Surveyed Physicians Will Treat Over 50 Percent of Hepatitis C Genotype 1-Infected Patients With the Protease Inhibitor Telaprevir

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that, based on profiles provided to them of emerging protease inhibitors, surveyed physicians indicate that they will prescr...

Top Dermatologists to be Selected and Published in "The Leading Physicians of the World" Consumer Directory.

The International Association of Healthcare Professionals birthed a new addition to their already booming empire of top physicians. The much awaited International Association of Dermatologists will select and feature the biographies of top dermatologists from around the globe in their renowned di...

RealMed Named Exclusive Medical Claims Clearinghouse for Physicians by Adventist Health System

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- RealMed announced today it has been named by Adventist Health System as its exclusive clearinghouse for physicians. Under this partnership, Adventist Health System will utilize RealMed's portal-based clearinghouse/Revenue Cycle Management Services ...

Zepherella Enhances No Surprise Healthcare Pricing Solution for Physicians with iPhone Application

Zepherella™, the creator of No-Surprise Healthcare Pricing™, has begun piloting an iPhone™ compatible application to supplement zepherella.com. Building on the belief that healthcare pricing should be upfront and available to patients, Zepherella gives physicians a quick and c...

Carboxytherapy and Mesotherapy Unproven, Warns The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety

Physician Group urges consumers to be aware of non-approved cosmetic injections (PRWEB) July 29, 2009 -- The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety today issued a consumer warning about carboxytherapy and mesotherapy injections. These products, touting everything fr...

Union of American Physicians and Dentists: Court Appointee El-Sabaawi Practicing Medicine Without a License?

Psychiatric Care at Five California State Hospitals In Hands of Unlicensed Doctor OAKLAND, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) has filed a complaint against Mohamed El-Sabaawi with the California Medical Board after disco...

World's First Cardiac Adult Stem Cell Patient and Physicians Discuss Clinical Trial

Infusion Procedure Performed on July 17th LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- University of Louisville physicians performed the world's first cardiac adult stem cell infusion procedure at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY, on July 17, 2009. The procedure i...

Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC Announces Commendation Program to Honor Sleep Physicians Who Work with Dentists to Manage Sleep Breathing Disorders

Snoring Isn't Sexy, LLC has developed a section at SnoringIsntSexy.com to commend those sleep physicians and sleep centers who work with member dentists to recommend and refer those patients who have failed CPAP treatment, those who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy, and those who prefer oral applianc...

Two Years Remain for Physicians to Obtain Sleep Medicine Certification without Fellowship Training

Two years remain for physicians to bypass a year of area-specific training in their pursuit of Sleep Medicine Certification. The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine and Technology will offer a board review course for Sleep Board Certification from October 3-5, 2009, that stresses the knowledge that ...

Heartfelt Tales by Physicians and Patients Inspire a Unique Online National Magazine

NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A popular new weekly online magazine is providing a voice for doctors, other health professionals and patients across the nation who, in well-crafted, poignant nonfiction stories and poems, share the emotionally wrenching and inspirational mo...

l.a. Hospitals Struggle for Emergency Room Care, Pay Physicians High Fees for On-Call Coverage

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that hospitals in the Los Angeles market are struggling to recruit physicians, particularly subspecialists, to be on-call to provide emergency care. Accordi...

United Physicians Goes Green Effective August 1st, 2009

BINGHAM FARMS, Mich., July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Physicians has announced that it will be "Going Green" effective August 1st, 2009. The decision to take a more eco-friendly approach to business communications will help eliminate paper-based mailings and faxes that have histori...

Accumetrics' VerifyNow(R) P2Y12 Test Provides Physicians With Information to Assess a Patient's Response to Newly-Approved Prasugrel (Effient(R))

SAN DIEGO, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent FDA approval of the new P2Y12 inhibitor, prasugrel (Effient), Accumetrics, Inc. announces that its VerifyNow P2Y12 Test is not only able to assess response to Plavix(R), but also its newly approved competitor, Effient. In obtaining ...

40 Northwest Hospital Physicians Named Among Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Magazine

SEATTLE, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwest Hospital & Medical Center today announced that 40 doctors affiliated with the hospital have been recognized among "Seattle's top doctors" in the July 2009 issue of Seattle Magazine. The magazine's annual Top Doctors list is based on a ...

