Hospital and Nursing Home Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 23rd, 2009
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1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East - More than 800 Workers at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Make History with Vote to join 1199SEIU
3Com Corporation - Health-Care Organizations Worldwide Choose 3Com’s Advanced Networking and Security Solutions
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Blue Whale Re Ltd.
AARP Financial Inc. - AARP Services Inc. Announces New Program to Serve the Needs of Small Businesses
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Research from Aristotle University has provided new data on abdominal aortic aneurysm
ABS Systems - AristaCare Health Services to Install State-of-the-Art Quality Management and Business Intelligence Software from ABS Systems
AccelaRAD - SeeMyRadiology.com to Debut at HIMSS 2009
ACS and Clinical Solutions - ACS and Clinical Solutions Partner to Help Local Governments Better Prepare for Public Health Outbreak
Addiction Medicine - New addiction medicine study findings have been reported by S.A. Mcdonald and co-researchers
Aegis Living - Aegis Living Completes Purchase of Real Estate in Aptos
Aetna - Aetna Catches “Husky Fever”
Aetna - Aetna Signs Contract with Mississippi Health Partners
Aging Research - New aging research study results reported from F. Salvi et al
AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Obama’s Domestic AIDS Proposal Disappoints
AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Thank You, Arnold, for Saving California AIDS Patients!
AirStrip Technologies, L.P. - AirStrip OB™ Receives FDA Clearance on BlackBerry™
AirStrip Technologies, L.P. - Innovative iPhone™ Medical Application Granted FDA Clearance
Alekson Development Group and Fin City Associates, S. A. - United States Ultra-Luxury Resort Brand Opts for Guatemala
Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease study findings have been published by A.B. Hauber and colleagues
Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease study results reported from University of Tasmania, Menzies Research Institute
American Board of Medical Specialties - ABMS National Policy Forum Underscores Value of Aligning ABMS MOC with National Healthcare Policy Reform Movement
American College of Chest Physicians - Journal Chest: April news briefs
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. - Anavex provides corporate update
Anesthesia - New findings from S. Sabate and co-authors in the area of anesthesia published
Anesthesiology - Research from E. Calderini and colleagues provide new insights into anesthesiology
Antibiotics - University of Paris reports research in antibiotics
Antisense Technology - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Utah
Anxiety Disorders - New anxiety disorders study results from C. Garzon et al described
AOL - AOL Donates Mobile Computer Lab to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
Apollo - Apollo Unifies All Patient Media With Enterprise Patient Media Manager
Arthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics in China
Artificial Medical Intelligence - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Goes Live with Artificial Medical Intelligences’ EMscribe Computer Assisted Coding Solution
ATEL Ventures, Inc. - ATEL Ventures Commits $3 Million to Millennium Pharmacy Services
athenahealth, Inc. - athenahealth Launches Enhanced E-Prescribing Capability Across its National Physician Network to Drive Increased Revenue for Medical Groups
Atrial Fibrillation - New atrial fibrillation study findings recently were reported by G. Mariscalco and co-researchers
Atrophy - Research from A.E. Yumru and co-researchers yields new findings on atrophy
Autism - Uncovering the Secrets of Getting California Health Insurance to Pay for Autism Treatments
Avizent - Claims and Risk Management Provider Avizent Opens New York Office
Awarepoint - Awarepoint Unveils Healthcare’s First Autoclavable Active RFID Tray Tracking Application
B-Cell Lymphoma Immunology - Studies from Loma Linda University have provided new information about B-cell lymphoma immunology
Barclays Global Investors, N.A. - Economic Turmoil Changing the Way 401k Investors Think About Retirement Needs
Bashas' Family of Stores - Hometown Grocer, Local Food Companies Team up to Support Pediatric Patients, Encourage 'Green' Lifestyle
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Waist size found to be predictor of heart failure in both men and women
BioMed Central - Soybean component reduces menopause effects
Bladder Cancer - More Intense Bladder Cancer Treatment Does Not Improve Survival, U-M Study Finds
