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VIIAD Systems launches web based PPO Directory tool for the workers’ compensation marketplace

VIIAD Systems, an innovative technology company that provides claims communication tools to the workers’ compensation marketplace has launched Compass, a new web based product for the industry.

13 Nov 2009

"Make Our Food Safe" coalition urges Senate to enact stronger food safety laws

Over the next several weeks, the U. S. Senate has an historic opportunity to take a major step toward improving food safety for all Americans. That is why a coalition of public health professionals, consumer organizations and groups representing victims of foodborne illness is sending the message that it is time to "Make Our Food Safe for the Holidays!"

13 Nov 2009

Guide to improve recruitment, employee performance and engagement strategies in healthcare sector

"Talent Management in Healthcare," a recent study by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company, reveals that although healthcare organizations are still struggling with the lack of qualified candidates in the talent market, the primary focus has been on developing and retaining talent. Performance management, engagement, and succession planning are the top strategic emphases for these organizations.

13 Nov 2009

Health Insurer tells its employees to directly lobby U.S. Senators for weaker health reform and higher insurer profits

The nation's largest health insurance company, United Healthcare, launched a new push this week to get employees to directly lobby U.S. Senators for weaker health reform and higher insurer profits. The new campaign, in an e-mail sent to all employees Nov. 10, offers employees template letters to send from company computers on company time and urges them to write grassroots-style letters to the editor to local newspapers. Consumer Watchdog, which obtained the letters, called on the Senate and newspapers to reject this deceptive corporate-directed campaign.

13 Nov 2009

Southeast Pain Care supports American Pain Foundation

Southeast Pain Care, a division of Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants, is sponsoring the Dec. 3 performance of "Grease" at Ovens Auditorium and giving $10 for every ticket sold to the American Pain Foundation.

13 Nov 2009

PAF receives additional funding support for serving patients with multiple myeloma

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) -- a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases -- is pleased to announce that it has received additional funding support for serving patients with multiple myeloma through its Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR).

13 Nov 2009

People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

In a development that could have significant ramifications for the nation's health care system, Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new UCLA study. The findings, researchers say, may be due in part to changing American demographics.

13 Nov 2009

Medicare Part D program exceeds expectations, majority of seniors approve their plan and coverage

Almost four years after the Medicare Part D prescription drug program went into effect, an overwhelming majority (88 percent) of America's seniors approve of their individual plan and coverage. In a national survey released this morning by the nonpartisan Medicare Today Coalition, 95 percent of seniors who used their plan and received prescriptions over the past year also reported that their plan has worked well, while 85 percent continue to find their monthly premium to be affordable.

13 Nov 2009

New survey illustrates confused state of people about how they will pay for long-term care services

Even as the average annual cost of a home health aide now tops more than $40,000 and private nursing home care is approaching an average cost of $75,000 a year, a new survey by the nonprofit LIFE Foundation finds nine out of 10 Americans do not have a realistic plan to pay for these expenses. Nearly one in four say they will rely on family and friends, while others mistakenly believe their health insurance coverage or government programs such as Medicare will help pay their long-term care costs.

13 Nov 2009

ADS' Medics Suite satisfies the unique needs of New Hope Foundation

Dr. Comerford is the President and CEO of the New Hope Foundation, a non-profit corporation dedicated to the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction and compulsive gambling. The Foundation provides state-of-the-art care, with the ongoing certification of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

13 Nov 2009

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

Imagine having your health care information at your fingertips, in one convenient place. No more surfing the Internet to find reliable, personalized, information. Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announces the launch of an enhanced member website at www.ibxpress.com, which offers one convenient source for members' health care needs.

13 Nov 2009

National Data Collection Center for primary research phase of the Index launched

The Advisory Council for the U.S. Healthcare Efficiency Index(TM) (Index), founded by Emdeon, today announced the launch of the National Data Collection Center for the primary research phase of the Index and the addition of new members.

13 Nov 2009

McKesson integrates Horizon solution suite and RelayHealth to provide nationwide HIE

McKesson today announced Horizon Connect™, a key component of its “Connect” strategy to enable health information exchange (HIE) and patient care coordination within communities, across regions and throughout the United States.

13 Nov 2009

Healthcare providers plan to make better use of healthcare information technology

A recent poll of healthcare providers indicates that as the country moves through healthcare reform and defining "meaningful use," providers plan to make better use of healthcare information technology when it comes to their everyday practices.

13 Nov 2009

CaringBridge, a solution to keep patients from feeling isolated during hospital stays

Hospitals are placing higher restrictions on their visitation policies due to the threat of H1N1. While this helps reduce exposure to the virus, it also means that patients will see less of their family and friends, increasing their feeling of isolation.

13 Nov 2009

Quality and stress-free MRI service from Weiss Medical Associates

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) diagnostic clinic is an unlikely place to expect a warm, fuzzy, friendly staff. Having an MRI is serious business, often related to traumatic or orthopedic injuries, brain diseases or dental TMJ problems.

13 Nov 2009

University of Leeds and Martin House collaborate to study children’s’ palliative care data

A partnership between researchers at the University of Leeds and Martin House Children's Hospice has resulted in the world's first comprehensive study of palliative care received by children and young people.

13 Nov 2009

NQF releases the QDS framework for defining data necessary to measure performance in patient care

The National Quality Forum (NQF) announced today the release of the Quality Data Set (QDS), a common technological framework for defining clinical data necessary to measure performance and accelerate improvement in patients' quality of care. The QDS framework provides a standardized set of data that should be captured in patients' electronic health records and is applicable to all care settings a patient is likely to use in his or her lifetime.

13 Nov 2009

New Satellite Dialysis center to serve patients affected with CKD opened

Satellite Healthcare, one of the nation's first and leading providers of kidney dialysis services and a major sponsor of nephrology research, today announced the opening of a new Satellite Dialysis center in Tracy, CA.

13 Nov 2009

RemedyMD launches first nationwide diabetes registry

RemedyMD (www.RemedyMD.com), the leading provider of Patient registry software, today announced the first nationwide Type 2 Diabetes registry to help clinicians and researchers identify which interventions are most appropriate for specific patient populations.

13 Nov 2009

Healthcare News

VIIAD Systems launches web based PPO Directory tool for the workers’ compensation marketplace

"Make Our Food Safe" coalition urges Senate to enact stronger food safety laws

Guide to improve recruitment, employee performance and engagement strategies in healthcare sector

Health Insurer tells its employees to directly lobby U.S. Senators for weaker health reform and higher insurer profits

Southeast Pain Care supports American Pain Foundation

PAF receives additional funding support for serving patients with multiple myeloma

People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

Medicare Part D program exceeds expectations, majority of seniors approve their plan and coverage

New survey illustrates confused state of people about how they will pay for long-term care services

ADS' Medics Suite satisfies the unique needs of New Hope Foundation

IBC and WebMD launch new, enhanced website to address health care needs

National Data Collection Center for primary research phase of the Index launched

McKesson integrates Horizon solution suite and RelayHealth to provide nationwide HIE

Healthcare providers plan to make better use of healthcare information technology

CaringBridge, a solution to keep patients from feeling isolated during hospital stays

Quality and stress-free MRI service from Weiss Medical Associates

University of Leeds and Martin House collaborate to study children’s’ palliative care data

NQF releases the QDS framework for defining data necessary to measure performance in patient care

New Satellite Dialysis center to serve patients affected with CKD opened

RemedyMD launches first nationwide diabetes registry

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