Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
Face it: Virtually all nationalized health systems, neither nourished nor updated by profit-driven private investment, eventually lead to rationing. I just don't get it. (Salon)
Hospital CEO denies lawsuit allegations Oct 23, 2009
The Hill Country News contacted LMC and Community Health Systems (CHS), also defendants in the lawsuit. LMC representatives released a statement denying the allegations. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Biotech Center helps Triad land 228 jobs Oct 22, 2009
Biotech Center helps Greensboro land 228 jobs - Triangle Business Journal. for free extra services. (Triangle Business Journal)
Hawaii furloughs will close most state offices two Fridays a month Oct 22, 2009
The state Judiciary, the state Department of Education, the University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Health Systems Corp. are not covered. The state Judiciary announced yesterday that state courts and administrative offices will be open this Friday and on Oct. 30. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Party leads to probation for justice's husband Oct 21, 2009
Drake, who is general counsel for Iowa Health Systems, did not appear in court to enter the plea. His attorney submitted the paperwork to the judge. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Head of Cedar Park Regional Medical Center accused of extortion Oct 20, 2009
Defendants in the lawsuit include Community Health Systems (CHS), which is part-owner of CPRMC, and Laredo Medical Center (LMC). Martinez could not be reached for comment on Friday. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Lockheed Martin loses contract, makes cuts Oct 17, 2009
Employees of its Gaithersburg-based division were part of a team that was not awarded the recompete contract for help desk support for Military Health Systems. The Bethesda-based defense giant filed a notice with Virginia that said 65 employees, who are mostly based in San Antonio, will be cut Nov. 30. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
P2P Update on Change of Business Transaction and Shareholders' Meeting Oct 16, 2009
Source: P2P Health Systems Inc. ... VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 15, 2009) - P2P Health Systems Inc. (the "Company") (NEX:PTP.H) announces that it has re-scheduled its special meeting of shareholders for November 10, 2009 (the "Meeting") to consider, among other matters, its change of business transaction into the mining sector (the "Change of Business"), consolidation and name change (collectively, the "Transactions"), all as more particularly described in its June 3, 2009... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
HGEA, state reach furlough agreement: 42 days over 2 years Oct 16, 2009
HGEA workers at the Hawaii Health Systems Corp., the state's public hospital system, would also face temporary 5 percent pay cuts. Counties would have the option to order up to 18 furlough days this fiscal year and 24 furlough days next fiscal year for county workers represented by the union. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Doctors Back Woman's Claim Of Adverse Reaction To Seasonal Flu Vaccine Oct 16, 2009
Doctors at Inova Health Systems and Johns Hopkins back that claim ... Rachel Lynch with Inova Health Systems says, "A side effect like this is extremely rare. Why it happened? I don't know. Your heart goes out to somebody who is experiencing something like this but bottom line this is so rare, the majority would never experience anything like this." ... She says, "I want people to look at me and know this could happen if you get the flu shot. Inova Health Systems and the CDC say the seasonal flu... (W-USA News, DC)
Uruguay approves sex change bill Oct 14, 2009
Diego Sempol of the pressure group Ovejas Negras (Black Sheep), told BBC Mundo its approval was a "big step forward for transsexuals" and said it would ease their integration into the education and health systems, as well as the labour market. "We often find it hard to get jobs, because the way we look doesn't match our documents. I don't look at all like the person on my ID, nor does my name reflect my identity", said Fabricio, who was born a woman. (BBC News -- Americas)
Capella launches effort to buy hospitals Oct 14, 2009
There will be a lot of acquisition opportunities in the marketplace as independent hospitals continue to struggle, said Wayne Smith, CEO of Community Health Systems, which owns 130 hospitals. A combination of small hospitals struggling, the potential for health care reform to cover millions more patients and good pricing means there will be a lot of acquisition activity, said James Usdan, operating partner with Brentwood-based , who has completed three health care company turnarounds in the past... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Community to discuss college-age drinking Oct 13, 2009
The committee includes representatives of Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan universities, Heartland Community College, Lincoln College-Normal, Chestnut Health Systems, Project Oz, BroMenn Regional Medical Center, McLean County Sheriff's Department, and Bloomington and Normal police departments, schools and city councils. The committee is sponsoring a Community Forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at IWU's Hansen Student Center, Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Vermont Tops List of Best Health Systems Oct 10, 2009
