help Families Cope with This Disease
Firstat Nursing Services, an in-home care agency serving Poway and San Diego publishes guide to highlight strategies that will help patients and families improve their quality of life. - November 28, 2012 - Firstat Nursing Services
The American Biographical Institute Honors Dr. Krakovsky with Man of the Year 2012 Award
The International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center (IACC) announced today that The American Biographical Institute honored Dr. Krakovsky with esteemed Man of the Year 2012 Award. This notable award recognizes Dr. Krakovsky for his achievements in the field of Medical Education. Dr. Krakovsky is a... - November 27, 2012 - International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center
Life-Saving Surgery Performed by Dr. Krakovsky Restores Health, Confidence and Self-Esteem of a Man
Dr. Krakovsky of Penile Cosmetic Surgery Center in California has successfully removed penile silicone implant that caused discomfort, pain and embarrassment. In his post-surgical video testimonial, George opens up about the pain and embarrassment after the botched penile enlargement surgery. Even... - November 27, 2012 - Penile Cosmetic Ctr.
Meditab Software Wins Bronze in Best In Biz Awards 2012
Meditab Software, developers of IMS (Intelligent Medical Software), has been named a bronze winner in the category of "Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year" in the Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts. - November 27, 2012 - Meditab Software Inc.
Dr. Krakovsky is Invited to Deliver a Keynote Speech at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Krakovsky is invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 2013 annual scientific meeting for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 29th annual scientific meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15-19, 2013. The prestigious meeting... - November 26, 2012 - International Phalloplasty Institute
Platinum Benefit Planning Launches New Information Website in Response to the Cost of Medicaid Nursing Home Care Planning- Eligibility and Asset Protection
Platinum Benefit Planning launches its new informational website showing, once again, its commitment to helping families get educated and gain government and nursing home benefits. Certain types of assets are not considered when determining whether an applicant meets the asset requirements for Medicaid eligibility. - November 25, 2012 - Platinum Benefit Planning
South Nassau's Chief of Ophthalmology Named to Guide to New York’s Top Doctors
In September, Dr. Nauheim was named to the Consumers’ Research Council of America “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists” for the third consecutive year. - November 25, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Napier Healthcare Solutions Appoints Karthik Tirupathi as CEO
New CEO to consolidate position in integrated healthcare IT solutions and services while charting the course for growth and expansion into new geographical markets. - November 25, 2012 - Napier Healthcare Solution
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, of Olympia Medical Center Renews with Medical Education Speakers Network
Dr. Schiller lectures and gives presentations about ileostomy Options and Continent Diversions. He is a surgical pioneer in the BCIR (Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir), an option that provides continence to patients who would otherwise have a conventional ileostomy which requires wearing an external pouch at all times to collect digestive waste. - November 22, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant for Mobile Healthcare Application
Dr. Yingying Chen reduces healthcare costs and generates marketplace potential - November 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Tax Could Rise Significantly on Michigan Self-Insured Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals as part of the association’s ongoing legal challenge to the Michigan Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. SIIA contends that the law is preempted by the Employee Retirement... - November 21, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
HealthSaaS Today Announced the Release of Pain Tracker Plus for the iPhone
Pain Tracker Plus is designed to facilitate quick and easy "at the moment" entry of pain type, pain location and pain intensity. Pain Tracker Plus offers detailed mobile pain tracking to help with documentation of pain history. - November 20, 2012 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Version 18 of Medisoft Medical Billing Software Now Available
