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House Democrats offer alternative mental health proposal

Many view the plan as controversial because it could hinder efforts toward bipartisan mental health reforms. Republicans offered their own measure about six months ago.

8 May 2014

Kindred's consolidated revenues increase 2% to $1.30 billion in Q1 2014

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. today announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.

7 May 2014

FDA-cleared BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel now available to detect bacterial pathogens

BD Diagnostics, a segment of leading global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced today the availability of the FDA-cleared BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel for use on the BD MAX System.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 7 May 2014

New e.p.t Preconception Health Test to be available for reducing risk of preterm labor

Today, e.p.t − creator of the original home pregnancy test − announced the introduction of the e.p.t Preconception Health Test, a revolutionary new product that once again puts women in control of their personal health.

7 May 2014

Streamline Health Solutions inks definitive agreement to acquire all assets of CentraMed

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of transformational data-driven solutions to help healthcare providers reduce exposure to risk, enhance clinical, financial, and operational performance, and improve patient care, today announced that the Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of CentraMed, Inc.

7 May 2014

Gentiva’s net revenues increase $487.5M to 17% in Q1 2014

Gentiva Health Services, Inc., one of the largest providers of home health, hospice and community care services in the United States, today reported first quarter 2014 results.

7 May 2014

Covidien opens new facility in Turkey to expand training and research capabilities

Further expanding its training and research capabilities in emerging markets, Covidien plc (NYSE: COV), has officially opened its Covidien Center of Innovation Turkey (CCI Turkey).

7 May 2014

Systagenix introduces hydro-active dressing in UK and Germany

Systagenix announced today the launch of BIOSORB™, a hydro-active dressing containing superabsorbent fluid-retaining polymers.

7 May 2014

Cureatr launches new product to maximize efficiency of clinical communication

Cureatr Inc., the nation's fastest growing mobile care coordination solutions company, today announced the launch of new product features designed to maximize the speed and efficiency of clinical communication.

7 May 2014

OhioHealth selects DataMotion to provide Direct Secure Messaging services

After a thorough evaluation of technology vendors, OhioHealth, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit healthcare system serving a 40-county area, has selected DataMotion, an innovative health information service provider (HISP), as its provider of Direct Secure Messaging services for its community of 28,000 physicians and associates.

7 May 2014

ARIAD provides update on corporate developments, reports Q1 2014 financial results

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2014, including revenue from sales of Iclusig® (ponatinib) and licensing agreements. The Company also provided an update on corporate developments.

7 May 2014

New approach to detect chromosomal abnormalities without harm to mother or fetus

Chromosomal abnormalities that result in birth defects and genetic disorders like Down syndrome remain a significant health burden in the United States and throughout the world, with some current prenatal screening procedures invasive and a potential risk to mother and unborn child.

7 May 2014

Biovision's program to focus on economic, business challenges faced by life sciences industry

Biovision, the annual forum devoted to future-oriented research in life sciences, today announces its program to bring a new level of awareness to the economic and business challenges faced by the life sciences industry.

7 May 2014

New action plan identifies key priorities for diabetes care in the UK

A new action plan announced today by Novo Nordisk and collaborative partners at the Diabetes UK conference has identified improved self-management, structured education and psychological support as key priorities for diabetes care in the UK.

7 May 2014

First Edition: May 7, 2014

Today's headlines include a story noting that insurers say about 80 percent of new enrollees have paid their first premiums for new insurance coverage under the health law.

7 May 2014

Vestagen partners with Scrubs to distribute Vestex protective fabrics

Vestagen Technical Textiles, Inc., today announced that it has entered into agreements with Scrubs AC, Inc., d/b/a allheart, to produce and distribute protective garments for the healthcare sector manufactured using Vestagen's Vestex® protective fabric.

7 May 2014

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

House Democrats offer alternative mental health proposal

Kindred's consolidated revenues increase 2% to $1.30 billion in Q1 2014

FDA-cleared BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel now available to detect bacterial pathogens

New e.p.t Preconception Health Test to be available for reducing risk of preterm labor

Streamline Health Solutions inks definitive agreement to acquire all assets of CentraMed

Gentiva’s net revenues increase $487.5M to 17% in Q1 2014

Covidien opens new facility in Turkey to expand training and research capabilities

Systagenix introduces hydro-active dressing in UK and Germany

Cureatr launches new product to maximize efficiency of clinical communication

OhioHealth selects DataMotion to provide Direct Secure Messaging services

ARIAD provides update on corporate developments, reports Q1 2014 financial results

New approach to detect chromosomal abnormalities without harm to mother or fetus

Biovision's program to focus on economic, business challenges faced by life sciences industry

New action plan identifies key priorities for diabetes care in the UK

First Edition: May 7, 2014

Vestagen partners with Scrubs to distribute Vestex protective fabrics

Viewpoints: Obamacare a 'Hispanic success story'; another day in court for health law challengers

Surgical site infection guidelines provide real-world strategies to reduce number of infections

Massachusetts' deaths fall after coverage expansion

New molecular "clamps" offer powerful new tool for identifying individuals with increased risk of cancer

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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