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research has been reported by A. Hackshaw et al
Breast Disease - Aurora BayCare is Wisconsin's First Nationally Accredited Breast Program
California Association of Health Plans - California Health Plans Vital to State's Economy
California Association of Physician Groups - California’s Physician Groups Launch Campaign to Protect Seniors from Increased Costs and Drastic Reductions in Medicare Services
Cardiology - James M. Sweeney Named Chairman and CEO of IntelliDOT
Carefx Corporation - Carefx Expands International Presence with New Office in London
CareRise - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Names CareRise a Patient Safety Organization
Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Awarded Silver Honors for Best Practices in Health Management by URAC
Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation to Web Cast 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Cerebral Hemorrhage - Research on cerebral hemorrhage detailed by N. Andaluz and co-authors
Cervical Cancer Epidemiology - Research reports from M. Malzoni and co-authors provide new insights into cervical cancer epidemiology
Chronic Disease - Health Plus of New York Expands Use of Health Integrated Program to Reach Significantly More Members with Chronic Conditions
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research conducted at Autonomous University has provided new information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research from University of Ottawa, Medical Department yields new findings on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Scientists at University of East Anglia discuss research in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prevention - Reports outline chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevention study results from University Hospital
CIGNA - CIGNA Applauds Report on Societal Changes Needed to Improve the Nation's Health
CIGNA - CIGNA Awarded Bronze Honors for Best Practices in Health Information/Decision Support by URAC
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati Children's Leader Will Step Down at Year's End
Click Commerce, Inc. - University of Utah Launches Automation Initiative for Clinical Research Budgeting and Billing with Click Commerce
Clostridium - Findings from University of Louvain broaden understanding of clostridium
Clostridium - Recent findings from E.R. Dubberke and co-authors highlight research in clostridium
Coagulation - Research results from J.H. Kim and co-authors update knowledge of coagulation
College of American Pathologists - CAP Deeming Status Renewed
Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings have been reported from Kanazawa Medical University
Coma - New coma study results reported from L. Kamper et al
Combination Therapy - Scientists at Osaka University, Medical Department detail research in combination therapy
Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Outstanding Interest in El Dorado, Arkansas Facility and Definitive Agreement to Acquire Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Health System
Community-Acquired Prognosis - New community-acquired prognosis research from Winthrop University, Department of Medicine discussed
Compressus, Inc. - Compressus Launches Partnerships With Two Avnet HealthPath(TM) Partners to Accelerate Access to Interoperability Solutions
Concerro, Inc. - Concerro Delivers Its Most Advanced Shift Management Program and Raises the Bar on Effective Staffing
ConforMIS, Inc. - ConforMIS Wins Medical Design Excellence Award
Copan Diagnostics, Inc. - Vancouver General Hospital is the First Canadian Institution to Implement Copan WASP(R): Walk-Away Specimen Processor
Critical Care - New critical care study findings recently were reported by researchers at Jordan University, Nursing Department
dbMotion - dbMotion and Allscripts Partner to Create Connected Medical Communities
dbMotion - UPMC Achieves Efficiencies, Improved Patient Service Through Interoperability Initiative
Dementia - Findings from Aarhus University advance knowledge in dementia
Dementia - Study findings from University of Washington provide new insights into dementia
Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Completes Enrollment of Serada’s Full Phase 3 Clinical Program in Menopausal Hot Flashes
Dermatology - Scientists at Kaohsiung Medical University discuss research in dermatology
Diabetes - Report summarizes diabetes study findings from Research Center
Diabetes - S.C. BlueCross and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Launch Medical Home Pilot Project
Diabetes Management - Reports outline diabetes management study results from A. Daly et al