Medisoft V18 popular medical practice management software for medical billing services and physicians, is now available says Harry Selent, President of www.MedicalBillingSoftware.com. He announced today the public availability of the new medical practice management software program version. - November 20, 2012 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
Heroes in the Home - Prestigious Award Honoring First Care of New York's Caregiver
The patient had been a “difficult” case, with one home health care aide after another backing away from the task of tending to him, because it had to be done in shifts – two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. - November 18, 2012 - First Care of New York
Dr. Raymond Linovitz Joins Aurora Spine’s Team
Aurora Spine announces the appointment of Dr. Raymond Linovitz (retired) to Aurora’s Advisory Board. Dr. Linovitz a very successful board certified orthopedic surgeon in Southern California. He brings vast medical device experience and technical knowledge. “We are very excited to have... - November 18, 2012 - Aurora Spine
Chari Cohen Promoted to Hepatitis B Foundation Director of Public Health and Recipient of Bucks County Forty Under 40 Award
Hepatitis B Foundation Promotes Accomplished Staff Member and Celebrates Her Community Leadership Award Honor. - November 18, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $400 Donation to Waynesville Nonprofit - November 17, 2012 - NCVMA
Dr. Mark Galland Releases Podcast on the Lisfranc Injury
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Discusses a Common Midfoot Joint Injury and Its Treatment Process - November 17, 2012 - Dr. Galland
WorkOne Indianapolis Helps More Than 150 Find Jobs Through Hire Fair for Healthcare Workers
More than a quarter of jobseekers attending WorkOne Indianapolis’s Healthcare Hire Fair found a job. The event, which was hosted at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 27, 2012, connected qualified healthcare workers to local hospital and medical facility hiring managers. About 500 job seekers... - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy
Onondage Musculoskeletal Group Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Onondage Musculoskeletal Group chooses U.S.-based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs Onondage Musculoskeletal Group will be met by SpectraMedi. - November 16, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Bringing Cheer to the 2012 Holiday Season, Estes Audiology Offers Free Hearing Aids
"Gift of Hearing" Annual Holiday Giveaway by Estes Audiology Will Award 3 Sets of Hearing Aids to Deserving Individuals - November 15, 2012 - Estes Audiology
Practice Velocity® Celebrates 10-Years of Serving Urgent Care Clinics
Practice Velocity Medical Software celebrating 10th Anniversary serving Urgent Care Clinics. - November 15, 2012 - Practice Velocity
HealthEdSolutions.com Issues Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Programs Special Section
Online Healthcare Certification Provider Launches New Fire Departments Special Section - November 15, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
New Appointment Reminder App Reduces Missed Appointments, Enhances Doctor/Patient Communication
Talksoft Corporation's new app offers doctors and patients a newer, better way to communicate that, among other features, can help reduce the number of missed appointments, especially during inclement weather. Aptly named Talksoft Connect the app provides customers advanced preference settings, on-screen directions, and appointment detail information. It is now a part of Talksoft's suite of automated reminder services. - November 14, 2012 - Talksoft Corporation
Costa Rican Medical Care Free Seminar Details Business and Retirement Options in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Medical Care, a leading provider of medical and dental tourism plans in Costa Rica, is offering a seminar on healthcare, business expansion and retirement options in Costa Rica on Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 pm CST. This is a free seminar featuring speakers both in the U.S. and in... - November 12, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
iTake Supplements and Pills Tracker – iPhone app - Healthcare, Fitness
iTake Supplements and Pills Tracker is a supplements and pill tracker application for the iPhone. The app enables users to organize the supplements and pills into easy-to-read lists with useful statistics and photos. - November 12, 2012 - BartSoft Inc
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum Says, "to Help Prevent Cancer Fries, Doughnuts, Sodas, Burned Meat and Hot Dogs Must Go!"
