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Concerns raised about disproportionate impact of changes in hospital payment methods

Teaching hospitals with a higher intensity of physician-training activity achieve lower mortality rates, but higher hospitalization readmission rates for key medical diagnoses, reports a study in the July issue of Medical Care, published by Lippincot...

Age disparities exist in continuum of care for patients with HIV

Age disparities exist in the continuum of care for patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with people younger than 45 years less likely to be aware of their infection or to have a suppressed viral load, according to a report published O...

Men with low-risk prostate cancers can choose watchful waiting for better quality of life, study says

Many men with low-risk, localized prostate cancers can safely choose active surveillance or "watchful waiting" instead of undergoing immediate treatment and have better quality of life while reducing health care costs, according to a study by researc...

AMA Adopts New Policies on First Day of Voting at Annual Meeting

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - June 17, 2013) -  The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, voted today during its Annual Meeting to adopt the following new policies: Delivery of Care and Financing Reform for Medicare and Medicaid Dually Eligible PatientsIn 2011, approximately $300 billion was spent by the federal government and states for individuals who q...

Alvarion(R) Introduces the BreezeULTRA(TM) Dual Radio, a High Capacity Point-To-Point Solution Delivering 500 Mbps Throughput

A Carrier-Grade Backhaul Solution Offers a Unique Set of Features Including Auto Failover and Recovery Safeguard, Data Resilience and Integrity Successful Beta Test Completed at Leading Agricultural Manufacturer in Turkey SINGAPORE, June 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CommunicAsia 2013 -- Alvarion® Ltd. (Nasdaq:ALVR), a global provider of optimized wireless broadband solutions addressing the...

New York Cardiovascular Associates Names Top Treatments for Varicose Veins That Aren’t on the Legs

Varicose veins aren’t only on the legs, says New York Cardiovascular Associates, but treatments are available. New York City, NY (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 New York Cardiovascular Associates has released a new article on their website stating that, while varicose veins are most associated with the legs, this is not the only place varicosities can appear. The New York City vein center aims to further...

Dr. Casad Offers Hybrid Concierge Model from Concierge Choice Physicians

Dr. Connie Casad is the first gynecologist in the nation to provide the hybrid concierge model for enhanced gynecologic procedures. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Dallas-based physician Dr. Connie Casad has become the first gynecologist in the nation to offer the hybrid concierge model from Concierge Choice Physicians. Dr. Casad chose the hybrid model to offer her patients a wider variety o...

Building resilience through HeartMath

Resilience is an important quality for patients battling infections and illnesses, but in order for their care to be provided, staff need resilience against all the stresses, strains and pressures of modern healthcare systems.  This is becoming an increasing focus of staff training and development, and resilience as a technique employed to avoid staff sicknesses and improve productivity. H...

Ocala FL Hearing Aid Leader Creates Expert Blog to Discuss Important Hearing Healthcare Topics

The audiology team at Hearing & Balance Solutions is excited about the company's new weekly hearing care blog to share expert advice with Ocala area residents. Ocala, FL (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Hearing & Balance Solutions recently added a blog to the practice website to offer hearing health care advice to community residents on a regular basis. The newly established blog section will o...

Multi-disciplinary Initiative Reduces Airway Infection in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients

An initiative that combines a multi-disciplinary healthcare approach with a range of preventive measures could cut the rate of a common airway infection among children in intensive care by more than half, a new study suggests. The research, led by a team at Nationwide Children's Hospital, appears in the June issue of the journal Pediatric Critical

All Natural Sunscreen Fights Hunger

People who purchase MelanSol All Natural Skin Care will also be fighting hunger in the Central Gulf Coast region of the US. Oceana Naturals, LLC, has partnered with the Panhandle Branch of Bay Area Food Bank to give a portion of each sale of MelanSol natural sunscreens, natural moisturizers, and sunburn relief gel to help feed hungry children, hurting families, and struggling seniors. Panama City...

Observation is safe, cost-saving in low-risk prostate cancer

Many men with low-risk, localized prostate cancers can safely choose active surveillance or "watchful waiting" instead of undergoing immediate treatment and have better quality of life while reducing health care costs, according to a study by researc...

