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Raptor Pharmaceutical appoints Llew Keltner to its board of directors

Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. ("Raptor" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: RPTPD), today announced the appointment of Llew Keltner, M.D., Ph.D., to the Company's board of directors. Dr. Keltner is currently CEO and President of Light Sciences Oncology, a privately-held biotechnology company developing a late-stage, light-activated therapy for hepatocellular cancer and other solid tumors.

1 Oct 2009

Watch4net installs its APG Software Suite at Clarian Health

Current economic conditions are affecting healthcare providers in terms of limited personnel and budget constraints," said Bob Swann, Executive Director, IT Operations, Clarian Health. An industry typically marked by growth is starting to feel the effects of the economic slowdown. Senior level executives are being tasked to run leaner organizations with fewer resources and still maintain a premier level of patient care.

1 Oct 2009

CHCC announces the filing of SEC Form 15

China Health Care Corporation announced that the Company filed a Form 15 as notice of suspension of the duty to file periodic reports under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on September 29, 2009. The Company is, thereby, voluntarily suspending its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

1 Oct 2009

First Edition: October 1, 2009

The progress continues, and so does the drama, as the Senate Finance Committee complete another day of its health bill mark up. Meanwhile, in the House, leaders are counting votes among their members.

1 Oct 2009

Sonomax announces delay in Phase III milestone report regarding its custom earpieces

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. reports that announcement of the results of the Phase III milestone for its off-the-shelf, self-fitting, custom earpieces, originally scheduled for the end of September 2009, will be delayed by approximately two weeks. Sonomax now expects to announce the Phase III results on or about October 13, 2009.

1 Oct 2009

Americans urged to carry an up-to-date medication list

A medication list can provide emergency medical personnel with lifesaving information and help prevent the nearly 1.5 million(1) people harmed by medication-related errors every year.

1 Oct 2009

Envisionier launches new mobile medical imaging platform for capturing and sharing endoscopic multimedia

Envisionier announces the launch of the endogo® HD, a mobile medical imaging platform for capturing, storing, and sharing endoscopic multimedia.

1 Oct 2009

TSO3 files patent application for innovations made to its sterilization systems

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in low temperature sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, through the use of ozone (a cost effective, safe and eco-friendly method) today announced that it has filed a patent application in the United States seeking protection in that market as well as preserving rights in many other countries of recent innovations made to its sterilization systems, which enable both significantly faster and gentler cycles.

1 Oct 2009

Effect of healthcare reform on treating cardiovascular disease patients

The Ninth Annual Controversies and Advances in Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease continuing medical education conference will feature several discussions and presentations on how healthcare reform could affect cardiovascular disease patients' diagnosis, treatment and outcome.

1 Oct 2009

NextGen Healthcare executes agreements for its NextGen CHS with five organizations

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and a leading provider of ambulatory healthcare and connectivity solutions, today announced the company executed agreements for its NextGen CHS (Community Health Solution) product with five organizations during the last few months.

1 Oct 2009

10-point checklist from eHealthInsurance

eHealthInsurance, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today, released a 10-point checklist to help employees make informed decisions about health insurance during the traditional annual open enrollment period.

1 Oct 2009

Covidien receives 510(k) clearance to market Mallinckrodt Taperguard Evac endotracheal tube

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in mechanical ventilation and respiratory care devices, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Mallinckrodt™ TaperGuard™ Evac endotracheal tube.

1 Oct 2009

North Shore-LIJ Health System to implement the largest EHR program in the New York metropolitan area

The North Shore-LIJ Health System announced today it is subsidizing up to 85 percent of the cost of implementing and operating an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system in the offices of its more than 7,000 affiliated physicians in New York City and Long Island -- part of a $400 million investment to strengthen the quality of care throughout the region by automating inpatient and outpatient records in all medical settings, including 13 hospitals.

1 Oct 2009

Golden Meditech to raise US$28 million for business developments in China

Golden Meditech Company Limited, a leading hi-tech medical device and healthcare service corporation in China, today announced that its hospital subsidiary - Golden Meditech Hospital Group (GMHG) has entered into an agreement to issue senior 5% redeemable convertible notes due in 2014 with an aggregate principal amount of US$28 million (equivalent to approximately HK$217 million).

1 Oct 2009

AMR signs several new medical transportation agreements

Emergency Medical Services Corporation today announced that its American Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary has entered into several new agreements to provide medical transportation and transportation management services.

1 Oct 2009

The Finance Committee continues its health bill mark-up, and the October recess is cancelled

As Senate Finance Committee members meet Wednesday to discuss their overhaul bill, Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) hopes to "revise a key financing provision of his health reform package in light of a new analysis showing that it would impose a particularly heavy tax burden on people over 65, aides said," the The Washington Post reports.

1 Oct 2009

Researchers develop integrated treatment program for PTSD affected veterans

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in a growing number of soldiers evacuated to the United States for comprehensive care for physical and psychological trauma. Given the number of physical injuries often experienced by soldiers, it is not surprising that chronic pain is a frequent problem among returning soldiers from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF). Common sources of pain are in the head (traumatic-brain injury or post-concussion syndrome), legs (fractures, amputations, burns) and shoulders.

1 Oct 2009

Edifecs offers free CMS compliant solution for Medicare Administrative Contractors

Edifecs, Inc., the proven leader in healthcare transaction interoperability solutions, announced today it is providing a free Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution that is fully compliant with the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).

1 Oct 2009

Asia Pacific spinal nonfusion market to increase at compound annual growth rate by 2013

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the spinal nonfusion market will increase at a compound annual growth rate of almost 17% through 2013.

1 Oct 2009

SEIU-UHW members take layoff fight to Orange County, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Fresno

Kaiser Permanente employees will be picketing in force outside five Kaiser facilities this week to protest company plans to slash 1,350 jobs in coming months. More than 5,000 union members have attended the 14 prior pickets in SEIU-UHW's statewide campaign.

1 Oct 2009

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Raptor Pharmaceutical appoints Llew Keltner to its board of directors

Watch4net installs its APG Software Suite at Clarian Health

CHCC announces the filing of SEC Form 15

First Edition: October 1, 2009

Sonomax announces delay in Phase III milestone report regarding its custom earpieces

Americans urged to carry an up-to-date medication list

Envisionier launches new mobile medical imaging platform for capturing and sharing endoscopic multimedia

TSO3 files patent application for innovations made to its sterilization systems

Effect of healthcare reform on treating cardiovascular disease patients

NextGen Healthcare executes agreements for its NextGen CHS with five organizations

10-point checklist from eHealthInsurance

Covidien receives 510(k) clearance to market Mallinckrodt Taperguard Evac endotracheal tube

North Shore-LIJ Health System to implement the largest EHR program in the New York metropolitan area

Golden Meditech to raise US$28 million for business developments in China

AMR signs several new medical transportation agreements

The Finance Committee continues its health bill mark-up, and the October recess is cancelled

Researchers develop integrated treatment program for PTSD affected veterans

Edifecs offers free CMS compliant solution for Medicare Administrative Contractors

Asia Pacific spinal nonfusion market to increase at compound annual growth rate by 2013

SEIU-UHW members take layoff fight to Orange County, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Fresno

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