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Careington Announces Nationwide Launch of the GetMoreRx Discount Prescription Program
Careington International Corporation, a national leader in the non-insured health care benefits space, announced today the nationwide launch of its new GetMoreRx discount prescription program. Through this program, individuals and their families can receive discounts on their name-brand and generic... - August 08, 2020 - Careington
New Study Highlights Exciting Potential of Umbilical Cord Tissue to Treat COVID-19
COVID-19 patients administered with Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) from cord tissue all recover from disease. - Cord tissue cells shown to promote tissue repair and regeneration and support normal function of immune system. - Insception Lifebank is Canada’s first and largest cord blood... - August 07, 2020 - Insception
THROMBOLEX™ Inc. First Patient Enrolled in the RESCUE Trial for Treatment of Acute Submassive Pulmonary Embolism
THROMBOLEX™ Inc. has announced that it has enrolled the first patient in its pivotal RESCUE trial for the treatment of patients with acute submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) using the BASHIR® Endovascular Catheter, under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the FDA. RESCUE is a... - August 06, 2020 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Senior Healthcare Policy and Industry Experts Explore Opportunities in the Indian Healthcare Sector, in the Webinar Hosted by Nexdigm
In a recently concluded international webinar on the Ayushman Bharat initiative and emerging opportunities in Indian Healthcare, experts from the Government and pharmaceutical industry agreed that public-private partnerships are going to play a key role in advancing Healthcare and tackling COVID. - August 06, 2020 - Nexdigm
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
FDA's New Arsenic Guidelines Fail to Protect Babies from Neurological Impact
The 100 ppb limit suggested, released today, did not consider IQ loss or other forms of neurological impact, allowed cancer risks far outside of protective limits, and failed to account for children who have unusually high exposures to arsenic in rice. - August 05, 2020 - Healthy Babies Bright Futures
APTQI Disappointed by 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy Included in Proposed PFS Rule for CY 2021
CMS proposal increases specialty provider cuts despite opposition from bipartisan lawmakers and broad group of healthcare stakeholders. - August 04, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
NuSight Medical Establishes Medical Advisory Board
NuSight Medical announced today the formation of a Medical Advisory Board, with leading experts in research, education and clinical management of dry eye and ocular surface disease. - August 04, 2020 - NuSight Medical
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
Vitality Health Inc. is Offering Free Support to US-based Medical and Legal Offices Affected by COVID-19
As a direct result of COVID-19 wreaking havoc on US practices, Vitality Health Inc. is offering free financial support services to medical and legal offices nationwide. - August 04, 2020 - Vitality Health Inc.
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
Microvascular Therapeutics Receives NIH SBIR Phase I Funds for Its Alzheimer Program
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a biotechnology company based in Tucson, AZ, was recently awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institute of Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Wyatt Unger, MD, MBA, President and CEO of MVT said,... - August 03, 2020 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Metro Safety Training Offers Different Levels of Occupational First Aid Courses to Ensure Workplace Safety in British Columbia
Safety training firm in Coquitlam supports the community by providing extensive workplace safety courses to mitigate work-related accidents and deaths. - August 01, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
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
EndoVault® Receives Secure Message Delivery Certification in Australia
EndoSoft® is pleased to announce that EndoVault® 3.2.1.0 has been certified by the Australian Digital Health Agency to use the Secure Message Delivery (SMD) platform. EndoVault® 3.2.1.0 users will now communicate key components of integrated and coordinated care of patients with any... - August 01, 2020 - EndoSoft
MES, Inc. Acquires Intellectual Property, Designs, Patents and Trademarks for the RevolveAir, Smart Fill and RevolveAir Connect Products from 3M
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) has acquired 3M Scott Fire & Safety’s intellectual property, designs, patents and trademarks for the RevolveAir, Smart Fill and RevolveAir Connect products. The RevolveAir brand, a staple of fire departments across the United States, has a strong... - July 31, 2020 - MES Life Safety, LLC
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
1st Asia Pacific Virtual Hepatitis Summit (APHS)
