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Micromedex clinical decision support and CareNotes content to be integrated within M2 HCIS

Micromedex clinical decision support and CareNotes® patient education content from Thomson Reuters will be integrated within the M2 Health Care Information System (HCIS).

23 Apr 2010

Mass. court orders state's two largest health insurers to submit insurance rates; N.C. Governor restores funding for some mental health programs

The Boston Globe: "A Suffolk Superior Court judge yesterday ordered two of the state's largest health insurers to submit April 2009 rates for insurance covering individuals and small businesses, the latest development in an ongoing dispute between the state and carriers over premium increases. Both companies said they would comply, even as they proceed with administrative appeals in an effort to charge higher rates.

23 Apr 2010

OnBase ECM software suite continues to be top choice for healthcare organizations

With "meaningful use" a reality, healthcare providers need complete electronic health records. They're quickly learning that to make this happen, they must bring together both electronic data and paper-based content. It's certainly a challenge – one that involves many solutions, not just an electronic medical record like Eclipsys or Cerner.

23 Apr 2010

Study describes relationship between gene expression and intelligence in WS patients

Although genetics is the most significant known determinant of human intelligence, how specific genes affect intelligence remains largely unknown. A multi-institution team led by a University of Utah USTAR researcher has found that the brain gene STX1A plays a significant role in the level of intelligence displayed by patients with Williams Syndrome.

23 Apr 2010

BTA Charitable Foundation to gift $1 million to Courage Centre at GRH

In a landmark giving announcement for the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation (GRHF), the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) Charitable Foundation announced today that they will give $1 million to the Courage Centre at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH). The Charitable Foundation is the beneficiary of the philanthropic efforts of the Building Trades of Alberta's 16 affiliated unions and 22 locals with a combined membership of over 60,000 unionized skilled trades people.

23 Apr 2010

Treating OSA in truck drivers lowers healthcare costs and disability rates: Study

For commercial motor vehicle drivers with obstructive sleep apnea, effective treatment lowers healthcare costs and disability rates, reports a study in the May Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

23 Apr 2010

Hospital for Special Care launches ALS Clinical Trials Unit at Neuromuscular Center

Hospital for Special Care announced today the launch of the region's first Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinical Trials Unit at its Neuromuscular Center. The new unit will be headed by Jinsy A. Andrews, M.D., a physician researcher recruited from Columbia University. Dr. Andrews, Director of Research & Clinical Trials Unit, Hospital for Special Care, specializes in neuromuscular research and will facilitate the hospital's first clinical trial for ALS upon her arrival.

23 Apr 2010

Investigators raid N.Y. Senate official's office, seeking evidence in Medicare, Medicaid fraud lawsuit

Federal and state investigators raided the Bronx offices of the Soundview HealthCare Network early Wednesday, seeking records as part of a joint investigation into the business and political activities of the Senate majority leader, Pedro Espada, Jr. More than a dozen agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service, joined by investigators from the office of Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, arrived at Soundview's offices on White Plains Road shortly before 7 a.m., when the first employees arrived to open the doors for the day.

23 Apr 2010

RMEI, PIM jointly sponsor complimentary continuing education virtual lecture on CRPC

Castrate-refractory prostate cancer, which is characterized by tumor progression despite castrate levels of testosterone, develops in many prostate cancer patients treated with androgen-deprivation therapy. Standardized guidelines for the treatment of CRPC are lacking, and a number of factors must be considered when deciding between second-line hormonal therapy and chemotherapy.

23 Apr 2010

Drug use theft among Doctors and Nurses

Western Australia’s Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) revealed in a recent report that there has been a constant theft and abuse of restricted drugs by healthcare staff including physicians and nurses.

23 Apr 2010

Miss. lawmakers want voters to have say on health coverage mandate

Two Republican lawmakers in Mississippi want voters there to have the final say on whether purchasing health insurance should be required as mandated by the new federal health reform law. State Reps. Alex Monsour and Steven Palazzo are proposing a ballot initiative to ask voters the question.

23 Apr 2010

Sebelius says HHS will not seek more money this year to implement health overhaul

"The Obama administration does not plan to seek additional money in next year's Health and Human Services Department budget to implement the new U.S. healthcare reform law, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Wednesday," Reuters reports. "Testifying before a House of Representatives Appropriations subcommittee, Sebelius said the $911 billion HHS budget request for fiscal year 2011, which begins Oct. 1, remains the same even after Congress passed the healthcare overhaul," which "included $1 billion" for implementation by HHS.

