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Facts become greatest casualty in war on pain medications

The Florida Society of Pain Management Providers urges Government, Law Enforcement and the media to stop using false prescription drug data and statistics. The continued release of false and / or out of context information is solely intended to enflame the public. The misinformation that unfairly portrays Florida as ground zero in this issue has significant consequences for pain management patients and the physicians who provide legitimate care.

22 Apr 2011

Politics swirl around plans for Medicare's future, the deficit

At home in their districts, Republicans are taking positions — and heat — on the Ryan budget plan, which would make significant changes to the Medicare program. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama is taking his message — and his budget framework — on the road.

22 Apr 2011

Baxa increases recycling initiatives by 22%

In conjunction with Earth Day 2011, Baxa Corporation today announced its continued strides to reduce the environmental impact of business operations – from manufacturing efficiency to packaging design and office processes.

22 Apr 2011

Research roundup: New hips, Medicare & hospital stays; Medicaid update

JAMA: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Medicare Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, 1991-2008 - "Total hip arthroplasty is a common surgical procedure but little is known about longitudinal trends," according to this study which found that "Between 1991 and 2008, the mean age for patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty increased from 74.1 to 75.1 years and for revision total hip arthroplasty from 75.8 to 77.3 years (P < .001)."

22 Apr 2011

Emerus implements Stockell's suite of Patient Access and Revenue Cycle Management solutions

Stockell Healthcare Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that Emerus Hospital Partners based in The Woodlands, Texas, has selected the company's InsightCS® Patient Access, Patient Accounting and Revenue Cycle Information software solution.

22 Apr 2011

Screening for home health care is subject of new Medicare rules

When Congress passed the federal health care law, it included a provision designed to cut down on Medicare fraud and improve care for patients.

22 Apr 2011

iMD to expand Medical Diagnostics operations

As a result of its recent acquisition announced yesterday of Optimum Mobile Imaging LLC ("OMI"), iMD is actively seeking to dramatically expand its overall Medical Diagnostics operations. Currently operating mainly in the Phoenix area, iMD will expand OMI's services throughout the state.

22 Apr 2011

Viewpoints: Gov. Walker on 'obsolete' Medicaid; Are patients consumers?; The Onion pokes fun at Romney

What does Medicaid have in common with "I Dream of Jeannie," "Lost in Space" and "Get Smart"? They all made their debut in 1965. ... the television networks have updated their programming.

22 Apr 2011

Digital Assent announces 100th customer of PatientPad self-service patient check-in and education solution

Just weeks after launching a national sales campaign, Digital Assent, provider of the award-winning PatientPad® self-service patient check-in and patient education solution, has signed its 100th PatientPad customer and expanded its point-of-care network to 15 states.

22 Apr 2011

Federal judge in N.J. dismisses health overhaul challenge

According to press reports, U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson ruled that Nicholas Purpura and Donald R. Laster Jr., who filed their lawsuit without a lawyer, lack legal standing to challenge the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

22 Apr 2011

New England Revolution and UnitedHealthcare partner to raise awareness about benefits of healthy living

The New England Revolution and UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, are partnering to raise awareness about the benefits of healthy living and prevent chronic diseases, especially childhood obesity and diabetes.

22 Apr 2011

Giffords' office: Close gap in traumatic brain-injury care

Staff members for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, R-Ariz., have become key advocates in a campaign to ensure that the health law guarantees high levels of care for people who suffer traumatic brain injuries.

22 Apr 2011

Cybex first quarter net sales increase 19% to $31.0 million

Cybex International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment, today reported results for its first quarter ended March 26, 2011. Net sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased by 19% to $31.0 million compared to $26.1 million for the corresponding 2010 period.

22 Apr 2011

State news: Calif. report faults screening of in-home care providers

Two of the state's largest private medical practices are in talks to merge into a giant doctor-run group that would care for nearly a million Massachusetts patients and significantly escalate the pace of health care consolidation throughout the state. Atrius Health, which runs the Harvard Vanguard system and four other doctors practices, is in advanced talks with Fallon Clinic, the Worcester-based medical group.

22 Apr 2011

Study suggests flaw in methods used to measure racial health disparities

Just weeks after HHS released the first national strategy to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities, a new study published in the journal Demography suggests there is a flaw in the method used to measure racial health differences: it does not adequately account for people of mixed race.

22 Apr 2011

LCA-GA calls on entire Georgia delegation to support Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance-Georgia (LCA-GA) thanked Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) for being an original sponsor of the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act (S. 752), authorizing legislation that establishes a multi-agency, comprehensive research program addressing all aspects of lung cancer, and called on the entire delegation of Georgia to show their support for the lung cancer community.

22 Apr 2011

Researchers package drug-loaded 'nanodisks' into vault nanoparticles for therapeutic drug delivery

There's no question, drugs work in treating disease. But can they work better, and safer?

22 Apr 2011

Halfpenny adds 13 new clients for clinical data connectivity in first quarter 2011

Halfpenny Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of clinical data exchange solutions, today announced that during the first quarter of 2011, it has added 13 new clients to its growing customer list.

22 Apr 2011

NetsforLife joins UMCOR to provide 100,000 malaria nets in Mozambique

With over 247 million cases of malaria occurring annually, NetsforLife® continues to be an innovative global player in the fight against this deadly disease. In commemoration of World Malaria Day 2011: Achieving Progress and Impact, the NetsforLife® program partnership is working to ensure that sustainable gains on both the national and community levels of its malaria prevention approach are maintained and bolstered.

22 Apr 2011

Idera announces delay in commencement of IMO-2125 Phase 2 clinical trial in treatment-naive HCV patients

Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has chosen to delay initiating its planned Phase 2 clinical trial of IMO-2125 based on preliminary data from a 26-week nonclinical toxicology study of IMO-2125 in rodents. The Phase 2 clinical trial involves the evaluation of IMO-2125 plus ribavirin in treatment-naïve, genotype 1 hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients.

22 Apr 2011

Medical News

Facts become greatest casualty in war on pain medications

Politics swirl around plans for Medicare's future, the deficit

Baxa increases recycling initiatives by 22%

Research roundup: New hips, Medicare & hospital stays; Medicaid update

Emerus implements Stockell's suite of Patient Access and Revenue Cycle Management solutions

Screening for home health care is subject of new Medicare rules

iMD to expand Medical Diagnostics operations

Viewpoints: Gov. Walker on 'obsolete' Medicaid; Are patients consumers?; The Onion pokes fun at Romney

Digital Assent announces 100th customer of PatientPad self-service patient check-in and education solution

Federal judge in N.J. dismisses health overhaul challenge

New England Revolution and UnitedHealthcare partner to raise awareness about benefits of healthy living

Giffords' office: Close gap in traumatic brain-injury care

Cybex first quarter net sales increase 19% to $31.0 million

State news: Calif. report faults screening of in-home care providers

Study suggests flaw in methods used to measure racial health disparities

LCA-GA calls on entire Georgia delegation to support Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act

Researchers package drug-loaded 'nanodisks' into vault nanoparticles for therapeutic drug delivery

Halfpenny adds 13 new clients for clinical data connectivity in first quarter 2011

NetsforLife joins UMCOR to provide 100,000 malaria nets in Mozambique

Idera announces delay in commencement of IMO-2125 Phase 2 clinical trial in treatment-naive HCV patients

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