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Thousands of veterans affected by states' rejection of Medicaid expansion

An estimated quarter-million former service members would have been eligible for health coverage under the joint state-federal program but their states have opted not to participate in the expansion envisioned by the federal health law. Meanwhile in Iowa, hospitals were helpful in forging a compromise on the issue.

30 May 2013

Schwartz Center Rounds to create compassionate healthcare system in England

Schwartz Center Rounds-, a program that helps healthcare providers process the difficult emotional and social issues they face in caring for patients and their families, has become a central part of England's strategy to create a more compassionate healthcare system.

30 May 2013

House GOP members unveil draft 'doc fix' plan

The plan would repeal the contentious SGR formula for reimbursing doctors, but does not include a way to pay for that. Also in the House, a Democrat and a Republican introduce a bill to create national exercise guidelines.

30 May 2013

Taking blood thinners before minor procedures safe for stroke patients

Many patients who have experienced strokes or mini strokes take blood thinners such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause strokes.

30 May 2013

BayCare Health System, CHS agree to co-manage two onsite health centers for employees

BayCare Health System and CHS Health Services have agreed to co-manage two onsite health centers staffed by full-time physicians and nursing staff dedicated entirely for the health system's employees.

29 May 2013

Cancer: The No. 1 health concern among middle-income Americans

Cancer is the No. 1 health concern among our country's middle-income Americans, according to a new study released by Washington National Institute for Wellness Solutions.

29 May 2013

Perrigo receives final approval for generic Sanctura XR

Perrigo Company today announced that it has received final approval for the generic version of Sanctura XR. Perrigo had previously prevailed in litigation at both the district and appellate levels. The product has begun shipping immediately.

29 May 2013

Viewpoints: 'Good news' on Calif. insurance rates; Battle against dementia needs stronger efforts; Dental care for the disabled

The Affordable Care Act, a k a Obamacare, goes fully into effect at the beginning of next year, and predictions of disaster are being heard far and wide. ... No doubt there will be problems, as there are with any large new government initiative, and in this case, we have the added complication that many Republican governors and legislators are doing all they can to sabotage reform. Yet important new evidence - especially from California, the law's most important test case - suggests that the real Obamacare shock will be one of unexpected success (Paul Krugman, 5/26).

29 May 2013

Texas lawmakers pass bill to stop Medicaid expansion; Arizona debate gets heated

The Republican-majority Texas Legislature makes changes to a bill so the state bans expansion under the Affordable Care Act but doesn't violate current Medicaid law. In Arizona, meanwhile, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes five bills to prod lawmakers to expand the program and pass a budget.

29 May 2013

Study: Hospitals' adoption of electronic hand hygiene systems could have sustained improvement

GOJO Industries, a leader in hand hygiene and skin health and inventors of PURELL- Hand Sanitizer, will present its scientific research study, "Impact of Electronic Monitoring and a Hand Hygiene Improvement Program on Compliance Rates" at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Conference, June 8-10, 2013.

29 May 2013

PCORI approves research award to study use of videoconferencing technology for pediatric care

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has approved a $1.6 million research award to the Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA to study the use of videoconferencing technology to deliver behavioral health services to pediatric patients in community primary care settings.

29 May 2013

Sebelius' actions under microscope as she rolls out health law

News outlets report how Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has become a "lightning rod" for criticism as the administration's central player responsible for implementing the high-stakes law.

29 May 2013

UI Hospital recognized for adoption of electronic medical records technology

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System has been recognized for its advanced adoption of electronic medical records technology by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and is now among the 10 percent of U.S. hospitals with paperless patient records.

29 May 2013

Partisan politics, public distrust thwart efforts to carry out health law

The New York Times reports that partisan gridlock will likely prevent Congress from making even small adjustments. Meanwhile, a CNN poll finds that a majority of Americans continue to oppose the measure, which adds to the Obama administration's challenge of selling it to the public.

29 May 2013

Standalone labelling service announced by Packaging Coordinators Inc (PCI)

Packaging Coordinators Inc (PCI), formerly AndersonBrecon, a global supplier of pharmaceutical commercial packaging solutions and clinical trials services, today announced a standalone labelling service that can dramatically reduce design and printing turnaround times. The fast response labelling solution has been developed to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers in the industry, providing bespoke, around-the-clock support and ensuring that even projects where labelling requirements change unexpectedly are successfully kept on track.

From Packaging Coordinators Inc. (PCI) 29 May 2013

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System to study effectiveness of 7-Keto compound in PTSD

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced that it will begin a research study related to post-traumatic stress disorder. The study will focus on whether the use of a naturally occurring compound known as 7-Keto assists in the treatment of PTSD.

29 May 2013

PathCentral unveils AP Anywhere Express Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System

PathCentral, a technology-enabled company dedicated to the success of the pathology community, today unveiled its AP Anywhere Express Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System.

28 May 2013

Highly-infectious sickness bug can be killed by copper and copper alloys

New research from the University of Southampton shows that copper and copper alloys will rapidly destroy norovirus - the highly-infectious sickness bug. The virus can be contracted from contaminated food or water, person-to-person contact, and contact with contaminated surfaces, meaning surfaces made from copper could effectively shut down one avenue of infection.

28 May 2013

New Smartphone app helps maintain accurate records to manage diabetes

Vital improvements can be made to patients diabetes control, by ensuring a recent blood glucose history is available to their Specialist Nurse. Traditionally patients have recorded their results in a paper logbook but now the new app from GlucoMen is a fantastic alternative using Smartphone technology to ensure a complete and accurate record.

28 May 2013

NWI REIT delivers strong first quarter results

NorthWest International Healthcare Properties REIT announced today that it has released its results for the three month period ended March 31, 2013.

28 May 2013

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Thousands of veterans affected by states' rejection of Medicaid expansion

Schwartz Center Rounds to create compassionate healthcare system in England

House GOP members unveil draft 'doc fix' plan

Taking blood thinners before minor procedures safe for stroke patients

BayCare Health System, CHS agree to co-manage two onsite health centers for employees

Cancer: The No. 1 health concern among middle-income Americans

Perrigo receives final approval for generic Sanctura XR

Viewpoints: 'Good news' on Calif. insurance rates; Battle against dementia needs stronger efforts; Dental care for the disabled

Texas lawmakers pass bill to stop Medicaid expansion; Arizona debate gets heated

Study: Hospitals' adoption of electronic hand hygiene systems could have sustained improvement

PCORI approves research award to study use of videoconferencing technology for pediatric care

Sebelius' actions under microscope as she rolls out health law

UI Hospital recognized for adoption of electronic medical records technology

Partisan politics, public distrust thwart efforts to carry out health law

Standalone labelling service announced by Packaging Coordinators Inc (PCI)

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System to study effectiveness of 7-Keto compound in PTSD

PathCentral unveils AP Anywhere Express Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System

Highly-infectious sickness bug can be killed by copper and copper alloys

New Smartphone app helps maintain accurate records to manage diabetes

NWI REIT delivers strong first quarter results

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