On World Hepatitis Day, the International Institute for Human Development along with partners organized the 1st Asia Pacific Hepatitis Virtual Summit inviting people across the world, particularly resource-constrained countries - to discuss strategies and approaches to find the “missing... - July 30, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
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
The Black Women’s Health Imperative & The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses Partner to Address Maternal Mortality Among Black Women
Today, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) announced its partnership with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to lay the groundwork necessary to develop a patient-centered, values-based implicit bias curriculum that incorporates the lived... - July 29, 2020 - Black Women's Health Imperative
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
SottoPelle® Recognizes Rikki Youngworth, FNP-C for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and Her Quality Care for Her Patients
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 29, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
Suzette B. Belgarde Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Suzette B. Belgarde of Elko New Market, Minnesota has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Equine Assisted Coaching. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - July 28, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Western Pennsylvania Health Provider Chooses Medicom Health to Lower Medication Cost for Patients
New Electronic Medical Record Add-On Automates the Delivery of Rx Discounts at Enterprise Scale - July 27, 2020 - Medicom Health
COVID Health & Safety Protections at D’Ambrosio Eye Care Offices
“We were starting to understand the need to not only use our stringent cleaning and disinfecting protocols along with social distancing, but we were still concerned about airborne particles and the potential risk of infection,” shared Dr. D’Ambrosio, Jr. of D'Ambrosio Eye Care. - July 27, 2020 - D'Ambrosio Eye Care
Nexdigm Explores Global Interest in the Indian Healthcare Sector with Senior Indian Government Officials and Industry Experts, Focusing on the US-India Corridor
The recent pandemic and subsequent lockdowns across the globe have resulted in an upsurge in demand for global collaboration in the areas of sustainable trade and flexible supply. Businesses, especially in critical sectors like Healthcare, are facing a need to diversify and re-structure their... - July 25, 2020 - Nexdigm
DIY Service Dogs? Medical Mutts Launches Online Service Dog Classes
Dog owners all over the country can now learn how to train their own service dogs. Live and interactive, this step by step course is an innovative option for those who can't afford the wait or the cost of a fully trained service dog. - July 25, 2020 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
FloodGate Medical Launches First Ever Referral Program App for the Medical Device Industry, FloodGate Finder
Find a job. Find a friend. Collect a Finder’s Fee. - July 25, 2020 - Floodgate Medical
Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians (ASP) Coalition Statement Regarding the Trump Administration’s Recently Announced Executive Order
The Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians (ASP) Coalition released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s recently announced Executive Order: “In a letter to lawmakers in 2018, the ASP Coalition warned about the International Pricing Index Model (IPI) and the... - July 24, 2020 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
Allan Lieberman's New Novel "Coronavirus Light" is a Wacky Look at a World Turned Topsy Turvy
Allan Lieberman’s novel, "Coronavirus Light," is a satirical piece on the social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Subtitled, "Tales From A Kosher Cop Volume II," Lieberman recounts experiences, observed through his vantage point as the supervisor in a... - July 24, 2020 - Allan Lieberman
AlediumHR, an Industry Leading Telehealth, Technology & Support Services Recruiting Firm, Announces Appointment of Mike Maffei as President & Senior Partner
Telehealth & Technology Recruiting Firm Continues Phenomenal Growth during COVID-19 crisis with the Announcement of Addition to the Executive Team - July 24, 2020 - AlediumHR
DeFrank Named Financial Head at LTC NEWS
Nick DeFrank will head up the accounting department at LTC NEWS, LLC, the publisher of www.ltcnews.com. The website provides news, resources, and tools for long-term care, aging, caregiving, health, and retirement planning. The site also offers many advertising and marketing opportunities for businesses wanting to reach adults 40+. - July 24, 2020 - LTC NEWS, LLC
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
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
The Scientology Information Center Provides Masks to Assist Downtown Visitors
With the Pinellas County ordinance making masks indoors mandatory, the Scientology Information Center is reminding downtown visitors that it is offering complimentary masks for anyone who may need one. The Information Center is located on the 500 Block of Cleveland street is located on the corner of Cleveland Street and N. Fort Harrison Avenue. - July 23, 2020 - Church of Scientology
