Jordan Health Systems Selects Broadlane to Provide Comprehensive Supply Chain Services Dec 10, 2008
Dallas (Vocus) December 10, 2008 -- announced today that Jordan Health Systems in Plymouth, Massachusetts has selected Broadlane as the exclusive provider of a broad range of to help manage its approximate $35 million in annual spend. Jordan Health Systems will access Broadlane's unparalleled national GPO portfolio of consumable supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals and purchased services ... Additionally, Jordan Health Systems will utilize OnRamp (Broadlane's client portal) and BroadLink... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
SMS finishes in 1st Dec 9, 2008
SMS defeated Westmont behind the hot shooting tandem of Jake Swank with 18 points and Georgie Coyle with 14. Logan Higham added eight points and pulled down nine rebounds. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Warner Chilcott Announces Receipt of Paragraph IV Certification Notices Dec 9, 2008
The words "may," "might," "will," "should," "estimate," "project," "plan," "anticipate," "expect," intend," "outlook," "believe" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions by our management that, although we believe to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain and... (PR Newswire)
* Global goals and shared destinies require renewed effort on rights Dec 9, 2008
Yet those involved have recognized publicly that without greatly improved institutional capacity X for example, well-resourced and competent local and national health systems X further progress will be limited. Similarly, billions of people are today unable to access or protect their legal rights because judicial and law enforcement systems are impoverished or lack integrity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ruby F. Kaufmann Dec 9, 2008
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, First Presbyterian Church, Wilton. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton and one hour prior to service, church. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Business Whirl: Devaney with new firm Dec 7, 2008
Melanie Russell has joined the Community Service Board of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems. The CSB is a public agency established by Georgia state law. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The truth about stem-cell advances Dec 6, 2008
Given the expense of these therapies, it is also imperative that their effectiveness is proved before patients or health systems are asked to pay for them. Their current place in medicine is in properly supervised clinical trials. (Times Online)
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Must Go, Says West Dec 6, 2008
" He said European Union foreign ministers would decide on Monday whether to extend what he called targeted measures against key figures in the Zimbabwean regime. The economy is in free-fall, he added. Education and health systems have failed. Public infrastructure is in terminal decline and the government is unwilling and unable to look after its own people... Now the country has been hit by a cholera epidemic... This is a direct result of the abuse, neglect and corruption of a Mugabe regime... (allAfrica.com)
TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for December 5, 2008 Dec 6, 2008
060 80,000 P2P Health Systems Inc. PTP.H $ 0 ... 060 $4,770 P2P Health Systems Inc. PTP.H $ 0. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Ghana: Critical Issues in 7 December Elections Dec 5, 2008
"We have heard discussions on good governance, rooting out corruption, promises of a better educational system, affordable housing for the poor, and improved health systems - all of which are very critical for ordinary Ghanaians," Amakye said. Amakye gave most of the credit for this focus to the two front-runners in the presidential race: the ruling party's Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) party's John Evans Atta Mills. (allAfrica.com)
Automakers a step ahead of Romney Dec 4, 2008
The overwhelming majority of retirees from Toyota, Nissan, Honda, BMW, and Mercedes live in countries where universal, national health systems provide quality, affordable healthcare. The real solution to the high healthcare costs that burden American employers - not just automakers - is establishing a universal, national healthcare system. (Boston Globe)
Levodopa for Parkinson’s Disease Dec 4, 2008
Address reprint requests to Dr. LeWitt at the Henry Ford Health Systems Franklin Pointe Medical Center, 26400 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Suite 115, Southfield, MI 48034, or at palewitt@ameritech. net. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Health Systems to Build New Va. Facility (9:01am) Dec 3, 2008
CBS 6 - WTVR, Richmond Va - Health Systems to Build New Va ... Health Systems to Build New Va ... (AP) - Two health systems are planning to collaborate on a new health center in Virginia Beach. (WTVR.com, VA)
Doctors ditch drug samples to avoid influencing treatment Dec 1, 2008
Recognizing that, health systems around the country are beginning to curtail the practice, a major marketing tool. In January, a study in the journal PLoS Medicine estimated that in 2004, drugmakers handed out free samples to U.S. doctors with a retail value of nearly $16 billion, equal to more than a quarter of their marketing budgets that year. (USA Today)
From USAID Administrator, Henrietta H. Fore: Renewed Commitment On World AIDS Day Nov 29, 2008
Specifically within the scope of HIV/AIDS programs, we will continue to focus on strengthening and sustaining health systems, particularly targeting the needs of an overburdened health care workforce. We will develop additional programs that aim to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, such as encouraging delayed sexual debut, being faithful to one partner, and using condoms consistently and correctly. (PR Newswire)
