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NCD to address disability-related issues at next quarterly meeting

The National Council on Disability (NCD) will conduct its next quarterly meeting at the JW Marriott Houston, 5150 Westheimer, Houston, TX, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, and ending at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2010. This meeting is open to the public.

18 Dec 2009

NYSSA’s market forecast luncheon to include a focus on healthcare

The New York Society of Security Analysts will present their biannual market forecast luncheon “Market Forecast: Return to Prosperity or False Dawn?” on January 7, 2010 which will include a special focus on healthcare. A panel of experts will discuss and debate the various crosscurrents in economic and financial market conditions facing investors.

18 Dec 2009

NHCAA, LearnSomething partner to develop a fraud, waste and abuse compliance training solution

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, the leading national organization focused exclusively on the fight against health care fraud, has partnered with LearnSomething, Inc., to develop a compliance training solution that satisfies the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's (CMS) requirement for fraud, waste and abuse training.

18 Dec 2009

One quarter of Detroit-area Arab Americans reported personal or familial abuse since 9/11

One quarter of Detroit-area Arab Americans reported personal or familial abuse because of race, ethnicity or religion since 9/11, leading to higher odds of adverse health effects, according to a new University of Michigan study.

18 Dec 2009

MedLink International guarantees to meet "Meaningful Use" guidelines for its EHR products

MedLink International, Inc., a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions to the ambulatory care market announced today it will guarantee that its qualified EHR products will meet the "Meaningful Use" guidelines to allow its providers to receive the federal incentives available under the HITECH provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

18 Dec 2009

SAIC receives multiple-award contract to support BUMED throughout the U.S.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center - Natick Contracting Division to support the U.S. Navy's Chief Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) for Medical Research and Development, and their subordinate research and development commands.

18 Dec 2009

Government not held accountable for keeping nurses safe during SARS, Supreme Court denies appeal

Registered nurses in Ontario are devastated today to learn that the Supreme Court of Canada has denied an appeal of an earlier legal decision regarding responsibility for keeping nurses safe during the SARS outbreak.

18 Dec 2009

White paper discussing investment opportunities related to the U.S. healthcare reform released

Rockefeller and Company - a leading global wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations and endowments - today released "The Investment Opportunities in Healthcare Reform," a white paper discussing the compelling investment opportunities related to the U.S. healthcare reform initiative.

18 Dec 2009

A program to reduce depression and isolation among the elderly during holiday season

MyWay Village, the first senior-focused technology company to help seniors get online in an easy and social way by combining access to simplified technology with personal training and support, today announced that their Connected Living program is reducing depression and feelings of isolation especially during the holiday season within senior communities where the company's programs are being offered.

18 Dec 2009

Three New York home health agencies to pay $24M for resolving Medicaid and Medicare fraud allegations

The Department of Justice announced today that the United States and the state of New York have entered into settlement agreements with three home health agencies to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to the New York Medicaid and Medicare programs.

18 Dec 2009

CHA's statements on ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009’

The Catholic Health Association is pleased to learn of the work being done to improve the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009. As we understand it, the Senate intends to keep the President's commitment that no federal funds will pay for abortions and in addition, provide significant new support for pregnant women.

18 Dec 2009

Joe Chimera, the 25th person to receive MEP Certification from PHII

The Population Health Impact Institute (PHII) is pleased to announce that Joe Chimera, Ph.D., is the 25th person to receive the Methods Evaluation Process (MEP) Certification.

18 Dec 2009

Medicare expenditures less for POHs compared to non-POHs, says new study

The cost to Medicare of a patient receiving treatment at a physician owned and operated hospitals is "4.6 to 6.00% lower" than hospitals not run by physicians, according to a new study by Oxford Outcomes, an internationally respected research agency.

18 Dec 2009

Fine print of Senate health reform bill would lead to pre-emption of state patient protection laws

Key members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a warning to Senate and House leaders that the fine print of the Senate health reform bill would strip many states, including California and Maine, of hard-won patient rights and benefit requirements, reported Consumer Watchdog.

18 Dec 2009

AHF praises California Assembly members' initiative to protect state’s AIDS drug program funding

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today praised the action taken by thirty-eight members of the California Assembly who, in a signed letter, urged Governor Schwarzenegger to protect funding for California’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). The Governor, who is currently completing his 2010-11 budget, could propose up to $70 million in cuts to ADAP in his upcoming budget, a move which, if enacted, will gut the state’s lifesaving AIDS drug program currently serving more than 35,000 low-income Californians living with HIV/AIDS.

18 Dec 2009

Private Health Management offers health care to travelers anywhere around the world

Whether rafting on the Amazon, hiking in the Himalayas or hitting the slopes in St. Moritz, sophisticated travelers know that life can be unpredictable, especially when it comes to their health. In response, medical care provider Private Health Management offers reassurance to travelers by giving them priority access to the best physicians, surgeons and medical facilities in the world whenever and wherever they need it.

18 Dec 2009

First IOF Regional Osteoporosis Meeting in the Asia Pacific region

Mark December 10-13, 2010 on your calendar and don't miss this important scientific event, organised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).

18 Dec 2009

2010 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research open for nomination

The Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research has opened the 2010 call for nominations. The $100,000 Award recognizes individuals whose efforts have made significant transformational contributions towards the improvement of human health. Nomination forms are available at pauljanssenaward.com and will be accepted until February 15, 2010.

18 Dec 2009

Medicare buy-in can provide significant savings for seniors, says 2008 CBO report

A briefly considered "Medicare buy-in" proposal for 55- to 64-year-olds was apparently killed in the Senate this week by self-styled moderates who claimed it would be too costly for taxpayers.

18 Dec 2009

New issue brief discussing importance of strengthening independent Medicare commission released

Today, The Concord Coalition released a new issue brief discussing the importance of strengthening the independent Medicare commission created in the Senate legislation currently being debated.

18 Dec 2009

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NCD to address disability-related issues at next quarterly meeting

NYSSA’s market forecast luncheon to include a focus on healthcare

NHCAA, LearnSomething partner to develop a fraud, waste and abuse compliance training solution

One quarter of Detroit-area Arab Americans reported personal or familial abuse since 9/11

MedLink International guarantees to meet "Meaningful Use" guidelines for its EHR products

SAIC receives multiple-award contract to support BUMED throughout the U.S.

Government not held accountable for keeping nurses safe during SARS, Supreme Court denies appeal

White paper discussing investment opportunities related to the U.S. healthcare reform released

A program to reduce depression and isolation among the elderly during holiday season

Three New York home health agencies to pay $24M for resolving Medicaid and Medicare fraud allegations

CHA's statements on ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009’

Joe Chimera, the 25th person to receive MEP Certification from PHII

Medicare expenditures less for POHs compared to non-POHs, says new study

Fine print of Senate health reform bill would lead to pre-emption of state patient protection laws

AHF praises California Assembly members' initiative to protect state’s AIDS drug program funding

Private Health Management offers health care to travelers anywhere around the world

First IOF Regional Osteoporosis Meeting in the Asia Pacific region

2010 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research open for nomination

Medicare buy-in can provide significant savings for seniors, says 2008 CBO report

New issue brief discussing importance of strengthening independent Medicare commission released

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

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