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Michigan IT Companies Helping the University of Miami Center for Patient Safety Tackle a Leading Cause of Death Using an RTLS Solution to Monitor Staff Hand-Washing Compliance

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Miami UM-JMH Center for Patient Safety has successfully launched a hand hygiene compliance (HHC) pilot project with the help of two Michigan-based technology businesses who specialize in health care real-time locatin...

BayCare Named to Top 100 Best Companies To Work For in Florida by Florida Trend Magazine

CLEARWATER, Fla., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System today announced that it has been recognized as one of Florida's Best Companies To Work For by Florida Trend magazine . The rankings, which recognized 100 small, medium and large companies, were comp...

Report Shows New York City Companies Playing Key Role In Development of New Medicines for Wide Range of Diseases

NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A record 488 new, innovative medicines are being developed by biopharmaceutical research companies with facilities in New York City, according to a new report released today at the Bronx-Lebanon Medical Center. The medicines are awaiting app...

Max Value Insurance Group Rolls Out a New Program for Mortgage Brokers and Title Companies

"We eliminate the hassle for the broker of shopping the insurance for the client. It's a win-win for both the broker and the client. Quoted, Bound and Billed Within The Hour! Miami, Fla. (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- Mario W. Pino President and Principal Agent of Max Va...

Patterson Companies Expands Deployment of MicroStrategy for Enhanced Reporting and Analytics

MCLEAN, Va., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR ), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO ) has expanded its deployment of MicroStrategy software to s...

Team24 News Article - New EU Directive Offers a Healthy Outlook for Niche Recruitment Companies like Team24

The European Working Time Directive states that by 1 August 2009 all doctors in training should be working a 48-hour week. Aimed at protecting trainee doctors' health and safety from the effects of working long hours, recruitment industry leaders are also seeing this move as a great opportunity, ...

Life Sciences & Health Care Companies Unprepared for Information Security Risks: Deloitte Survey

NEW YORK, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolstered by the promise of the information age, coupled with billions of dollars in economic stimulus funding, life sciences and health care companies still may not meet lofty expectations of maximizing the value of data and automation efficiencies...

Can the relationship between doctors and drug companies ever be a healthy one?

Should the financial ties between doctors and drug companies be completely cut, or are healthy alliances between the two possible with the common aim of improving human health? A debate in this week's PLoS Medicine discusses whether the influence of drug company money on doctors is always a corr...

NEA Portfolio Companies Selected as Zero2IPO Venture 50 and China Entrepreneur 'Rising Stars' Honorees

BEIJING, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a leading global venture capital firm, today announced that four of its China-based portfolio companies were named to the Zero2IPO 2009 Venture 50 list: CITIC Pharmaceuticals, LianLian Pay, LineKong and Novast Pharmaceuti...

How to Avoid the Hidden Traps: What Some Insurance Companies Won't Tell You

Many Americans find themselves in stressful financial situations when unexpected challenges such as a serious accident, illness and disease occur. Most of these circumstances can be avoided if customers knew the right questions to ask and traps to avoid when choosing individual and/or family heal...

Poll of Business Executives Shows Most Companies Not Aware of True Costs of Healthcare

MARIETTA, Ga., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrary to a conventional perspective among business executives that the top healthcare cost drivers for employers are pharmacy and medical expenses, research presented during a recent online webinar, hosted by Source Media, showed that los...

Schwarzenegger Administration Sued for Allowing Health Insurance Companies to Deny Autism Care

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The mother of an autistic child joined Consumer Watchdog and its attorneys today to announce a lawsuit against the California Department of Managed Health Care ("DMHC"), the Schwarzenegger Administration agency responsible for regulating many...

The Beryl Companies Welcomes Three New Members to its Executive Advisory Council

DALLAS, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beryl Companies, the industry's leading healthcare exclusive call center, added three new members to its Executive Advisory Council: Terry Allison Rappuhn, Diane Appleyard, and Bridget Duffy, M.D. The highly regarded Executive Advisory Council is comprised of le...

Clearly Contacts Named to BC Business Magazine Top 100 Public Companies List

Clearly Contacts, the world's largest online vision care retailer, announced today that the Company has been named to BC Business Magazines' Top 100 Public Companies list for the fifth consecutive year. Clearly Contacts, under parent company name, Coastal Contacts Inc, appears 59th on the list t...

