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Nortec Software Partners in Initiative to Support Health IT in Underserved Communities
Nortec Software Announces Partnership with North Shore Medical Labs, in Collaboration with HHS and AHIMA to Provide EHR Systems and Health IT Training to Providers in Alabama, Mississippi and North Carolina - November 04, 2011 - Nortec Software
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Seeks to Help Montana’s Autism Population with Free Conference for Parents and Caregivers
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders will host a free, one-day autism conference for parents, caregivers, students and practitioners at the University of Montana on November 19. - November 04, 2011 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Sandlot, LLC Named Self-Sustaining HIE Initiative in Recent Report
The clinical health information technology company is a sustainable HIE initiative according to a new eHealth Initiative report. - November 04, 2011 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Enabledoc EHR Achieves ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 EHR Certification from ICSA Labs
Enabledoc EHR has achieved 2011/2012 Complete EHR ONC-ATCB Certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting providers with Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - November 04, 2011 - Enabledoc
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
MResult Corporation to Sponsor 2nd Annual Life Sciences West Coast Compliance Congress
MResult Corporation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 2nd Annual Life Sciences West Coast Compliance Congress hosted by CBI in San Francisco, California. At the event, MResult representatives will be showcasing the firm’s Aggregate Spend Solution application. This... - November 03, 2011 - MResult Corporation
New Dawn for MedPAGES, as Leading UK Web Publisher Buys Ireland’s Fastest Growing Health Portal
Intuition Communication, a leading UK web publisher in the healthcare sector has taken 100% ownership of Medpages, Ireland’s health information site. Intuition has acquired Medpages from Blue Dot Ltd and will operate the site from the UK through its representatives in Ireland. Mepages... - November 03, 2011 - Intuition Communication
New Incentive Approach Drives Near-Term Cost Savings and Engagement
Trifecta™ Methodology Delivers Mix of Immediate, Intermediate and Long-Term Results. - November 03, 2011 - IncentOne
YouCaring.com Raises Hopes of Liver Transplant Dad
YouCaring.com aides family in raising money for Liver Transplant Dad - November 03, 2011 - YouCaring.com
Uniform Advantage Announces First Ever Contest to Win an iPad2
Uniform Advantage is holding its first contest, in which medical professionals will compete to win a brand new iPad2. Voting will take place on the company’s website from November 29th to December 27th, and winners will be announced on December 28, 2011. The contestant with the most votes will be the grand prize winner of an iPad2. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com/Contest. - November 02, 2011 - Uniform Advantage
San Francisco Clinical Affairs Consulting Firm Rebrands as The Jon Block Group: Expanded Team, Enhanced Capabilities
Jon E. Block, Ph.D., Inc., an internationally recognized clinical affairs consulting firm based in San Francisco announced today it has rebranded as The Jon Block Group (www.JonBlockGroup.com). The Jon Block Group serves many of the world’s top medical device firms, providing senior-level... - November 02, 2011 - Jon Block Group
VersaSuite is the First Company to Achieve the CCHIT® Women's Health Certification
VersaSuite Extends Its Spectrum of CCHIT Certifications - November 01, 2011 - VersaSuite
Children's Bodies Need Far Different Exercises than Adults - BodybuildingInWater.Com
After 11 years of researching how the forces of exercise move inside the human body, Structural Engineer Craig Wise, the inventor of Body Oars (Google "World's Greatest Workout Device") and founder of bodybuildinginwater.com, reveals an enormous difference he observed in the way children and adult bodies can be massively strengthened. - October 31, 2011 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Medical Development Group’s Entrepreneurial Special Interest Group (SIG) Announces Nov 29 “UnConference!”
Their “unConference” will provide an open, informal atmosphere to raise questions and proposed solutions for medical technology entrepreneurs facing the challenges of finances, regulatory issues, IP and more. Kickstart your idea into that new company or find a way to overcome those barriers that are holding you back. - October 31, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Ronco is Exhibiting at HealthAchieve, Toronto: November 7 and 8
Ronco is exhibiting at HealthAchieve 2011 on November 7 and 8, 2011, come and discover the latest in hand protection. - October 30, 2011 - RONCO
Ribbon Cutting and Open House Celebration at Kobernick Anchin
The public is invited for wine and cheese, giveaways, and drawing for prizes. - October 30, 2011 - Kobernick Anchin
FCX-DNA Announces the Arrival of Dr. Kambouris to Boise, Idaho
Renown Doctor Marios Kambouris visits Boise, Idaho. Professor Marios Kambouris, assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine, carried out the ground-breaking research through DNA Testing. Recently featured in the London Times and ESPN, Dr. Kambouris performed DNA testing on an... - October 29, 2011 - Full Circle Rewards Inc.
