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Low-cost ventilators for healthcare emergencies

A group of UK anaesthetists have designed and tested three prototype low-cost ventilators that could provide vital support during major healthcare emergencies involving large numbers of patients or casualties. The devices, detailed in a paper published online by Anaesthesia, could also be used where resources are limited, such as in developing countries, remote locations or by the military.

25 Jan 2010

Proposal for NHI to be the most significant development in South Africa's healthcare sector in 2010

The proposal for a National Health Insurance (NHI) was without doubt the most significant development in South Africa's healthcare sector in 2010. The aim of the NHI is to create universal healthcare coverage for all the country's citizens.

25 Jan 2010

Former union officials attempt to stop 29 elections

After months and months of saying they wanted union elections held immediately at hospitals and nursing homes in California, former SEIU-UHW officials who were ousted from the union are now trying to stop 29 elections that are ready to proceed for more than 4,000 workers.

24 Jan 2010

Welch Allyn to showcase next-generation electronic connectivity technology at 2010 Arab Health Congress in Dubai

Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, will showcase its newest suite of core diagnostics product offerings that feature next-generation electronic connectivity technology this week at the 2010 Arab Health Congress in Dubai, U.A.E.

24 Jan 2010

Democrats float ideas on future of health reform

Politico: "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have begun considering a list of changes to the Senate bill in hopes of making it acceptable to liberal House members, according to sources familiar with the situation.

24 Jan 2010

Democrats suggest efforts on health reform will continue

Politico has a compilation of comments by Washington officials on the Sunday morning talk shows, including discussions about the health care overhaul legislation, which is facing a serious challenge following the election last Tuesday of Republican Scott Brown to the Senate seat of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

24 Jan 2010

University of Kentucky's fast-track protocol reduces risk of death in heart attack patients

Heart attack patients won't go to the emergency room as part of a new University of Kentucky plan designed to reduce those patients' risk of dying by nearly 8 percent for every half hour shaved off the time between the ambulance and treatment at the hospital.

23 Jan 2010

Haiti earthquake: ReachMD to broadcast report on health impact and medical response

ReachMD, the nation’s fastest growing media communications provider for medical professionals, will broadcast a special report on the health impacts of the Haiti earthquake with specific focus on the medical response throughout the week of January 25, 2010. The special program was recorded on Wednesday, January 20th and can be previewed here – http://www.ReachMD.com/haiti.

23 Jan 2010

Insurance policy that allows acceleration of benefits to pay for critical health care needs

What if life insurance was designed to help policy owners live their lives, not just ease the financial burden at life's end? Quality of Life... Insurance(SM) from American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (AGLA) has taken this bold approach, which is paying off despite a volatile economy and a polarizing healthcare debate.

23 Jan 2010

Researchers set on grand challenge to accomplish targeted drug delivery for heart disease

Virginia Tech researcher Pavlos Vlachos and his students in the College of Engineering have a tall order to tackle: Stem the grim progression of heart disease, which kills hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States alone.

23 Jan 2010

MedeAnalytics: SJMC adds Payer Performance Analytics to its suite of MedeAnalytics solutions

MedeAnalytics, a leading provider of healthcare performance management solutions, announced that St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) in Towson, Md. has added Payer Performance Analytics to its suite of MedeAnalytics solutions.

23 Jan 2010

Detroit jury convicts physician for healthcare fraud conspiracy

Troy, Mich., physician Toe Myint was convicted today by a Detroit jury of conspiracy to commit health care fraud in a $4.2 million Medicare Fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of Michigan; Special-Agent-in-Charge Andrew G. Arena of the FBI's Detroit Field Office; and Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

23 Jan 2010

New report describes state of lupus research, impact of disease and barriers to care

A major report on lupus from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the U.S. Congress this week reviews the state of the disease and documents the need for a comprehensive national provider health education program to help eliminate the barriers of racial disparities in the early medical diagnosis and treatment of lupus.

23 Jan 2010

Emdeon introduces HIPAA Simplified to help guide healthcare industry's transition to new standards

Emdeon Inc., a leading provider of healthcare revenue and payment cycle management solutions, today announced the availability of HIPAA Simplified, a one-stop online resource for guiding the healthcare industry's transition to HIPAA 5010, NCPDP D.0 and ICD-10 standards.

23 Jan 2010

SJRMC picks ProVation MD software for Gastroenterology and Cardiology

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) has selected its ProVation® MD software for Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

23 Jan 2010

NJHA honors professionals and organizations for sustainable healthcare

Several individuals and organizations were honored at the 91st Annual Meeting of the New Jersey Hospital Association today at the Hyatt Regency Princeton.

23 Jan 2010

CWLA implores Congress to proceed with healthcare reform

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), the nation’s oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization, is urging Congress to proceed with health care reform and is working with its members to advocate for reform. On the eve of its Washington, DC-based National Conference, CWLA leaders are preparing their membership to take this message to Capitol Hill.

23 Jan 2010

Premier Purchasing Partners announces new agreements for energy efficiency services

Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, announced today new agreements for energy efficiency services have been awarded to American Energy Assets LLC. of Denver, a small business enterprise; Energy Automation Systems Inc. of Hendersonville, Tenn., a small business enterprise; Encelium Technologies of Teaneck, N.J.; Johnson Controls Inc. of Milwaukee; Tolin Mechanical Systems of Denver, a small business enterprise; and Trane USA Inc. of Antioch, Tenn.

23 Jan 2010

Groups call for permanent fix for doctor payment formula

National groups are calling for a permanent solution to the doctor payment formula and warning about a possible shortage in doctors and impending decline in Medicare payments. The Virginian-Pilot reports: "If Congress doesn't intervene, a funding formula will trigger a 21 percent cut in reimbursements to doctors in the Medicare and Tricare programs on March 1, a group of national organizations warned Thursday. That, the group said, will force doctors to drop out of the programs and make it tougher for elderly and military beneficiaries to get health care.

23 Jan 2010

Obama: Not going to walk away from health reform

New York Times' The Caucus blog: "Conceding his health care overhaul had 'run into a bit of a buzz saw,' President Obama vowed on Friday to keep fighting for legislation that will 'hold the insurance industry accountable and bring more stability and security to folks in our health care system'" (Stolberg, 1/22).

23 Jan 2010

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Low-cost ventilators for healthcare emergencies

Proposal for NHI to be the most significant development in South Africa's healthcare sector in 2010

Former union officials attempt to stop 29 elections

Welch Allyn to showcase next-generation electronic connectivity technology at 2010 Arab Health Congress in Dubai

Democrats float ideas on future of health reform

Democrats suggest efforts on health reform will continue

University of Kentucky's fast-track protocol reduces risk of death in heart attack patients

Haiti earthquake: ReachMD to broadcast report on health impact and medical response

Insurance policy that allows acceleration of benefits to pay for critical health care needs

Researchers set on grand challenge to accomplish targeted drug delivery for heart disease

MedeAnalytics: SJMC adds Payer Performance Analytics to its suite of MedeAnalytics solutions

Detroit jury convicts physician for healthcare fraud conspiracy

New report describes state of lupus research, impact of disease and barriers to care

Emdeon introduces HIPAA Simplified to help guide healthcare industry's transition to new standards

SJRMC picks ProVation MD software for Gastroenterology and Cardiology

NJHA honors professionals and organizations for sustainable healthcare

CWLA implores Congress to proceed with healthcare reform

Premier Purchasing Partners announces new agreements for energy efficiency services

Groups call for permanent fix for doctor payment formula

Obama: Not going to walk away from health reform

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