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An already-changing insurance market may face more transformation

The Wall Street Journal: "Insurers are increasingly setting up brick-and-mortar retail stores that peddle individual and sometimes small-group health plans, with companies including Humana Inc., Aetna Inc. and Health Net Inc. so far trying the concept. Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Pennsylvania and South Carolina say they've had good results from shops, while Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida Inc. plans to add five more locations after the success of its existing two."

2 Sep 2009

VisionShare joins select group of EHNAC HNAP-accredited organizations

Health IT connectivity leader VisionShare® Inc. announces it has achieved full accreditation with the Healthcare Network Accreditation Program (HNAP) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). EHNAC’s HNAP accreditation recognizes excellence in health data processing and transactions and indicates compliance with industry-established standards and HIPAA regulations.

2 Sep 2009

New research on post-traumatic stress disorder to be presented at MHRF

New research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being presented this week at the Military Health Research Forum (MHRF), a scientific conference hosted by the Department of Defense (DOD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Depending on the conflict in which they served, 10 to 30 percent of soldiers who have spent time in war zones experience the debilitating and life-altering symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

2 Sep 2009

Health care ad blitz expected to ramp up

Many of the statements made in health care TV ads are "misleading - if not flat-out wrong," The San Francisco Chronicle reports. Those statements include claims that reform would "'ration' care to the nation's oldest citizens and hike premiums '95 percent.'" Already, more that $67 million has been spent on TV advertising, according to Campaign Media Analysis Group, "and more misinformation and nastiness is expected when Congress returns next week."

1 Sep 2009

Study reveals that 31% of doctors believe that internet complicates their relationship with patients

Patients who ask their doctor about information they have read on the Internet, or webs that better inform them of their diagnosis, are no longer a rarity. A study undertaken by Spanish researchers reveals the advantages and disadvantages of online medical enquiries. Some 31% of doctors believe that the Internet complicates their relationship with patients and undermines their credibility.

1 Sep 2009

Merlin.net Patient Care Network launched in Europe

St. Jude Medical, Inc. today announced European launch of the next generation Merlin.net Patient Care Network (PCN), a secure, Internet-based remote care system for patients with implanted medical devices.

31 Aug 2009

Navicure to provide clearinghouse services for three more clients

Navicure, a leading Internet-based medical claims clearinghouse for physician practices, today announced the addition of three South Carolina-based practices to its client roster. Lexington Heart Clinic, Premier Surgical Services, PA, and Sunshine Pediatrics all selected Navicure’s award-winning account receivables management solutions to help streamline and better manage the claims submission process.

31 Aug 2009

GOP finance negotiators cast doubts on bipartisan health bill

The Associated Press: "A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country's 'finances sicker without saving you money.' ... In the Republicans' weekly radio and Internet address on Saturday, [Sen. Mike] Enzi, D-Wyo., said any health care legislation must lower medical costs for Americans without increasing deficits and the national debt. 'The bills introduced by congressional Democrats fail to meet these standards,' he said."

30 Aug 2009

ASHG 2009 Annual Meeting to discuss the cutting-edge developments in human genetics and genomics research

The world's top scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will gather in Honolulu, Hawaii to present their latest research findings at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics, from Tuesday, October 20, through Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the Hawaii Convention Center.

28 Aug 2009

AVANIR raises funds to develop and commercialize Zenvia for PBA

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNR) today announced it had raised gross proceeds of approximately $10.6 million via the sale of approximately 4.5 million shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $2.34 per share.

28 Aug 2009

Cardea and Optasia to collaborate on configuring their Vertebral Fracture Assessment software tools

Cardea Technology, Inc. and Optasia Medical Ltd., announce plans to collaborate and configure their software tools for Vertebral Fracture Assessment, a method for evaluating vertebral fractures from images on bone densitometers, to exchange information and create reports for the management of osteoporosis.

28 Aug 2009

Optimum Lightpath chosen as telecommunications provider by Medical Arts Radiology

Optimum Lightpath(SM), a market leader in Ethernet-based communication solutions for New York metropolitan area businesses, today announced that Medical Arts Radiology, one of the largest medical imaging groups in Long Island, has selected Optimum Lightpath as its telecommunications provider.

