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Researchers review effectiveness of Botox injections for overactive bladder symptoms

AN INNOVATIVE treatment helping patients with overactive bladder symptoms lead normal lives again has been licensed for use by the UK’s medicines watchdog following a landmark study in which Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust played a leading role.

6 Nov 2013

AMGA honors Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group with Acclaim Award

The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is the Honoree the American Medical Group Association's Acclaim Award.

6 Nov 2013

Anesthesia Touch V4 now compliant with ONC-ACB 2014 Edition criteria

Plexus Information Systems, a leading anesthesia information management system provider, announced today that Anesthesia Touch V4 is compliant with the ONC-ACB 2014 Edition criteria and was certified as a Complete EHR on October 10, 2013 under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program.

6 Nov 2013

WageWorks reports total revenue of $53.6 million for third quarter 2013

WageWorks, Inc., a leading provider of Consumer-Directed Benefits, such as pre-tax accounts for health, commuter and other employee benefits, today announced the Company's financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

6 Nov 2013

DaVita HealthCare announces results for third quarter 2013

DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $211.0 million and $605.3 million, or $0.98 and $2.82 per share, respectively, excluding a loss contingency reserve. In addition, adjusted income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 excluded a contingent earn-out obligation adjustment. Income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 including these items was $136.6 million and $407.9 million, or $0.64 per share and $1.90 per share, respectively.

6 Nov 2013

ImmunoGen starts clinical testing with its EGFR-targeting ADC, IMGN289 for several types of cancers

ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN), a biotechnology company that develops novel anticancer therapeutics using its ADC technology, today announced the start of clinical testing with its EGFR-targeting ADC, IMGN289.

6 Nov 2013

Obama administration worried over paper applications when healthcare.gov problems persisted

A myriad of issues related to enrolling people in the health law's insurance marketplaces include new revelations that officials worried that allowing people to fill out paper applications for coverage on the federal marketplace would bring its own problems.

6 Nov 2013

Tavenner to testify before Senate panel today on website problems

In prepared testimony, she says improvements are being made each day to the site and she still thinks it will be working by the end of the month.

6 Nov 2013

American Dryer unveils new product with Cold Plasma Clean technology

American Dryer recently unveiled a new product that incorporates cold plasma, a natural occurring phenomenon, into its market-leading hand dryers.

6 Nov 2013

ImmunoGen decides to stop IMGN901 Phase II SCLC study

ImmunoGen, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops novel anticancer therapeutics using its antibody-drug conjugate technology, announced today the decision to stop the IMGN901 Phase II SCLC study, following the recommendation of the trial's independent Data Monitoring Committee.

6 Nov 2013

Obama pledges campaign to make sure health law works

As part of an effort to reframe the national discussion, President Barack Obama appeared before health law supporters at an Organizing For Action summit, asking them to help spread the word "far and wide" about the overhaul's good news.

6 Nov 2013

Olympic gold medallist opens new Leicester Diabetes Centre

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave will officially open the new Leicester Diabetes Centre on Thursday 7 November 2013.

6 Nov 2013

CHPA lends support for Restoring Access to Medication Act

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is pleased to lend its support for the Restoring Access to Medication Act (S. 1647) introduced by U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.).

6 Nov 2013

Leapfrog Group, Joint Commission recognize Overlake Medical Center's efforts to improve patient care

Two leading, national organizations focused on improving safety and quality in America's hospitals have recognized Overlake Medical Center efforts to improve care for patients.

6 Nov 2013

Ventana partners with Incyte to develop companion diagnostic tests for oncology drug programs

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Incyte Corporation to collaborate on the development of companion diagnostic tests for Incyte's oncology drug programs, beginning with the Incyte IDO1 inhibitor program.

5 Nov 2013

RGTS launches multi-vendor Healthcare Mobile Technology Roadshow

Rockefeller Group Technology Solutions, Inc., a division of Rockefeller Group International, Inc., today announced the launch of a multi-vendor Healthcare Mobile Technology Roadshow throughout the tri-state region.

5 Nov 2013

Despite some success, state health exchanges continue to get mixed reviews

Though most of the state-run online insurance marketplaces have not been hobbled by the same types of difficulties that marred the federal exchange's launch, some states are successfully enrolling their residents while others still confront hurdles.

5 Nov 2013

HighPoint Solutions, AssurX announce formalization of ongoing strategic partnership

HighPoint Solutions, LLC, a premier, global provider of specialized IT services dedicated to the life sciences and healthcare industries, and AssurX, Inc., a leading Enterprise Quality Management and Regulatory Compliance Software company, are announcing the formalization of their ongoing strategic partnership.

5 Nov 2013

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals net revenue decreases from $12.5 to $6.5 million

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CPIX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on hospital acute care and gastroenterology, today announced third quarter 2013 financial results.

5 Nov 2013

HSS study shows exercise program helps reduce arthritis pain for Asian seniors

Experts say it's never too late to reap the benefits of exercise, and a program offered in New York City senior centers is improving quality of life for many older adults.

5 Nov 2013

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers review effectiveness of Botox injections for overactive bladder symptoms

AMGA honors Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group with Acclaim Award

Anesthesia Touch V4 now compliant with ONC-ACB 2014 Edition criteria

WageWorks reports total revenue of $53.6 million for third quarter 2013

DaVita HealthCare announces results for third quarter 2013

ImmunoGen starts clinical testing with its EGFR-targeting ADC, IMGN289 for several types of cancers

Obama administration worried over paper applications when healthcare.gov problems persisted

Tavenner to testify before Senate panel today on website problems

American Dryer unveils new product with Cold Plasma Clean technology

ImmunoGen decides to stop IMGN901 Phase II SCLC study

Obama pledges campaign to make sure health law works

Olympic gold medallist opens new Leicester Diabetes Centre

CHPA lends support for Restoring Access to Medication Act

Leapfrog Group, Joint Commission recognize Overlake Medical Center's efforts to improve patient care

Ventana partners with Incyte to develop companion diagnostic tests for oncology drug programs

RGTS launches multi-vendor Healthcare Mobile Technology Roadshow

Despite some success, state health exchanges continue to get mixed reviews

HighPoint Solutions, AssurX announce formalization of ongoing strategic partnership

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals net revenue decreases from $12.5 to $6.5 million

HSS study shows exercise program helps reduce arthritis pain for Asian seniors

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