That's according to the Commonwealth Fund, in a report tracking the best and worst health systems across the country. The group says wide variation between states highlights the need for broad health reform from Washington. (CBS News)
Little Company of Mary proceeds with overhaul Oct 10, 2009
I think health systems that have plans on the books. are accelerating them and trying to get it done while conditions are attractive. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Minimally Invasive Operations As Effective As Open Surgery Oct 9, 2009
As well as the social distress involved, the condition places a significant financial burden on health systems and individuals. Surgery is considered a last resort when other treatments, such as pelvic floor muscle training and drug therapies, fail. (Science Daily)
Hawaii state employees face 42 furlough days this year, next Oct 8, 2009
Contract changes also have to be worked through with the Hawai'i Health Systems Corp. and the state Judiciary. Both Lingle administration officials and the union indicated yesterday that an agreement is possible this week. (Honolulu Advertiser)
No trial date yet for Gore Oct 7, 2009
Circuit Judge David Laser granted the continuance to Monday on July 13 awaiting the results of a Mid-South Health Systems mental health evaluation of 40-year-old Gore. According to the forensic evaluation report by psychologist Lisa D. Peck, at the time of the Sept. 18 evaluation Gore lacked the capacity to understand the proceedings against him and lacked capacity to assist effectively in his own defense. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Weems fights back Oct 7, 2009
"Weems' fight with prostate cancer is far from unique. Patrick Daily, chief of urology for Baptist Health Systems and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, said there are 200,000 new cases of the disease each year. About 1 in 6 American males will be affected - only skin cancer is more common among that demographic.The prostate gland, located beneath the bladder in the lower abdominal area, is part of the male reproductive system.There aren't necessarily any early symptoms of the disease, which is... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Supersize families Oct 7, 2009
"The societal ills that we have, the challenges we have... we have rampant disease and bankrupt health systems because we don't know the truth of the Bible. But as these truths are lived out in the lives of God's people, society changes," he said. Declining congregations. (BBC News -- Americas)
Uganda: HIV/Aids- Why Children Miss Out On Medication Oct 5, 2009
Kampala QUITE often, health systems, especially HIV/AIDS programmes grapple with drug shortages and stock-outs. Reports from the health ministry indicate that patients start on ARV treatment much later than expected. (allAfrica.com)
Pittsburgh Technology Council announces Tech 50 finalists Oct 3, 2009
Net Health Systems Inc.. Starr Life Sciences Corp.. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Sanford-MeritCare merger won't make Oct. 1 goal Oct 1, 2009
Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2009 FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- The two largest health systems in the Dakotas will miss their goal of having a merger agreement done by Oct. 1. Fargo's MeritCare health system and Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health had set that date as the goal for approval by both organizations' boards. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Celebration of life planned for Thomas Caruso Sep 26, 2009
A 2006 graduate of Cal Poly, he previously worked for Apria Home Health Systems and was employed as a cargo security specialist by the Transportation Safety Administration at San Luis Obispo Regional Airport at the time of his death. In addition to his previous work with Apria, Caruso was a private pilot and served in the U.S. Marines for eight years following graduation from Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Santa Maria Times)
MS study results released Sep 26, 2009
Joel Cowen, assistant dean for Health Systems Research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, said Tuesday they;re not sure exactly how many people in the area could have responded. That is the key question,; he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Readers Say It Doesnt Matter If the MRI Bankrupts the Country Sep 26, 2009
Milano acknowledges that Gimein likes other countries health systems but that he doesnt realize that All those healthcare systems that you admire benefit from our innovations. The MRI included. (Slate)
Virtua, Cooper settle top docs dispute Sep 25, 2009
The agreement, approved by the U.S. District Court in Camden, stipulates that both health systems will provide clear explanations of their methodologies when making claims about top docs. In addition, they agree to remove doctors from their respective lists who are employed by the other organization, or who sit on the board of trustees of the other s organization if those doctors request that their names be removed. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Beth Israel Deaconess picks chairman Sep 24, 2009
