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Homecare advocates discuss the value and cost-effectiveness of home-based care

More than 250 providers of home medical equipment and services from across the U.S. met with members of Congress this week during the American Association for Homecare's Washington Legislative Conference.

6 Mar 2010

Study, conference highlight risks associated with migrant workers' limited access to health services

Despite being at high-risk for HIV infection, migrant workers in Southern Africa have a challenging time accessing HIV prevention and treatment services, according to a new study by the International Office of Migration (IOM), PANA/Afrique en ligne reports.

6 Mar 2010

The Joint Commission provides 'The Gold Seal of Approval' to NYU Hospitals Center

NYU Langone Medical Center announced today that the NYU Hospitals Center received The Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission, a national nonprofit organization responsible for certifying that some 17,000 U.S. healthcare institutions are following the very best practices in terms of patient care and safety. Accreditation by The Joint Commission, which must be re-earned every three years, signals to patients and staff alike that NYU Langone is meeting the commission’s exacting standards in such key areas as patient rights, quality of treatment, medication safety, and infection control.

6 Mar 2010

American College of Cardiology and HOS establish strategic partnership

A recently established a strategic partnership between the American College of Cardiology and Health Outcomes Sciences (HOS), signals a paradigm shift in the way healthcare is practiced.

6 Mar 2010

Soluble Systems, SWAI launch TheraSkin to jumpstart healing in chronic and acute wounds

Soluble Systems, LLC and the Skin and Wound Allograft Institute, a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeNet Health, have signed a noteworthy agreement to launch TheraSkin™, a biologically active human skin allograft designed to jumpstart healing in chronic and acute wounds.

6 Mar 2010

It Starts with the Heart: Community initiative launched to support not-for-profits of all sizes

Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc., www.hdlabinc.com, has launched a community initiative known as It Starts with the Heart, a company-wide commitment to support not-for-profits of all sizes in making a difference in their community.

6 Mar 2010

Democratic division on abortion language in health overhaul jeopardizes chances for passage

"Democratic leaders in Congress are embarking on a delicate strategy to win over abortion opponents, a gambit that could determine whether the legislation becomes law." The Washington Post reports.

5 Mar 2010

Canadian federal government to renew Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

The Canadian Diabetes Association and the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association applaud the federal government for its decision to renew the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) as presented in the budget announcement on March 4.

5 Mar 2010

Obama seeks to mollify Democrats on health overhaul plan, costs

President Barack Obama intensified his push for health care reform by lobbying small groups of Democratic lawmakers Thursday.

5 Mar 2010

Poll: On health reform, Americans trust Obama more than both parties in Congress

A new Gallup poll asked Americans whom they trusted to reform the nation's health care system.

5 Mar 2010

RWJF awards $480,000 grant to improve clinical care for low-weight babies

Researchers at UC Irvine and the Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) will monitor the day-to-day health of low-birth-weight babies and their parents as part of a comprehensive initiative designed to combat chronic illnesses associated with low-weight births.

5 Mar 2010

XI to showcase HyGreen hand hygiene system at the Fifth Decennial International Conference

Xhale Innovations announced today that it will showcase its hand hygiene system, HyGreen™, at the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections to be held March 18 – 22, 2010. This real-time hand hygiene recording and reminding system is designed to assist healthcare facilities with their infection control programs.

5 Mar 2010

AMICAS and Merge Healthcare sign definitive merger agreement

AMICAS, Inc. and Merge Healthcare Incorporated (Nasdaq: MRGE) today announced that they will enter into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Merge will acquire all of the outstanding shares of AMICAS for $6.05 per share in cash, or an aggregate of $248 million.

5 Mar 2010

Small health IT firms may be able to compete with GE-sized giants

Federal funding for electronic medical records will likely reshape the health IT industry, CNN reports. "There are an estimated 300 to 400 companies in the United States peddling [EMR] systems to the nation's hospitals, medical clinics and solo practitioners.

5 Mar 2010

Advocates, opponents target about two dozen swing votes

"As President Obama pushes for a prompt up or down vote on his health initiative, lobbyists and activist groups on both sides of the issue have launched grass-roots and high-dollar advertising campaigns on the roughly two dozen members of Congress who may be the final swing votes on the controversial issue," The Los Angeles Times reports.

5 Mar 2010

McKesson named "World's Most Admired" company and as one of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

McKesson Corporation, the nation’s largest healthcare services and information technology company, today was rated the "World's Most Admired" company in its industry in an annual survey conducted by FORTUNE magazine and the Hay Group. The company was also named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility Magazine.

5 Mar 2010

Stryker Orthopaedics introduces ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System for hip replacement surgery

Stryker Orthopaedics today announced the release of the ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System, a next-generation technology for hip replacement surgery designed to minimize the risks associated with total hip replacement surgery.

From Stryker 5 Mar 2010

Bristol-Myers Squibb to review key accomplishments at meeting with investment community

During a meeting with the investment community today, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company will provide a comprehensive business overview, highlight positive pipeline developments and provide 2013 minimum non-GAAP earnings per share guidance.

5 Mar 2010

eMix announces additional list of medical facilities that are taking part in beta trials

eMix, a new business venture incubated by DR Systems, today announced an additional list of medical facilities that are taking part in beta trials of eMix, the cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports. Earlier, eMix had announced a partial list of participating facilities.

5 Mar 2010

Boar's Head promotes healthy lifestyle options and helps champion the cause of diabetes prevention

Boar's Head, a leader in developing fine deli products that respond to consumers' health and wellness concerns, announces an initiative to reach the growing number of Americans now following a gluten free way of life. "Gluten Free with Boar's Head," is reaching out to gluten free followers with news that Boar's Head meats, cheeses and condiments are, and always have been, gluten free.

5 Mar 2010

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Homecare advocates discuss the value and cost-effectiveness of home-based care

Study, conference highlight risks associated with migrant workers' limited access to health services

The Joint Commission provides 'The Gold Seal of Approval' to NYU Hospitals Center

American College of Cardiology and HOS establish strategic partnership

Soluble Systems, SWAI launch TheraSkin to jumpstart healing in chronic and acute wounds

It Starts with the Heart: Community initiative launched to support not-for-profits of all sizes

Democratic division on abortion language in health overhaul jeopardizes chances for passage

Canadian federal government to renew Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

Obama seeks to mollify Democrats on health overhaul plan, costs

Poll: On health reform, Americans trust Obama more than both parties in Congress

RWJF awards $480,000 grant to improve clinical care for low-weight babies

XI to showcase HyGreen hand hygiene system at the Fifth Decennial International Conference

AMICAS and Merge Healthcare sign definitive merger agreement

Small health IT firms may be able to compete with GE-sized giants

Advocates, opponents target about two dozen swing votes

McKesson named "World's Most Admired" company and as one of 100 Best Corporate Citizens

Stryker Orthopaedics introduces ADM X3 Mobile Bearing Acetabular System for hip replacement surgery

Bristol-Myers Squibb to review key accomplishments at meeting with investment community

eMix announces additional list of medical facilities that are taking part in beta trials

Boar's Head promotes healthy lifestyle options and helps champion the cause of diabetes prevention

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