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SCPC Disappointed That HHS Again Ignores Needed Relief Request from Long-Term Care Pharmacies
Latest Distribution Fails to Aid Industry Facing Significant Financial Hardship While Caring for Most Vulnerable Patients - December 17, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Families of World War II Veterans Holds Annual Fundraiser
Families of World War II Veterans held its annual fundraising event last month. Veterans, sponsors and special guests attended this year’s virtual event to honor our nation’s veterans and contribute to the Families of World War II Veterans scholarship fund. The Families of World War II... - December 17, 2020 - Careington
CMS Signals Complete Phase-In of EDPS-Based Payments in 2022
Dynamic Healthcare Systems is prepared to help Medicare Advantage plans to transition to full EDPS submittals while preserving the ability to respond to prior years’ RAPS rejects and deletes. - December 16, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Training Program
$60,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County - December 16, 2020 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
HealthONE Hospitals Nationally Recognized with an "A" for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Four HealthONE Hospitals were awarded an "A" in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing HealthONE’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog... - December 16, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
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
Have a Heart Cincy Emerges as a Leader in the Nation for Their Purchase Variety as They Are Placed 2nd on Leaf Links 2020 List
They are who they say they are. Darius Bobo, Have A Heart Cincy’s General Manager and Designated Representative always echoes the heart of who they are, “We are the biggest and the best in Ohio with the best selection.” At 10,000 sq. ft., Have A Heart Cincy is the largest... - December 15, 2020 - Have A Heart Cincy
Avant Healthcare Professionals Awarded Bronze and Merit Honors in Digital Health Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals announced that it has won a bronze honor for its “Guide to Nurse Staffing Post-COVID-19” and a merit honor for its article “Managing Nurse Staffing Costs Post-COVID-19” in the Digital Health Awards. This is the fifth time the program, organized... - December 13, 2020 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
APTQI Commends U.S. Senators for Introducing Legislation to Protect Specialty Providers from Harmful Payment Cuts
S. 5007 would hold providers harmless from cuts to Medicare services through 2022. - December 11, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
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
Linda Hill Appointed Vice President of Philanthropy at United Methodist Communities
United Methodist Communities is delighted to announce the hiring of Linda Hill as the Vice President of philanthropy. Ms. Hill has worked in many renowned organizations like Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Stuart Country Day School of The Sacred Heart, Penn Medicine, to name a few. - December 10, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
An International Group of Black Women Speak Out Against Racism in the Workplace
An anthology was recently released highlighting 20 Black Women's experiences with racism in corporate America and advice from 3 contributing experts. - December 09, 2020 - Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC
Vesalio Reports 2,500 Patient Milestone
Vesalio reports it has surpassed 2,500 clinical cases with the NeVa™ neuro-thrombectomy platform. Physicians have evaluated the Neva Drop Zone™ technology with enthusiasm as it has shown a unique capability of removing the full spectrum of clot types in large vessel occlusion ischemic... - December 07, 2020 - Vesalio
I Will Survive Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Join IWS for a unique Live experience with community leaders, health demos, art and speakers. - December 07, 2020 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Mackenzie Jordan to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Mackenzie Jordan to their clinical team as a lead therapist. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Florida, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching, life transitions,... - December 07, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
APTQI: 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy in Final PFS Rule for CY 2021 Threatens Patient Access to Care
Healthcare stakeholders call on Congress to promptly pass the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 to block cuts from taking effect on January 1. - December 02, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
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
To Support Remote Learning, The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Virtual Learning Spaces
Virtual Learning Spaces Provides Safe Space for Remote Learning and Support. - November 28, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Metro Safety Offers Training for Workers Working in Confined Spaces in British Columbia
The company offers comprehensive workplace safety training courses to employers and employees in British Columbia. - November 27, 2020 - Metro Safety Training
Careington® and DialCare® Recognized as a Dallas Business Journal Most Inspiring Leader of 2020
Careington International Corporation and its affiliate telemedicine company, DialCare, were honored to be recognized as a Dallas Business Journal Most Inspiring Leader of 2020. This award was given to Dallas-based companies and leaders who guided their organizations through the pandemic and helped... - November 26, 2020 - Careington
Kidney Community to Administration, Congress: Make Sure Vulnerable Patients Are Among the First in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
CDC and Public Health Experts State That Patients with Kidney Disease Have Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19 Disease - November 25, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
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.
New York’s Rejuvenating Fertility Center Turns to FertilityEHR
Meditab Software proudly welcomes both clinic locations of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC), and their award-winning founder Dr. Zaher Merhi, to the FertilityEHR family. - November 25, 2020 - Meditab Software Inc.
