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First Edition: April 22, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including marketplace news about the Novartis purchase of GlaxoSmithKline's oncology unit for $14.5 billion.

22 Apr 2014

Researchers examine direct impact of fiscal austerity on suicide rates in Greece

The effect of economic cuts on debt ravaged Greece included a dramatic rise in the number of men committing suicide, according to new research.

22 Apr 2014

GNYHA Services, Essensa incorporate MedSnap ID into technology product portfolio

GNYHA Services, Inc. and Essensa, Inc., leading group purchasing organizations serving acute care, alternate care, and non-healthcare markets, have added MedSnap ID to their portfolio of technology offerings.

22 Apr 2014

Lifespan receives 2013 "Best Practice" award for improving employees’ health

The New England Employee Benefits Council named Lifespan, Rhode Island's largest health system, as a recipient of the 2013 "Best Practice" award, presented annually to the companies exhibiting novel, innovative, and impactful strategies in employee benefits.

22 Apr 2014

Ockham to partner with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to increase commitment to cancer philanthropy

Ockham Development will partner with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Carolina chapter during 2014 to increase its commitment to cancer-directed philanthropy and collaborate with the Society to support the company's personal health and fitness goals.

22 Apr 2014

EPSRC to invest £83.5M in UK universities through Doctoral Training Partnerships

Postgraduate training in the UK's universities is to receive another injection of funding from The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

22 Apr 2014

Cost of Hep C medicines vexing insurers

As health insurance companies reveal much anticipated first-quarter earnings, it's the unpredictable impact from the five-figure cost of new Hepatitis C treatments that are the subject of as much Wall Street worry as the Affordable Care Act.

22 Apr 2014

Sunstone Circuits named one of Healthiest Employers of Oregon for 2013

Sunstone Circuits, the leading printed circuit board (PCB) prototype solutions provider, has been named one of the Healthiest Employers of Oregon for 2013. The awards are given to companies that promote the value of workplace wellness and demonstrate innovation and leadership in their wellness programs. Sunstone placed fourth in the "medium sized employers" category - those with 100-499 employees.

22 Apr 2014

New initiative helps individuals and families to discuss end-of-life issues

Henry Ford Health System is embarking on a major initiative over the coming year to inform its patients about "The Conversation" - an often daunting and uncomfortable discussion of advance planning for death and dying.

22 Apr 2014

Oral-B introduces three latest advancements at British Dental Conference and Exhibition

At the British Dental Conference and Exhibition, Oral-B introduced three of its latest advancements to dental professionals: TEST DRIVE power brush trial programme, CROSS ACTION brush head and SmartSeries electric toothbrush with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

22 Apr 2014

Doctors must consider factors when administering combination vaccines, say researchers

One of the most popular vaccine brands for children may not be the most cost-effective choice. And doctors may be overlooking some cost factors when choosing vaccines, driving the market toward what is actually a more expensive option, according to a new study by University of Illinois researchers.

22 Apr 2014

Internet bug spurs HealthCare.gov to reset customer passwords

The Obama administration has reset the passwords of consumers who created accounts through HealthCare.gov, saying the precautionary move was necessary to protect personal information at risk through the newly discovered Heartbleed Internet bug. Those who have accounts will be prompted to create new ones the next time they visit the site, according to an announcement posted on HealthCare.gov (King, 4/19).

22 Apr 2014

Spine medical center at Meijo Hospital in Nagoya installs EOS imaging system

EOS imaging, the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopaedic medical imaging, today announced the installation of the EOS imaging system in Japan's leading spine medical center at Meijo Hospital in Nagoya. The installation is one of the four installations of EOS in Japan since the equipment has received market clearance.

22 Apr 2014

The Help Group presents ‘Help Humanitarian Award’ at 17th Annual Teddy Bear Ball event

On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, The Help Group will host its 17th Annual Teddy Bear Ball to benefit children with autism and other special needs at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

22 Apr 2014

States have limited time for decision on setting up marketplaces

Meanwhile, other outlets look at the deadline enrollment surge and its possible effect on health care costs.

22 Apr 2014

All Together Better Health conference to be held in Pittsburgh this June

The biennial All Together Better Health conference will hold its first U.S. meeting in Pittsburgh this June to highlight the latest research on interprofessionalism and team-based health care delivery. The international conference serves as a forum for health system executives, educational leaders and policy makers to share new studies and shape the future of the health care workforce.

22 Apr 2014

‘Profile America’ features world's most important medicine, insulin

One of world's most important medicines — insulin —became available for general use this month in 1923, saving the lives of millions of people suffering from diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is critical in the processing of carbohydrates in the human body. I

22 Apr 2014

VACC designs new program to educate industry professionals on vascular access

Understanding the needs of health providers and their interaction with patients is paramount to the role of the employees of ICU Medical which provides clinicians around the world with innovative and cost-effective solutions for clinical needs.

22 Apr 2014

RMANJ releases new fertility checklist for early diagnosis and treatment options

With over seven million men and women in the United States impacted by infertility, information about early diagnosis and various infertility treatment options like in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS) can offer help to many patients looking to overcome infertility.

22 Apr 2014

Hospitals ask officials for easier ACO bonuses

The American Hospital Association is lobbying the CMS Innovation Center to make it easier for accountable care organizations to earn Medicare bonuses and delay potential penalties as the agency looks to expand the initiative (Evans, 4/18).

22 Apr 2014

Healthcare News

First Edition: April 22, 2014

Researchers examine direct impact of fiscal austerity on suicide rates in Greece

GNYHA Services, Essensa incorporate MedSnap ID into technology product portfolio

Lifespan receives 2013 "Best Practice" award for improving employees’ health

Ockham to partner with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to increase commitment to cancer philanthropy

EPSRC to invest £83.5M in UK universities through Doctoral Training Partnerships

Cost of Hep C medicines vexing insurers

Sunstone Circuits named one of Healthiest Employers of Oregon for 2013

New initiative helps individuals and families to discuss end-of-life issues

Oral-B introduces three latest advancements at British Dental Conference and Exhibition

Doctors must consider factors when administering combination vaccines, say researchers

Internet bug spurs HealthCare.gov to reset customer passwords

Spine medical center at Meijo Hospital in Nagoya installs EOS imaging system

The Help Group presents ‘Help Humanitarian Award’ at 17th Annual Teddy Bear Ball event

States have limited time for decision on setting up marketplaces

All Together Better Health conference to be held in Pittsburgh this June

‘Profile America’ features world's most important medicine, insulin

VACC designs new program to educate industry professionals on vascular access

RMANJ releases new fertility checklist for early diagnosis and treatment options

Hospitals ask officials for easier ACO bonuses

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

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