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Baxa Corporation's Dennis Tribble, PharmD, Now Profiled at Expert411.com for Media and Professional AccessDennis Tribble, PharmD, is now profiled for media and professional access at the Expert Information for Journalist site – Expert411.com. Tribble is an expert resource on hospital pharmacy operations, information technology and medication safety issues. He is most passionate about the need for a complete restructuring of the pharmacy practice paradigm and the role technology will play in bringing about that vision. - June 29, 2009 Baxa Corporation Releases IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades
New release of Baxa Corporation's IntelliFlowRx workflow management system provides significant operational enhancements and new capabilities. IntelliFlowRx is designed to improve safety and accuracy in pharmacy-based IV admixture preparation. The system also streamlines compliance with sterile preparation regulatory steps while improving visibility to and oversight of IV room operations. - June 18, 2009 Healthcare Speaker Receives Elite International Speaking Certification
Professional speaker and author Diane Sieg achieves 2009 CSP designation. - June 11, 2009 LSS Data Systems' Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.6 Receives 08 CCHIT Certification
The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) has announced that LSS Data Systems' product Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite Client/Server 5.6 is a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR [additionally certified for Child Health] pending completion of advanced ePrescribing requirements. As a CCHIT Certified® 08 Ambulatory EHR it meets the Commission's ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) criteria for 2008. - June 06, 2009 No World Borders Tweets Live from AHIP Conference
No World Borders Managing Partner & CEO Mike Arrigo will be providing live text, images, sound and video from his mobile device while roaming the floor of the America's Health Plans conference in San Diego. Follow his updates at: www.twitter.com/marrigo - June 05, 2009 Root Canal Cost from Dentists and Endodontists: $1000 for a Back Tooth
The cost of root canal treatment varies by dentist and endodontist, but molar root canals cost more - about $1,000, on average. This survey by The Wealthy Dentist also found that most general dentists will perform root canal therapy on back teeth, but some refer treatment out to a specialist. - June 05, 2009 DermaRadiant announces Powerful Proprietary Ingredients that May Lessen Sun Damage and Repair Existing Skin Damage.
Proprietary Ingredients Repair Existing Skin Damage Contain the Powerful Wrinkle Fighting Ingredients Matrixyl and Dermaxyl. - May 28, 2009 Spire Private Hospitals Raise Awareness on the Dangers of Sun Exposure
Spire Healthcare Hospitals are warning people to be more aware than ever before of the dangers that the sun can do to you skin. The recent Sun Awareness Week was timed perfectly to raise awareness just before the summer sun. - May 23, 2009 NBIB Offers Help for Hormone Imbalance Symptoms In Popular Social Media Websites
The science of treating hormonal imbalance is evolving and so is Natural Body in Balance. NBIB Offers Help for female Hormone Imbalance Symptoms In Popular Social Media Websites. - May 21, 2009 Ambulatory EHR Implementation Yields Financial and Clinical Benefits for Citizens Memorial
To assess the productivity of its EHR, LSS Data Systems' (http://www.lssdata.com) customer Citizens Memorial Healthcare (Bolivar, MO) gathered data during its implementation of the Medical and Practice Management (MPM) Suite, and what they uncovered was astounding. As a result of their successful planning, training, and implementation, Citizens experienced a significant increase in revenue per visit, net income, and net income per visit. - May 20, 2009 CriticalPoint™ Training Rated "Excellent" in Customer Satisfaction
Baxa Corporation and CriticalPoint, LLC, announce positive results for the CriticalPoint training program from the Pharmacy Purchasing and Products 2nd annual national survey. This high level of user satisfaction can be attributed to the program's simple Internet access, high- written by industry experts and the ease of tracking employee training through its Learning Management System. - May 13, 2009 Conscious Sedation Dentistry: Cost of Peace of Mind
The cost of conscious sedation dentistry averages about $300, finds a Wealthy Dentist survey. The clear majority of doctors offer oral sedation to patients with dental anxiety. - May 11, 2009 Chief Technology Officer for Baxa Corporation's Subsidiary, FHT, Inc., Presents at the Fourth Annual unSUMMIT for Bedside Barcoding in Tampa, Florida
Dennis Tribble, PharmD, will speak on "Upstream Processing of Medications" at this year's unSUMMIT, May 6-8, at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina. The presentation describes the infrastructure necessary for a successful Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) system and is being held today, Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 2:20 p.m. Participants are eligible for one contact hour of Pharmacy Continuing Education (CEU). - May 06, 2009 Open Source electronic medical record Medscribbler is released
Scriptnetics releases Medscribbler Community as an Open Source electronic medical record, EMR. Featuring new handwriting technology the installable software with programming code is available on Sourceforge.net - April 27, 2009 Baxa Corporation Wins Two 2009 Colorado BMA Gold Key Awards
Baxa Corporation campaigns awarded 2009 Business Marketing Association Gold Key Awards for Product Literature and Websites/Search Engine Marketing. The BMA Gold Key Awards are one of Colorado's most highly acclaimed marketing competitions, with entries reviewed by a panel of six independent judges from across the US. - April 27, 2009 Dr Foster on ITV's Tonight Programme: "How Safe Is Your Hospital?"
