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MCH: HyGreen Hand Hygiene Reminder System reduces infections by 89%

Xhale Innovations, a leading provider of patient safety technology, announced today the results of a study presented by Miami Children's Hospital at the Annual Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Conference on the HyGreen Hand Hygiene Reminder System.

6 Apr 2011

Milliman Care Guidelines honors Sound Physicians with prestigious award

Sound Physicians, a leading hospitalist organization focused on driving improvements in quality, satisfaction and efficiency of inpatient healthcare delivery, today received the Doyle Award for Innovation and Leadership in Healthcare.

6 Apr 2011

VA plans to move its ground-breaking VistA EHR system to open source platform

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to move its ground-breaking VistA electronic health record system to an open source platform.

6 Apr 2011

Ryan budget plan would reshape Medicare, Medicaid

The blueprint advanced by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., would attempt to rein in the long-term costs of Medicare and Medicaid while squeezing $6.2 trillion dollars from the nation's deficit over the next 10 years. The plan, which will be released today, comes as congressional leaders continue to face an impasse on short-term budget negotiations to avert a government shutdown.

6 Apr 2011

Treating obstructive sleep apnea in stroke patients improves recovery from stroke

A new study shows that patients in stroke rehabilitation treated for their co-existing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) recovered better from stroke than those whose OSA was not treated.

6 Apr 2011

TomTec, GE partner to deliver enhanced cardiology patient care

GE Healthcare IT, a global leader in healthcare information technology, and TomTec Imaging Systems, a proven leader in cardiovascular ultrasound analysis, are working together to deliver enhanced patient care.

6 Apr 2011

Merck enters definitive agreement to acquire Inspire

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck will acquire Inspire, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ophthalmic products.

6 Apr 2011

New stethoscope for nurses from Littmann

A new stethoscope designed especially for nursing professionals has been launched by global technology company 3M. The Littmann Lightweight II S.E. stethoscope has a unique ovoid double-sided chestpiece for better movement around blood pressure cuffs and body contours, making it ideal for listening to blood pressure, chest, bowel, abdominal, heart, lung and breath sounds.

5 Apr 2011

Single-incision gall bladder surgery as safe and effective as standard multi-port cholecystectomy

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced interim results of its multicenter, international, prospective SILS™ Port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder) post-market clinical study.

5 Apr 2011

Milliman Care Guidelines presents Doyle Award to ADVANTAGE Health Solutions and Sound Physicians

Milliman Care Guidelines today presented its Doyle Award for Innovation and Leadership in Healthcare to ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc.(SM) and to Sound Physicians. The awards were presented in ceremonies here at the Milliman Care Guidelines Client Forum.

5 Apr 2011

AlwaysCare implements Plexis Healthcare Systems' Quantum Choice claims processing software

AlwaysCare Benefits, Inc., one of the country's fastest-growing insurance providers, announced the successful implementation of Plexis Healthcare Systems' Quantum Choice claims processing software to enhance efficient administration of vision benefits on behalf of its insured Members and dependents and its rapidly growing national network of vision care Providers.

5 Apr 2011

CAPP introduces new initiative on accountable care for public

The Council of Accountable Physician Practices, an affiliate of the American Medical Group Association, today announced a new initiative to provide the public, media, and policymakers with resources and information about the value of care coordination and accountable care to national health care reform.

5 Apr 2011

Toshiba highlights new enhancements for cardiac ultrasound imaging at ACC meeting

Ultrasound is often used as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and safely diagnose a range of patient conditions. At this year's American College of Cardiology annual meeting in New Orleans, April 2 - 5, 2011, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., will highlight new enhancements to its cardiac and shared service ultrasound systems that are designed to enhance cardiac ultrasound imaging.

5 Apr 2011

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., will unveil a host of products at the American Academy of Audiology AudiologyNOW! 2011 conference - including the new Aquaris™, the world's first, truly waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant digital hearing instrument.

5 Apr 2011

More studies needed to identify which specific autism treatments are helpful for specific children

Vanderbilt researchers evaluating existing treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders found although there were positive results in some studies, there is little information to target the right treatments to specific children.

5 Apr 2011

SBHCS selects McKesson to replace its multiple legacy medical imaging solutions

Saint Barnabas Health Care System, New Jersey's largest healthcare delivery system, has selected McKesson to replace its multiple legacy medical imaging solutions.

5 Apr 2011

Mont., Conn. Govs want public option; Texas Gov. Perry opposes health insurance exchange

Three states have very different views on what they should do about the health reform law.

5 Apr 2011

Romney defends Mass. health law but says it doesn't diminish his opposition to federal law

Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney this weekend fired back at Democrats who have often pointed to the state health plan he implemented as a model for the national law. Also, House Republicans take a close look at AARP and one GOP lawmaker is suggesting health care changes he would like to see.

5 Apr 2011

American Cancer Society awards 85 institutions with $49,213,000 for new research, training

The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has awarded 132 national research and training grants totaling $49,213,000 to 85 institutions nationwide in the second of two grants cycles for 2011.

5 Apr 2011

GOP's Ryan prepares Medicare 'premium assistance,' Medicaid block grants in budget proposal

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., gave a preview Sunday of the budget proposal he is expected to unveil on Tuesday. In an appearance on "Fox News Sunday," Ryan outlined what to expect from the House GOP proposal and how the plan would affect Medicaid and Medicare.

5 Apr 2011

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

MCH: HyGreen Hand Hygiene Reminder System reduces infections by 89%

Milliman Care Guidelines honors Sound Physicians with prestigious award

VA plans to move its ground-breaking VistA EHR system to open source platform

Ryan budget plan would reshape Medicare, Medicaid

Treating obstructive sleep apnea in stroke patients improves recovery from stroke

TomTec, GE partner to deliver enhanced cardiology patient care

Merck enters definitive agreement to acquire Inspire

New stethoscope for nurses from Littmann

Single-incision gall bladder surgery as safe and effective as standard multi-port cholecystectomy

Milliman Care Guidelines presents Doyle Award to ADVANTAGE Health Solutions and Sound Physicians

AlwaysCare implements Plexis Healthcare Systems' Quantum Choice claims processing software

CAPP introduces new initiative on accountable care for public

Toshiba highlights new enhancements for cardiac ultrasound imaging at ACC meeting

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

More studies needed to identify which specific autism treatments are helpful for specific children

SBHCS selects McKesson to replace its multiple legacy medical imaging solutions

Mont., Conn. Govs want public option; Texas Gov. Perry opposes health insurance exchange

Romney defends Mass. health law but says it doesn't diminish his opposition to federal law

American Cancer Society awards 85 institutions with $49,213,000 for new research, training

GOP's Ryan prepares Medicare 'premium assistance,' Medicaid block grants in budget proposal

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