For Treatment of Dyslipidemia, Surveyed Physicians are Increasingly Switching Patients to a More Potent Statin Following the ENHANCE and SEAS Trials

WALTHAM, Mass. , July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that, in the treatment of dyslipidemia patients who fail to reach LDL goal, surveyed physicians are increasingly switching patients to...

Hybrid Concierge Medical Practice Provides More Value, Options to Growing Number of Physicians Nationwide

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralleling the nation's efforts to find ways to expand access and create a more personalized and coordinated approach to primary care, Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP) announced in July the signing of it's 100th physician practice. CCP affi...

Detroit Medical Center to Partner With my1HIE(R) and Link With United Physicians and Olympia Physician Groups

DETROIT, July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Detroit Medical Center (DMC), with eight hospitals and more than 3,000 physicians, has announced an agreement today with my 1HIE(R) (My One Health Information Exchange). The DMC commitment and affiliation with my 1HIE(R) is further proof that techn...

American Society of Medical Doctors Established to Protect the Bond Between Physicians and Patients; Organizing Doctors to Oppose Government-Run Health Care

WASHINGTON, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A new organization, the American Society of Medical Doctors (ASMD), has been created to give physicians a unified voice on issues that affect their relationship with patients. The first issue the ASMD intends to tackle is health care reform; the organization will...

Morehead Presents Webinar on Preventing Physician Disloyalty: Building Stability and Trust with 'At-Risk' Physicians

Understanding Ways to Solidify Relationships and Create Loyal Partners Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) July 1, 2009 -- Morehead , the human capital research firm, will host a webinar titled "Preventing Physician Disloyalty: Building Stability and Trust with 'At-Risk' Physic...

Renal Physicians Association Participates in PEAK Campaign

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Renal Physicians Association (RPA) supports Kidney Care Partners (KCP) recently launched Performance Excellence and Accountability in Kidney Care (PEAK) initiative. RPA is a member of KCP, a coalition which includes groups representing patient...

National Expert on Prescription Drug Abuse, Addicted Physicians Available for Media Interviews From Hazelden

CENTER CITY, Minn., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Marv Seppala, M.D., chief medical officer for renowned substance abuse treatment center Hazelden, is now available for media interviews about the dangers of addiction to prescription drugs - a growing problem that not only impacts wealthy and famous ...

Availability in Both Intravenous and Oral Formulation is a Leading Drug Attribute Surveyed Physicians Prefer for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in the Hospital Setting

Seventy-Seven Percent of Surveyed Physicians Will Increase Their Use of Carbapenems In the Next Five Years, According to a New Report from AMR and Decision Resources MALVERN, Pa. and WALTHAM, Mass., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Arlington Medical Resources (AMR) and Decision Resources find that a...

Attention New Jersey Physicians Still Needing to Meet Cultural Competency Requirement by June 30

BOSTON, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan Cross Cultural Group is now offering at a discounted price, the Quality Interactions(R) 6-hour CME cultural competency training course for physicians in New Jersey still needing to complete this requirement for licensure by June 30, 2009. New Jers...

iMedica Selected by NJ Physicians as Preferred EHR Vendor

NJ Physicians Can Fulfill State EHR Mandate with iMedica DALLAS, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- iMedica Corporation, a leading developer of healthcare software solutions for physician practices, announced today that it had been selected as a preferred electronic health record (EHR) vendor by NJ Phys...

Indiana U. expert says nation's physicians support national health insurance

INDIANAPOLIS President Barak Obama speaks to the American Medical Association (AMA) today addressing concerns about health insurance reform and the whole nation, including physicians from coast to coast, is listening. "A general consensus seems to exist that the AMA will not support a public...

VirtualHealth and Silk Partner to Provide Physicians with Revenue Recovery Solutions

LEXINGTON, Ky., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VHGI) announced today that it has finalized its agreement to partner with Silk Information Systems, Inc. (SILK) to provide Web-based Electronic Health Records, Revenue Cycle Management and Billi...

American College of Chest Physicians Celebrates the Nation's Victory for Tobacco Control

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) applauds the U.S. Senate in its truly historic 79-17 vote yesterday and the U.S. House of Representatives reaffirming 307-97 vote today to grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration meaningful aut...