ITV's Tonight Programme has revealed that Dr Foster was first to warn about failings at the Mid-Staffordshire Hospital Trust where more patients than would be expected had died unnecessarily. - April 08, 2009 Baxa Corporation Gets Social With Facebook and LinkedIn
Colorado Medical Device Company, Baxa Corporation, invites customers to just "have fun" and use social media tools to connect and share experience on Facebook and LinkedIn. More and more healthcare facilities, medical device companies and hospitals are using social media as a powerful tool to interact with their customers on a more personal level – complementing their more formal Web site content. - April 06, 2009 TheGoodDrugsGuide Launches Full-Featured Drug Addiction Rehab Directory
The motto of The Good Drugs Guide has always been to present drug information in a "straight-up" fashion that connects with current users and abusers. With its new alcohol and drug rehab facility directory TheGoodDrugsGuide.com can extend its honest and straightforward coverage to drug treatment facilities and the various recovery programs and care providers that, combined, cover the full spectrum of addiction treatment and recovery components. - March 31, 2009 Doctokr Family Medicine Pioneers Cash-Only Primary Care Model, Potentially Saving Patients Thousands While Delivering 24/7 Access to Care
Doctokr Family Medicine, a cash-only medical practice based in Northern Virginia, may be at the forefront of today's healthcare reform, offering patients all of the primary and urgent care they need for as little as $300 per year while still delivering patients direct, round-the-clock access to care. The practice is able to do this since it is not beholden to insurance billing codes. - March 30, 2009 Dr Foster Gave Early Warning About Mid-Staffordshire Hospital Trust Failings
The Healthcare Commission's recent report detailing the failings in patient care at the Mid-Staffordshire Hospital Trust has criticised the trust for blaming poor coding and data rather than investigating the quality of care. - March 24, 2009 Mobility Specialists Goes Online
Auburndale, Fla.-Mobility Specialists, an ACHC accredited company providing products for people with disabilities, has taken its team of health care professionals online by launching its new Web site, www.mobilityspecialists.net. - March 18, 2009 Online Memorial Site Announces New Funeral Notice Service
ValleyOfLife.com now offers an online funeral notice service for families to send funeral information and obituaries to friends and loved ones. - March 17, 2009 OptimusTM Lens to launch North American operations in Spring 2009
OptimusTM Lens brings premium spectacle lenses to North America. Ultra premium lenses sold in Europe for over thirty years will be offered at near factory pricing. - March 14, 2009 Baxa Corporation Launches "Culture of Safety" Campaign to Recognize National Patient Safety Awareness Week
New Baxa Corporation campaign targets push towards cultural changes that promote patient safety. The campaign is timed to launch during National Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 8-14, targeting both pharmacy and nursing staff in U.S. hospitals. - March 12, 2009 Dr Foster Health Publishes Rheumatoid Arthritis Hub on Hospital Guide
Dr Foster Health has published new hub page as part of its Medical Dictionary offering on the Hospital Guide. - March 10, 2009 Demand for Traveling Allied Healthcare Professionals and Therapists Boosts Need for Lead Services of AlliedVIP.com
Despite the recent gloomy economic news and falling employment statistics, jobs for Allied Healthcare Professionals and Rehabilitation therapists continue to be in high demand among medical facilities and healthcare staffing agencies. - March 09, 2009 RedConnect™ Proves to Be E911 Solution Assisted Living Facilities Need
Assisted living facilities nationwide are taking notice of 911 ETC's RedConnect, the only cost-effective E911 solution available for users with 300 phone stations and below. - March 04, 2009 Baxa Corporation Acquires Florida-Based ForHealth Technologies™
Baxa Corporation, a leading developer of technology for the safe handling, packaging and administration of fluid medications, today announced that it has acquired ForHealth Technologies, Inc., a Florida-based healthcare robotics and software company. The ForHealth acquisition adds IntelliFill i.v.® and IntelliFlowRx™ to the existing Baxa products for pharmacy operations management. - March 03, 2009 Sober College Sets Sights on American Idol
