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Global Health Consortium to support development of vaccines to control dengue fever

The International Vaccine Institute today announced the launch of the Dengue Vaccine Initiative, in collaboration with the Sabin Vaccine Institute, the Johns Hopkins University, and the World Health Organization, to support development of vaccines to control dengue fever, a widespread and expanding hemorrhagic fever that is endemic in most tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

10 Feb 2011

Guide designed to help hospitals reduce variation in care

The American Hospital Association has released a guide to help hospitals and health care systems reduce inappropriate variation in areas such as end-of-life care, imaging, emergency services and obstetrics.

10 Feb 2011

GE Healthcare, BHS announce planned implementation of HIE

GE Healthcare and Butler Health System, which serves Western Pennsylvania communities, have announced the planned implementation of a health information exchange to enable clinical information access between BHS and its affiliated and independent physicians, as well as referral hospitals outside of the immediate community.

10 Feb 2011

HERAE signs agreement with Aetna to offer electronic solutions

HERAE, one of the nation's largest healthcare electronic payment service providers, has signed an agreement with Aetna to offer electronic solutions that will make claim reconciliation, payments processing and deposits faster and more cost effective for doctors and hospitals that care for Aetna's members nationwide.

10 Feb 2011

First Edition: February 10, 2011

Today's headlines include news about how the legal skirmishes surrounding the health overhaul are heating up.

10 Feb 2011

Mallinckrodt receives FDA approval for Fentanyl Transdermal System patch ANDA

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that Mallinckrodt Inc., a Covidien company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for its Fentanyl Transdermal System (FTS) patch. Covidien is the largest supplier of controlled pain medications in the United States based on number of prescriptions.

10 Feb 2011

Edward Hospital joins Premier healthcare alliance and saves $1,053,000

Edward Hospital & Health Services has saved more than $1 million by joining the Premier healthcare alliance. The full-service, regional healthcare provider based in Naperville, Ill., is also participating in programs to provide high-quality, cost-effective care.

10 Feb 2011

TGMC installs third Toshiba Infinix DP-i system with Next Generation Advanced Image Processing

As a nationally recognized healthcare organization, home to one of the most advanced vascular interventional practices in the country, Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) handles approximately 3,300 cath lab patients annually. Patients from all over the country come to TGMC for interventional treatment for conditions associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD), including limb ischemia.

10 Feb 2011

People with heart health issues, no insurance can benefit from Californians for Patient Care's online tool

People with heart health issues and little or no insurance can still get the preventive and maintenance care they need, by finding local no- and low-cost healthcare resources on Californians for Patient Care's MyHealthResource. The online tool, the only one of its kind in California, is free and confidential.

10 Feb 2011

New article provides roadmap for imaging manufacturers to navigate US reimbursement environment

A new article in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology provides a roadmap for imaging manufacturers to navigate the unique and increasingly complex U.S. regulatory and reimbursement environment. "Evidence Requirements for Innovative Imaging Devices: From Concept to Adoption," identifies and addresses the five phases of an imaging procedure's lifecycle and the distinct clinical evidence needs for each phase.

10 Feb 2011

Idenix announces updates on HCV and HIV clinical development programs

Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of human viral diseases, today announced updates to three clinical development programs.

10 Feb 2011

NextGen clients secure $2 million in reimbursements from PQRI program

Clients of NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc. have secured nearly $2 million in reimbursements from the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative program by leveraging NextGen Ambulatory EHR and the NextGen Health Quality Measures Reporting Module, a proprietary, clinical data repository designed for automated registry reporting of clinical outcomes and quality measure data for pay-for-performance programs.

10 Feb 2011

CHI commends FDA's recognition of more efficient regulatory pathway for innovative medical devices

"CHI commends the FDA for its recognition of the need for a more efficient regulatory pathway for innovative medical devices that have the potential to improve lives," said CHI President and CEO David L. Gollaher, Ph.D. "It is essential that the FDA maintains focus on initiatives that strengthen the medical device review process, bringing greater clarity and consistency, while ensuring the U.S. maintains its competitive edge."

10 Feb 2011

Benson Group listed on 'Europe's 500' top growth companies

Europe's 500, the association of top European growth entrepreneurs met at the European Parliament in Brussels on February 3rd for the European Growth Summit 2011. An integral part of the event, the "Europe's 500" awards ceremony honoured the top-growth-companies in Europe, and released a list of the 200 fastest-growing, job-creating businesses.

10 Feb 2011

Virginia wants SCOTUS review soon, Dems ask Justice Thomas to step aside from case

News outlets reported that Virginia's attorney general has asked the Supreme Court to expedite a review of the health law. Meanwhile, House Democrats sent a letter to Justice Clarence Thomas asking him to recuse himself.

10 Feb 2011

ALQAEM to release online blood glucose monitor in the M.E.N.A. regions

The Health Care Division of ALQAEM International FZE, the exclusive master distributor for the M.E.N.A. region of the UFIT noninvasive medical device created by Biosign Technologies Inc. of Canada, is pleased to announce that it has placed orders for delivery this quarter and will begin a limited release in March to those M.E.N.A. regions that recognize the CE Mark for medical device registration.

10 Feb 2011

More companies are using HighRoads' procurement services to secure competitive healthcare coverage

As health care reform continues to negatively impact businesses' bottom line, HighRoads, the industry leader in employer health care regulation compliance, is finding an increasing number of companies using HighRoads' procurement and renewal service to secure more competitively priced plans.

10 Feb 2011

Gerresheimer 2010 group revenues increase 5.6% to EUR 1024.8m

Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading worldwide suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, finished the financial year 2010 with record results. "The financial year 2010 was very successful for us. Our know-how and products are very much in demand from international pharma customers. Our shareholders should participate in this success.

10 Feb 2011

State progress on health law implementation follows varying paths; Meanwhile, ACOs, waiver processes grab headlines

Media outlets report on a variety of implementation issues, including anti-trust concerns related to accountable care organizations as well as questions about the reform waiver process and a House committee chairman's efforts to reverse Medicare advantage cuts.

10 Feb 2011

WIN Consortium proposes unique alliance to fight cancer

WIN Consortium proposes a unique alliance to fight cancer and invites you to join the 3rd annual symposium: Gateways to efficacy of cancer diagnostics and therapeutics to be held on 6th to 8th of July at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France.

10 Feb 2011