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Resorbable Orthopedics becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Wound Management Technologies

Wound Management Technologies, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: WNDM) a rapidly growing provider of specialty medical products, announced today it has closed on its acquisition of Resorbable Orthopedics LLC, a private company with patented technologies including a resorbable bone wax and a delivery system for orthopedic bone void fillers, among others.

1 Oct 2009

The HealthWell Foundation 's panel discussion draws attention on growing crisis of the underinsured

On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, The HealthWell Foundation, one of America's largest co-payment assistance organizations, hosted a panel discussion to help draw attention to the growing crisis of the underinsured and the related challenges of reducing financial barriers to care.

1 Oct 2009

Majority of people don't feel they have a voice in debate over health care: Poll results

The Senate Finance Committee handed a major victory to the health care industry Tuesday by voting down two proposals that would have created a "public option" to compete against private health insurance providers as part of an overhaul of the nation's health care system. The industry has fought the public option with lobbying expenses and campaign contributions since the beginning of the year, fearing that the proposed policy would cut into their record profits.

1 Oct 2009

Screening and diagnostic tests contribute to health care value across spectrum of care

Amidst ongoing debate in Congress over reforming the nation's health care system, a new report from the Lewin Group finds that screening and diagnostic laboratory tests are central to achieving some of the most important goals of health care reform.

1 Oct 2009

FDA-regulated product information for consumers and health care professionals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued its Strategic Plan for Risk Communication, which outlines the agency's efforts to disseminate more meaningful public health information.

1 Oct 2009

FDA releases first draft guidance on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for select drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the availability of the first draft guidance for industry on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies or REMS, which are required for certain drugs or biologics.

1 Oct 2009

Health information technology can improve health care for Americans living in rural communities

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a report on how health information technology can improve health care for Americans living in rural communities. The report examines how the Columbia Basin Health Association in Othello, Wash., uses health information technology to improve health care quality and patient safety as well as promote care coordination and continuity. The complete report is available now at www.healthreform.gov.

1 Oct 2009

Study shows students do not follow proper hygiene routines

Thousands of bacteria lurk in college dormitories, but students are not following proper hygiene routines to help protect themselves from serious illness, according to a study released today from the Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community, sponsored by an educational grant from LYSOL® brand products.

1 Oct 2009

Contact Solutions announces its continued commitment to lower health care costs

Contact Solutions, a leading provider of on-demand contact automation solutions including IVR, email/text messaging and web transactions for business and government, announces today their continued commitment to lowering health care costs.

1 Oct 2009

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

Cardinal Health Foundation awards more than $1 million fund to improve the quality of care

The Cardinal Health Foundation today announced it will award more than $1 million in funding to help U.S. hospitals, health systems and community health clinics improve the efficiency and quality of 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

Daniel Callahan reveals how medical technology costs can destroy one's health care system

Your elderly father is ill. Would you be prepared to tell him that he will not be getting the necessary diagnostic tests because he is over the age of 65? TAMING THE BELOVED BEAST: How Medical Technology Costs are Destroying Our Health Care System (Cloth $29.95, 978-0-691-14236-4, September 30, 2009) is a provocative new take on the toughest issue President Obama has yet faced in office.

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

ACS NSQIP recognizes Baylor Dallas for achieving exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas has been recognized as one of 25 hospitals in the nation achieving exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care.

1 Oct 2009

Senate health overhaul plan offers employers penalties, rewards

Kaiser Health News reports on the impact the Senate health overhaul could have on small business employers, offering as examples one with 130 workers and another with seven. The two would be treated very differently.

1 Oct 2009

Novartis Oncology, Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline and Veridex honored with 2009 Prix Galien Award

The Prix Galien USA committee celebrated members of the science and biotechnology industries last night for the development and discovery of drugs and technologies that improve the human condition.

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

HHS awards $7.6M to help states recruit new health care professionals for shortage areas

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced 63 awards totaling more than $7.6 million to help states recruit new health care clinicians and alleviate their debt burden. The funds are part of the $500 million appropriated to HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to address workforce shortages and encourage diversity in the health professions.

1 Oct 2009

Health Care News and Research

Resorbable Orthopedics becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Wound Management Technologies

The HealthWell Foundation 's panel discussion draws attention on growing crisis of the underinsured

Majority of people don't feel they have a voice in debate over health care: Poll results

Screening and diagnostic tests contribute to health care value across spectrum of care

FDA-regulated product information for consumers and health care professionals

FDA releases first draft guidance on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for select drugs

Health information technology can improve health care for Americans living in rural communities

Study shows students do not follow proper hygiene routines

Contact Solutions announces its continued commitment to lower health care costs

Raptor Pharmaceutical appoints Llew Keltner to its board of directors

Cardinal Health Foundation awards more than $1 million fund to improve the quality of care

CHCC announces the filing of SEC Form 15

First Edition: October 1, 2009

Daniel Callahan reveals how medical technology costs can destroy one's health care system

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

ACS NSQIP recognizes Baylor Dallas for achieving exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care

Senate health overhaul plan offers employers penalties, rewards

Novartis Oncology, Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline and Veridex honored with 2009 Prix Galien Award

Effect of healthcare reform on treating cardiovascular disease patients

HHS awards $7.6M to help states recruit new health care professionals for shortage areas

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

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