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Patient Advocate Foundation Receives Prestigious Award For Outstanding Case Management In Healthcare

HAMPTON, Va., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patient Advocate Foundation's (PAF) professional case managers were recently honored by Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, with a Case In Point Platinum Award recognizing outstanding case management organizations making a difference in today's complex healthcare system by ensuring the system is patient- and family-centric, safe...

News and press releases: European Medicines Agency revises MUMS / limited-market policy

The European Medicines Agency has published a public statement revising the operation of the minor-use-minor-species (MUMS) / limited-market policy for veterinary medicines.

Thomas A. Shea Joins EPIRUS Biopharmaceuticals as Chief Financial Officer

EPIRUS Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (EPIRUS), a privately held biotechnology company focused on the development and production of biosimilar products in and for major emerging markets, today announced the appointment of Thomas Shea as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). “We are very pleased to welcome Tom to the EPIRUS team,” said Amit Munshi, CEO of E...

Wise Says Study of Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Market Links Proposed Rebates with Diminished Multiemployer Plan Benefits

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ironworkers General President and Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association (PILMA) Chairman Walter Wise released the following statement today following the publication of PILMA's new study Medicaid Drug Rebates in Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: An Economic Analysis of the Proposed Policy and its Implica...

Philips “Innovation Fellows” Competition Searches for Next Big Thing in Health and Well-Being

Partners with Indiegogo to host crowd funded campaigns; Philips to award $100,000 plus mentoring to the top ideas Greg Sebasky, Chairman, Philips North America, today introduced Philips’ Innovation Fellows competition at the Bloomberg Next Big Thing Summit. Philips is asking people nationwide to submit their ideas for the “next big thing”...

Hospital, doctor shopping isn't easy for patients looking to compare prices of health care services

When it comes to shopping for health care services, few publicly available tools help patients measure the best bang for their buck, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Study finds need for improvement on state health care price websites

"With rising health care costs and 30 percent of privately insured adults enrolled in high-deductible health care plans, calls for greater health care price transparency are increasing. In response, health plans, consumer groups, and state government...

Former Reebok and Lululemon CEO Robert Meers Joins AlignMed as Chief Executive Officer

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AlignMed, the innovative developer of evidence-based wellness wear, has announced the appointment of Robert J. Meers as the firm's chief executive officer. Meers brings a highly distinguished career as a top executive to the AlignMed leadership team to help drive the company's growth and strategic direction. His diverse and multi-faceted backgr...

Skipping breakfast associated with higher risk of obesity and diabetes, U of M study finds

Eating breakfast — even among people whose dietary habits are not all that nutritional — is associated with a lower rate of obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome (a collection of symptoms associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health problems), according to a new study from the University of Minnesota.In fact, the incident rate for ea...

Vasectomy Reversal Success Rates and Cost - Dr. Buch Sets the Record Straight

Dr. Jeffrey Buch exposes the true meaning about vasectomy reversal success rates and costs in a new article. Buch is one of only two vasectomy reversal surgeons offering a money back guarantee, and he will be announcing his participation in a 3rd party verification system. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 Vasectomy reversal success rates (http://www.vasectomyreversal.com) vary widely from one d...

Cottage Health System and Sansum Clinic Sign Letter Of Intent To Develop An Integrated Health System

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sansum Clinic and Cottage Health System ("CHS") announced today that the parties have entered into a letter of intent to develop an integrated health system. The transaction would bring the three hospitals of Cottage Health System and Sansum Clinic's twenty-three (23) ambulatory sites together to better serve the community in an era o...

BioForward Continues Wisconsin Outreach

Acclaimed Biotech Professionals to Speak at Bioscience Vision Summit Wisconsin biotech advocacy organization, BioForward, has announced that its 2013 Bioscience Vision Summit, scheduled for September 18, 2013 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center will feature three prominent industry professionals as speakers for the event. Set to provide ke...

Lots of Americans want health care via their smartphone

(HealthDay)—Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds—though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.