Long® Fence is Gold Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence, one of the largest residential and commercial fencing contractors on the East Coast, was a gold level sponsor of the 19th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure® for their donation of temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the... - October 29, 2011 - Long Fence
Park Nicollet Deploys New LRS® Solution
Output management software provider Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) announced that Park Nicollet Health Services has implemented VPSX® software to manage documents and printers in the hospital’s new HIS environment. The LRS solution went live during the recent conversion from Park... - October 29, 2011 - Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc
Empower Systems™ to Deploy Bedside Scanning Technology via iPhone/iPod App
ONC Certified EHR vendor Empower Systems™ announced the pending release of the highly anticipated Bedside Scanning iPhone/iPod app from its Clinical Mobility™ division. - October 29, 2011 - Empower Systems
Eden Autism Services Celebrates 15 Years of Service to Southwest Florida
A national center of excellence in providing treatment and training for children and adults with autism. - October 29, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Kobernick Anchin and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Form Partnership
A Nov. 3 Open House will celebrate the grand opening of an anticoagulant clinic that will be open to all. - October 28, 2011 - Kobernick Anchin
Dr. Luis Bascoy of Los Angeles California Has Been Recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Commerce. His Practice Sets the Example of Excellent Patient Care.
Setting the standards of patient care is where Dr. Bascoy can be seen. In medical practice for over 30 years, Dr. Bascoy is known for his patient care in and out of the office. The concern for a healthier community is his number one priority. - October 28, 2011 - American Society of Commerce
Agency Helps Wichita Senior Adults and Residents with Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries Live Independently in the Community
communityworks inc, a regional provider of services that help seniors and people with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) live independently in their communities, has expanded its service area to include Wichita and surrounding communities. Since 1991, communityworks, based in Overland... - October 27, 2011 - communityworks inc
CureMD Introduces Smart Cloud™
CureMD launches Smart Cloud™ at the MGMA conference in Las Vegas. - October 27, 2011 - CureMD Healthcare
Satori World Medical Presents at University of San Diego’s International Business Series
USD Alumnus, Steven Lash, Talks Medical Tourism and the Globalization in the Health Care Market - October 27, 2011 - Satori World Medical
New England Urgent Care Partners with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Patients
West Hartford residents have convenient, on-the-go access to medical information with the iTriage smartphone app. - October 27, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
The Spencer Institute’s Online Sports Psychology Certification Helps Coaches Train Stronger, More Focused Athletes of All Levels
Since sports are just as much mental as they are physical, more sports psychologists are getting involved to help athletes achieve peak performance. To that end, The Spencer Institute offers an online Sports Psychology Certification designed for anyone who works closely with athletes. - October 26, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Spencer Institute’s Online Sports Hypnosis Certification Program Trains Coaches to Harness Power of Mind for Sports Success
Since sports and athletic performance is so intimately tied to the mind, it only makes sense to combine the mental and physical in training. The Spencer Institute now offers a 100 percent online Sports Hypnosis Certification program for coaches and trainers interested in augmenting their current skill set. - October 26, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Wilmington Orthopaedic Group Physician David Rockwell, MD Receives 2011 Honored Surgeon Award
Wilmington Orthopaedic Group's physician, David Rockwell, MD, receives the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association's 2011 Honored Surgeon Award. - October 26, 2011 - Wilmington Orthopaedic Group
Six Top Institutions Join Nation’s Leading Postgrad Bio Job Board
Six more prestigious science institutions have joined Bio Careers, the nation’s leading online job board and careers site for life science professionals. Cedars Sinai, City of Hope, Mount Sinai, U Maryland Baltimore, U Mass Medical School, and Wadsworth Center are now members of the job... - October 25, 2011 - Bio Careers
The Spencer Institute’s Online Mind Body Fitness Certification Program Provides Holistic Training for Healthy Living
Recognizing that the mind and the body work better when they're in harmony, The Spencer Institute now offers an online Mind Body Fitness Coach Certification program for coaches, trainers, yoga instructors and more. The self-paced program offers insight on mind-body training and exercises that can be used to boost and enhance performance. - October 24, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Portland to Host Inaugural NW HIMSS Technology Conference