World AIDS Day Nov 29, 2008
Imagine a world where every woman, young and old, lives without fear of violence, stigma or dispossession if she decides to seek an HIV test, or treatment, or support or information; where public health systems are fully funded and staffed and household care givers - mothers, grandmothers, sisters, wives, daughters - can keep their jobs or continue in school, rather than having to take on the never-ending care-giving tasks for families and communities. What does it mean to deliver on our... (United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM))
Don't harm all of state's hospitals to protect two Nov 28, 2008
YOUR NOV. 21 editorial "" succinctly laid out how the governor's recent discretionary cuts adversely target two health systems - Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) - that serve the greatest proportion of the uninsured. The cuts as they stand would destabilize these facilities and send unsustainable ripples through the entire healthcare system. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
* HIV could drop 95% in 10 years: study Nov 26, 2008
Increasing access to testing and drugs would stretch already weak health systems in Africa, which has most of the worlds HIV cases. This is not like giving someone a Tylenol, said Jennifer Kates, director of HIV policy for the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Brain Reorganizes To Adjust For Loss Of Vision Nov 22, 2008
The research was funded in part by a seed grant from the Georgia Tech/Emory Health Systems Institute. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Bans Annan, Machel, Jimmy Carter Nov 22, 2008
Millions of Zimbabweans are facing food shortages, the country's educational and health systems are grinding to a halt and there have been outbreaks of cholera. But news agencies reported that the group had been denied travel visas. (allAfrica.com)
PHS Wichita Open set through 2012 Nov 21, 2008
Having a Nationwide Tour event in Wichita is a feather in the cap of our city and is an important benefit for the business community, says Marlon Dauner, president and CEO of Preferred health Systems. There are a few changes. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Advisory Vote Begins on California Long-Term Care Local Nov 20, 2008
The recommendations being considered by the IEB do not involve workers in public healthcare facilities or other health systems workers outside of UHW.. With 2 million members in Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the Americas. (PR Newswire)
Hilo hospital, clinics get new CEO Nov 20, 2008
Texas hospital administrator Howard Ainsley has been named the new chief executive of the Hawaii Health Systems Corp. s East Hawaii region and the. He replaces Ronald Schurra who will retire Dec. 1. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Africa: Who is to Blame for Health Crisis? Nov 19, 2008
Health systems on the continent are riddled with inadequate policies, strategies, lack of institutional capacity, poor scientific review mechanisms and weak funding for research in the public and private sector, said Luis Sambo, regional director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa ... Although African health experts generally agree with Sambo that the continent's health systems face many challenges, many place the blame for the situation not on a "knowledge gap", as Sambo put it,... (allAfrica.com)
California's Public Hospitals and Firefighters Urge Diligence to Prevent Winter-Related House Fires and Injuries Nov 18, 2008
Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) and its member hospitals, along with the California State Firefighters' Association (CSFA), are urging all Californians to take precautions to prevent house fires and burns and other injuries that are more prevalent in winter months ... SOURCE California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems. (PR Newswire)
Spheris Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Nov 18, 2008
Spheris is a leading global provider of clinical documentation technology and services to more than 500 health systems, hospitals and group practices throughout the U.S. Spheris offers a highly advanced, Web-based technology platform blended with Spheris' outsource services. Spheris employs approximately 5,000 skilled medical language specialists supporting the Company's clients through a secure network. (PR Newswire)
Ovens, stoves given away for free Nov 16, 2008
Mental Health Systems Inc. now operates the 18-acre Hacienda property ... That clientele aroused fear and opposition among some neighbors, said Jenny Bates, Mental Health Systems regional manager and coordinator of the oven and stove giveaway ... "Thank you for letting us be your neighbors."The event was in part an effort to show neighbors that the Mental Health Systems operation is friendly and nothing to fear, Bates said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Viewpoint: Fear shouldnt drive birth center decisions Nov 15, 2008
As a former birth center patient, I am disheartened to read the unofficial reports that rising malpractice insurance costs have prompted a recommendation to standardize care of all laboring mothers within Northeast Health Systems ... And Northeast Health Systems should preserve it ... However, it seems the risk management team at Northeast Health Systems doesn t like that the Birth Center has different policies and procedures than the hospital s policies and procedures. (Danvers Herald, MA)
> Sponsors' Leadership Legacy Award: Hawaii Pacific University Nov 14, 2008
