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Logical Progression offers complimentary license package of its Logical Ink software to hospitals

Logical Progression, a software company specializing in tablet-based charting for hospitals/clinical trials and visitor management solutions, announced today a special opportunity for hospitals to receive a complimentary license package of its Logical Ink® electronic charting solution for healthcare.

15 Sep 2009

Members of BCBSF to receive coverage for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) announces today its plans to offer coverage for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine to all members when it becomes commercially available to the public. The vaccine administration will be covered for members whose health care plans cover vaccines, as well as for those members whose plans currently do not include immunizations.

15 Sep 2009

Council briefing series to examine role of public policy in promoting medical innovation

The Council for American Medical Innovation will host a breakfast briefing on Capitol Hill titled "Translational Research - From Bench to Bedside." Health policy experts will explore important changes needed to improve the process of development and approval for safe and effective drugs, biologics, medical devices and diagnostics.

15 Sep 2009

DNC passes a resolution to commend the new direction set to honor America's service members

At this weekend's Democratic National Committee (DNC) meeting in Austin, TX, the full membership of the DNC passed a resolution to commend the new direction set to honor America's service members.

15 Sep 2009

Service Employees International Union illegally collect Kansas healthcare workers' information

The Alliance for Worker Freedom (AWF) calls on Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson (D) to make information available regarding his Department's use of state resources and taxpayer money to obtain personal contact information of healthcare providers on behalf of the Service Employees International Union / SEIU Kansas.

15 Sep 2009

RAPS honors award recipients for contributions to healthcare product regulatory profession

The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) today honored the recipients of its prestigious awards for outstanding contributions to the healthcare product regulatory profession. RAPS' Leonard Stauffer Award for mentoring and furthering regulatory professional education was given to independent consultant Nanci Dexter.

15 Sep 2009

Conference on how American auto industry's future could affect UAW patients

A conference to explore how the future of the American auto industry could affect United Auto Workers (UAW) patients and their physicians and dentists will be presented by the Michigan State Medical Society and the Michigan Dental Association on Thursday, Sept. 17, from Noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.

15 Sep 2009

Winner of 2009 Annie E. Casey Innovations Award announced

The Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University today announced Wraparound Milwaukee of Milwaukee County as the 2009 winner of the Annie E. Casey Innovations Award in Children and Family System Reform. As part of Milwaukee County’s Department of Health and Human Services, Wraparound Milwaukee is the first government-operated managed care service designed to treat emotionally disturbed youth in the home setting.

15 Sep 2009

Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority wins 2009 Innovations award

The Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University today announced the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority as a 2009 Innovations in American Government Award winner.

15 Sep 2009

Leaders in healthcare to bring an in-depth look at Connected Health

Leaders in healthcare and the medical technology industry will bring you an in-depth look at Connected Health as emerging solutions can create real time feedback loops between patients and providers, whether in a hospital or clinic, at home, in the workplace or on the go.

15 Sep 2009

HealthInsight unveils value-based solutions to reduce health care costs

HealthInsight, provider of the only value-based health care administration platform, officially unveils a set of technology and services for health insurers, third-party administrators and employers that are proven to lower overall medical costs while improving the quality of care. The new platform will be used to determine and track health actions that are directly tied to benefit designs, which is instrumental in lowering health care costs.

15 Sep 2009

Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery shares views on medical tourism

In light of the economy and rising unemployment, people are looking to cut costs wherever they can. As the costs of many surgeries and procedures continue to rise in the US, many are looking for cheaper alternatives abroad. This big business is known as "medical tourism," and often promises healthcare options at a fraction of the cost as in the United States. However, this is one area where bargain shopping is not recommended, counsels Dr. David B. Samadi, Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

15 Sep 2009

First edition: September 15, 2009

Today's headlines zero in on the soon-to-be unveiled Baucus health bill. Reports indicate it likely will address many GOP concerns but also raising new issues for some Democrats.

15 Sep 2009

National Community Pharmacists Association calls for suspension of the DMEPOS accreditation requirement

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), has written a letter to Charlene Frizzera, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator, urging a suspension of the Medicare Part B Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation requirement scheduled for October 1.

15 Sep 2009

Critical event experienced by 1 in 20 acutely-ill patients during air-medical transport

During air-medical transport of acutely-ill patients, 1 in 20 experience a critical event such as death, major resuscitation or blood pressure deterioration according to a new study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj080886.pdf in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) www.cmaj.ca.

15 Sep 2009

Less than five percent of employers plan to reduce health and productivity programs: IBI

Today the non-profit Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI) released a preliminary result from a survey of more than 400 employers indicating that less than five percent plan to reduce or eliminate health and productivity programs. This flies in the face of recent reports that employers are likely to eliminate wellness programs as a cost-saving measure.

15 Sep 2009

Ten tips from SCAN Health Plan to help protect your health as you age

The average life expectancy has topped 78 years, giving people more reasons to celebrate and seek ways to protect or improve their health. In recognition of Healthy Aging Month in September, SCAN Health Plan Arizona takes an in-depth look at healthy aging -- mentally and physically -- during television and radio programs this month and offers 10 tips to better health.

15 Sep 2009

Somatic Systems accelerates efforts on projects to provide pain care services to the US Military

Somatic Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SMAS) stated that they have accelerated their efforts on their projects to provide pain care services to the US Military and establish Military health insurance coverage for Somatic Systems' powerful Clinical Somatics pain treatment method.

15 Sep 2009

IAC picks Axway's SecureTransport solution to protect health and billing information during transit

Looking to better safeguard and monitor private patient data in transit, Insurers Administrative Corporation (IAC) chose Axway’s SecureTransport™ solution with Synchrony™ Sentinel. IAC chose Axway SecureTransport to protect sensitive health and billing information between insurance companies and medical facilities. Axway’s Sentinel will help IAC gain unprecedented visibility across all file transfers.

15 Sep 2009

Misonix receives donation from anonoymous patient to buy SonicOne ultrasonic wound care system

Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSON), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, has announced that a patient, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated the majority of the funds necessary for Christus St. Vincent Medical Center, Santa Fe, NM, to purchase a SonicOne(R) Ultrasonic Wound Cleansing and Debridement System. The System was shipped and installed during the second half of August 2009.

15 Sep 2009

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Logical Progression offers complimentary license package of its Logical Ink software to hospitals

Members of BCBSF to receive coverage for the administration of the H1N1 vaccine

Council briefing series to examine role of public policy in promoting medical innovation

DNC passes a resolution to commend the new direction set to honor America's service members

Service Employees International Union illegally collect Kansas healthcare workers' information

RAPS honors award recipients for contributions to healthcare product regulatory profession

Conference on how American auto industry's future could affect UAW patients

Winner of 2009 Annie E. Casey Innovations Award announced

Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority wins 2009 Innovations award

Leaders in healthcare to bring an in-depth look at Connected Health

HealthInsight unveils value-based solutions to reduce health care costs

Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery shares views on medical tourism

First edition: September 15, 2009

National Community Pharmacists Association calls for suspension of the DMEPOS accreditation requirement

Critical event experienced by 1 in 20 acutely-ill patients during air-medical transport

Less than five percent of employers plan to reduce health and productivity programs: IBI

Ten tips from SCAN Health Plan to help protect your health as you age

Somatic Systems accelerates efforts on projects to provide pain care services to the US Military

IAC picks Axway's SecureTransport solution to protect health and billing information during transit

Misonix receives donation from anonoymous patient to buy SonicOne ultrasonic wound care system

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