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Recognition for Blue Shield of California for its efforts to promote a healthier workplace

Blue Shield of California announced today that it has earned two prestigious awards for the company's efforts to promote a healthier workplace.

9 Nov 2009

SonoSite offers SonoAccess iPhone application for musculoskeletal physicians

SonoSite, Inc., the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, today announced the expansion of the SonoAccess™ iPhone® application to include musculoskeletal specialties. SonoAccess is the first iPhone application to provide physicians with a comprehensive multimedia database of ultrasound resource materials.

9 Nov 2009

Public health experts urge Congress not to overlook the needs of Americans with "morbid obesity"

As the House of Representatives and the Senate debate companion bills to make health care more affordable and accessible, a coalition of obesity and public health experts today urged Congress not to overlook the needs of the more than 15 million Americans who suffer from severe obesity and are at the greatest risk for chronic disease and death.

9 Nov 2009

First Edition: November 9, 2009

Two mornings after, the headlines are still focused on the landmark House passage of the Democratic-backed health overhaul bill and what might happen next... in the Senate.

9 Nov 2009

American Heart Association commends passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act

Today's dramatic vote in the U.S. House of Representatives brings us one step closer to meaningful health care reform. We are very pleased that the Affordable Health Care for America Act makes health care more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans by enhancing coverage, promoting preventive care and improving delivery of care. But this milestone also serves as a sober reminder of the tremendous amount of work we still have before us if we are to ensure that legislation that ultimately emerges from Congress and is sent to the President retains the patient protections and provisions that are in line with the association's tenets of health care reform and are so important to individuals struggling with heart disease and stroke and their families.

9 Nov 2009

Health care executive panel to discus challenges in interoperability between health information networks

A panel of executives representing public-sector health, health care providers, health care information technology, and health plans will address the value of collaboration and the challenges inherent to interoperability, especially as both topics pertain to health information networks.

9 Nov 2009

Toshiba's Aquilion Premium multi-detector CT installed at PinnacleHealth

Leading hospitals require premium diagnostic imaging equipment to image patients faster, with the best possible diagnostic accuracy. PinnacleHealth, a leading health care system in Harrisburg, Pa., has installed Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Aquilion® Premium multi-detector CT at its Community Campus to enable them to meet these needs while improving patient care. The Aquilion Premium features 160 detector rows to image up to eight cm of anatomy in a single gantry rotation (as fast as 0.35 seconds).

9 Nov 2009

SEED Competition launched in China

Roche, OrbiMed, and McKinsey officially launched the SEED Competition at the Beijing International Healthcare Industry Forum today. This is one of the first life sciences business plan competitions in Greater China.

9 Nov 2009

U.S. hospitals' profit margin increases to 8% in the second quarter of 2009

The median profit margin of U.S. hospitals increased from near zero in the third quarter of 2008 to more than 8 percent in the second quarter of 2009, according to an analysis of hospital financial performance published today by Thomson Reuters.

9 Nov 2009

Democratic National Committee commends the passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act

Tonight the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act, landmark health reform legislation that will ensure every American has access to quality, affordable, stable and secure health care coverage. The legislation, which cracks down on some of the insurance industry's worst practices, would extend coverage to 36 million Americans and cut the deficit by $104 billion over ten years.

9 Nov 2009

Congress and the White House need to get health care reform done right: Business Roundtable

We are disappointed by the passage of a House bill that we cannot support. The House legislation contains many provisions that will threaten the coverage that 177 million Americans currently have through the employer-based system. Not only does it establish a government-run health plan, but it includes a “play or pay” mandate for employers that would limit the flexibility employers have to develop innovative plans for our employees

9 Nov 2009

Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex: "Our biggest battle is to stop the slaughter of children"

The following was released today by Randall Terry, Director, Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex.

9 Nov 2009

National Alliance for Hispanic Health commends passage of health care bill

"Tonight the U.S. House of Representatives showed they have heard the voice of America's families by passing the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Now the Senate must deliver, without delay, on the promise of meaningful health care reform," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group.

9 Nov 2009

Pelosi's speech on the House floor supporting H.R. 3962

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The House will vote on the legislation later tonight.

9 Nov 2009

Cardinal Rigali to support health care bill if an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon

American Life League president Judie Brown released the following statement on the news that Cardinal Justin Rigali will support Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), provided an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon.

9 Nov 2009

Statement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Democratic leaders' meeting with President Obama

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders held a press availability this afternoon following a Democratic Whip meeting with President Obama in the Cannon Caucus Room. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks.

9 Nov 2009

Olympus Medical Systems and Opitz + Flierl Hospitaltechnik offer complete integrated solutions for operating theatres

Under the leadership of its Systems Integration business unit, Olympus Medical Systems Europa GmbH, Hamburg, together with Opitz + Flierl Hospitaltechnik AG, Heideck near Nuremberg, Germany, have agreed a joint venture to meet the technological challenges of constructing hospital interiors for the future, whilst expanding their positions in the market.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 9 Nov 2009

Healthcare News

Recognition for Blue Shield of California for its efforts to promote a healthier workplace

SonoSite offers SonoAccess iPhone application for musculoskeletal physicians

Public health experts urge Congress not to overlook the needs of Americans with "morbid obesity"

First Edition: November 9, 2009

American Heart Association commends passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act

Health care executive panel to discus challenges in interoperability between health information networks

Toshiba's Aquilion Premium multi-detector CT installed at PinnacleHealth

SEED Competition launched in China

U.S. hospitals' profit margin increases to 8% in the second quarter of 2009

Democratic National Committee commends the passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act

Congress and the White House need to get health care reform done right: Business Roundtable

Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex: "Our biggest battle is to stop the slaughter of children"

National Alliance for Hispanic Health commends passage of health care bill

Pelosi's speech on the House floor supporting H.R. 3962

Cardinal Rigali to support health care bill if an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon

Statement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Democratic leaders' meeting with President Obama

Olympus Medical Systems and Opitz + Flierl Hospitaltechnik offer complete integrated solutions for operating theatres

Pain management physician offers house calls to residents of Manhattan in New York City

SBE Council's response to the passage of health care bill

Last-minute tactic by members to AAA to introduce an emergency resolution rescinding the AMA's support of HR 3962

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