Recovery in Medical News

Multi-state Medicare Fraud Crackdown Focuses Attention on Recovery Payoffs to Defray Health Reform Costs

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of 32 recent arrests for Medicare fraud in Houston, Boston and Miami, discussions are now focusing on how massive recoveries by the government can significantly help defray the costs of current health reform initiatives. This late...

New Surgical Device Revolutionizes Face Lifts, Abdominoplasty and Breast Reduction Surgery Promising Patients Quicker Recovery Time, Less Pain and Fewer Bruises

The all new PlasmaBlade, adopted by The Robert Zubowski MD Center For Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, promises plastic surgery patients quicker recovery time, less post-surgical pain, and less brusing than commonly used techniques in traditional plastic surgery practice in the New Jersey are...

Study aims to induce recovery from ankylosing spondylitis

Chinese patients will soon have the opportunity to take part in a study of a novel therapy aimed at reversing the autoimmune disease, ankylosing spondylitis. Approximately 200 patients will be chosen to participate in a clinical trial that aims to merge the latest molecular discoveries published b...

Coming Clean About The Cleaner - Phoenix House's Chief Clinical Officer David Deitch on Intervention, and the Recovery Process That Follows

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- "Back for a second season is A&E's hit series The Cleaner , with Benjamin Bratt starring as an 'extreme interventionist,' a character based on the life of the show's co-executive producer Warren Boyd. What's encouraging about The Clean...

Fractional Eyelift Procedure Reduces Eyelid Drooping and Wrinkles with Minimal Recovery Time

Looking for a youthful appearance without having to go under the knife? Advances in fractional laser technology have resulted in the Fractional Eyelift, a laser light-based procedure that achieves similar results to a surgical eye lift without incisions. Dr. Bruce Katz of the Juva Skin & Lase...

HMS Awarded Third Party Data Match and Recovery Contract by Mississippi Medicaid

NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HMS (Nasdaq: HMSY ) today announced that it had been awarded a contract by the State of Mississippi, Office of the Governor, Division of Medicaid (DOM) to provide various third party recovery activities, including data matches with commercial and govern...

Pelosi Remarks on Economic Recovery Act at Mission Neighborhood Health Center in San Francisco

WASHINGTON, July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke at a news conference at the Mission Neighborhood Health Center today to highlight critical investments in community health clinics made by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. She also discussed the need for comprehen...

Elite Athletes Use Active Recovery Muscle Stimulator to Prevent Muscle Soreness After Exercise

The Active Recovery program uses Compex Sport electrostimulation therapy to help athletes' muscles recover faster. Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2009 -- Muscle soreness plagues almost every athlete after an intense workout and can sideline an athlete for days after a co...

Pennsylvania Department of Health Receives Recovery Funds for New Healthy Homes Program

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Health has received a grant for nearly $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, to implement a new program aimed at improving the environmental safety of foster homes in Erie and Philadelphia. ...

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...

Trimming the fat boosts blood recovery after marrow transplant

Seeking ways to improve blood recovery after chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant, researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have discovered that fat cells, which accumulate in bone marrow as people age, inhibit the marrow's ability to produce new blood cells. Their study, published online June ...

HCCA Web Conference Offers Forum on Medicare's Nationwide Rollout of the Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) Program

Questions Posed by Audience as Well as Panelist Familiar With RAC Program to Key CMS Official MINNEAPOLIS, June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) prepare to contact health care providers as early as late June or early ...

Cooper Martin Unveils Innovative, Stylish Recovery Clothing for Those with Limited Mobility

NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Martin, LLC unveils a first in healthcare apparel -- an original, innovative line of medical and recovery care clothing that is both high style and high performance. Featuring ACTIVE RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY(TM), Cooper Martin clothing is ideal for those unde...

Chocolate Milk's 'Natural' Muscle Recovery Benefits Match or May Even Surpass a Specially Designed Carbohydrate Sports Drink

New Study Finds Lowfat Chocolate Milk is Effective Post-Exercise Recovery Aid For Soccer Players SEATTLE, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Soccer players and exercise enthusiasts now have another reason to reach for lowfat chocolate milk after a hard workout, suggests a new study fr...

HIV prevention program gets a boost from NIMH recovery act funds

Developing interventions to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among heterosexual men, couples and ethnically diverse populations continues to be complex and challenging. To help address this issue, NIMH awarded a two-year grant to David Prez-Jimnez, Ph.D., at the U...

Feeding America Partner Support Expedites Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts

Feeding America partnerships with AmeriCares and Clorox result in quick relief for communities that have been impacted by wildfires, tornadoes, flooding this spring CHICAGO, May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America and The Clorox Company have partnered to provide bleach and cleanin...

Reducing Chronic Diseases Critical to Economic Recovery and Health Reform

WASHINGTON, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An obese 70-year-old will spend approximately 20 percent more on health care over their lifetime - nearly $40,000 - than a peer of normal weight, according to the second annual Almanac of Chronic Disease , released today by the Partnership to Fight Ch...

Enormous Recovery Challenges Remain in Myanmar One Year After Cyclone Nargis

WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One year after Cyclone Nargis devastated the Ayeyarwaddy Delta in Myanmar, enormous challenges remain in restoring livelihoods and water sources, building shelters and schools, and in providing psychosocial support to traumatized survivors. The Red C...

SOURCECORP(R) HealthSERVE Unveils Unique Tool for Healthcare Providers to Support Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program Defense

DALLAS, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- SOURCECORP , Incorporated, a leading provider of business process outsourcing solutions and specialized high value consulting services, continues to expand its portfolio of innovative healthcare service offerings with SOURCECORP RACSource, a financial manage...