MedAssets Introduces Procure-to-Pay Solutions to Address Industry Focus on Cost Reductions

Solution suite achieves 3 to 5 percent reduction of total spend by automating traditionally manual, fragmented processes; increasing financial pressures signal imperative to embrace supply chain at C-suite level MedAssets (NASDAQ:MDAS) today announced that the market introduction of its Procure-to-Pay Solutions suite will occur at the H...

Coast Dental Hygienist Provides Dental Care at Event Far from Home

Johnathan Lawson, RDH, traveled from Tampa to Tennessee to provide free dental care to uninsured and under-insured patients. Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 A television show inspired Tampa dental hygienist Johnathan Lawson to travel 10 hours to help a group of strangers this month. He was part of a team of volunteer dentists, hygienists, doctors and nurses who set up a makeshift clinic at Cleve...

Hanger Enters New 5-Year Credit Agreement to Refinance Senior Secured Credit Facilities

AUSTIN, Texas, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanger, Inc. (NYSE: HGR) today announced the signing of a new 5-year credit agreement that increases its senior secured facilities to an aggregate of up to $425 million from $400 million previously.  The new credit agreement includes a $200 million revolving credit facility and a $225 million term loan facility.  The previous credit...

Vets First Choice Secures $6.5 Million in Financing; Demonstrates Strong Growth in Veterinary Practice Partners

Company Achieves Half-Million Registered Pet Subscribers Vets First Choice, the nation’s leading online veterinary partner-pharmacy and marketing service provider, announced today that it closed a $6.5 million financing led by new investor HLM Venture Partners. Also participating were existing investors including Polaris Partners, Borealis Ventures,...

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Named A "Top 100 Great Place To Work In Healthcare"

BALTIMORE, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What is it like to be named one of the Top 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare? Well, it's quite an honor. Just ask Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH). The 102-bed Baltimore hospital was recently ranked among the best of the best by Becker's Hospital Review, a periodical featuring business and analysis relating to hospitals and heal...

Centene Corporation To Present At Wells Fargo 2013 Healthcare Conference

ST. LOUIS, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today it will present at the Wells Fargo Securities Research and Economics 2013 Healthcare Conference, to be held June 18-19, 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, Mass. Centene's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, at 8:20 AM Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the pr...

Study details age disparities in HIV continuum of care

Age disparities exist in the continuum of care for patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with people younger than 45 years less likely to be aware of their infection or to have a suppressed viral load, according to a report published O...

Partners HealthCare At Home Announces New President

WALTHAM, Mass., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Partners HealthCare at Home (PHH) announced the appointment of Rod Carnifax as its new president who will serve as its senior advisor on strategy, planning, and the integration of opportunities that will grow PHH's business and reputation throughout Massachusetts.  In this role, he will work closely with clinical and administrative...

Weiler Labeling Introduces Serialization-Capable X-4S Labeling Head

MOORESTOWN, N.J., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Weiler Labeling Systems, LLC (WLS) announces the release of the company's new X-4S pressure sensitive labeling head. The X-4S is designed to meet the most stringent speed and performance requirements that serialization demands. As e-pedigree compliance dates close in, WLS is uniquely qualified to work with pharmaceutical and medical dev...

Initiating statins linked to increased risk of T2DM

(HealthDay)—Initiating statin therapy is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, which is not explained by differential survival, according to a study published in the May issue of Diabetes Care.

Invitation to Register: Annual Defense Threat Reduction Agency Basic Research Technical Review

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will conduct its annual Basic Research Technical Review at the Waterford in Springfield, Virginia on July 22-25 and July 30-August 2. Fort Belvoir, VA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will conduct its annual Basic Research Technical Review at the Waterford in Springfield, Virginia on July 22-25 and July 30-August 2. More t...

Free Family Night Scheduled for July 16 at Apple Valley Medical Center

Variety of health care options, including sports and back-to-school physicals, formal presentations and educational materials, offered during the evening. Families of all sizes and ages are invited to a free Family Night to be held at the Apple Valley Medical Center,14655 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, on Tuesday, July 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “We want...

Overseas care a healthy alternative for wealthy

While millions of Chinese tourists seek exotic experiences on foreign shores, some are going overseas for health reasons. A 46-year-old man from Shanghai going by the pseudonym Wang, was diagnosed with lung cancer in June. He went to Massachusetts Ge...