Healthy Directions, LLC, Parent Companies American Securities and ACI Capital Acquire Natural Solutions Magazine and Parent Company InnoVision Health Media

Healthy Directions, LLC is happy to announce that its parent companies have recently acquired Boulder, Colo.-based InnoVision Health Media, the parent company of Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living magazine. Potomac, MD (PRWEB) June 25, 2009-- Healthy Di...

Pointer Announces Negotiations by Shagrir for Formation of a Joint Venture With a Third Party for the Provision of Services to Insurance Companies in the Field of Dental Care

ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR, Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange: PNTR) - a leading developer, manufacturer and operator of high-end technology and products for AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) solutions for stolen vehicle ret...

Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers

Boston, MA -- As President Obama prepares to sign a bill giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of the tobacco industry, a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers shows that tobacco manufacturers have continually changed the ingredients and the design of ...

DaVita Named One of Best Companies to Work for in Colorado

DENVER, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA ), a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced the company has been recognized by the 2009 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado Program. DaVita(R) is the only...

Two Companies Expand in Ann Arbor Area With MEDC Support

ANN ARBOR, Mich. , June 16 /PRNewswire/ --A Dexter-based and a Columbus, Ohio-based company are planning to expand in the Ann Arbor region with support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Axiobionics and Dexter Research were approved today for MEGA tax credits from the State of Michigan...

Health Care Reform May Force U.S. Pharmaceutical Companies to Overhaul Sales Strategies, Says New Report From ZS Associates and eyeforpharma

-- U.S. Pharma can learn from its counterparts in Europe -- EVANSTON, Ill., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- While President Obama's push for a larger government role in health care and the prospect of a European-style health care model developing in the United States may worry some pharmaceutical ...

Top-Performing Medical Equipment Companies Announced

Toshiba leads a select group of 2009 "Best in KLAS" vendors Orem, UT (PRWEB) June 15, 2009 -- Healthcare research firm KLAS today released its annual rankings of the best-performing medical equipment vendors. Top-ranked companies in seven key market categories...

Pharmaceutical Companies Seek to Balance Quality Assurance & Cost Reduction

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-thirds of companies find that a vertical quality and compliance model effectively increases internal efficiencies compared to a horizontal model. However, according to a recent study by Best Practices, LLC's GLOBAL BENCHMARKING COUNCIL, having a sin...

SmallCapSentinel.com Releases Report for Investors of Medical Device Companies SENO, STXS, EVVV, ANGO, THOR, and CPTS

LAS VEGAS, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallCapSentinel.com announces the availability of the report " A Growing Body of Evidence " related to the medical device industry featuring SenoRx, Inc. (NasdaqGM: SENO) and of interest to investors of Stereotaxis Inc. (NasdaqGM: STXS), ev3 Inc. (NasdaqGS: EVVV...

ResponsibleShopper.org: What Do You Know About The Companies In Your Medicine Cabinet?

New "Big Pharma" Section Added to Green America's Web Site for Concerned Consumers; GlaxoSmithKline, Merck Rated Highest, While Novartis, Abbott, Pfizer and Sanofi Aventis Bring Up Rear. WASHINGTON, June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Are the corporations in your medicine cabinet good compa...

Chandler Chicco Companies Announces New Brandtectonics Access US Offering

NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Chandler Chicco Companies (CCC), an inVentiv Health (Nasdaq: VTIV ) global healthcare communications network, today announced the US launch of Brandtectonics Access, a specialist market access consultancy that designs, facilitates and delivers unique, tailore...

InfoLogix Named as One of the Top 50 Healthcare Information Technology Companies in the World

Ranked by Healthcare Informatics as the number 48 healthcare IT company by revenue HATBORO, Pa., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InfoLogix, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFLG ), a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, today announced...

Mylan's Chief Operating Officer Heather Bresch to Testify Before Congress Concerning Patent Settlements Between Brand and Generic Pharmaceutical Companies and Tactics That Delay Market Entry of High Quality, Affordable Generic Drugs

PITTSBURGH, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WHAT: Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL ) has accepted an invitation to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy at its upcoming hearing: "Pay to Delay: Are Patent Settlements That Delay Ge...