Diagnostics - MedPlus Centergy(TM) Suite for Hospitals and HIEs Paves a New, Faster Path to Healthcare Information Technology Benefits
Diagnostics - MedSolutions Joins Call for Increased Attention on Diagnostic Errors
Dialysis - New dialysis findings from D.P. Gabriel and co-authors described
Dialysis - Reports outline dialysis research from R.L. Pisoni and colleagues
Drug Resistance - Reports on drug resistance findings from University of Basel provide new insights
Drug Resistance - Researchers from Technical University of Munich publish findings in drug resistance
EasyPay Solutions - Medical Offices Feeling Pain of Weakened Economy
EMC Corporation - Healthcare Organizations Deploy RSA Solutions to Improve Privacy and Efficiency of Patient Care
Epilepsy - Recent findings in epilepsy described by S. Beyenburg and colleagues
Ethnopharmaceutical - Reports from S.B. Kosalge et al highlight recent research in ethnopharmaceutical
Experimental Ophthalmology - New experimental ophthalmology study results reported from M. Bouhaimed et al
Falciparum Malaria - Research from University of London, Imperial College in falciparum malaria provides new insights
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms University of Kansas Hospital Authority KS at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Flinn Foundation - Arizona’s Bioscience Sector Has Substantial Economic Impact, Analysis Says
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network FAAN - “Take Action, Prevent Reactions” at the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network's Annual Food Allergy Conference in Rosemont
Forte - Forte Joins Forces with AIM DMC to Bring Expanded Work Comp and Managed Care Services to Clients
Frank N. Darras - Taking the Bite Out of Cobra
Fremont-Rideout Health Group - NLRB/CNA Disregards Fremont-Rideout Health Group Nurses' Will, Impose Injunction to Reinstate Union
Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan Awards Versus Technology for Leadership in the Healthcare RTLS Market
Gastroenterology - Research data from Nestle Research Center update understanding of gastroenterology
GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare Introduces CARESCAPE Telemetry Platform for Wireless Patient Monitoring
Gene Therapy - New gene therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Oslo
Georgia Psychological Association - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Is Skimping on Mental Health Care, Says Georgia Psychological Association
GetWellNetwork, Inc. - Interactive Patient Care Technology Showcased at HIMSS 2009 is Proving to Advance Hospital Performance
Greenway Medical Technologies - Greenway Medical Technologies' EHR and Interoperability Solution To Be Included as Part of Detroit Medical Center's Health IT Infrastructure
Groupware Technology, Inc. - Groupware Technology and ThinIdentity Corporation Partner to Offer Hospitals Improved Caregiver Workflow Solution
GTSI Corp - GTSI Forms Strategic Business Unit Around its Burgeoning Healthcare Solutions Practice
Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics Announces Change to Board of Directors
Headache and Migraine - Reports on headache and migraine findings from K.J. Mukamal and co-researchers provide new insights
Health Grades, Inc. - HealthGrades Appoints Wes Crews as Chief Operating Officer
Health Grades, Inc. - Study: Every 1.7 Minutes a Medicare Beneficiary Experiences a Patient Safety Event
Health Insurance - HealthEquity, a Leading Healthcare Account Administrator, Licenses Thomson Reuters Information Solutions to Help People Make Better Healthcare Decisions
Health Plan Administrators - Short-Term Medical Insurance Offers COBRA Alternative
HealthFitness - HealthFitness Announces New Employee Health Partnership With State of Nebraska
Heart Attack - Data from T. Bauer and colleagues advance knowledge in heart attack
Heart Attack - New findings from Vrije University Amsterdam in the area of heart attack published
Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been reported by M. Kosiborod and colleagues
Heart Attack - Reports outline heart attack study findings from J.A. Spertus and colleagues
Heart Attack - Reports summarize heart attack research from M.A. Shah and co-authors
Heart Attack - Studies from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department update current data on heart attack
Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings recently were reported by researchers at Duke University
Heart Disease - Researchers at National University have published new data on heart disease
Heart Disease - Scientists at University of Otago report research in heart disease
Heart Disease Therapy - Data on heart disease therapy published by researchers at Cleveland Clinic, Department of Infectious Diseases
