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ManTech International acquires Evolvent Technologies

ManTech International Corporation today completed the acquisition of Evolvent Technologies, Inc. of Herndon, Va., a focused healthcare-systems integrator with particular strength in federal healthcare systems.

9 Jan 2012

For physicians, the practice of medicine can pose business challenges

CNN reports that physicians sometimes have trouble owning a small business and the Miami Herald reports on how new technology might prove healthful.

9 Jan 2012

Neomend receives PMA from FDA for Progel Extended Applicator Spray Tip

Neomend, Inc., a leading innovator in sealant and adhesion-prevention products for the surgical marketplace, said it has received premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use of the company's new Progel Extended Applicator Spray Tip.

9 Jan 2012

First Edition: January 9, 2012

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the government's health law defense and the weekend's GOP presidential primary debates.

9 Jan 2012

CCPR completes new specialty behavioral health provider network

Comprehensive Care Corporation, which provides behavioral health, substance abuse and at-risk psychotropic pharmacy management services for managed care companies throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, is pleased to announce that CompCare de Puerto Rico (CCPR) has completed its build out of a fully contracted and credentialed specialty behavioral health provider network to better serve its clients and insured Medicare and dual-eligible members across the Island of Puerto Rico.

9 Jan 2012

Neutra closes formulation phase for new all-natural weight-loss supplement

Neutra Corp., an emerging nutraceuticals provider, announced today that the company is close to finalizing the formula for its new all-natural weight-loss supplement.

9 Jan 2012

NYU medical students use online 3D interactive virtual human body

First-year students at NYU School of Medicine were introduced to a pioneering online 3D interactive virtual human body called the BioDigital Human. This unique educational experience supplements the traditional use of human cadavers in anatomy instruction by allowing students to both view and interact with realistically simulated 3D organs and other anatomical structures.

9 Jan 2012

Romney testy about contraception hypothetical at GOP debate

News outlets covered tonight's debate at St. Anselm College, three days before the New Hampshire primary. In the first of 2 debates over 12 hours, the health law, Medicare or Medicaid were not discussed.

9 Jan 2012

NCH voluntarily recalls certain over-the-counter drugs in the U.S.

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin and NoDoz products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier as well as Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products with expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier, in the United States.

8 Jan 2012

HCA issues commitment to offer full support to PIP breast implant patients

Last Friday the MHRA advised that they found no evidence to support routine removal of PIP breast implants and they recommended that any patients who were concerned about their implant should seek clinical advice from their consultant surgeon.

8 Jan 2012

Health insurance gets dearer

According to a latest survey, premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance continued to escalate this year even as the share of workers getting less generous coverage reached a new high.

8 Jan 2012

Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K Race to take place in Fort Myers on Jan. 28

Lace up your sneakers and join Florida Urology Physicians and ZERO — The Project to End Prostate Cancer on Saturday, January 28, 2012 for the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K Race in Fort Myers. The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge is America's premier men's health event series, taking place in 33 cities in 2012.

7 Jan 2012

Ipswitch announces lead sponsorship for Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5k Road Race

Ipswitch, Inc. is pleased to announce that for the second straight year, it is the Elite Sponsor for the Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5k Road Race. The Resolution Run to Kick Cancer (RR2KC) is a Lexington-MA based non-profit organization and its mission is "to help those that are fighting cancer and their families and to promote healthy lifestyles in our community."

7 Jan 2012

Disabled soldier goes back to Walter Reed to deliver Gift Cards to veterans

In a moving scene, the President of The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org ) and Michael McNaughton - a combat soldier who lost his leg on a mission in Afghanistan- delivered Gift Cards to veterans who are patients in the amputee wing at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD over the holidays.

7 Jan 2012

Allsup and PRIUM partner to address pharmacy regimens and costs for MSAs

PRIUM and Allsup Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Services have joined forces to address pharmacy regimens and costs before submitting Medicare Set-Asides to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

7 Jan 2012

HHS' new rules on electronic payments could benefit doctors, hospitals

NPR reports on how efforts to set uniform standards for electronic claims for health care services could pay off.

7 Jan 2012

RetireSafe calls upon Express Scripts PBM to come to an agreement with Walgreens

RetireSafe, a 400,000-supporter strong grassroots organization that advocates and educates on behalf of America's seniors on issues regarding Social Security, Medicare, health and financial well-being, today urged Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) to return to the negotiating table, and come to an agreement with Walgreens.

7 Jan 2012

New Zealand life science and health IT companies to showcase their products in San Francisco

New Zealand is well known for its wines and stunning scenery, but the country is also a great source of innovation in the life sciences. A delegation of New Zealand life sciences companies who have reached key stages in their development are joining the throngs of international therapeutics, medical device and health IT companies in San Francisco, January 9 - 12 to showcase their products and capabilities to potential corporate partners and investors.

7 Jan 2012

Leo Burnett Business named agency of record for Shriners Hospitals For Children

Today, Shriners Hospitals For Children announced Leo Burnett Business, the business-to-business agency of The Leo Burnett Group, as its agency of record for all brand positioning, creative strategy, media and public relations initiatives.

7 Jan 2012

Safe Kids Pennsylvania to exhibit injury prevention at 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Safe Kids Pennsylvania today announced that they will exhibit at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show to reach thousands of parents and caregivers with information about preventing childhood injuries.

7 Jan 2012