As American Idol Season #8 kicks off, Sober College and it's Music Program are preparing students for Season Nine auditions. - February 18, 2009 Dentists: TMJ & Jaw Pain Are Dental Problems, Reports The Wealthy Dentist
The majority of dentists offer TMJ treatment to patients with jaw pain, according to a survey by The Wealthy Dentist. TMJ therapy can be as simple as TMJ exercises or as intense as jaw surgery. - February 13, 2009 ATFT Foundation Gives Free Trauma Relief Retreats and PTSD Help for Returning Veterans
Trauma relief retreats are now available for returning veterans and their families. These free retreat packages include a vacation with help for trauma, stress, anxiety and other challenges. - February 12, 2009 Dr. Ryan Church Joins ACOM Chiropractic Consulting Group; Cites Need for Improved Coding Across the Profession
Dr. Ryan Church, DC, CPC, for five years a practicing chiropractor in the Akron/Canton, Ohio area, has joined the ACOM Chiropractic Consulting Group. - February 06, 2009 Baxa Corporation Ranks Seventh in ColoradoBiz Magazine's Top 50 Family-Owned Companies
Englewood-based Baxa Corporation ranks in the top ten among family-owned businesses in the 8th annual ColoradoBiz magazine listing. Baxa is owned and managed by the sons of founder Brian Baldwin. This is the company's fifth year on the annual ColoradoBiz magazine list. - February 06, 2009 Linwood Group Setting Price Benchmark for Alcohol Rehab
Linwood Group rehab centre is giving guests a reason to be cheerful by announcing a winter sale with a 50% discount on the normal weekly rate. - February 05, 2009 Pat Moore Foundation Names Katy Alexander As New Business Development Director.
Pat Moore Foundation is happy to announce that Katy Alexander has been promoted to Business Development Director. In this role, Katy manages all the business and marketing relationships for Pat Moore Foundation, and brings over 20 years of operations and management experience to her new position, along with her own story of recovery from drug addiction. - February 05, 2009 Root Canal Referrals: The Wealthy Dentist Asks if General Dentists Need Endodontists
Some general dentists enjoy root canals, while others prefer to send all root canal patients to an endodontist, finds a survey by The Wealthy Dentist. Referrals are not just based on how difficult a restorative dentistry case is — it's also about how much a doctor enjoys doing root canals. - February 05, 2009 LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Information Portal With Details of New Treatment For Victims Utilizing Cholesterol Drug
LegalView recently updated its mesothelioma practice area to include details of several new treatment trials for victims of the fatal lung cancer. - February 04, 2009 Cost of Braces from Orthodontists and General Dentists: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
The cost of braces depends on where one lives and if one sees an orthodontist or a general dentist, reveals a survey by The Wealthy Dentist. However, whether they are teen braces, adult braces, or Invisalign, orthodontic patients should expect it to cost around $5,000. - January 29, 2009 Medx12 Receives Loan and Grant Monies from the State of Kentucky; Healthcare Firms Continue to be an Investment Sweet Spot
Louisville, Ky.-based Medx12 has been approved under the Kentucky Jobs Development Act (KJDA) for $360,000 in tax incentives, and an additional $160,000 forgivable loan from the Kentucky Department of Commercialization and Innovation. The company additionally applied and received additional grants based on anticipated hiring to assist training new staff under the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. - January 23, 2009 Mark Firmin to Head ACOM's Healthcare Division; Brings 11 Years as ACOM Executive to New Assignment
Mark Firmin, senior vice president and an 11-year veteran of the executive ranks at ACOM Solutions, Inc., has been named general manager of the company's Healthcare Division - January 22, 2009 Lifeclinic International and Get Real Consulting Team-Up to Launch Microsoft's HealthVault
Lifeclinic International, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of automated blood pressure monitors and health testing stations along with Get Real Consulting, an expert in Internet software development, team-up to launch Microsoft's HealthVault within Lifeclinic's family of products. - December 19, 2008 Sacred Heart Hospital Offers a New, Smart Approach to Brain and Spine Surgery