Heart Failure - Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital add new findings in the area of heart failure
Heart Failure Therapy - University of Uppsala, Institute of Medical Sciences details research in heart failure therapy
Hemorrhage - Researchers' work from University of Michigan focuses on hemorrhage
Hip Fracture Epidemiology - New findings from State University of Campinas in the area of hip fracture epidemiology published
HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS data have been reported by scientists at University of Modena
HIV/AIDS - Research from M.R. Weaver and co-researchers provides new data on HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - VA Continues Notification Process for Veterans Affected by Reprocessing Issues
Hormones - Reports summarize hormones research from College of Medicine
Hormones - Researchers at College of Medicine publish new data on hormones
Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. - Houlihan Smith to Host Illinois Venture Capital Association Luncheon Seminar on Midwest Healthcare Investing
Humana Inc. - Humana and Availity Expand Deployment of CareProfile® Electronic Health Record to Kentucky
Humana Military Healthcare Services - Humana Military Healthcare Services Financially Supports the Creation of the Fisher House for Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA
Hygiene - Research by R.C.H. Or and colleagues in hygiene provides new insights
Hyland Software - American Hospital Association Expands OnBase Endorsement to All Hospital Departments
Hypopituitarism - New hypopituitarism findings from L. Foppiani and co-researchers published
Hysterectomy - Findings from University of Utah, Medical Department advance knowledge in hysterectomy
Hyundai Hope on Wheels - Hyundai Hope on Wheels Launches 2009 Tour with Special Events in Alabama and New York
Iatric Systems, Inc. - Iatric System’s Launches Solution Designed to Help Pharmacies Ensure Greater Patient Safety and Prevention of Adverse Drug Events
Immunization - Research on immunization described by M. Melia and colleagues
Immunization - Study data from M. Chittaro et al provide new insights into immunization
Inborn Errors of Metabolism - Dutch Consortium Builds Registry Framework for Care of Rare Diseases
Incontinence - New incontinence study results from J. Wang et al described
InfoLogix, Inc. - InfoLogix Partners with TeleHealth Services to Enable On-Demand Healthcare Infrastructure for Hospitals Across the U.S.
Infotech Global, Inc. - IGI Announces Portal Designed to Maximize Data Sharing Between Hospitals and Their Affiliated Physicians
Ingenix - Ingenix CareTracker Enables EMR Adoption for As Little As $5,000
InnerWireless - InnerWireless Launches Wireless Infrastructure Offering in Accord With HITECH Act for Implementing Electronic Health Records
Intercede Health - Dr. Charles Robertson Earns Fellow in Hospital Medicine Designation
International & American Association for Dental Research - AADR testifies before the NAS' Committee on Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities
International Menopause Society - Acupuncture 'probably ineffective' in treatment of hot flushes
Interstate Hotels & Resorts - Interstate Hotels & Resorts to Hold First-Quarter 2009 Earnings Call on May 6
InterSystems Corporation - Charlotte Radiology Launches HL7 Messaging Hub On InterSystems Ensemble
InterSystems Corporation - InterSystems HealthShare Spotlighted In HIMSS Interoperability Showcase
InterSystems Corporation - Metro Health Posts Major Productivity Gains, Financial Payback With InterSystems Ensemble
IntraNexus Inc. - IntraNexus Signs Distribution Agreement With Mediware
JAMA and Archives Journals - Mental health problems in childhood may predict later suicide attempts in males
JAMA and Archives Journals - Studies indicate exercise training may provide some benefit for patients with heart failure
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Stop commonly prescribing stomach-upset drugs for asthmatics without serious heartburn
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - More intensive treatment not associated with better outcomes in early bladder cancer
Kidney Disease - Dialysis Corporation of America Announces Establishment of Clinical Grant Agreement with the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Kidney Disease - New kidney disease study findings reported from University of Michigan
Kidney Disease - Research from M. Rutkowski and co-authors yields new data on kidney disease
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - KCI and Carroll Hospital Group Inc. Partner to Help Prevent Pressure Ulcers and Reduce Patient Falls
Kryptiq Corporation - Physicians Manage Chronic Care Patient Populations with Kryptiq’s CareManager™