Kay, a senior director at the investment banking firm & Co., is a former chairman of the board at Beth Israel Deaconess and at CareGroup Health Systems, the holding company for the hospital. He is also a former chairman of the board of trustees at Brandeis University in Waltham and serves as a trustee at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Golf: WNB Classic tees off Thursday in Midland Sep 24, 2009
This is a great tournament and I love coming back to Midland, said Chris Tidland, who sits third on the money list, having won earlier this season at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open in August. The course is in great shape and is very demanding and the people running the tournament do a great job. (Odessa American, TX)
In the trenches Sep 24, 2009
Ingenuity, a Brentwood-based information technology consulting company, has grown significantly, boosting its revenue in 2008 by 145 percent over the previous year, and working with big names like Nissan, Asurion Inc. and Community Health Systems Inc.. The company, which has 10 employees and contractors, focuses on helping IT managers of mid-sized and large companies manage supplier relationships, costs and security issues. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Kulik to chair Jacksonville Port Authority Sep 23, 2009
Kulik, who has been a Jacksonville resident since 1984, serves on the boards of St. Vincent s HealthCare Foundation and St. Vincent s Health Systems. He is also vice chairman of the Jacksonville International Business Coalition. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Halvorson visits here more than predecessor Sep 23, 2009
A recent letter claimed that Halvorson wouldn't know how to find McLean County ("Health systems need sensible reforms," Aug. 30). Since January, she has been to McLean County 11 times, including over 50 visits with local organizations and individuals: farm groups, educators, local business and government leaders, labor, veterans' and social service organizations and concerned individuals. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Dementia burden is underestimated Sep 21, 2009
Caring for people with dementia is not just a social issue, but an economic one, for it places a growing burden on the working population and health systems. A spokesman of the Alzheimer's Society said the data shows the scale of the challenge and the worldwide problem needs a response from every nation. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fred Kummerfeldt Sep 20, 2009
WILTON, Iowa Fred Kummerfeldt, 91, Wilton, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Unity Health Systems Hospital in Muscatine. The Rev. Gaylor Nelson will officiate. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Proposed Sale of Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital to Harris County Hospital District Called Off Sep 18, 2009
In making this announcement, the respective health systems expressed a shared vision to improve access to critically needed specialty medicine services and hospital beds for the underserved residents of southwest Houston. The Hospital District also outlined its vision to operate the facility as a full-service community hospital that would serve not only the uninsured, but Medicare, Medicaid and privately insured patients. (Primezone Releases)
Good homes needed Sep 18, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:15 PM CDT Mid South Health Systems therapeutic foster care, or TFC, program is in need of foster parents for children with significant emotional and behavioral problems ... She said those interested can contact her at Mid South Health Systems at (870) 972-4095. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Banks: Making a connection with the city Sep 17, 2009
The program is funded by a grant and hosted by Spectrum Health Systems Inc. Its mission statement, written by participants, is to provide "a safe and welcoming place within the community where individuals can obtain peer support from others who are also in recovery.". The program's services and activities are organized by peers to help others lead "valued and fulfilled lives free from all forms of addiction within a judgment-free zone.". (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Rockefeller Foundation Statement on the Death of Norman Borlaug Sep 14, 2009
Foundation initiatives include efforts to mobilize an agricultural revolution in sub-Saharan Africa, bolster economic security for American workers, inform more equitable, sustainable transportation policies in the United States, assure access to affordable and high-quality health systems in developing countries, and support strategies and services that help vulnerable communities cope with the impacts of climate change. For more information on the Rockefeller Foundation go to. (PR Newswire)
State, union fight over arbitrator Sep 13, 2009
The state also claims the union has not acted in good faith by questioning whether a deputy attorney general can legitimately act as the representative for the state, the counties, the Judiciary and the Hawai'i Health Systems Corp.. The state has asked the Hawai'i Labor Relations Board to find that the union has waived its right to arbitration or, at a minimum, given up the right to help select the neutral arbitrator. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hospital's Interim Chief Sep 12, 2009