Wright had a strong business background before joining HPU. He was president and CEO of The Queen s Health Systems, administrator of manpower for the city and an economist for the state. Wright holds a master s degree in economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Around the Valley Nov 13, 2008
Group gives away 17 ovensMental Health Systems will give away 17 new or gently used ovens to Fresno residents living in ZIP codes 93722 or 93728 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Fresno Hacienda, 2550 W. Clinton Ave. Ovens will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis and are gas-powered stove tops. Details: (559) 977-5515. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Arizona Skyline Assisted Living Home: Residents Donald and Betty Mittlestaedt take part in the grand opening ribbon cutting along with chamber officers and county officials. Nov 13, 2008
"This is the best facility I have ever seen," remarked Mary Charleton, case manager with Cochise Health Systems, following a tour of the property. Charleton's sentiments were echoed by District 3 Supervisor Richard Searle. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Using Design to Crack Societys Problems Nov 13, 2008
Participle's interdisciplinary crew includes anthropologists, economists, entrepreneurs, psychologists, social scientists, and a military-logistics expert, but it is driven by design techniques and headed by Cottam, 42, who also has used such strategies to tackle the shortcomings of Britain's school and health systems. "Hilary's -- and my -- favorite kind of design has to do with making people's lives better, often taking account of their mundane daily concerns," says Paola Antonelli, senior... (FastCompany)
Cielo MedSolutions Releases First Embeddable Web Service for Clinician Prompts Nov 12, 2008
Now, providers and health systems can preserve their investment in EMR and other health IT solutions, while at the same time leveraging a state-of-the-art chronic disease management system. " About Cielo MedSolutions Cielo MedSolutions (pronounced "see EL oh," Spanish for sky or heaven - ) is a rapidly-growing provider of healthcare software and Web applications. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cielo is pioneering a new category of healthcare IT known as clinical quality management systems... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Former Lobo Spencer Levin Secures His 2009 PGA Tour Card Nov 11, 2008
His best finish on the Nationwide Tour in 2008 was a tie for second at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita (KS) Open. The also had a third place showing and seven top-10s. (Golobos.com)
SDSU Golf Alum Scott Piercy Earns PGA TOUR Card Nov 11, 2008
In 2008, Piercy won the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open and the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic and finished in the top 25 six times. Additionally, Piercy made 13 cuts in 19 events. (Goaztecs.com)
J&J's High-Wire Heart Drug Nov 11, 2008
"I want to believe," says Deepak Bhatt, chief of cardiology at the Veterans Affairs Health Systems in Boston. "But do I really think it's true? You'll have to show me a clinical trial." He is working with rivaroxaban, and thinks the data look "terrific" enough to justify going forward with larger studies. (Forbes -- Business)
Court says NH hospital deal was legal Nov 10, 2008
Doug Dean, president of Elliot Health Systems, accused the challengers - Catholic Medical Center, Parkland Medical Center and Derry Medical Center - of trying to prevent Elliot from opening a primary care practice and urgent care clinic in Londonderry because it threatened their business. . (Concord Monitor)
I-90 won't be open until at least late Friday (16252) Nov 8, 2008
- The following Regional Health Systems remained closed: Edgemont Regional Medical Clinic; Lead-Deadwood Regional Medical Clinic; Massa Berry Regional Medical Clinic; Newell Regional Medical Clinic; Queen City Regional Medical Clinic. - The Department of Veterans Affairs Black Hills Health Care System Women Veterans Conference and appreciation luncheon scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the American Legion Post 22, 818 E. St. Patrick Street in Rapid City has been cancelled due to weather. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
St. Vincent's wins state approval Nov 8, 2008
Trinity Medical Center and Hillcrest Behavioral Health Systems have opposition filings pending with the state regarding Brookwood s and St. Vincent s East s projects. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
FirstHealth, Physicians Study Integrated System Nov 7, 2008
This is typically referred to as integrated health systems (IHS), which align physician and hospital interests ... Carilion Health Systems in the Roanoke Valley of southwestern Virginia created an intergrated health system and has come under fire from some area physicians and patient advocates for its aggressive pricing, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal in August. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Emageon to pay outgoing CEO $1.2M Nov 5, 2008
2M after sale to Health Systems - Tampa Bay Business Journal ... 2M after sale to Health Systems. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Conference highlights how stronger science academies can strengthen policymaking in Africa Nov 1, 2008
Forums and workshops also have been convened by African science academies on a number of other issues including biosecurity, blood safety, and health systems. The importance of bringing scientific findings to bear on government decision making in Africa was noted by ASADI board member Speciosa Wandira, a physician and former vice president of Uganda. (EurekAlert!)
