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eMix announces 11 beta sites in trial of cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports

eMix, a new business venture incubated by DR Systems, announced a partial list of medical facilities across the country that are participating in beta trials of eMix, the cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports.

22 Feb 2010

ResMed launches S9 sleep apnoea therapy platform in Europe

ResMed, a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of sleep and respiratory medical equipment, today introduced its new cutting-edge sleep apnoea therapy platform called the S9 Series in Europe. The S9 Series combines a sleek design with superior functionality and more comfort. Combined climate control and humidification delivers unsurpassed comfort to the patient by controlling both the temperature and humidity that the patient breathes.

From ResMed Corp 22 Feb 2010

Four key elements essential for transforming health care delivery to be discussed at stakeholder's meeting

As the patient centered medical home moves onto the front burner as a model for transforming health care delivery, thought leaders are focusing on four key elements essential to making the model successful. These elements—care coordination, expanded access, meaningful health IT and new financial models—will be the foundation for the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative's March 30 Stakeholder's Meeting in Washington, DC at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center.

22 Feb 2010

During open enrollment Medicare recipients may make changes to their Medicare Advantage coverage

Medicare recipients may still make changes to their Medicare Advantage coverage during open enrollment period, which runs Jan. 1 to March 31.

22 Feb 2010

PharMEDium Services participates in APSF Summit held in Phoenix, AZ

PharMEDium Services, LLC, announced their participation in the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Summit held January 26th in Phoenix, AZ.

22 Feb 2010

CAOT releases new resources to promote safety for older drivers

As part of the National Blueprint for Injury Prevention in Older Drivers, the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) has released some important new resources for drivers, their families and health care professionals. A series of information brochures and website (www.olderdriversafety.ca) promoting older driver safety were unveiled today at a public forum held at Ottawa's Good Companions Senior Centre.

22 Feb 2010

Tony Blair participates in the work of Muslim-Christian alliance in Africa led by NIFAA

This afternoon Tony Blair participated in the work of the largest Muslim-Christian alliance in Africa led by the Nigerian Inter-Faith Action Association (NIFAA), with funding support from the Nigerian government, the World Bank, the Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA), and other international funders.

22 Feb 2010

IMS Health anticipates closing of merger by end of February 2010

IMS Health, the world’s leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced that it expects to close the merger providing for its acquisition by entities created by certain affiliates of TPG Capital, L.P. and the CPP Investment Board by the end of February 2010.

22 Feb 2010

Mcconnell says Republicans will attend health summit with Obama

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican, "promised Sunday morning that he and his members will attend President Obama's health care summit on Thursday 'ready to participate' but said the Democrats are being 'arrogant' by refusing to scrap their legislation and start over," The Washington Post reports.

22 Feb 2010

Democrats, GOP plot health reform strategy for Obama 'summit'

News organizations focused on the president, his fellow Democrats and Republicans as they steel themselves for Thursday's health reform summit.

21 Feb 2010

Study: Physicians attribute 26% of overall healthcare costs to the practice of defensive medicine

Physicians attribute 26 percent of overall healthcare costs to the practice of defensive medicine according to a study released today by Gallup and Jackson Healthcare.

20 Feb 2010

HTA executes purchase and sale agreement to acquire five building medical office portfolio in Indiana

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, announced the execution of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a five building medical office portfolio located in Evansville, Indiana. The closing of the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions.

20 Feb 2010

Hologic enters into settlement agreement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced it has entered into a settlement agreement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company.

From Hologic, Inc. 20 Feb 2010

American Well honored as one of the most innovative companies in Healthcare

American Well™ has been honored as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare by Fast Company in its annual Most Innovative Companies issue. American Well was recognized for extending Online Care to consumers and physicians nationwide in partnership with top health plans and delivery networks. Other leaders on Fast Company's list include Google, Cisco, Apple and GE, along with such rising newcomers as Twitter and Gilt Groupe.

20 Feb 2010

AHF’s Magic Johnson ‘Testing America’ Tour stops in Jackson, Mississippi

AHF’s Magic Johnson ‘Testing America’ Tour, a six month, 48 state national cross country HIV testing tour, will stop in Jackson, Mississippi on Friday, February 19th and will offer free HIV testing event on the campus of Hinds Community College from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon.

20 Feb 2010

Rockefeller Foundation to support implementation global e-Health training program in sub-Saharan Africa

The Rockefeller Foundation has awarded a $630,100 project support grant to the American Medical Informatics Association to support the initial implementation this year of a global e-Health training program in sub-Saharan Africa designed for primary care providers, technical staff and health policy-makers.

20 Feb 2010

Obama plans to offer own health bill before summit as parties stake claims

President Obama will offer "comprehensive" health reform legislation in advance of next week's planned summit with Republicans, The New York Times reports. "Democratic officials said the president's proposal was being written so that it could be attached to a budget bill as a way of averting a Republican filibuster in the Senate. The procedure, known as budget reconciliation, would let Democrats advance the bill with a simple majority rather than a 60-vote supermajority."

20 Feb 2010

P4P programs may be effective in incentivizing low performing physicians: Study

Pay-for-performance (P4P) programs are payment models that reward workers for meeting certain performance measures for quality and efficiency. In the healthcare setting, P4P programs use a variety of methods to reward physicians financially for achieving targets, including fee differentials and bonuses.

20 Feb 2010

Emory School of Medicine to enroll nearly 1,140 people for Phase III clinical trial of progesterone for TBI

Researchers at 17 medical centers across the country soon will begin using the hormone progesterone to treat patients who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI). The treatment is part of a randomized, double-blind Phase III clinical trial that will enroll approximately 1,140 people over a three- to six-year period beginning in March, 2010. The trial is funded by a grant to Emory University from the National Institutes of Health.

20 Feb 2010

New VA undersecretary for health sworn in

Modern Healthcare: "Robert Petzel has been sworn in as undersecretary for health at the Veterans Affairs Department, the agency announced.

19 Feb 2010

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

eMix announces 11 beta sites in trial of cloud-based technology for sharing imaging studies and reports

ResMed launches S9 sleep apnoea therapy platform in Europe

Four key elements essential for transforming health care delivery to be discussed at stakeholder's meeting

During open enrollment Medicare recipients may make changes to their Medicare Advantage coverage

PharMEDium Services participates in APSF Summit held in Phoenix, AZ

CAOT releases new resources to promote safety for older drivers

Tony Blair participates in the work of Muslim-Christian alliance in Africa led by NIFAA

IMS Health anticipates closing of merger by end of February 2010

Mcconnell says Republicans will attend health summit with Obama

Democrats, GOP plot health reform strategy for Obama 'summit'

Study: Physicians attribute 26% of overall healthcare costs to the practice of defensive medicine

HTA executes purchase and sale agreement to acquire five building medical office portfolio in Indiana

Hologic enters into settlement agreement with Ethicon Endo-Surgery

American Well honored as one of the most innovative companies in Healthcare

AHF’s Magic Johnson ‘Testing America’ Tour stops in Jackson, Mississippi

Rockefeller Foundation to support implementation global e-Health training program in sub-Saharan Africa

Obama plans to offer own health bill before summit as parties stake claims

P4P programs may be effective in incentivizing low performing physicians: Study

Emory School of Medicine to enroll nearly 1,140 people for Phase III clinical trial of progesterone for TBI

New VA undersecretary for health sworn in

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