Mr. Henley is President and CEO of Healthcare Strategic Solutions, LLC, an advisory firm focused on developing high-performance organizational cultures at health systems and other health-related companies by achieving strategic, leadership, financial and operational excellence. From 2005-2008, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Pocono Health System (PHS) in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, which included Pocono Medical Center, Pocono Healthcare Management, Pocono Healthcare... (New Milford Times, CT)
PHS sale could bring statewide industry impact Sep 12, 2009
FILE PHOTO Preferred Health Systems Inc. CEO Marlon Dauner accepts the company;s Best Places to Work award in 2005. Via Christi Health System announced this week that it is taking bids for the sale of PHS.. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Ignorance about diseases, affecting many Ghanaians - Prof. Yankah Sep 10, 2009
Opening a course in Epidemiology and Health Systems Management for District Health Managers from Sierra Leone, Prof. Yankah said diseases easily collocated with ignorance and illiteracy which constituted the bane of the African continent. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Man threatens school district (1) Sep 10, 2009
Smith must also undergo a program of treatment with Mid-South Health Systems, according to court documents. According to the reasonable cause affidavit, on July 16 Smith sent a news clipping to Dr. Aaron Hosman, superintendent of the Paragould School District, on which appeared notations about four students in the district and with what appeared to be demands for money. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Health systems partner in medical company Sep 10, 2009
Health systems partner in home medical equipment company - Pittsburgh Business Times ... Health systems partner in home medical equipment company. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Via Christi exploring sale of Preferred Health Systems Sep 10, 2009
for free extra services. Subscribe to Wichita Business Journal. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Transcend buys Medical Dictation Services Sep 9, 2009
Atlanta-based Transcend Services (NASDAQ: TRCR) provides services to more than 250 hospitals, health systems, and clinics, according to its Web site. The purchase boosts its annual revenue to approximately $82 million, and Transcend expects the transaction to improve earnings per share starting in the fourth quarter. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
MetroWest ends Beth Israel affiliation plan Sep 9, 2009
It is owned by Vanguard Health Systems Inc., a for-profit national hospi tal system based in Nashville. Beth Israel Deaconess, a Boston nonprofit hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, has several ongoing collaborations with MetroWest in what are called service lines, clinical specialties such as cardiology, radiation oncology, and vascular surgery. (Boston Globe)
Two drivers hurt after their vehicles collide Sep 6, 2009
Tony Weous, 79, Onamia, suffered shoulder pain and Jennifer Gustafson, 31, Apple Valley, had a hip fracture and they both were sent to Mille Lacs Health Systems in Onamia. There was no condition information about Weous available Saturday. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Parade lineup Sep 5, 2009
Keokuk High School Band, I-JAG (Iowa Jobs for Americas Graduates, Keokuk fifth and sixth grade tackle football team, Country Kids Daycare, BCTGM Local 48G, Church of New Beginnings, Keokuk Health Systems, GMP Local 9B, Mixed Martial Arts University, Walmart semi with truck and float, Scotts fertilizer, Keokuks Good Old Boys of Racing with Ramo Stott, McNamaras Band, and a tractor and four-wheeler owned by Amy Conlee. Section 3. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma to Partner with Surgical Care Affiliates Sep 4, 2009
Surgical Care Affiliates is committed to being the partner of choice for physicians, hospitals, and health systems in delivering high quality surgical services. SCA's centers operate with outstanding clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. (PR Newswire)
Clients always come 1st for chairman Sep 3, 2009
" The feature led directly to a call from GodwinGroup. Mitchell joined as an agency partner and the senior vice president for public relations and development. At the time there were 24 employees. There are now 60, and the agency has a substantial client base throughout the southeastern United States. There are also pockets of clients in other cities as well as on both coasts. "GodwinGroup has been involved with many of our projects over the years," said Jerry Cotton, executive director for... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mr. Colton Gene Boyd Aug 29, 2009
Sign in to the E-Edition. Saturday, August 29, 2009. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Local briefs Aug 28, 2009
Mid-South Health Systems to host care-taking workshop. Mid-South Health Systems will sponsor the workshop, Co-Dependency, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the seminar room at 2707 Browns Lane in Jonesboro ... To register, mail the fee along with your name, address and phone number to Mid-South Health Systems, Education Department, 2707 Browns Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Flu Expert Helps Clear the Confusion About H1N1 Vs. Seasonal Flu Vaccination Aug 28, 2009