HealthONE Offers Free Spine Solutions Virtual Event
Do you experience back pain or spine discomfort? Perhaps you know that a surgical solution may be necessary. Join exerts from HealthONE to answer your questions about solutions and treatment options. Attendees will have their questions answered by a team of spine experts. Spine Solutions:... - November 25, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
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
Elite Medicare Specialists to Change the Health Insurance Enrollment Landscape
On November 30th, 2020 Elite Medicare Specialists will host the 1st ever Call-A-Thon for Medicare annual election period in central Virginia. Local licensed agents will be ready to take last minute calls from Medicare’s beneficiaries who have not yet reviewed their plan options for 2021. In breaking from the norms of in-home appointments, these local agents still provide a personal touch. - November 24, 2020 - Elite Medicare Specialists
CVC Urges Lawmakers to Support Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Testing and Education During American Diabetes Month
Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act supports patient education and screening of at-risk populations to reduce lower limb amputation. - November 24, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
CEO Gaylan Hendricks Delivers Keynote Address at 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference
At the 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference held in September 2020, Gaylan Hendricks was a keynote speaker. Her speech entitled “What Glass Ceiling?” was originally formulated at the request of female colleagues who wanted to know how she succeeded as a woman in the industry. Hendricks drew in the entire audience by sharing powerful stories of how she overcame obstacles and rose to success. She also focused on how it is possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance. - November 24, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
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
Virtual WISE Adult Services Fulfills a New Support Role During Global Pandemic
The Gateway Family YMCA’s WISE Adult Day Services Provides Virtual Support for Adults and Caregivers During Global Pandemic - November 24, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Thanksgiving Safety Reminders
Stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals this year. - November 22, 2020 - Swedish Medical Center
Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP Announces Article Publication Offering Motivation on Demand
Hypnotherapist & Licensed Trainer of NLP®, Connie Brannan, announces publication of her article "Motivation on Demand – An Easy NLP Technique.” - November 20, 2020 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Cindy Jacques Named to Board of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware
United Methodist Communities appoints Cindy Jacques as the Vice President of housing and community initiatives on the board of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. - November 19, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Dr. Taylor Bladh to Join Total Vision
Total Vision announces the addition of Dr. Taylor Bladh to its network of optometrists. Dr. Bladh brings more than 35 years of experience operating his private practice in Diamond Bar, California. - November 18, 2020 - Total Vision
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Acute Care Services
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Brooke Nelson, RN to director of acute care services. Nelson will oversee the acute care units at the hospital including the Medical/Surgical unit and the Orthopaedic/Trauma unit. Nelson is a familiar HealthONE colleague having... - November 18, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Preemie System Wins German Design Award for Its Preemie Sensor in the Category of Medical, Rehabilitation and Health Care
Preemie sensor is a small, portable device created for neonatologists, nurses, and human milk bank professionals to analyse milk for its nutritional value, spoilage and safety. - November 17, 2020 - Preemie Systems
HHS Fails to Address Pandemic Relief for Long-Term Care Pharmacies
SCPC Warns Support is Needed to Maintain Patient Care while LTC Facilities Manage Latest COVID Spike and LTC Pharmacies Prepare for Vaccine Distribution - November 16, 2020 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
The Grotta Fund for Senior Care of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ Awards Grant Funding to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant Funding in Support of Virtual WISE Center Adult Program - November 14, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Unique New Device to Self-Monitor COVID-19 Risk During Delay Between Tests, from Centers for Age Control Inc.
Few people are able to take a COVID-19 test every day or even every week or month. A negative result can be useful on the day of the test, but a person will not know if infected later. The COVID-19 HealthMeter™ reduces that risk with daily noninvasive physiological self-monitoring of 16 COVID-19 indicators and risk factors, including functional age vs. birth age, high frequency hearing loss, mental confusion, short term memory, lungs, blood oxygen, heart rate, blood pressure, body fat, etc. - November 12, 2020 - Centers for Age Control Inc.
Careington Named 2020 PACE Member of the Year
Careington receives the honor of being named the industry leader who has exhibited excellence and made the biggest impact on the membership of PACE. - November 12, 2020 - Careington
Careington Launches New Smart Application for Streamlined Online Member Enrollment
Careington International Corporation has launched its new smart application that streamlines the online enrollment experience for members. - November 11, 2020 - Careington
Future Horizons Presents "Homeschooling, Autism Style"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 11, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Erica Cai Named ALPCO’s Summer 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient
Today ALPCO announced Erica Cai from Harvard Medical School as the latest recipient of its Diabetes Research Travel Grant. Dr. Cai is a postdoctoral fellow from the Joslin Diabetes Center researching the mechanism of autoimmunity that leads to beta cell destruction and type 1 diabetes (T1D). Dr. - November 10, 2020 - ALPCO
New Rapid COVID-19 Point of Care Test
Pepex Biomedical has diverted funds and resources to the development of Multiple Rapid COVID-19 Tests designed to accurately identify Antigens (diagnostic to detect active virus) and Antibodies (to determine immunity) in under 15 minutes with 95% accuracy. - November 09, 2020 - Pepex Biomedical, Inc.
Randolph Partners with Non-Profit Angel Flight NE
Give a Pair, Change a Life Holiday Campaign Helps Fund a Flight. - November 09, 2020 - Angel Flight NE
Careington Announces a Redesign of Its Provider Search Experience
Careington International Corporation launched a newly designed provider search feature on its website, Careington.com. - November 08, 2020 - Careington
HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
The HealthONE Behavioral Health & Wellness Center is pleased to announce it has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for... - November 08, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division