Language Line Services - California Leads the Nation in Patient Health Rights
Language Line Services - Language Line Services Expands Video Interpretation Service to Include Mexican Sign Language Lengua De Senas Mexicana
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - New laparoscopic cholecystectomy study findings have been reported from P. Priego et al
Lawson Software - PeaceHealth Signs Multi-Suite Lawson Software Contract
Life Sciences - Data from University of South Australia advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from K.H. Kim and co-researchers described
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by C. Cartoni and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Recent findings from James Cook University highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Recent findings from National Cancer Institute, Department of Epidemiology highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research conducted at Harvard University has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research conducted at R. Kennedy and co-authors has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research conducted by O. Picker-Rotem and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of London, Imperial College in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Research from University of South Florida in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from V. Lucas et al broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at King's College London
Life Sciences - Researchers at Rey Juan Carlos University, Department of Health Sciences publish new data on pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Connecticut report research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from C.H. Wang et al in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Studies from D.P.J. Howard et al further understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from F. Garbagnati and colleagues reveal new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from P.A Thompson and co-authors have provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from St. Vincent's University provide new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of London, Imperial College update current data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Study findings from Southern Cross University broaden understanding of life sciences
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation - LodgeNet Healthcare Provides Industry's First Integrated High-Definition Interactive System for Hospitals
Macular Degeneration - Researchers at Duke University target macular degeneration
Magellan Health Services - National Imaging Associates Applauds Inclusion of Imaging Appropriateness Measures in Presidential, Congressional Budgets
Male Infertility - Researchers at University of Sao Paulo publish new data on male infertility
Malnutrition - Study findings from R.M. Venzin et al broaden understanding of malnutrition
Managed Care - Enrollment in Employer-Contracted Pharmacy Benefit 'Carve-Out' Increased by More than Six Million Lives
Managed Care - Kaiser Permanente Honored as Leader in Health Information Technology
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Hill-Rom and TeleTracking Technologies Announce Strategic Relationship
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Industry Players Align to Support Microsoft's E-Health Strategy
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - New findings from L.I. Bouwman and co-authors describe advances in marketing and licensing agreements
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Quantum and IBM Align to Drive Medical Home Solution
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Resurrection Health Care Increases Sales Productivity by 50% Since Implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Whitepaper Shines Light on Administrative Waste: Offers Practical Steps for Cutting Healthcare Costs through Existing Infrastructure, Collaboration
McKesson Corporation - McKesson Expands its Clinical Leadership with Perinatal Acquisition
MedeAnalytics - Enterprise Analytics Provides Health System Executives “One Version of the Truth”
MedeAnalytics - St. Joseph Medical Center Reports Improved Cost Control, Clinical Service Line Profitability with MedeAnalytics
Medfinders, Inc. - VHA Texas Names Medfinders, Inc. Preferred Provider of Clinical Vendor Management Services VMS to its More Than 70 Member Hospitals
Medical Care Research - Scientists at City University of New York, Baruch College publish research in medical care research
Medical Care Research - Studies from University of Michigan yield new data on medical care research
Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Introduces BlueMedicare(SM) Group Supplement
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid published by K. Tillman and colleagues
Medicare and Medicaid - Health Authority Offers Expedient, Web-Based Medicaid Enrollment Service
Medicare and Medicaid - HMS Awarded Medicaid Audit Contract in South Carolina
Medicare and Medicaid - IPRO Honors Upper Capital Region Health Care Providers
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results reported from National Institutes of Health
Medicare and Medicaid - New Report Details How to Create a Public Health Insurance Option as Part of Nation's Health Reforms
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings from S.M. Mor and co-authors highlight research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at University of Iowa release new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicity Inc. - Medicity Care Collaboration Platform in Strong Demand from US Health Systems and HIEs
Meningitis Epidemiology - New meningitis epidemiology study findings reported from Safdarjung Hospital
Menopause - Research from K.J. Vainionpaa and co-researchers in the area of menopause published
Menopause Therapy - Reports outline menopause therapy study findings from Hospital for Special Surgery
Mercy Hospital - Mercy Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Only Hospitals in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to Receive HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™
Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. - MetCare Walks the Talk by Participating in American Heart Association’s Start! Walking Initiative
Microsoft Corp. - Microsoft Introduces Next-Generation Amalga Unified Intelligence System
Mithridion, Inc. - Mithridion Announces Phase I Study Results in Alzheimer’s Disease
Myasthenia Gravis - New myasthenia gravis in children study results reported from Northwestern University, Division of Neurology
Myeloma - Study data from University of Michigan update understanding of myeloma
National Coalition on Benefits - National Coalition on Benefits and More than 180 Others Send Letter to President Obama Urging Administration to Control Health Care Costs and Build on Strength of Current Employer-Based System
National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Statement on House Medicare Part B DMEPOS Surety Bond Legislation
NCR Corporation - Research Shows Patients Want Self-Service to Manage Healthcare Interactions
NCR Ltd - King's College Hospital Awards NCR the Largest Self-Service Healthcare Deal in Europe
Neuralgia Therapy - Reports from Veterans Affairs Medical Center add new data to research in neuralgia therapy
Neurosurgery - Neurosurgeons from around the world gather at PLA 301 Hospital in China
New York Legal Assistance Group - Lawyers Provide Free Assistance at 15 Hospitals for National Health Care Decisions Day
NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Exercise is safe, improves quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure
Northwest Health Foundation - Northwest Health Foundation Releases Report on Obesity’s Effect on Rising Medical Spending in Oregon from 1998 to 2005
Obesity - Research findings from University of Colorado update understanding of obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - Rise in Sleeping Disorders Triggers High Demand for Sleep Service Facilities in Europe, Notes Frost & Sullivan
Obstetrics - Studies from K. Yoneyama and co-researchers update current data on obstetrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Study data from C. Dryden et al provide new insights into obstetrics and gynecology
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development - State Ranks California Hospitals and Surgeons on Heart Bypass Surgery Performance
Ohio State University - Physical abuse raises women's health costs over 40 percent
Ophthalmology - Data on ophthalmology detailed by researchers at University of Miami, Medical Department
OptumHealth, Inc. - OptumHealth Unveils Major New Technology Platform to Improve Health Care Quality for Millions of Americans While Reducing Costs for Their Employers
Osmetech plc - Osmetech and Fisher HealthCare Sign U.S. Distribution Agreement
Osteomyelitis - Investigators at Vrije University Amsterdam release new data on osteomyelitis
Osteoporosis - Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Americans in Jeopardy
Osteoporosis - Research findings from E.A. Aguilarchavez et al update understanding of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Studies from University of Colorado, Department of Clinical Pharmacy further understanding of osteoporosis risk factors
