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House passes FY11 budget bill

The House voted 235-189 on Saturday to pass legislation that "would fund government operations through Sept. 30, the end of fiscal 2011, while sharply reducing spending across a wide swath of federal agencies and programs," CQ reports. "Most spending levels under the bill would be based on fiscal 2010 levels, less eliminations, reductions and rescissions totaling roughly $61.5 billion. The measure would provide $99.6 billion less than President Obama sought for fiscal 2011," the news service writes (Weyl, 2/19).

22 Feb 2011

New Harris Poll suggests that many doctors dont help obese patients to lose weight

A new Harris Poll suggests that many doctors are doing little or nothing to help their overweight patients to lose weight.

22 Feb 2011

Macrogen announces formation of Axeq Technologies in the US, Europe and Asia

Macrogen, Inc announces the formation of Axeq Technologies, a US-based division with operations and offices in the US, Europe and Asia. "Axeq" is a premium brand representing a whole new experience and industry-leading standards in DNA sequencing service.

22 Feb 2011

Tips for treating loose tooth

Pulling a tooth is a rite of passage for children as they shed their baby teeth for an adult set. But parents often ask: What are the safest and most painless ways to pull a loose tooth?

22 Feb 2011

CTS unveils world's first adjustable Patient Passport Express kiosks at HIMSS conference

Connected Technology Solutions has unveiled the world's first adjustable self-service healthcare kiosk in Booth 3184 at the 2011 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, the annual tradeshow for healthcare IT professionals in Orlando, Florida.

22 Feb 2011

China Cord Blood announces formation of Zhejiang Lukou Biotechnology

China Cord Blood Corporation, the first and largest cord blood banking operator in China, today announced the formation of Zhejiang Lukou Biotechnology Co., Ltd., an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary with the Zhejiang Provincial Blood Center, pursuant to the Company's framework agreement announced in September 2010.

22 Feb 2011

Epilepsy patients with low SES more likely to have poor quality of life

A newly published report reveals patients with epilepsy and low socioeconomic status are more likely to have uncontrolled seizures, drug-related side effects, and a lower overall quality of life.

22 Feb 2011

New community partnership launched to provide free vision care services for Akron-area children

Davis Vision, Prevent Blindness Ohio and Summa Hospital's Ophthalmology Department have launched an ongoing community partnership to provide needy Akron-area children with free vision care services.

22 Feb 2011

SEIU's allegation concerning malnutrition rates is baseless, say Prime Healthcare hospitals

The February 19, 2011 article written by reporters from California Watch repeats SEIU's allegation that Prime Healthcare hospitals use a diagnosis of malnutrition to increase reimbursement.

22 Feb 2011

Xerox helps healthcare clients with technology and consulting services to improve quality of care

A growing number of healthcare organizations are turning to Xerox Corporation for technology and consulting services in support of Electronic Health Records. In the past year, more than 50 clients hired Xerox to advise them on everything from securing meaningful use funding to building Health Information Exchanges.

22 Feb 2011

Researchers identify practical strategies to implement environmental practices in operating rooms

Johns Hopkins researchers say they have identified practical strategies to implement environmentally friendly practices in operating rooms and other hospital facilities that could result in vastly reduced health care costs and pose no risk to patient safety.

22 Feb 2011

UC Davis raises IT productivity bar with InterSystems Ensemble rapid integration, development platform

InterSystems Corporation, the global leader in software for connected health care, today announced that the IT productivity bar has been raised by the University of California Davis Health System with its rollout of the InterSystems Ensemble rapid integration and development platform. The announcement highlighting the UC Davis achievements came during the HIMSS11 conference.

22 Feb 2011

Boxtone demonstrates latest mobile management platform for point-of-care applications at HIMSS

BoxTone, the expert in proactive Mobile Service Management software, is demonstrating at HIMSS its latest mobile management platform for securing, managing and supporting mobile devices, from smartphones to tablets, and mobile applications that are being deployed for use at the point of patient care.

22 Feb 2011

Newly published paper outlines how physicians practice habits can affect their ability to treat LGBT patients

Noting that a patient's level of comfort and trust significantly impacts the type of medical care provided and received, a newly published paper outlines ways that physicians can examine how their own beliefs and practice habits affect their ability to treat lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients.

22 Feb 2011

AHFS, PEPID partner to deliver electronic drug information to pharmacists nationwide

PEPID, the top developer of clinical decision-support information and technology for healthcare professionals, has announced a partnership with the American Hospital Formulary Service, the premier provider of drug information. This partnership will put the AFHS Essentials drug information in electronic format, delivered on any mobile device or within any EMR system.

22 Feb 2011

Discovery Holdings, Humana to offer Vitality wellness program for health plan members

In a bold step to help its health plan members live healthier lives, Humana Inc. announced today that it will offer the Vitality wellness and loyalty program and the program's wide range of well-being tools and reward-partners through a joint venture with the program's parent, Discovery Holdings Ltd.

22 Feb 2011

NYBC urges African American, Hispanic descent to donate blood for special patients

A hospitalized single mother from Queens is calling for more African Americans to become blood donors, so that she and many others may be able to live. People may call New York Blood Center at 1-800-933-BLOOD or visit www.nybloodcenter.org for more information about giving blood, and where to donate.

22 Feb 2011

Healthcare News

House passes FY11 budget bill

New Harris Poll suggests that many doctors dont help obese patients to lose weight

Macrogen announces formation of Axeq Technologies in the US, Europe and Asia

Tips for treating loose tooth

CTS unveils world's first adjustable Patient Passport Express kiosks at HIMSS conference

China Cord Blood announces formation of Zhejiang Lukou Biotechnology

Epilepsy patients with low SES more likely to have poor quality of life

New community partnership launched to provide free vision care services for Akron-area children

SEIU's allegation concerning malnutrition rates is baseless, say Prime Healthcare hospitals

Xerox helps healthcare clients with technology and consulting services to improve quality of care

Researchers identify practical strategies to implement environmental practices in operating rooms

UC Davis raises IT productivity bar with InterSystems Ensemble rapid integration, development platform

Boxtone demonstrates latest mobile management platform for point-of-care applications at HIMSS

Newly published paper outlines how physicians practice habits can affect their ability to treat LGBT patients

AHFS, PEPID partner to deliver electronic drug information to pharmacists nationwide

Discovery Holdings, Humana to offer Vitality wellness program for health plan members

NYBC urges African American, Hispanic descent to donate blood for special patients

CIBER completes key IT projects for leading healthcare organizations

New report identifies risks linked with privacy and security breaches in health care

Seal Shield launches new SILVER BLUE wireless iPad keyboard and case for healthcare

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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