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Kinetic Concepts' CelluTome Epidermal Harvesting System now commercially available in Europe

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today launched its CelluTome Epidermal Harvesting System in Europe. The CelluTome System provides an automated, precise and reproducible process of harvesting autologous epidermal tissue for grafting that has been shown to aid closure of acute and chronic wounds.

1 Jul 2014

Viewpoints: Nothing in health care is free; Obamacare opponents lack facts; 'Nurse Jackie' and the ER

The Department of Health and Human Services released a report Friday declaring that 76 million Americans with private insurance became eligible for more preventive services with no out-of-pocket fees as a result of the 2010 healthcare law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare). Because Democrats are counting on female voters to help them at the polls in November, the report highlighted how women had been helped by that aspect of Obamacare.

1 Jul 2014

Gateway Apothecary wins Peter M. Fox Excellence in HIV Credentialing Award for 2014

Gateway Apothecary in St. Louis, Mo., has received a Peter M. Fox Excellence in HIV Credentialing Award for 2014. Gateway was the only pharmacy to be recognized among the 17 nationwide award recipients, which consist primarily of physicians and/or medical practices.

1 Jul 2014

State highlights: Caring for Texans injured on-the-job; heroin deaths in Md.; pertussis in Calif.

In formerly depressed South Texas, gas flares from the fracking boom can be seen from outer space. While Texas has a Division of Workers' Compensation, it is the only state that doesn't require any private employer to carry workers' compensation insurance or a private equivalent, so more than 500,000 people have no occupational benefits when they get injured at work. That means they often rely on charities or taxpayers to pay for their care (Root, 6/29)

1 Jul 2014

High court decision allows some employers to bypass contraceptive mandate

The 5-4 ruling says some closely held corporations cannot be forced to provide services that are at odds with the owners' religious beliefs.

1 Jul 2014

Capital Senior Living purchases three communities, closes debt refinance

Capital Senior Living Corporation (the "Company"), one of the country's largest operators of senior living communities, today announced that the Company has purchased three senior living communities located in Ohio from joint ventures in which it held a 10 percent interest (the "Ohio JV Communities") for a purchase price of $83.6 million.

1 Jul 2014

In 5-4 decision, high court sides with Hobby Lobby

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday in a 5-4 split said "closely held" companies can on religious grounds opt out of a federal health-care law requirement that companies provide contraception coverage for employees, carving another piece from President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement.

1 Jul 2014

Former Procter & Gamble CEO tapped to turn around VA system

President Barack Obama highlighted Robert McDonald's management experience at P&G more than his military career as an Army Ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division.

1 Jul 2014

American College of Physicians: Doctors should not perform routine pelvic exams

The procedure is currently recommended as part of well-woman visits, but the group found no evidence that cancer is detected by pelvic exams alone.

1 Jul 2014

Obama to name former P&G chief to head VA

The president is expected today to nominate Bob McDonald, a West Point graduate and former CEO of Procter & Gamble.

1 Jul 2014

First Edition: Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including numerous reports about the Supreme Court's decision on the health law's contraception mandate and its effect for coverage and on national politics.

1 Jul 2014

Study: 5.8 million patients land in A&E after failing to get timely GP appointment

Researchers have estimated that in 2012-2013 there were 5.77 million A&E attendances in England that were preceded by an inability to get a timely GP appointment.

1 Jul 2014

Researchers develop new methods for analysis of clinical studies in small patient groups

Six to eight per cent of the EU population - equivalent to as many as 36 million people - suffer from one of the 5,000 to 8,000 known rare diseases. Both for the research of new treatments for rare diseases, as well as personalised medicine and the development of medicines for children, the patient groups available are often only small.

1 Jul 2014

N.Y. governor unveils plan to fight HIV

The goal, the governor says, is to reduce new HIV infections to 750 per year by 2020 through aggressive treatment and testing.

1 Jul 2014

Managers hold more negative attitudes to private use of social media than subordinates

The research shows that managers hold more negative attitudes to private use of social media at work than subordinates. About 11,000 Norwegian employees participated in the researchers' study Predictors of Use of Social Network Sites at Work.

1 Jul 2014

Medical boards draft plan to allow greater use of telemedicine

Amid predictions of a growing doctor shortage, state medical boards have drafted a model law that would make it easier for physicians licensed in one state to treat patients in others, whether in person, by videoconference or online. Meanwhile, former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius acknowledges she made mistakes in the health law's rollout by spending "too little time clearly on the technology side."

1 Jul 2014

LifeBridge Health's Neil Meltzer wins AHA Gold Heart Award

The Gold Heart Award, the American Heart Association's highest national recognition for volunteerism, was presented to Neil Meltzer, M.P.H., president and CEO of LifeBridge Health, for his two decades of exceptional leadership and advocacy at the annual Gold Heart Banquet in Dallas, Texas.

1 Jul 2014

NCCN Policy Summit to address impact of health care reform on academic oncology practice

On July 10, 2014, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) will host the NCCN Policy Summit: The Impact of Health Care Reform on Academic Oncology Practice, at The Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Virginia, as part of the NCCN Oncology Policy Program.

1 Jul 2014

Rule issued for small business health insurance tax credit

The regulation sets eligibility requirements for businesses seeking tax credits to help them buy coverage for their workers. Meanwhile, a Republican House member complains about not getting information about how the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is working.

1 Jul 2014

'Pattern of errors' plagues military medicine

The New York Times' investigation finds that on several important measures, the military system "has consistently had higher than expected rates of harm and complications."

1 Jul 2014

Healthcare News

Kinetic Concepts' CelluTome Epidermal Harvesting System now commercially available in Europe

Viewpoints: Nothing in health care is free; Obamacare opponents lack facts; 'Nurse Jackie' and the ER

Gateway Apothecary wins Peter M. Fox Excellence in HIV Credentialing Award for 2014

State highlights: Caring for Texans injured on-the-job; heroin deaths in Md.; pertussis in Calif.

High court decision allows some employers to bypass contraceptive mandate

Capital Senior Living purchases three communities, closes debt refinance

In 5-4 decision, high court sides with Hobby Lobby

Former Procter & Gamble CEO tapped to turn around VA system

American College of Physicians: Doctors should not perform routine pelvic exams

Obama to name former P&G chief to head VA

First Edition: Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Study: 5.8 million patients land in A&E after failing to get timely GP appointment

Researchers develop new methods for analysis of clinical studies in small patient groups

N.Y. governor unveils plan to fight HIV

Managers hold more negative attitudes to private use of social media than subordinates

Medical boards draft plan to allow greater use of telemedicine

LifeBridge Health's Neil Meltzer wins AHA Gold Heart Award

NCCN Policy Summit to address impact of health care reform on academic oncology practice

Rule issued for small business health insurance tax credit

'Pattern of errors' plagues military medicine

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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