Heller asks to lend him an ear at Community Leaders Breakfast Oct 30, 2008
Community Leaders Breakfast is sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems, Consolidated Communications, First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, West and Co., and the Journal Gazette/Times-Courier. Contact Herb Meeker at or 238-6869. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hospitals invest in interventional radiology Oct 30, 2008
Area health systems are seeing double-digit increases in the number of patients looking to interventional radiology as a cheaper and less invasive alternative to traditional surgery. It has kept me going, Condon said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Baptists elect president to another term Oct 29, 2008
The Cooperative Program helps fund organizations including Mississippi Baptist Health Systems, the Baptist Children's Village and the state's three Baptist colleges. The proposed budget is a 2 percent increase over the 2008 budget, which is 3 percent higher than the previous year. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Is there a way to manage populism with public policy? Write in Oct 27, 2008
The countrys education and health systems offer silent, yet eloquent , testimony to the damage wrought by populist tolerance of inefficiency, absenteeism and worse in public service. However, the very word populism can be a tricky one too. (India Times)
Column: John McCain deserves your vote Oct 27, 2008
cfresident wrote on Oct 26, 2008 11:55 PM:" On the Guttmacher website, the last set of data is from 2003 and it says 41.6 million globally. But scroll down and read the rest of the fact sheet; you will get a broader picture that the numbers do not show: Legal restrictions on abortion do not affect its incidence.Where abortion is legal and permitted on broad grounds, it is generally safe, and where it is illegal in many circumstances, it is often unsafe.CONSEQUENCES OF UNSAFE ABORTION Worldwide,... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Pediatrix buys Raleigh anesthesiology group, envisions expansion here Oct 27, 2008
Critical Health Systems 61 anesthesiologists and 191 certified registered nurse anesthetists provide services at all four Wake County hospitals Rex, Duke Raleigh, Raleigh and WakeMed Cary ... The sale, which has closed, also includes 90 employees who serve in billing and administrative roles at Critical Health Systems ... Critical Health Systems' "great administrative infracstructure" was "part of what we found attractive with the practice," Kneely said. (Triangle Business Journal)
RTI Act: 3 yrs on, system not on track yet in Mohali Oct 25, 2008
The Punjab Infrastructure Development Board and the Punjab Health Systems Corporation provided incomplete and inappropriate information much after the expiry of the stipulated time. The Nayagaon Nagar Panchayat turned out to be the only such authority to provide complete information within the timeframe. (Expressindia.com)
Interventions to Promote Breast-Feeding Succeed Oct 23, 2008
TUESDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors, nurses, hospitals and health systems should encourage and promote breast-feeding, says a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Members of the task force evaluated more than 25 studies of breast-feeding interventions conducted in the United States and other developed countries and concluded that coordinated interventions throughout pregnancy, birth and infancy can increase breast-feeding initiation, duration and exclusivity... (MEDLINEplus)
TECH JOB CUTS REACH TRIANGLE Oct 22, 2008
Misys Health Systems and Allscripts laid off 44 employees in conjunction with the merger of the two medical software companies. German computer-maker Qimonda will cut about 190 of its 300 employees in Cary. (News & Observer)
Insurer taps Campbell for charity effort Oct 22, 2008
Campbell has served on the boards of Courage Center, Allina Health Systems, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, University of Minnesota Foundation, Junior Achievement, Minneapolis Foundation, Children s Home Society and the Minnesota Business Partnership. He retired from Wells Fargo in 2002, after having worked for the company as Group Executive Vice President and leading its Minnesota operations. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Profile: Dianne McLeod Hadley Oct 20, 2008
OCCUPATION: Retired health systems specialist, Department of Defense. DIAGNOSED: September 2006. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smaller hospitals keep up with big players by hiring, acquiring Oct 20, 2008