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers PA, and an MD Anderson trained cancer physician, is an outspoken advocate of the delaying and even the prevention of certain cancers through smarter lifestyle and eating choices. Dr. Birenhaum states, “If you are like most... - November 09, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
Sandra D. Oliver Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sandra D. Oliver of Weatherford, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Sandra D. Oliver Ms. Oliver has over 35 years experience in the healthcare field. She is a RN... - November 09, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Local Company Heads to Chicago for Final Recruiting Event of the Year
Leapdoctor.com will be a vendor and sponsor at the 12th Annual Midwest Recruiter’s Conference, held by the Illinois Staff of Physician Recruiters (ISPR). - November 09, 2012 - leapdoctor.com
Acceliant Exhibits Its Capabilities at the DIA India's 7th Annual Conference in Hyderabad
Acceliant, a global technology provider of innovative clinical trial solutions, participated in the DIA India's 7th Annual Conference on 'Discovery through Commercialization: Innovative Strategies for Individualized Healthcare' held at Hyderabad International Convention Center, Novotel & HICC... - November 09, 2012 - Trianz
Hill, Chesson & Woody and CAI Launch 2012 N.C. Healthcare Benefits & Costs Survey
HCW Partners with CAI to Provide Survey That Compares an Organization’s Healthcare Costs to Others in the Market - November 09, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Innovative Directions in Health's Lipodissolve Procedure Delivers Great Patient Satisfaction, Safety and Results
Lipodissolve is a revolutionary technique used to reduce superficial deposits of fat. It has gained popularity in recent years. A simple solution of phosphatidylcholine in deoxycholate evolved around 2004 and has been used by two collaborating physicians in Minnesota, Dr. Khalid Mahmud and Dr. - November 09, 2012 - Innovative Directions In Health
Peace of Mind Home Health Introduce New Care Services for Everett, Issaquah and Kirkland Residents
Providers of expert home health care services, Peace of Mind Home Health has recently announced that they have now upgraded their suite of home health care services to provide clients across Everett, Issaquah and Kirkland with more options when it comes to at-home care. The new non-medical in home... - November 09, 2012 - Peace Of Mind Home Health
International Ultraviolet Association Call for Papers for Conference in Germany on UV Technology
Global experts in the field of UV technology will present research in Karlsruhe, Germany on 4 and 5 June 2013. - November 09, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
HEALTHCAREfirst Hosts Free Webinar for Home Health and Hospice Agencies on PPS Final Rule
HEALTHCAREfirst, the pioneer of web-based software and services for home care, today announced that they will host a free webinar discussion of the 2013 PPS Final Rule. Presented by Deanna Loftus, Director of Regulatory Compliance for HEALTHCAREfirst, the webinar will review the final rule and... - November 08, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Harris Health System Offers a Prescription for Election Blues: a Healthy Dose of No News
Whether supporting President Barack Obama or Governor Mitt Romney, this year’s election has taken people on a roller coaster of emotions from elation to anger. For those with election blues after the results, Harris Health System prescribes a strong dose of no TV, radio, social media and Internet coverage. - November 08, 2012 - Harris Health System
Sharecare Names Sherri Snelling to Top 10 List for Influencers on Alzheimer's disease and Caregiving
Sharecare, the online site created by Dr. Oz, released its first Top 10 Influencers on Alzheimer's disease naming Sherri Snelling #4 on the list based on her blogs about dementia and caregiving. - November 07, 2012 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
5th Avenue Eye Center Observes Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes and diabetic eye diseases but have not been diagnosed. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month and Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center in NY and NJ, hopes to educate Americans about the importance of yearly dilated eye exams to catch eye problems early and preserve healthy vision. - November 07, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Smith Barid, LCC Offering Free Health Care Directives for Heroes November 12-16, 2012
In honor of Veterans Day, the attorneys at Smith Barid, LLC will offer free healthcare directives the week of November 12th for local heroes in the community including active and retired military personnel, veterans, police, fire and other first responders. - November 07, 2012 - Smith Barid, LLC
Data-Tech Now Provides Customized Healthcare IT Solutions
Customized Healthcare IT Support Solutions to fit your hospital or private practice. Focus on your patients, we’ll handle the rest. - November 07, 2012 - Data-Tech
Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Prevent Closure
The Law Offices of Barry Fischer files Federal Complaint on behalf of L.A.-based pot dispensary to prevent the DEA from using intimidation tactics and “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in efforts to close legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in California. Lawsuit asserts Federal Government’s “abuse of power.” - November 06, 2012 - The Law Offices of Barry Fischer