Midwest hospital introduces technology to compassion. Advanced imagery and mapping technology of Sacred Heart Hospital's Smart OR helps neurosurgeons perform complex brain, spine and trauma procedures. - December 18, 2008 ACOM Healthcare Business Division Consolidates Chiropractic Software, Billing Activities in ACOM's Atlanta Regional Office
In a combined effort to streamline customer service and attain significant economies of scale, the ACOM Healthcare Business Division has moved its RAPID software operations and call center and its ACOM [url=http://www.acombilling.com/]Medical Billing Service[/url] from Jacksonville, Florida to the Atlanta regional offices of its parent company, ACOM Solutions, Inc. - December 18, 2008 Baxa Announces 2009 Course Dates for its STAR Center® Training Facility
Baxa Corporation announces record number of course dates for its STAR Center in 2009. Together with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the company plans 22 class sessions focused on pharmacy best practice in relation to USP 797 regulatory compliance and hazardous drug handling. - December 17, 2008 Dr. Eric Nelson, D.C. Named Referral Partner by ACOM Healthcare Business Division, Developer of RAPID Chiropractic Software
Dr. Eric Nelson, D.C., a 10-year South New Jersey chiropractor and the current president of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors Sports Council, has been named a referral partner by the Healthcare Business Division of ACOM Solutions, Inc. as it seeks to expand sales of its [url=http://www.acomemr.com]chiropractic software[/url] throughout New Jersey and beyond. - December 11, 2008 Affordable Health Insurance Network (AHIN) Reveals Secrets and Tips On How To Get Reasonable Coverage
An organization called the Affordable Health Insurance Network (AHIN) has launched a web site at www.AffordableHealthInsurance.net to better educate American families about their health care options. - December 09, 2008 Baxa Features Rapid-Fill™ Colored Labels, PACT™ Products, Exacta-Mix™ 2400 Compounders and Abacus™ Software at the ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting
Baxa Corporation announces its focus on new Rapid-Fill ASF colored label and Productivity and Compliance Tools (PACT) products at the 2008 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Mid-year Clinical Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Also featured in Baxa booth #2249 are the Exacta-Mix™ 2400 Automated Compounder and Abacus™ TPN Calculation Software. - December 08, 2008 Healthcare Executive Search Firms: Kraft Search Associates' Quality Outcomes Lead the Industry
Most healthcare executive search firms keep their quality outcomes private. Kraft Search Associates is leading healthcare executive search firms in continuing to publish quality results. Actually, this is the third consecutive year Kraft Search Associates has led all healthcare executive search firms with reporting quality outcomes. Will other healthcare executive search firms report? - December 05, 2008 LegalView Updates Avandia Information Portal with News That Avandia May Be More Dangerous Than Similar Drugs
LegalView recently relaunched is Avandia information portal with updated news that the type 2 diabetes drug has more safety risks than drugs of a similar nature. - December 02, 2008 LegalView Informs Small Towns Surrounding A Closed Asbestos Mine of Mesothelioma Risks
LegalView recently alerted residents of several small towns in the state of Vermont to alarming reports that asbestos waste from a closed mine may have been used in road and driveway construction across the area. - December 01, 2008 Baxa Corporation Announces Co-Marketing Agreement With Industry Leaders Pharmacy OneSource, Inc, and ClinicalIQ, LLC
Announcing the collaboration of Baxa Corporation, ClinicalIQ LLC, and Pharmacy OneSource, Inc., bring greater understanding of, and compliance to, USP 797 for the healthcare industry. The alliance among these industry-leading companies provides health-system pharmacies with the tools to stay compliant with the standards set forth by USP. - November 24, 2008 CardiacQA Delivers Web-Based Nuclear Cardiology Reporting Solution to Broward Heart Group
November 20, 2008 – CardiacQA (www.cardiacqa.com), a leading multi-modality provider of web-based cardiology reporting solutions and accreditation management tools for medical practices, announced today an agreement with Broward Heart Group in Coral Springs, Florida to provide nuclear cardiology patient reporting and accreditation compliance management capabilities. - November 20, 2008 Atlanta Dental Spa Announces New Tooth Colored Fillings and Porcelain Fillings