Osteoradionecrosis - Studies from University of Maryland in the area of osteoradionecrosis published
Ovarian Cancer Therapy - Research from Rikshospitalet University reveals new findings on ovarian cancer therapy
Palliative Care - NHPCO President/CEO Meets with Nancy-Ann Min DeParle at White House
Parkinson Disease - Data from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey provide new insights into Parkinson disease
Parkinson Disease - La Sapienza University publishes research in Parkinson disease
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Reminds Families of Resources to Help Avoid Foreclosures, Provide Relief
Perot Systems Corporation - Doylestown Hospital and Perot Systems Successfully Implement Advanced MEDITECH 6.0 Platform
Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Becomes the First Pharmaceutical Company To Be Accredited for Protection of Human Rights In Clinical Research
Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Development Pipeline Shows Advances In High-Priority Disease Areas
Pharmaceuticals - Craneware to Offer Financial Performance Solutions to Hospitals and Healthcare Providers Through Premier, the Largest U.S. Healthcare Alliance
Pharmaceuticals - Research from Kuwait University, Department of Pharmacy broadens understanding of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals - Study results from University of Naples in the area of pharmaceuticals published
Physician Revenue Services - Physician Revenue Services Promises Revenue Solutions and Eases Paper Woes for Healthcare Providers
Plant Physiology - Researchers at Tokyo University release new data on plant physiology
Pneumonia Risk Factors - New findings from Charite University describe advances in pneumonia risk factors
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Research reports from University of South Australia provide new insights into post-traumatic stress disorders
Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreement for Breast Screening Equipment - Non-Radiology
Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Construction Services
Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for High Density Mobile Storage
Premier Inc. - Nearly 80 Hospitals, Healthcare Systems Part of Premier Healthcare Alliance ASCEND™ Program to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency
Public Health - New findings from S. Hyde and co-researchers in the area of public health described
Pulmonary Embolism - New pulmonary embolism research has been reported by C. Jerjessanchez et al
Pure H20 Bio-Technologies, Inc. - Pure H20 Bio-Technologies, Inc. Announces Revenue Sharing Pilot Program
Quality of Care - New NQF Endorsed Standards Focus on Quality and Patient Experience in Home Health Care
Quality of Life - Scientists at Open University publish research in quality of life
Quality of Life - Studies conducted at C. Mcgrath et al on quality of life recently published
Radiology - Studies from G. Simonetti et al add new findings in the area of radiology
RedBrick Health - RedBrick Health Welcomes New Chief Sales Officer
Renal Disease - Studies by A.J. Collins and co-authors describe new findings in renal disease
ReportLinker - Examine the Home Medical Testing Devices
Research and Markets - Comorbidity Care Models - Integrated Action Plans for Complex Healthcare Needs
Research and Markets - Increased Expenditures and Improved Regulatory Enforcement Support Growth Potential of Kenyan Healthcare Industry in 2009
Research and Markets - The National Directory of Managed Care Organizations with Details of 1,450 Managed Care Organizations, Representing 5,279 Managed Care Plans
Research and Markets - This Report Can Help IT Departments of Hospitals, Doctors, Homeland Security Organizations and Military to Better Understand Functions of WBAN
Research and Markets Ltd. - Physician Quality Reporting Initiative in 2009: How To Avoid Submission Errors and Improve Reimbursement
Respiratory Medicine - Studies from Tongji University, Department of Respiratory Medicine further understanding of respiratory medicine
RF Technologies - RF Technologies(R) to Release Help Alert(R) Wireless, Staff-Duress Call Solution at HIMSS09 Annual Conference and Exhibition
SAS - US Department of Health and Human Services Renews SAS Contract for Three Years
Scabies - Research results from University of Basel update knowledge of scabies
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism - Studies from University of Colorado yield new information about secondary hyperparathyroidism
Sentillion - Sentillion Releases Healthcare 'Do It Yourself' Tool for Single Sign-On and Context Management Application Interfaces
Sepsis - Research from Kaiser Permanente yields new data on sepsis
Shared Health - Shared Health(R) Expands Comprehensive Health Technology Offerings to Hospitals