Maxim Health Systems, which will provide seasonal flu shots via more than 44,000 clinics nationwide, is preparing for a very busy flu season ... Who: Steve Pellito, National Director of Wellness for Maxim Health Systems, is available to answer questions related to these viruses ... About Maxim Health Systems. (PR Newswire)
NAPHS Statement on Death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Aug 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Mark Covall, President and CEO of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems. On behalf of the members and staff of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS), I would like to express deepest sympathies to the family of Sen ... SOURCE National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems. (PR Newswire)
Vive Le French Care?... Aug 27, 2009
Health Systems: Health care in France is often held up as a model the U.S. might follow. Yet the French have their own problems that show there's no such thing as a free lunch or a free doctor's visit. (The Drudge Report)
Africa: Tobacco Smoking on Rise Aug 26, 2009
Dublin Despite efforts to contain the use of tobacco, consumption is increasing as the world population grows, placing further strain on already overburdened health systems in developing countries. Launching the third edition of The Tobacco Atlas at the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit in the Irish capital, lead author Dr Judith Mackay painted a gloomy picture showing that one in three people in the world are still smoking, one in two children are exposed to passive smoking and that one in two... (allAfrica.com)
Top property deals of the week Aug 23, 2009
Memorial Health Systems Inc. to Daytona Heart Port Orange LLC, Dunlawton Avenue, Units 101-102, 111-112, Port Orange, office condos, $656,100. 2. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Maui supercomputing center gets huge boost Aug 23, 2009
Akimeka's primary contracts with the Department of Defense involve military health systems. It specializes in melding the health information systems of the three military services so that they can be accessed from anywhere. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MRHS ranks among top 50 Aug 21, 2009
Company grades health systems ... Maury Regional Healthcare System was recently named one of the top health systems in the country, according to a study by a leading business analysis corporation ... The system, which includes Maury Regional Medical Center as its flagship hospital, was listed by Thomson Reuters as one of 50 health systems in the country achieving high performance marks based on its mortality rate, recorded complications, patient safety, average length of patient stay and the use... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis Aug 21, 2009
And, though sulfasalazine used to be very popular as an arthritis treatment, the drug is not used that often today in the United States, according to Dr. Stephen Lindsey, head of rheumatology at Ochsner Health Systems in Baton Rouge, La ... SOURCES: John H. Klippel, M.D., president and chief executive, Arthritis Foundation, Atlanta; Stephen Lindsey, M.D., head, rheumatology, Ochsner Health Systems, Baton Rouge, La. (MEDLINEplus)
Click to read:Mission Critical for Troops in Afghanistan Aug 19, 2009
Acutronic Accenture Ltd. ADT Security Services, Inc. Aerojet Aerospace Center Support Aerospace Corporation Aerovironment Advanced Integrated Systems Aivea Corporation Alliant Techsystems Allied Container Systems Allied-Signal Inc. AM General Corporation American Petroleum Institute Anteon International Corporation Applied Research Associates Inc. ARINC Argon ST AV-Optimal Defense Consultancy Service BAE Systems plc (U.S. subsidiary is BAE Systems Inc.) Ball Corporation Ball Aerospace &... (CBS News)
Okla. judge halts abortion ultrasound law Aug 19, 2009
Nova Health Systems, the parent group of Reproductive Services in Tulsa, filed a lawsuit in October, arguing that the law was unconstitutionally vague and it was not clear what the doctor should tell women undergoing the ultrasound. Stephanie Toti, an attorney for the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights that represented Nova, said Oklahoma is the only state in the nation that mandated a physician to both conduct an ultrasound and describe the images to the patient. (MSNBC -- Crime)
3 agencies paying lobbyists Aug 18, 2009
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, which runs the state's rural hospitals, spent more than $254,000 lobbying the Legislature through 2008, according to state and city lobbying disclosures. It's not unusual for state and city officials to propose and track legislation and testify during hearings. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Auxilio Announces Contract Renewal With Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Aug 18, 2009
The company helps health systems streamline and align processes and infrastructure to create manageable, dependable document management programs that reduce cost and increase productivity ... Customers served by Auxilio include health systems such as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center, Scottsdale Healthcare, St. Joseph Health System, Memorial Care and Huntington Hospital. (Primezone Releases)