Healthier Communities Initiative Launched by LiveWell Colorado

Five Colorado communities are the first to join the HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign and pledge to pursue healthy eating, active living (HEAL) policies The HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign of Colorado kicks off this month to promote healthy eating and active living policies – known as

Rogers InHealth Shares Stories Of Mental Health Recovery, Hope

OCONOMOWOC, Wis., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers InHealth, a key corporation of Rogers Behavioral Health System, has launched a new website – RogersInHealth.org – to help eliminate stigma through self-empowerment and illuminating recovery. Through brief, sharable video accounts on the site, Rogers InHealth offers stories of real people living with mental illness and what the...

Investment Bankers Predict Continued Growth in U.S. IPOs During Second Half of 2013 According to BDO USA, LLP

- Absent Facebook, Forecast Would Represent More Than 50 Percent Jump in Proceeds - According to a new study by BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting organizations, close to two-thirds (64%) of capital markets executives at leading investment banks anticipate U.S. IPO activity will increase further in the second half of...

Kansas City Dermatologists at The Skin and Vein Center Offer Complimentary Vein Screening on July 9

Patients will receive a venous ultrasound and an assessment of their veins from the doctor or a nurse. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 The Skin and Vein Center is offering a free ultrasound vein screening to the public on July 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The complimentary screenings include venous ultrasounds and a visit with the doctor or a nurse, who will give the patient an assessment...

NavigatorMD, Inc. Launches Design180® Plus Wellness™

Health care analytics company extends data platform to integrate member-based wellness metrics and return-on-investment analysis NavigatorMD, Inc., a health plan management software provider announced today the launch of Design180® Plus Wellness™, a sophisticated upgrade option to its core data analytics system, Design180®. The extension bridges we...

First Line Technology Announces AmbuBus® Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit™ Giveaway

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Grassroots Tactics Being Used In Health Law's Roll-Out

An outside group backing the health law plans to air a series of ads this summer supporting the measure. The first ad, part of a million-dollar buy, touts parts of the law that are already in place. Politico: Launching The Obamacare Campaign President Barack Obama brought a campaigner's mindset to the White House — but the roll-out of Obamacare marks the first time he's adapted his campaign'...

Two New Studies Explore Causes And Symptoms of Autism

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Two recent studies showed some novel findings on the causes of autism and one of its symptoms.  One study from researchers at Harvard University showed a connection between air pollution and the developmental disorder, while another study from Stanford University demonstrated that autism-associated language disorders are the result of faulty b...

Bayer to Mark 150th Anniversary with Local and Global Celebrations

Bayer will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding this year across the globe, as well as here in the United States. The company’s achievements will be celebrated through many activities and events for employees, neighbors, customers, partners and the scientific community. “We are proud to celebrate such a significant milestone in our...

Political Cartoon: 'Patently Absurd?'

Kaiser Health News provides a fresh take on health policy developments with "Patently Absurd?" by Mike Peters. Meanwhile, here is today's health policy haiku: YEAH, I'M THE TAXMAN  Hospital Income For profit v. non-profit Send in the tax man? - Paul Hughes-Cromwick If you have a health policy haiku to share, please send it to us at http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/ContactUs.aspx an...

McCann Health Hosts Dignitaries from UN Secretary General's Every Woman, Every Child Initiative at 2013 Cannes Lions Festival

CANNES, France, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health is gearing up for the launch of Lions Health in 2014 by hosting meetings with dignitaries from the U.N. Secretary General's Every Woman Every Child effort and top global creative leaders this week at the 2013 Cannes Lions Creative Festival. The goal: to highlight the importance of bringing creative ideas and solutions to improve the...

Bon Secours New York Health System Promotes Dominic D’Ambrosio to Administrator at Schervier Nursing Care Center

Bon Secours New York Health System (BSNY) announces the promotion of Dominic D’Ambrosio to Administrator at Schervier Nursing Care Center, specializing in long-term and rehabilitation care in the Riverdale section of The Bronx. Riverdale, NY (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 Bon Secours New York Health System (BSNY) announces the promotion of Dominic D’Ambrosio to Administrator at Schervier Nursing Care...