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Conservatives continue health law attack barrage

Leading Republicans readying for a White House run in 2016 also unofficially kicked off their campaigns in New Hampshire Saturday by hammering the health law.

15 Apr 2014

Isansys awarded two SBRI Healthcare contracts to improve patient monitoring services

Isansys Lifecare Limited, the provider of complete real-time physiological patient status services and systems, today announces that it has won two SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) Healthcare contracts.

From Isansys Lifecare Ltd. 15 Apr 2014

Diplomatic Council, ISfTeH partner to improve interdisciplinary approach to telemedicine and eHealth

The Diplomatic Council and the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal partnership between the two organisations.

15 Apr 2014

What challenges lie ahead for exchanges

Questions about 2015 premiums, the age and health status of the newly insured and the impact of premiums on the working poor will be answered in the months ahead. In addition, the New York Times looks at the reasons that New York's state-based exchange may have become one of the most competitive in the country.

15 Apr 2014

Obama turns to 'proven manager' to shepherd HHS and health law

Sylvia Mathews Burwell, whom President Barack Obama named to replace outgoing Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, is a relatively unknown 'budget wonk' who is being asked to navigate some difficult terrain to keep the president's signature achievement on track.

15 Apr 2014

Students competing in Center for Medical Innovation’s Annual Bench-to-Bedside Competition win nearly $72,000

University of Utah students competing in the Center for Medical Innovation's Annual Bench-to-Bedside Competition were awarded nearly $72,000 in prize money on April 9 at the Utah State Capitol.

15 Apr 2014

Sebelius notes misstepts but praises the health law

In an appearance on "Meet The Press," the outgoing Health and Human Services secretary offered her views on the botched rollout of healthcare.gov and the decision to leave the Obama administration. Meanwhile, news outlets also examine how her resignation unfolded.

15 Apr 2014

GOP intends to focus on health law issues during Burwell's confirmation hearings

Senate hearings for Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President Barack Obama's pick to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, are likely to focus more on the health law than on the nominee. Many expect the proceedings to set the scene for a heated political debate on the law that will likely be part of the midterm campaign.

15 Apr 2014

McGill University Health Centre launches new program to improve patient safety and quality care

A new program aimed at improving patient safety and quality care has been launched at McGill University Health Centre hospitals. The program, which is being conducted in collaboration with Vendorlink.ca, is the first of its kind in a large academic Quebec hospital.

11 Apr 2014

Bio-Rad Laboratories buys GnuBIO

GnuBIO, a privately-held life sciences company that has developed a droplet-based DNA sequencing technology, today announced that it was acquired by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. With this acquisition, Bio-Rad will expand its Digital Biology Center and establish a research and development site in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

11 Apr 2014

Cognizant collaborates with HTH Worldwide to maximize mobile healthcare solutions

Cognizant today announced that it is working with HTH Worldwide, a global technology-based health services and information company, to enable its members to maximize the use of mobile technology for managing healthcare needs more effectively while traveling abroad. As part of the engagement, Cognizant is helping HTH Worldwide transform its mobile footprint through an enterprise mobile platform to support the company's rapidly growing business and further strengthen its leadership position in mobile medical assistance services.

11 Apr 2014

New patient-centered, team-based approach may help surgical decision making for sick, elderly patients

Surgical decision making for sick, elderly patients should be orchestrated by a multidisciplinary team, including the patient, his or her family, the surgeon, primary care physician, nurses and non-clinicians, such as social workers, advocates Laurent G. Glance, M.D., in a perspective piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

11 Apr 2014

Sound Physicians presents case study on innovative process to improve clinical care, outcomes at Beryl Institute conference

Sound Physicians' leaders were selected to present a case study on an innovative process to improve clinical care and outcomes, "The Impact of RN and MD Rounds on Patient Experience," at the 2014 Beryl Institute's Patient Experience Conference.

11 Apr 2014

Impax resubmits NDA for RYTARY providing updated safety and stability information

Impax Pharmaceuticals, a division of Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPXL), announced today the resubmission of Impax's New Drug Application (NDA) for RYTARY (IPX066) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

11 Apr 2014

Criterions EHR certified under Drummond Group's ONC-ACB program

Criterions EHR version 3.0 has been tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program. This EHR software is compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

11 Apr 2014

Cognitive impairment common among seniors living in nursing homes and community

More than 70% of elderly Medicare beneficiaries experience cognitive impairment or severe dementia near the end-of-life and may need surrogate decision makers for healthcare decisions. Advance care planning for older adults with dementia may be particularly important for individuals who do not reside in a nursing home or a long-term care facility, according to an article published in the April issue of Health Affairs.

11 Apr 2014

Researchers reveal why Peel has one of highest rates of diabetes in Ontario

According to researchers at St. Michael's Hospital, there are two significant reasons why Peel has one of the highest rates of diabetes in Ontario: neighbourhood design that discourages walking and a population with many residents whose ethnic backgrounds predispose them to diabetes.

11 Apr 2014

Targeting enzyme responsible for glucose metabolism halts tumor growth, say researchers

Cancer cells generate energy differently than normal cells, a characteristic that helps them to survive and metastasize. A major goal in the field of cancer metabolism is to find ways to overcome this survival advantage.

11 Apr 2014

Study explores benefits of medication therapy management in Medicare patients

Low-risk Medicare patients entering home health care who received medication therapy management by phone were three times less likely to be hospitalized within the next two months, while those at greater risk saw no benefit, according to a study led by Purdue University.

11 Apr 2014

Study shows impact of hepatic encephalopathy on liver disease patients

New data presented today at the International Liver Congress show the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on liver disease patients and healthcare systems.

11 Apr 2014

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Conservatives continue health law attack barrage

Isansys awarded two SBRI Healthcare contracts to improve patient monitoring services

Diplomatic Council, ISfTeH partner to improve interdisciplinary approach to telemedicine and eHealth

What challenges lie ahead for exchanges

Obama turns to 'proven manager' to shepherd HHS and health law

Students competing in Center for Medical Innovation’s Annual Bench-to-Bedside Competition win nearly $72,000

Sebelius notes misstepts but praises the health law

GOP intends to focus on health law issues during Burwell's confirmation hearings

McGill University Health Centre launches new program to improve patient safety and quality care

Bio-Rad Laboratories buys GnuBIO

Cognizant collaborates with HTH Worldwide to maximize mobile healthcare solutions

New patient-centered, team-based approach may help surgical decision making for sick, elderly patients

Sound Physicians presents case study on innovative process to improve clinical care, outcomes at Beryl Institute conference

Impax resubmits NDA for RYTARY providing updated safety and stability information

Criterions EHR certified under Drummond Group's ONC-ACB program

Cognitive impairment common among seniors living in nursing homes and community

Researchers reveal why Peel has one of highest rates of diabetes in Ontario

Targeting enzyme responsible for glucose metabolism halts tumor growth, say researchers

Study explores benefits of medication therapy management in Medicare patients

Study shows impact of hepatic encephalopathy on liver disease patients

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