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Language skills are essential to a child’s ability to communicate and develop. These skills enable children to engage with other people and learn from their surroundings and in the classroom.

Sg2: Demand for outpatient services to increase by nearly 22% over the next decade

Between now and 2019, the health care industry will see demand for outpatient services increase by nearly 22% while demand for inpatient services remains flat, according to Sg2, a future-focused health care information systems company. This will require hospitals to shift focus beyond the acute care center and look to services that span the care continuum.

6 Jan 2010

Data from national surveys shows few Americans receive consistent treatment for MDD

Only about half of Americans diagnosed with major depression in a given year receive treatment for it and even fewer - about one-fifth - receive treatment consistent with current practice guidelines, according to data from national surveys supported by the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health.

6 Jan 2010

Enhanced health management program from Nationwide Better Health

Nationwide Better HealthSM, a leading provider of health and productivity management solutions, has made it easier for participants to enroll into the company’s lifestyle and disease management telephonic coaching programs and to schedule their first call with their dedicated health coach.

6 Jan 2010

SmartShift ISM self-scheduling system reduces costs and boosts nurse staff retention and morale

Case studies conducted among nurse staffs ranging in size from 200 to 2000 FTEs show that SmartShift self-scheduling software has not only been cost-effective in reducing administrative resources dedicated to filling open shifts, the leading-edge software efficiently reconciles shortages caused by vacancies, missed shifts and fluctuations in patient census and acuity.

5 Jan 2010

Jamming bacterial communication may improve chronic wound care

Listening in on bacterial conversations could be the solution for improving chronic wound care, says a team of researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Their findings have been published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology.

5 Jan 2010

CMS and ONC issue regulations to implement widespread adoption of EHR incentive programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) encourage public comment on two regulations issued today that lay a foundation for improving quality, efficiency and safety through meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology.

31 Dec 2009

Ginkgo biloba does not slow rate of cognitive decline in older adults

Older adults who used the herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba for several years did not have a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to adults who received placebo, according to a study in the December 23/30 issue of JAMA.

30 Dec 2009

Medical treatment and evacuation during international travel

Recent surveys indicate that international travel, which had fallen off substantially over the course of the global recession, has rebounded in recent months – which means more U.S. business and leisure travelers navigating health- and security-related risks out in foreign corners of the world.

28 Dec 2009

Health care coverage expansion requires government monitoring of medical and insurance industries: Consumer Watchdog

The U.S. Senate bill's historic expansion of health care coverage cedes control of a much greater portion of the health care system to the medical and insurance industries.

28 Dec 2009

Calorie disclosure requirement in healthcare reform legislation ineffective and expensive, says VMI

A group representing some of the nation's most prominent vending companies today called on Congress to drop language that would require vending companies to disclose the caloric content of vended food and beverage products prior to the point of sale, Vend Marketing Institute (VMI) Executive Director Chris Stave announced today. The requirement is included in both the House and Senate versions of the healthcare reform legislation currently being debated in Congress, and would apply to any business which owns or operates 20 or more vending machines.

24 Dec 2009

Oklahoma's largest health insurer redesigns web site

Because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma recognizes that health insurance is becoming more and more complicated, the state's largest health insurer has redesigned its public Web site to better assist and educate customers as well as the general public. Now live, the new site provides an education that enables wise health care decisions, communicates a commitment to partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma customers and emphasizes the insurer's trustworthiness.

24 Dec 2009

Brain training may enhance specific ability, but no scientific proof exists for overall mental fitness

Many brain training products claim to be able to keep us mentally fit. Some products even claim that brain training can prevent dementia in old age. But there is no scientific proof that games or other brain exercises can have this effect.

24 Dec 2009

Lawmakers brace for conference as House Liberals vow not to give in on key issues

The Los Angeles Times reports that Democrats are looking ahead — and at each other — before beginning the "potentially difficult" process of reconciling the Senate and House versions of health care reform.

23 Dec 2009

RPC declares 2010 business plans

Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a US-based vertically integrated pharmaceutical company, whose wholly-owned subsidiary AMDL Diagnostics, Inc. (ADI) announced today it 2010 Business Plan. This forecast is based upon the Company raising at least $2 million during the first half of 2010.

23 Dec 2009

New study identifies challenges in end-of-life care

Most nurses that work in a children's critical care unit feel prepared and trained to help parents during the final moments of their child's life and the difficult hours that follow.

23 Dec 2009

New study provides domestic model for low-cost, high-quality surgical care

A new study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that a volunteer program providing low-risk outpatient surgical procedures can deliver safe and effective health care to patients in need.

22 Dec 2009

Baucus vows to have health overhaul bill to President's desk by State of the Union

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., vowed Tuesday to have a healthcare overhaul bill to President Barack Obama by his State of the Union address in January, The Hill reports.

22 Dec 2009

Lawmakers hope to combine Senate, House health reform bills quickly

The Wall Street Journal reports that Democrats are hoping — and planning — on fast negotiations between the Senate and the House in January to come up with a merged health care reform bill.

22 Dec 2009

Difficult issues will remain even if Senate Democrats pass health bill

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., made two major changes to the Senate's version of the health overhaul legislation - removing the proposed "public option" and restricting abortion coverage - that have helped ease tension enough to secure more votes for the bill, but left advocates with much to complain about.

22 Dec 2009

First Edition: December 22, 2009

The big news today follows two main themes -- the Senate's march toward Democrats' Christmas eve deadline for passing a health reform bill; and, the challenges that will be involved when the House and Senate versions of the overhaul are reconciled.

22 Dec 2009

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Sg2: Demand for outpatient services to increase by nearly 22% over the next decade

Data from national surveys shows few Americans receive consistent treatment for MDD

Enhanced health management program from Nationwide Better Health

SmartShift ISM self-scheduling system reduces costs and boosts nurse staff retention and morale

Jamming bacterial communication may improve chronic wound care

CMS and ONC issue regulations to implement widespread adoption of EHR incentive programs

Ginkgo biloba does not slow rate of cognitive decline in older adults

Medical treatment and evacuation during international travel

Health care coverage expansion requires government monitoring of medical and insurance industries: Consumer Watchdog

Calorie disclosure requirement in healthcare reform legislation ineffective and expensive, says VMI

Oklahoma's largest health insurer redesigns web site

Brain training may enhance specific ability, but no scientific proof exists for overall mental fitness

Lawmakers brace for conference as House Liberals vow not to give in on key issues

RPC declares 2010 business plans

New study identifies challenges in end-of-life care

New study provides domestic model for low-cost, high-quality surgical care

Baucus vows to have health overhaul bill to President's desk by State of the Union

Lawmakers hope to combine Senate, House health reform bills quickly

Difficult issues will remain even if Senate Democrats pass health bill

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