26 Aug 2009

01 Data Center applies for government funds to render broadband access to healthcare facilities in unserved areas

It was announced by 01 Data Center that it has applied to the government broadband stimulus fund to provide broadband access to healthcare facilities in the unserved areas of the US. Unserved areas exist in all 50 states because they are not connected to the internet infrastructure since most networks consider them too remote or too disperse and challenging to dig ditches and lay wires.

26 Aug 2009

Recent study shows that eDetailing is a viable means for reaching prescribers

For pharmaceutical sales forces, eDetailing has reemerged as a viable means for reaching prescribers. A recent study by Cutting Edge Information shows that drug companies are implementing eDetailing tools -- and are investing more money than ever in this sales channel.

26 Aug 2009

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. announced today that results of a large, third-party clinical study involving USANA products, conducted at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD), have been published in the August 2009 edition of the journal Obesity and Weight Management.

26 Aug 2009

Zargis Cardioscan software marketed along with 3M's Bluetooth-enabled Littmann electronic stethoscope

Zargis Medical Corp., a spin-off from Siemens Corporate Research (NYSE: SI) and a majority-owned subsidiary of Speedus Corp. (Nasdaq: SPDE), today announced that it has begun selling its Zargis Cardioscan(TM) heart sound analysis software, along with 3M's (NYSE: MMM) just-released Bluetooth(R)-enabled 3M(TM) Littmann(R) Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200, as part of its previously announced exclusive multi-year global marketing alliance with 3M.

26 Aug 2009

New website launched by Eating Disorder Hope to provide a comprehensive resource on eating disorders

Millions of Americans suffer from eating disorders and many don't know where to turn to for help. Jacquelyn Ekern, a licensed counselor and founder of Eating Disorder Hope, launched the site, www.eatingdisorderhope.com, to provide a comprehensive resource for support, referrals and education about eating disorders.

26 Aug 2009

Aastra's CC:LifeLine provides virtual call center for pandemic response planning

Aastra, a leading provider of IP-Telephony and Contact Center solutions, offers a solution for contact centers needing an alternative for premises-based agents if it is necessary to close the call center due to a disaster or flu epidemic. Aastra’s CC:LifeLine™ (www.aastraondemand.com/solutions-cclifeline2.asp) provides a virtual call center environment ensuring that agents can serve customers even if the physical call center is inaccessible.

25 Aug 2009

QSI Dental Division's forges Channel Partner agreement with NEA

Quality Systems, Inc. announced today that its dental division (QSI Dental Division) has entered into a Channel Partner agreement with National Electronic Attachment, Inc. (NEA), a leading provider in the transmission of supporting documentation and attachments for electronic claims to payors for reimbursement purposes.

25 Aug 2009

Engageon releases its first installation of the Engageon Association Builder software

In response to the quickly emerging need for associations and other organizations to deploy social networking tools for their members or constituents, tech startup Engageon LLC officially released its first installation of the Engageon Association Builder (EAB). The first launch was developed for the National Lipid Association (NLA).

25 Aug 2009

Internet News and Research

An already-changing insurance market may face more transformation

VisionShare joins select group of EHNAC HNAP-accredited organizations

New research on post-traumatic stress disorder to be presented at MHRF

Health care ad blitz expected to ramp up

Study reveals that 31% of doctors believe that internet complicates their relationship with patients

Merlin.net Patient Care Network launched in Europe

Navicure to provide clearinghouse services for three more clients

GOP finance negotiators cast doubts on bipartisan health bill

ASHG 2009 Annual Meeting to discuss the cutting-edge developments in human genetics and genomics research

AVANIR raises funds to develop and commercialize Zenvia for PBA

Cardea and Optasia to collaborate on configuring their Vertebral Fracture Assessment software tools

Optimum Lightpath chosen as telecommunications provider by Medical Arts Radiology

01 Data Center applies for government funds to render broadband access to healthcare facilities in unserved areas

Recent study shows that eDetailing is a viable means for reaching prescribers

Clinical study results of USANA Health Sciences products published in the Obesity and Weight Management journal

Zargis Cardioscan software marketed along with 3M's Bluetooth-enabled Littmann electronic stethoscope

New website launched by Eating Disorder Hope to provide a comprehensive resource on eating disorders

Aastra's CC:LifeLine provides virtual call center for pandemic response planning

QSI Dental Division's forges Channel Partner agreement with NEA

Engageon releases its first installation of the Engageon Association Builder software

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