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Enigma ML instrument system to be showcased at InnovHealth 2010 summit

Enigma Diagnostics Limited, the decentralised and point-of-care molecular diagnostics company, announced today that it will be a product provider at the InnovHealth - Middle East Healthcare Innovations Summit in Abu Dhabi on 25 and 26 April 2010 and will be presenting the Enigma ("Mini Laboratory") instrument system.

22 Apr 2010

Canadian physicians have increased the use of clinical and pharmaceutical information: Study

New results from the Essential Physician Version 2.0 study indicate primary care physicians are changing the way they access and use clinical and pharmaceutical information. Physicians increasingly access online resources for relevant information they need on demand, even during and between patient visits.

22 Apr 2010

Autonomy, Kainos release Evolve Electronic Document Management solution

Autonomy Corporation plc, a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, and Kainos, a leading IT consulting company, today announced the launch of Evolve™, a next-generation Electronic Document Management solution which enables instant and secure access to patient medical records through Autonomy's unique Meaning Based Computing solutions. The new system is already being trail blazed by Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust and is the successful outcome of months of collaboration between Kainos and Autonomy.

22 Apr 2010

AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation's cardiovascular health program receives $25M charitable contribution

The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation announced today it received a $25 million charitable contribution from AstraZeneca for Connections for Cardiovascular Health(SM), its newest program with the mission of improving cardiovascular health in the United States.

22 Apr 2010

MRSA infections on the rise in hospitals and health care settings: AHRQ report

Despite activities to identify and reduce the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other health care-associated infections in hospitals and health care settings nationwide, new reports released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality show that MRSA is on the rise and continues to pose an alarming threat.

22 Apr 2010

SGO white paper reviews current status of HPV typing, its benefits and deficiencies

The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists has published its second in a series of four papers on a variety of cervical cancer issues and topics that were the focus of its Forum "The Future Strategies for Cervical Cancer Prevention: What Do We Need to Do Now to Prepare."

22 Apr 2010

Patient-physician compatibility affects adherence to doctor's orders, patient's health status: Study

Doctors and patients have varying opinions on how much control a person has over their own health outcomes. A new study by University of Iowa researchers suggests that when doctor and patient attitudes on the issue match up, patients do a better job of taking their medications.

22 Apr 2010

MedAssets, Cullman Regional Medical Center announce transformational revenue cycle agreement

MedAssets, Inc. today announced that it entered into a transformational revenue cycle agreement with Cullman Regional Medical Center, based in Cullman, Ala. to improve the provider's business office operations.

22 Apr 2010

Conference on how to develop networks to improve patient safety

The LINNEAUS collaboration is a group of primary care professionals and researchers from the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Poland who have significant experience in understanding and learning about patient safety.

22 Apr 2010

FDA approves Novartis Pharmaceuticals' Zortress for preventing rejection of kidney transplants

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zortress® (everolimus) oral tablets for the prevention of rejection of kidney transplants in adult patients at low-to-moderate immunologic risk. Zortress is to be given in combination with reduced doses of the calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) cyclosporine, as well as basiliximab and corticosteroids.

22 Apr 2010

As more reform specifics emerge, so do questions, answers and impacts

As details of health reform policies shake out, questions, answers and consequences are emerging.

22 Apr 2010

States reach compromise on financial healthcare reforms

After all the posturing and grand standing the states have finally reached a compromise on the financial healthcare reforms suggested by the Federal Government. Prime Misnter Kevin Rudd may be happy about the outcome, but he still has more to do. The work is only just beginning for the long haul.

22 Apr 2010

Proposed Medicare payment changes for hospitals would lower reimbursements slightly

The Wall Street Journal: "Hospital stocks moved higher Tuesday after the agency that runs Medicare proposed new inpatient services rates for the next fiscal year that were somewhat better than many had expected. Monday evening the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it would like to cut Medicare operating payments to acute care hospitals for inpatient services occurring in the next fiscal year by $142 million, or 0.1%. These figures don't include the impact of the new health-care reform law, which analysts said would cut the rate by another 0.25%".

22 Apr 2010

Women and men experience different outcomes at U.S. hospitals: HealthGrades

Women and men experience different outcomes at U.S. hospitals for the same procedures and treatments, according to a new study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization.

22 Apr 2010

Senate Democrats seek legislation to regulate insurer rate hikes

The New York Times: "Fearing that health insurance premiums may shoot up in the next few years, Senate Democrats laid a foundation on Tuesday for federal regulation of rates, four weeks after President Obama signed a law intended to rein in soaring health costs." Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation that would allow the federal health secretary to block "any rate increase found to be unreasonable," an authority that would be shared with some state insurance officials.

22 Apr 2010

Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions available to clinicians

Thomson Reuters announced today that it will support the iPhone platform for its Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions.

22 Apr 2010

Berwick may face difficult confirmation in Senate

News outlets continue to report on Donald Berwick, who was nominated by President Barack Obama to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

22 Apr 2010

Online Wiki offers information, comfort and community for families facing autism transition

Among the many challenges families caring for individuals with autism spectrum disorders face, perhaps the most difficult of all arrive "when the school bus stops." When a child with autism ages out of systems and supports designed for those up to ages 18-21, families face the daunting challenge of finding new resources and creating new communities for their children. Unfortunately, finding necessary services and supports can be very difficult.

22 Apr 2010

Health Grades' ratings and advisory revenue for first-quarter up 20%

Health Grades, Inc., the leading independent healthcare ratings company, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

21 Apr 2010

BIO-key International, Healthcare-ID to present biometric identity solutions at 56th CBBS Annual Meeting

BIO-key International, Inc., a leader in finger-based biometric identification solutions, today announced that BIO-key and its partner, Healthcare-ID, a leader in automated donor management solutions, will jointly participate at the 56th Annual Meeting of the California Blood Bank Society in BOOTH #123.

21 Apr 2010

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Enigma ML instrument system to be showcased at InnovHealth 2010 summit

Canadian physicians have increased the use of clinical and pharmaceutical information: Study

Autonomy, Kainos release Evolve Electronic Document Management solution

AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation's cardiovascular health program receives $25M charitable contribution

MRSA infections on the rise in hospitals and health care settings: AHRQ report

SGO white paper reviews current status of HPV typing, its benefits and deficiencies

Patient-physician compatibility affects adherence to doctor's orders, patient's health status: Study

MedAssets, Cullman Regional Medical Center announce transformational revenue cycle agreement

Conference on how to develop networks to improve patient safety

FDA approves Novartis Pharmaceuticals' Zortress for preventing rejection of kidney transplants

As more reform specifics emerge, so do questions, answers and impacts

States reach compromise on financial healthcare reforms

Proposed Medicare payment changes for hospitals would lower reimbursements slightly

Women and men experience different outcomes at U.S. hospitals: HealthGrades

Senate Democrats seek legislation to regulate insurer rate hikes

Clinical Xpert suite of mobile clinical workflow solutions available to clinicians

Berwick may face difficult confirmation in Senate

Online Wiki offers information, comfort and community for families facing autism transition

Health Grades' ratings and advisory revenue for first-quarter up 20%

BIO-key International, Healthcare-ID to present biometric identity solutions at 56th CBBS Annual Meeting

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