HealthONE's CareNow Urgent Care is Re-Opening in Highlands Ranch
HealthONE’s CareNow Urgent Care is excited to announce the continuation of urgent care services at one CareNow Urgent Care that temporarily suspended services due to COVID-19 resource consolidation. The continuation of urgent care services at the CareNow Highlands Ranch clinic will start... - July 23, 2020 - CareNow Urgent Care
SCPC Applauds Introduction of Legislation Establishing Federal Definition of Long-Term Care Pharmacy
The Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2020 Introduced to Establish a Clear Statutory Definition and Alleviate Current Regulatory Chaos and Jurisdictional Confusion - July 22, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
PŪR Science Announces The SANŪS LEAN Weight Loss System, a Life Changing Fitness App, Personal Training and Supplement System
PŪR Science spotlights the simplicity and effectiveness of the healthy lifestyle program by professional trainer, Army Police Captain and former ESPN fitness model Helen Golden. - July 22, 2020 - PŪR Science
PreLynx Portals Focus on Safety First for the COVID-19 Pandemic
PreLynx Portals are being used as part of the reopening solution for businesses, governments, educational organizations and healthcare institutions, small and large, to transition back to work in a safe way with confidence. - July 22, 2020 - 123 Design
SottoPelle® Recognizes Kushna K. Damallie, MD for Outstanding Contributions to BHRT and His Quality Care for His Patients
SottoPelle® Announces its "Featured Provider Series" showcasing various Providers that have made a difference to their patients offering leading-edge Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). - July 22, 2020 - SottoPelle Therapy
Medical Equipment and Training Industry Leader, One Beat Medical & Training, Unveils New Website
Representatives from One Beat Medical & Training unveiled their new website, www.onebeatmedical.com, this week. The site merges the company’s existing websites into one dynamic, comprehensive, easy to navigate source for medical equipment, supplies, training, and information. One Beat... - July 22, 2020 - One Beat Medical
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Teams with Tigerlily Foundation for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
Largest scientific conference dedicated solely to breast cancer research and treatment takes #InclusionPledge to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color - July 21, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
CONNECT Oncology Navigation Software Now Includes Online Distress Assessments
Nursenav’s cloud-based oncology navigation platform, CONNECT, was recently upgraded to include the ability for oncology navigators to administer psychosocial distress assessments to their patients online. This enhancement supports the ACoS Commission on Cancer (CoC) requirement for accredited... - July 21, 2020 - Nursenav
OneOncology Appoints Dr. John Fox Medical Director for Managed Care
OneOncology, the national partnership of independent oncology practices, today appointed John Fox, MD as Medical Director, Managed Care. In his role, Fox will work with OneOncology partner practices to develop, evolve and maintain value-based contracts with commercial and public payers. “As... - July 20, 2020 - OneOncology
IVI Announces Grant to National Health Council, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions to Improve Value Assessment
Goal: Identify Areas of Consensus to Ultimately Make the Value Assessment Process Useful to Those Who Receive and Pay for Care - July 20, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
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 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Jumo Health Supports Clinical Trial Community and Sponsors Annual iCAN Summit
Patient engagement company renews commitment to serve patients and their families as Aniskovich joins iCAN Advisory Board. - July 19, 2020 - Jumo Health
DigitalWellness.Directory, a Wellness Consultant Listing & Knowledge Sharing Platform Launched
DigitalWellness.Directory is an online platform where wellness consultants such as natural medicine, fitness, physiotherapists, integrative health and indeed all practitioners can register for a free listing. The platform also allows their members to submit articles that showcases their knowledge... - July 19, 2020 - DigitalWellness.Directory
Credence Medicure Launches Free Online Medical Consultation
Continuing its contribution towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Credence Medicure Corporation, a Dallas Texas USA, based Telemedicine and Medical Travel Healthcare Information Technology Company has launched free online medical consultation for a period of one month. After signing up for a... - July 19, 2020 - Credence Medicure Corporation
As COVID Spreads, StateRecords Focuses on Single-Source Information
As coronavirus cases continue to rise, StateRecords offers a simplified view of related numbers and statistics. Using only county-level health department statistics, the website offers a simplified and local view of the pandemic. - July 16, 2020 - Indiana State Records