Entrepreneur Magazine Names American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI) One of the Nation's 100 Brilliant Companies to Watch in 10 Hot Industries

In Partnership with Leading Integrated Delivery Systems, Telehealth Pioneer ATI is Transforming Care for High-Risk, High-Cost Patients with Complex Clinical Needs by Connecting Them to Expert Care 24/7/365 Irvine, Calif., and Minneapolis, Minn. (PRWEB) May 27, 2009 -- I...

LCA Hails US Court of Appeals Decision to Affirm Lower Court Ruling Tobacco Companies Guilty of Massive Fraud and Deception

WASHINGTON, May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) hailed the US Court of Appeals' decision on Friday upholding the 2006 ruling that found tobacco companies guilty of fraud and lying about the dangers and addictiveness of smoking. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin...

U.S. Court of Appeals Affirms 2006 Lower Court Ruling That Tobacco Companies Committed Fraud for Five Decades and Lied About the Dangers of Smoking

WASHINGTON, May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) Today's decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unan...

Three Michigan Companies Expand in Ann Arbor with MEDC Support

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Ann Arbor-based companies are planning to expand in the region with support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Velesco Pharmaceutical Services, CAS-MI Laboratories and Essen Instruments were all approved today for MEGA tax credits from the ...

Prominent New York Personal Injury Lawyer Says Insurance Companies Thwart Efforts Of Employees Seeking Workers Compensation Benefits In New York State

New York personal injury and workers compensation attorney, David Perecman, is speaking out against the insurance companies and their legal battles against the injured New York, NY (PRWEB) May 19, 2009 -- One of New York's best personal injury attorneys , David Perecma...

Many Companies Preparing on Global Scale for A(H1N1) 'Swine Flu' Pandemic, According to Global Survey by Councils of The Conference Board

NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Many global companies have activated a pandemic response plan to the threat of an A(H1N1) "swine flu" pandemic, according to a survey released today by The Conference Board. The survey of 121 members of 44 Councils of The Conference Board was taken during the...

Just in Time for Travel Season, Specialty Travel Companies Cement Partnership

Passport Health, Travisa Alliance to Improve Total Care for International Travelers BALTIMORE, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Extending its commitment to provide clients with a streamlined continuum of care, Passport Health ( www.passporthealthusa.com ), the nation's largest provider of travel med...

Leading Healthcare Technology Companies Launch National Physician Education Program on Stimulus and Electronic Health Records

"EHR Stimulus Alliance" Includes Allscripts, Cisco, Citrix, Dell, Intel, Intuit, Microsoft Corp., and Nuance; Will Deliver Education Programs Across the U.S. CHICAGO, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allscripts today announced the formation of a coalition of technology innovation leaders who ...

Growth in Drug Sales of the Top 10 Pharmaceutical Companies Slowed to its Lowest Level in Years in 2008

Pharma's Premier Quantitative Company and Drug Evaluation Tool Designed Specifically for Business Development Available Now with a New User-Friendly Interface Productview Plus from Decision Resources Includes Data for Over 1000 Drugs Across 147 Product Classes WALTHAM, Mass., May 12 /PRN...

Resurgent Health and Medical Recognized Among Colorado Companies to Watch

GOLDEN, Colo., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Resurgent Health and Medical, leader in automated hand hygiene technology, today announced it has been recognized by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade as a Colorado Company to Watch. Resurgent will be honored on June 25, 2009 a...

The Beryl Companies Reinvents Call Center, Shatters Old Paradigm

DALLAS, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Long regarded as an industry with low morale, high employee turnover and less-than-ideal working conditions, call centers have shouldered an unflattering reputation with both consumers and workers for decades. It should open more than a few eyes that that one call cen...

American Slide Chart/Perrygraf "SlideGuides" and "SpinGuides" Help Drug Companies Satisfy New PhRMA Guidelines

Specialized, portable formats remain fully consistent with new PhRMA code educational guidelines -- yet still offer dynamic, cost-effective brand-building opportunities. Carol Stream, IL (PRWEB) May 5, 2009 - American Slide Chart/Perrygraf, a leading provider of user-in...

Midwest Research Institute Selected to Help Companies Advance the Development of Influenza Vaccines

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recognized internationally for its expertise in virology and toxicology, Midwest Research Institute (MRI) has been selected by PATH to support its vaccine partner companies in advancing the development of new, safe, and effective influenz...