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Symphony announces acquisition of JGI

Symphony Corporation, a global healthcare technology solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of JGI, a New Jersey-based Human Capital Management consulting and technology firm with a significant presence in the healthcare industry nationally.

8 Aug 2011

Premier healthcare alliance awards new agreements for restraints and fall prevention products

The Premier healthcare alliance today announced that new agreements for restraints and fall prevention products have been awarded to J.T. Posey Company of Arcadia, Calif.; and Personal Safety Corporation of Hiawatha, Iowa, a small business enterprise.

8 Aug 2011

Eagle Hospital Physicians announces acquisition of Inpatient Management

Expanding geographical presence and capabilities, Eagle Hospital Physicians today announced the acquisition of Inpatient Management Incorporated (IMI), a hospitalist management company based in St. Louis, Mo.

8 Aug 2011

Chemed board declares increased quarterly cash dividend

Chemed Corporation announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 16-cents per share on the Company's capital stock, payable on September 6, 2011, to shareholders of record as of August 16, 2011. This is a 2-cent, or 14.3%, increase over the 14-cent dividend paid in the second quarter of 2011.

8 Aug 2011

CMS unveils updated website to help consumers compare quality data

Officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Friday that site includes updated data to help consumers compare hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, home care or dialysis providers.

8 Aug 2011

Aultman Hospital selects ProVation Order Sets

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Aultman Hospital has selected ProVation® Order Sets, powered by UpToDate® Decision Support, as the hospital's electronic order set solution.

8 Aug 2011

Masimo lifts voluntary product recall of Pronto-7 noninvasive finger sensor

Masimo announced today that it has lifted the voluntary product recall the company imposed on the noninvasive finger sensor of its Pronto-7 handheld device to improve the product's performance in low ambient temperatures. The Pronto-7 and new finger sensors are pending FDA 510(k) clearance in the U.S.

8 Aug 2011

Health care sector shows muscle in job report

The health care industry added 31,300 jobs last month, higher than its average monthly increase since 2007.

8 Aug 2011

Most leading health plans see enrollment gains in first quarter 2011

Most of the nation's leading health plans saw enrollment gains in the first quarter of 2011 and all saw improved profit margins both year-over-year and for the quarter, a promising start for 2011. Between December 2010 and March 2011 top plans saw an aggregate increase of more than 2.0 million members. While aggregated fully-insured business continued to experience losses, the administrative services only (ASO) segment gained over 2.2 million members during the primary 2011 open enrollment season.

8 Aug 2011

FDA accepts Teva's NDA for BDP Nasal HFA to treat allergic rhinitis

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing Teva's New Drug Application (NDA) for beclomethasone dipropionate hydrofluoroalkane (BDP Nasal HFA), a nasal aerosol corticosteroid in development for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR).

8 Aug 2011

SAIC acquires Vitalize Consulting Solutions

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Vitalize Consulting Solutions (VCS), Inc., a leading provider of clinical, business and information technology (IT) services for healthcare enterprises.

8 Aug 2011

Dell, NextGen to market and deliver advanced health IT solutions for hospitals

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, announced today an agreement with Dell to market and deliver advanced technology solutions and services to medical practices of all sizes, rural and community hospitals and physician networks.

8 Aug 2011

Smoking figures show decrease in heavy smokers but rise in teenage and light smokers

A new study reveals that American high school students are unlikely to be heavy smokers, but casual and occasional smoking is on the rise. The study warns that even light smoking may be injurious to health.

8 Aug 2011

Bladder cancer patients can benefit from radical cystectomy surgery

Bladder cancer patients who have radical surgery at university hospitals can benefit from excellent local control of the disease, acceptable clinical outcomes and low death rates, according to research in the August issue of the urology journal BJUI.

8 Aug 2011

Medicare prescriptions premiums expected to decrease for seniors

According to an Obama administration announcement last Thursday as the health costs continue to rise, Medicare beneficiaries will see the average price of a Part D drug plan decline slightly next year. This is expected to offer some relief amid pressure to cut the federal health insurance program for the elderly.

8 Aug 2011

Zuellig Pharma, ADEC Solutions enter new KPO joint venture

ADEC Solutions, an end-to-end business process outsourcing (BPO) global market provider of customized outsourcing solutions, announced a partnership agreement with Zuellig Pharma, uniting the two companies to create a global pharmaceutical and healthcare-focused knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) and BPO powerhouse.

8 Aug 2011

Proact supplies storage systems to Sint Franciscus hospital

The Sint Franciscus Gasthuis is a major hospital with a rich history and offers care covering a wide range of specialisms. As a team its 100 medical specialists and 2000 staff aim to respond positively to the needs of the patient, with high-quality care and a service-oriented attitude.

8 Aug 2011