In a region dominated by two big health systems, smaller hospital networks are protecting their turf by hiring doctors, buying medical practices and finding ways of helping other doctors who choose to remain independent. The trend is hardly a return to the go-go days of the mid-1990s, when fierce competition by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Highmark Inc. and West Penn Allegheny Health System s predecessor hospital network bid up prices for medical practices as they competed for... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Pittsburgh Technology Council names Tech 50 winners Oct 18, 2008
Net Health Systems Inc.. ReGear Life Sciences Inc.. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Community Notes Oct 18, 2008
The speaker for the program will be Claudia Bachman from North Central Behavioral Health Systems. Her topic will be It s all about Respect. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Allscripts may move HQ here Oct 17, 2008
He also was CEO of A4 Health Systems of Cary when that company was bought by Allscripts in 2006. MERGER BRINGS OPPORTUNITY, RISK. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Owner pulls plug on Lincoln Park Hospital Oct 16, 2008
The investment bank hired by Merit Health Systems, the for-profit owner of the hospital, was unable to find any takers for the money-losing facility at 550 Webster Ave.. Hospital management made the decision Wednesday afternoon to start closing down the facility, which had been expected to come later this month. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Clark hands reins of practice to Rush Oct 16, 2008
MORTONA long history of serving the medical needs of his community recently started a new chapter for Dr. Howard Clark as he signed a stack of legal papers turning over his medical clinic to Medical Foundation, Inc., a subsidiary of Rush Health Systems, Inc., based in Meridian ... When you think about health care you think about Dr. Howard Clark and his commitment and dedication to Morton, Scott County, Scott Regional Hospital, and the surrounding area, said Tim Moore, vice president of Rush... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
'No doubt' premiums will rise after Medicare changes Oct 16, 2008
AHIA: The legislation changes the balance between the public and private health systems ... But Australian Health Insurance Association (AHIA) chief executive Michael Armitage says the legislation changes the balance between the public and private health systems and that will have an impact. (ABC Online)
Breast cancer nurse for Young Oct 16, 2008
All the breast cancer nurses will be part of a multi disciplinary team, and employed in the public health systems. The announcement has been welcomed by local doctors. (Young Witness)
HSS plans to buy imaging firm Emageon Oct 15, 2008
Health Systems will pay $2 ... The deal, if approved by Emageon shareholders, would take Health Systems (OTCBB: HSSO), a Tampa company with $7 ... Health Systems is financing the purchase with $85 million in funding from Stanford International Bank Ltd., a member of the and Health Systems principal shareholder. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Big Island hospital hires IT services company Oct 15, 2008
North Hawaii Community Hospital on the Big Island has selected Phoenix Health Systems Inc. to provide information technology and related management services. "Phoenix will partner with NHCH, to eliminate the operational risk associated with the transition to new clinical information and financial management systems, effectively manage overall IT cost, establish service level metrics and key performance indicators, ensure NHCH has consistent access to professional IT resources, and also a stable... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Health Systems Solutions Enters into Agreement to Acquire Emageon to Create Healthcare Technology Leader Oct 14, 2008
Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Health Systems Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HSSO) and Emageon Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for HSS to acquire 100% of the stock of Emageon ... About Health Systems Solutions HSS is a technology and services company dedicated to bringing innovation to the health care industry ... Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves the expectations, plans, intentions... (PR Newswire)
Campaign to End Fistula Quadruples In Size, Reaching Over 45 Countries, Says New Report Oct 14, 2008
The Secretary-General's report on "supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula", issued in response to a request by the General Assembly, outlines efforts to end obstetric fistula and help achieve Millennium Development Goal 5, including strengthening health systems and increasing funding ... Like maternal death, fistula is almost entirely preventable, but its persistence signals that health systems are currently failing to meet women's needs. (PR Newswire)
