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Challenges, optimism remain for Senators after public option amendments fail

Senate Democrats are recouping from yesterday's Finance Committee turn-down of the public option and looking ahead.

30 Sep 2009

NERAC launches public information campaign to prevent H1N1

As millions of Massachusetts children and teenagers returned to school this month, at the start of a serious flu season, the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC) has an important health message: "It's Up to You to Stop the Flu."

30 Sep 2009

New online platform help physicians make informed decisions about e-prescription

Informed Decisions, LLC, a leading developer of drug information applications and clinical information solutions, announced today that it is providing information about its leading e-prescribing solution via the American Medical Association's (AMA) new ePrescribing Learning Center.

30 Sep 2009

Houston Northwest Medical Center recognized as Cycle III Chest Pain Center with PCI

In its continuous pursuit of quality cardiac care, Houston Northwest Medical Center was proudly recognized as the first accredited chest pain center in Houston and one of a handful in Texas to be named a Cycle III Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention).

30 Sep 2009

GAO: Medicaid wastes millions on phony prescriptions for painkillers

A new report by the Government Accountability Office "finds that state and federal officials failed to detect millions of dollars in Medicaid prescription drug abuse," USA Today reports. "An audit of the government program in five large states found about 65,000 instances of beneficiaries improperly obtaining potentially addictive drugs at a cost of about $65 million during 2006 and 2007 — including thousands of prescriptions written for dead patients or by people posing as doctors."

30 Sep 2009

Better use of Medicare data could help cut costs

Economists say better use of Medicare data could help make health care less expensive while the federal program faces some cuts under current legislation.

30 Sep 2009

NHP signs agreements to promote CARExpress cross-border healthcare program

National Health Partners, Inc. (OTCBB: NHPR), a leading provider of unique discount healthcare membership programs, announced today that it has entered into agreements with two new Hispanic marketing groups for the sale of its CARExpress programs.

30 Sep 2009

PACeHR chooses e-MDs and Noteworthy Medical Systems to drive EHR adoption in Arizona

The Purchasing & Assistance Collaborative for Electronic Health Records (PACeHR) today announced the selection of e-MDs and Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. as technology partners to provide accessible and affordable electronic health records (EHR) to small and medium-sized physician group practices in Arizona.

30 Sep 2009

CPM Marketing Group launches New Movers marketing program for hospitals and health systems

CPM Marketing Group Inc., the market leader for healthcare customer relationship management (CRM) and strategic marketing solutions, today announced the launch of a multimedia New Movers marketing program, which enables hospitals and health systems to more effectively and efficiently identify, communicate and establish relationships with new residents to its surrounding communities.

30 Sep 2009

Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program to begin in January 2010

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) has established a Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program (PBPM), scheduled to begin in January 2010, for those with an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are interested in enhancing their skills before applying to medical school.

30 Sep 2009

Aprima Medical Software announces application hosting partnership with MednetwoRx

Aprima Medical Software (originally iMedica), a leading developer of electronic health record (EHR) and practice management (PM) systems for medical practices, today announced a reseller and application hosting partnership with Texas-based MednetwoRx.

30 Sep 2009

New center for gastrointestinal cancer research established

Georgetown University Medical Center today announced the creation of a center that may help advance a cure for one of the deadliest forms of cancer. The Otto J. Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers will fund gastrointestinal cancer research, drug discovery and patient advocacy efforts at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

30 Sep 2009

Grand opening of Church St. AHF “Magic Johnson” Healthcare Center

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US’ largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider, which provides medical care and/or services to more than 100,000 individuals in 21 countries worldwide, is honored to announce the grand opening of the Church St. AHF “Magic Johnson” Healthcare Center, AHF’s first “all-in-one” site—and the first of its kind in the nation.

30 Sep 2009

First edition: September 30, 2009

A look at today's headlines offers evidence that just about everyone is talking about yesterday's Senate Finance Committee blow to the public option and if -- and how -- the concept will survive.

30 Sep 2009

Flawed legislation puts Ontarians at risk of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment: CSDMS

The Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS) and the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP) are making a presentation to the Ontario Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Social Policy studying Bill 179 (the Regulated Health Professions Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009).

30 Sep 2009

Baptist Memorial Health Care implements Allscripts Electronic Health Record solution

Allscripts announced today that Baptist Memorial Health Care has selected the Allscripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management (PM) solution to automate and connect clinical and business functions for their 65 employed physicians and the more than 3,100 independent physicians affiliated with the health system's 15 hospitals in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.

30 Sep 2009

Sermo launches Sermo Panels for gathering insights from physicians in a private online workspace

Sermo, the largest online community exclusively for physicians, today formally launched Sermo Panels™ - a new on-demand offering enabling businesses to engage with and gather insights from physicians in a private online workspace. Sermo Panels, which tap into Sermo’s active online community of more than 110,000 practicing MDs, generate fresh, actionable MD feedback.

30 Sep 2009

Strategies to facilitate new, rapid payment system for medical care

A new RAND Corporation study outlines methods that might be used to test a novel payment system for medical care that would provide doctors, hospitals and other health providers a set fee for treating an ailment such as hip replacement surgery.

30 Sep 2009

SNM calls on Congress to support the CARE Bill

SNM is calling on Congress to support the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (CARE bill), which would ensure that states set minimum education and credentialing standards for nuclear medicine technologists. The bill (H.R. 3652) was introduced Sept. 28 in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.).

30 Sep 2009

New book on written and visual communications for clinicians and laboratory researchers

Strong communication skills are essential for preparing scientific articles, grant proposals, posters, and slide presentations. However, these skills are not commonly taught in schools of public health, medicine, or allied health sciences.

30 Sep 2009

Healthcare News

Challenges, optimism remain for Senators after public option amendments fail

NERAC launches public information campaign to prevent H1N1

New online platform help physicians make informed decisions about e-prescription

Houston Northwest Medical Center recognized as Cycle III Chest Pain Center with PCI

GAO: Medicaid wastes millions on phony prescriptions for painkillers

Better use of Medicare data could help cut costs

NHP signs agreements to promote CARExpress cross-border healthcare program

PACeHR chooses e-MDs and Noteworthy Medical Systems to drive EHR adoption in Arizona

CPM Marketing Group launches New Movers marketing program for hospitals and health systems

Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program to begin in January 2010

Aprima Medical Software announces application hosting partnership with MednetwoRx

New center for gastrointestinal cancer research established

Grand opening of Church St. AHF “Magic Johnson” Healthcare Center

First edition: September 30, 2009

Flawed legislation puts Ontarians at risk of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment: CSDMS

Baptist Memorial Health Care implements Allscripts Electronic Health Record solution

Sermo launches Sermo Panels for gathering insights from physicians in a private online workspace

Strategies to facilitate new, rapid payment system for medical care

SNM calls on Congress to support the CARE Bill

New book on written and visual communications for clinicians and laboratory researchers

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