Siemens Financial Services, Inc. - Siemens Financial Services, Inc. Provides $29.5 Million Credit Package to Avanti Health System
Siemens Healthcare - Community Hospitals Remain Competitive with Latest Enhancement to Siemens' MedSeries4 Clinical Suite
Siemens Healthcare - Siemens Announces Latest Contracts, Recent 'Go Lives,' and Strong Customer Support for its Workflow-Enhancing Healthcare IT Solution Soarian Clinicals, at HIMSS 2009
Siemens Healthcare - Soarian Device Connect v2.0 Helps Streamline Vital Signs Collection Workflow at Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Skilled Healthcare Group - Skilled Healthcare Expands Regional Footprint into Iowa
Skin Disease - New data from M. Polat et al illuminate research in skin disease
Small-vessel Disease Epidemiology - Recent findings in small-vessel disease epidemiology described by J. Wolma and colleagues
Solar Power Partners, Inc. - Healthcare Facilities Adopt Green Energy with Solar Power Partners
Solid Cancer - GE Healthcare Applauds CMS for Supporting National FDG-PET Coverage Decision
SourceMedical - SourceMedical and Surgical Notes Streamline the Transcription Process for Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Surgical Hospitals
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Therapy - Research from K. Nustad and co-authors in the area of squamous cell carcinoma therapy published
Stem Cell Research - Findings in stem cell research reported from University of Tennessee
Surgical Information Systems - SIS Continues to Innovate and Maintain Focus on Interoperability
Surgical Technology - Amoena Introduces First Post Surgical Garments With Vitamin E & Aloe to Help Soothe and Comfort After Breast Surgery
Surgical Technology - First Patients Enrolled in the Access-Europe Study of the MitraClip(R) Therapy
Sutter Health - Sutter Health Announces 2008 Financial Performance
TeleTracking Technologies - TeleTracking Announces Next Generation Bed Management Solution at HIMSS '09
The California Endowment - Prioritizing Prevention and Improving Community Health Discussed at Fifth in Series of Regional White House Forums on Health Reform at the California Endowment
The Ensign Group, Inc. - The Ensign Group Successfully Graduates Third Nursing Home From CMS Special Focus Program
The Quantum Group, Inc. - PWeR(TM) Presenting at HIMSS Conference in Chicago
Therapy - New therapy research from B.J. Skinner et al outlined
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. - Thermo Fisher Scientific Testing Method Approved for Detecting Salmonella in Food
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Therapy - Studies from L.R. Karaoui et al further understanding of toxic epidermal necrolysis therapy
Tracheostomy - New tracheostomy study findings recently were reported by researchers at Tel-Aviv University
Transcultural Nursing - Research data from University of South Carolina update understanding of transcultural nursing
Transfusion Medicine - Global Med Technologies(R), Inc. Licenses Its Leading European Blood and Laboratory Solutions to Homburg, Germany Clinic Blood Center
Trevelino/Keller Communications Group, Inc. - Imagine No More Waits for Emergency Room Care ... InQuickER Chooses Trevelino/Keller Communications to Launch First Service of Its Kind
Tri-Isthmus Group, Inc. - TIGroup Approved for Quotation on OTC Bulletin Board
Tuberculosis - New findings from S. Low and co-researchers in the area of tuberculosis described
Tuberculosis - Research from K.C. Chang and colleagues has provided new data on tuberculosis
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Medical Journal Praises VA Electronic Health Record
United Steelworkers USW - Steelworkers Ratify New Agreement with Packaging Corporation of America
UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Wins Six 2008 World Wide Web Health Awards for Superior Online Consumer Content
University HealthSystem Consortium - University HealthSystem Consortium Names Ascent Healthcare Solutions Supplier of the Year at UHC 2009 Performance Excellence Forum
University of Minnesota Stroke Research Center - Study by the University of Minnesota Stroke Research Center and Minnesota Department of Health Finds Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can Prevent One New Stroke in Every Seven Patients with Ministrokes
Unum - Unum Maintains Market Leadership in Group Long Term Care
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Researchers' work from Boston University focuses on ventilator-associated pneumonia
Versus Technology, Inc. - Versus Technology to Showcase Leading Enterprise Patient and Clinical Workflow Solutions at HIMSS 2009
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