VideoMD.com Now Used by 2500 Physicians and Health Care Practitioners

MIAMI, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- VideoMD.com is pleased to announce that it has reached a new milestone of 2500 registered physicians and health care practitioners. Whether a physician just wants to introduce patients to their practice, or discuss the most complex procedures, VideoMD provides a foru...

Want to Learn How to Testify? New Home Study Course by Practicing Physician Teaches Medical Malpractice Defendants and Physicians How to be Effective in Court

"Medical Malpractice Expert Witnessing: Introductory Guide for Physicians and Medical Professionals" (Potomac Press, ISBN-10: 1420058959, 592 pages) with a complete CD-ROM by Perry Hookman MD can be purchased at http://www.MedMalBook.com . Rockville, MD (PRWE...

More Than 9 in 10 Primary Care Physicians Say U.S. Health Care System Should Place Greater Emphasis on Nutrition to Manage Chronic Disease

Survey Conducted with American Dietetic Association Shows Lack of Reimbursement for Nutrition Services Is Key Barrier WASHINGTON, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ninety-six percent of primary care physicians believe the nation's health care system should place more emphasis on nutrition to...

Americans Want Insurers and Physicians to Use Technology to 'Coach' Them to Healthier Habits, Reports New National Survey From Microsoft

Findings support need for health plans to proactively engage consumers where they live and work. REDMOND, Wash., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new survey released today from Microsoft Corp. shows that Americans would like their health insurers and physicians to proactively use technology...

ER physicians don't follow clinical guidelines for diagnosing possible pulmonary emboli

The number of MDCT examinations for suspected pulmonary emboli (PE) is rapidly increasing amongst ER patients, with a decrease in the number of positive studies. This may be due to a failure to adhere to established clinical guidelines for evaluating patients with suspected PE, according to a stud...

American College of Physicians Chooses iPublishCentral to Launch its e-Book Strategy

ACP content now available online to read, share, or purchase. New York, NY (Vocus) May 20, 2009 -- Impelsys ( www.impelsys.com ), a global leader in electronic content delivery solutions, today announced that the American College of Physicians (ACP) has launched its e-b...

American College of Physicians Chooses iPublishCentral to Launch its e-Book Strategy

ACP content now available online to read, share, or purchase NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Impelsys ( www.impelsys.com ), a global leader in electronic content delivery solutions, today announced that the American College of Physicians (ACP) has launched its e-book portal using iPublishC...

Quest Diagnostics to Connect to Microsoft HealthVault and Empower Patients and Physicians to Share Diagnostic Laboratory Test Results Online

MADISON, N.J., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX ) announced today that it will enable patients and their physicians to share diagnostic laboratory test results, using Microsoft HealthVault(TM). The connection will enable physicians who use Quest Diagnost...

University of Minnesota Physicians Chooses MedAptus Following Comprehensive Vendor Review

Professional Intelligent Charge Capture Emerges as Preferred Technology for Revenue Cycle Enhancement BOSTON, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- MedAptus(R), market leader for charge capture technologies, today announced that University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP), a premier multi-specialty physician...

What Motivates Physicians to Succeed? Money Isn't Most Important

While doctors place considerable importance on their current and future earnings, compensation alone is not the greatest motivation for career satisfaction, according to an article entitled "Motivating Physicians" appearing in the latest issue of the Jackson & Coker Industry Report....

Attention New Jersey Physicians Still Needing to Meet Cultural Competency Requirement by June 30

BOSTON, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan Cross Cultural Group is now offering at a discounted price, the Quality Interactions(R) 6-hour CME cultural competency training course for physicians in New Jersey still needing to complete this requirement for licensure by June 30, 2009. New Jersey physi...

Dictation, Transcription Workflow and Document Management Platform Aids Physicians In Searching For Swine Flu Symptoms

Scribe's MD Platform makes it easy for healthcare professionals to perform full "Google" like searches on their existing patient database Lake Forest, IL (PRWEB) May 5, 2009 -- Scribe Healthcare Technologies, Inc. ( http://www.scribe.com ), announced that its ...

Greenway Medical Technologies' PrimeSuite Solution Provides OB/GYN Physicians With Instant Access to Labor and Delivery Information at Point-of-Care

Enhanced Data Sharing Capabilities of PrimeSuite Enables Physicians to Make the Most Informed Decisions When Time is of the Essence CARROLLTON, Ga., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenway Medical Technologies continues to add to its portfolio of on demand and point-of-care solutions that equip physic...