The Oregon and Washington Chapters of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) today announced registration is now open for the Inaugural NW HIMSS Technology Conference to take place at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. - October 23, 2011 - NW HIMSS Chapter
Brevard Heart & Vascular Institute, Dr. Hong Jeong, M.D. Discussing Advanced Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
Upcoming Seminar/Lecture Dates for Dr. Hong Jeong, M.D. - Interventional Cardiologist/Vascular Medicine - October 22, 2011 - Brevard Heart & Vascular Institute
Len Mertz Joins Satori World Medical’s Board of Directors
Mertz to provide strategic input, guidance and policy direction on the continuing development of Satori World Medical. - October 22, 2011 - Satori World Medical
CAOHC Hearing Testing Course to be Held in Nashville, TN
Workplace INTEGRA, Inc. a Greensboro, NC based company will be holding Hearing Conservation Certification and Recertification courses in Nashville, Tennessee on November 9-11, 2011 at the Hyatt Place Nashville/Opryland. - October 22, 2011 - Workplace INTEGRA
PSU Small Buiness Institute Helping Local Doctors
Plymouth State University just finished a six-month business plan project for WonderDoc software systems - an EHR program designed specifically for chiropractors. - October 22, 2011 - WonderDoc
Annette Funicello Celebrates 69th Birthday with Launch of Annetteconnection.com
New Annette Funicello website is officially launched on her 69th birthday on October 22, 2011 - October 21, 2011 - The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases
AstraQom and DIDX Team at 4GWorld to Share Mobile Healthcare and Publicity Opportunities
AstraQom will share its answer to small healthcare organizations' needs via AstraCare, its mobile and IP-augmented solutions at 4GWorld during the week of October 24-27, 2011. The packages will include a unique compression solution, mobile and wireless VoIP, fax to email and vice versa, data... - October 21, 2011 - AstraQom
Eleven CareSouth Homecare Professionals Agencies Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that 11 of its home health care divisions encompassing 33 locations and three of its managed agencies have been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. CareSouth agencies... - October 21, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
The 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference Announces Beazley Group as a Silver Sponsor
The 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is pleased to announce Beazley Group as a Silver Sponsor at the conference, October 26th-28th in Chicago. - October 21, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference Announces Liberty Mutual as a Silver Sponsor
Liberty Mutual is an industry leader in group auto and home voluntary benefits with more than 7000 companies nationwide offering our program. Employees and retirees can enjoy discounts on auto and home insurance at no direct cost to their company and with minimal effort by their HR or Benefits... - October 21, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host the 16th Annual Veterinary Conference
North Carolina Veterinary Conference to Take Place at Raleigh Convention Center - October 21, 2011 - NCVMA
Definitive Homecare Solutions Completes CPR+ Customer Conference with Record Attendance
Definitive Homecare Solutions, the developers of CPR+ software for HME, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy providers, announced that it completed its eighth annual User Conference with over 500 registered attendees. “We are gratified that our annual conference continues to be so well... - October 20, 2011 - Definitive Homecare Solutions
Biologic Therapies, Inc. Begins Operations with Groundbreaking New Medical Devices
It was announced today that a new medical device company, Biologic Therapies, Inc., has begun operations in Ocala, Florida. - October 20, 2011 - Biologic Therapies, Inc.
Skysoft Inc Awarded $487,000 Contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Skysoft Inc. has been awarded a $487,000 contract by Ke'aki Technologies, LLC, as a major subcontractor, to develop a prototype software system for Reducing Health Care Associated Infections Using Informatics – Innovation #291 for the Department of Veterans Affairs. - October 20, 2011 - Skysoft Incorporated
Patient Safety Advocate Pat Mastors Shares Strategies for Surviving Any Hospital Stay
Pat Mastors was an award-winning television news anchor and medical reporter for two decades before beginning her journey as a patient advocate following the sudden hospitalization of her father in 2005. He died six months later from complications due to a hospital-acquired infection. Now, she wants to help others feel empowered and make informed health care choices by sharing all she's learned. - October 20, 2011 - Pear Health, LLC
Logan Memorial Hospital Uses Smartphone App to Deliver Healthcare Information to Mobile Consumers
Patients have immediate access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage. - October 20, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Polaris to Present on Resilience and Domestic Violence at Upcoming Alternatives 2011 Conference
Polaris Health Directions will present at this year's Alternatives 2011 conference on ways health care professionals can better address domestic violence. - October 20, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Marc Chow Named New Executive Director for National Renal Administrators Association
Chow brings nonprofit healthcare and public policy experience to national trade group. - October 20, 2011 - Fernley & Fernley