23 Apr 2010

Democrats, GOP continue to trade barbs over health reform, plan next moves

Politico: Democrats are following a call from President Barack Obama in daring Republicans to try to repeal the health care reform law. "And they started with what Democrats hope will become one of the most popular features of the overhaul plan, a provision that allow young adults to stay on their parents' insurance plans until age 26.

23 Apr 2010

Baxter International's global sales for first-quarter advances by 11% to $3.1 billion

Baxter International Inc. today reported first quarter net income of $525 million, an increase of 2 percent from $516 million reported in the first quarter of 2009. Earnings per diluted share of $0.86 increased 4 percent from $0.83 per diluted share reported in the prior-year period. Baxter's first quarter financial results included a one-time, non-cash special charge of $39 million (or $0.07 per diluted share) related to a change in the tax treatment of post-retirement prescription drug benefits under recent U.S. healthcare reform legislation.

From Baxter International Inc. 22 Apr 2010

Accredo Health Group selected as sole specialty pharmacy provider of Epoprostenol for Injection

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., today announced that it has selected Accredo Health Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., to serve as the sole specialty pharmacy provider of Epoprostenol for Injection, the only epoprostenol formulated to provide up to 24-hour stability at room temperature without the use of ice packs.

22 Apr 2010

Halo Benefits introduces new pharmacy prescription card that offers discounts to consumers

Halo Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of Halo Companies, Inc., announced today that it now offers HaloRx, a pharmacy prescription card that offers discounts to consumers. The new discount card is offered now at a time when the cost of prescription drugs is at a record high. "We are excited about the opportunity to offer more affordable options to consumers with medication needs.

22 Apr 2010

Researchers receive grant to help people living with mental illness tackle tobacco dependence

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have won government funding to improve the services which help people living with serious mental illness to tackle their tobacco dependence.

22 Apr 2010

KSERA research project focuses on COPD patients

To enable elderly people to live at home as long as possible, a group of European researchers, coordinated from Eindhoven University of Technology, will link robots and 'smart homes'. The robot, a 'sensible family friend', will ensure that home is a nice place to stay. And that patients do the right things.

22 Apr 2010

A-Life Medical signs exclusive agreement with Drs. Hill & Thomas

A-Life Medical, Inc., the pioneer and leading provider of computer-assisted coding products and services to the healthcare industry, announced today the forging of an exclusive agreement with the oldest and largest independently owned radiology group in Ohio, Cleveland-based Drs. Hill & Thomas Co.

22 Apr 2010

International Day for Fighting Infection focuses on hospital infection control

Hospital acquired infections are the focus for the 3rd International Day for Fighting Infection, being marked on St. George’s Day, as experts meet to look at the evolution of infection control in hospitals.

22 Apr 2010

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Micromedex clinical decision support and CareNotes content to be integrated within M2 HCIS

Mass. court orders state's two largest health insurers to submit insurance rates; N.C. Governor restores funding for some mental health programs

OnBase ECM software suite continues to be top choice for healthcare organizations

Study describes relationship between gene expression and intelligence in WS patients

BTA Charitable Foundation to gift $1 million to Courage Centre at GRH

Treating OSA in truck drivers lowers healthcare costs and disability rates: Study

Hospital for Special Care launches ALS Clinical Trials Unit at Neuromuscular Center

Investigators raid N.Y. Senate official's office, seeking evidence in Medicare, Medicaid fraud lawsuit

RMEI, PIM jointly sponsor complimentary continuing education virtual lecture on CRPC

Drug use theft among Doctors and Nurses

Miss. lawmakers want voters to have say on health coverage mandate

Sebelius says HHS will not seek more money this year to implement health overhaul

Democrats, GOP continue to trade barbs over health reform, plan next moves

Baxter International's global sales for first-quarter advances by 11% to $3.1 billion

Accredo Health Group selected as sole specialty pharmacy provider of Epoprostenol for Injection

Halo Benefits introduces new pharmacy prescription card that offers discounts to consumers

Researchers receive grant to help people living with mental illness tackle tobacco dependence

KSERA research project focuses on COPD patients

A-Life Medical signs exclusive agreement with Drs. Hill & Thomas

International Day for Fighting Infection focuses on hospital infection control

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