Attorney General Eric Holder Honors Florida Doctor and Announces $4.7 Million in Recovery Act Funds for State

WASHINGTON, April 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $4.7 million in Recovery Act formula grants for Florida state victim assistance and victim compensation programs. The Attorney General made the announ...

Looking Forward: Health Information Technology and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

A Continuing Series of Podcasts from Perot Systems on the Impact of Technology on Healthcare PLANO, Texas, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Edition 2 Host: Dr. Harry Greenspun, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Perot Systems healthcare group Guests:...

Jobless Should Evaluate COBRA, Medicare in Light of 2009 Recovery Act

Allsup outlines COBRA and Medicare considerations; people with disabilities need to evaluate options for continuing healthcare coverage Belleville, Ill. (PRWEB) April 15, 2009 -- Healthcare provisions in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) may be cruc...

Los Angeles Area Non-Profit OneLegacy Grows Into World's Largest Tissue Recovery Organization

Record 1,960 Eye and Tissue Donors in 2008 Benefit Tens of Thousands LOS ANGELES, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- OneLegacy, the non-profit, federally designated organ and tissue recovery organization serving the seven-county greater Los Angeles area, has within the last year become the largest tiss...

HITSP to Address Provisions of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

WASHINGTON, April 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) has announced that it will reprioritize its 2009 work to provide greater focus on provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for the next 90 days. ARRA co...

NIH will use $60 million in Recovery Act funds to support strategic autism research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will commit roughly $60 million from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to support autism research and meet objectives set forth earlier this year by a federal advisory committee. The Request for Applications is the largest funding opportunity fo...

Statement of Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on COBRA subsidy under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

WASHINGTON, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the premium reduction under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA): "America's workers a...

The Recovery Place Helps Hundreds of Patients Through Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

The Recovery Place, Inc. a Fort Lauderdale based drug rehabilitation center announced today that they will serve their 700th patient this month FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Recovery Place, a Florida drug rehab center announced today that they have served their 691st ...

Proactive, Low-Cost Prenatal Physical Therapy Reduces Pregnancy Complications, Eases Labor and Delivery and Shortens Recovery Time for Mothers

Even during the economic downturn, it is vital not to cut out good prenatal care Prenatal physical therapy is covered by insurance and can save money in the long run LOS ANGELES, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- * New research studies from the Mayo Clinic are confirming the benefits of regular ...

EMRConsultant.com Supports the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Ever since President Bush announced in 2004 an initiative to have the health records of all Americans in an electronic format, the race has been on to accomplish this daunting task. However, unfortunately, unsatisfactory progress has been made to date. Now, with $19 billion allocated specifical...

Edwin Ishoo MD Providing Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures, Minimizing Recovery Time

BROOKLINE, Mass., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwin Ishoo , MD, an Otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts has announced the use of both minimally invasive and non-invasive techniques to minimize recovery time for patients. The technically advanced procedu...

HMS Responds to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. (R) (HMS) has been closely following the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) as it unfolds, especially its impact on community hospitals. As outlined in the HIMSS informational webinar yesterday on ...

Tri-Life Health Offers NTR Addiction Recovery Center in Fort Collins, CO

The Tri-Life Health Treatment Center is one of the most cutting edge drug and alcohol detox centers in the United States. With the opening of this NTR addiction recovery center, Tri-Life Health is able to offer a comprehensive program that treats the root of addiction, offering a more effective ...

Electronic Health Records (EHR) 'Leap Forward' Thanks to American Reinvestment and Recovery Act

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives at Sage, an industry- leading provider of the Sage Intergy EHR integrated, interoperable electronic health records (EHR - http://tinyurl.com/ah9dgb ) system and practice management systems for ambulatory-care providers and federally qualified he...

Providence Service Corporation Comments on $87 Billion Medicaid Assistance for States in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Signed into Law Yesterday

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Providence Service Corporation (Nasdaq: PRSC ) today commented on the Medicaid assistance for states in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed by President Obama yesterday. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in...

Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on Signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Focus on Health Delivers Critical Support to Hispanic Family Budgets WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group, delivered the following statement on the s...

NHSA: President Obama, Congress Deserve High Praise for $2.1 Billion in Recovery Package for Head Start

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Head Start Association (NHSA) issued the following statement today via NHSA Board Chairperson Ron Herndon, who also is the director of the Albina Head Start program in Portland, Oregon: "Tens of thousands of new jobs will be create...

Health IT Funds in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Will Help Economy, Improve Healthcare

HIMSS Says Legislation Addresses Foremost Concerns of Improving Quality, Safety and Efficiency through Widespread Adoption and Appropriate Use of Electronic Health Records CHICAGO, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the President signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment A...

eHealth Initiative Lauds Inclusion of Health IT Provisions in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The independent, non-profit, multi-stakeholder eHealth Initiative congratulates both Congress and President Obama on the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which includes an estimated net investment of $19 billion for health info...

AHIP Statement on Health Care Provisions in Economic Recovery Legislation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans, issued the following statement today on the health care provisions in the economic recovery legislation: "This legislation means health security for millions of low-income fa...

Health IT Now! Coalition Commends House Decision to Pass Health IT Legislation in Economic Recovery Package

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Health IT Now! Coalition applauds the House's important decision to allocate $20 billion of the $819 billion included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for incentives to promote the adoption of electronic medical records. "We are ...