Atlanta Dental Spa has recently announced that they will be increasing activity on family dentistry by providing replacement same colored tooth fillings. Prominent Atlanta dentist, Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Susan Estep have recently stated that they have seen a significant increase in the need for replacement fillings. - November 18, 2008 Baxa Expands its Automated Syringe Processing Capabilities
Baxa Corporation is the first to provide colored labels for automated filling of sterile anesthesia syringes, with the addition of colored syringe labels to its Rapid-Fill™ Automated Syringe Filler offering. The system reduces pharmacy overhead for batching activities, while providing the opportunity for more adequate staff allocation and greater inventory control. - November 11, 2008 Capital Healthcare Solutions and CDP Medical form alliance
Capital Healthcare Solutions and CDP Medical have integrated CardioDx, Capital's workflow management and reporting solution for cardiology with Cardiomedix Ensemble, CDP's diagnostic imaging and PACS solution. - November 05, 2008 RNvip Travel Nurse Agencies Offering Jobs and Benefits to Nurses
RNvip.com travel nurse agencies are offering nurses benefits to accept travel nursing jobs and employment. - November 05, 2008 Baxa Corporation Launches The Virtual Compounder™
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of The Virtual Compounder – interactive training capability that enhances the functionality of its CriticalPoint USP 797 Sterile Compounding Program. The Virtual Compounder is an innovative series of training lessons that allows users not only to read and memorize materials, but to demonstrate a clear understanding and proficiency in the concepts. - November 01, 2008 LegalView Informs Americans of Potential Asbestos Dangers Lurking During Home Efficiency Remodels
LegalView reminded readers of the potential asbestos risks that exist when remodeling homes this winter season for more energy efficiency. - October 31, 2008 CardiacQA Partners with Midwest Internal Medicine to Streamline Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography Reporting
October 29, 2008 – CardiacQA (www.cardiacqa.com), a leading multi-modality provider of web-based cardiology reporting solutions and accreditation management tools for medical practices, signs agreement with Midwest Internal Medicine, PLLC in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to provide nuclear cardiology and echocardiography patient reporting and accreditation compliance management capabilities. - October 29, 2008 ACOM Consulting Group Offers Compliance, Profitability Guide for Chiropractic Offices: "Practice Scorecard" Free for Limited Time
Doctors who may be fearful of audits and potential paybacks or who may simply feel that their practices are not as efficient or productive as they should be now have a new service at their disposal in the form of a Practice Scorecard offer from the Healthcare Business Division of ACOM Solutions, Inc. - October 28, 2008 Crothall Leads Industry in "Green" Laundry Practices
Hospital laundry facilities are the most promising sector for reducing consumption and lowering expenses without affecting patient care. - October 27, 2008 Cardiovascular Consultants of Cape Cod Selects CardiacQA to Deliver Web-Based Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography Reporting Solutions
CardiacQA (www.cardiacqa.com), a leading multi-modality provider of web-based cardiology reporting solutions and accreditation management tools for medical practices, announced today an agreement with Cardiovascular Consultants of Cape Cod in Hyannis, Massachusetts to provide nuclear cardiology and echocardiography patient reporting capabilities and accreditation compliance management. - October 22, 2008 Baxa Corporation Features PadLock®Set Saver at the ANCC National Magnet Conference™
Baxa is promoting its new PadLock Set Saver product at the American Nursing Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, at The Salt Palace, October 15-17, 2008. An aseptic IV administration set storage solution, PadLock provides a secure seal for the end of the administration set, preventing contamination when the set is not being used for infusion. - October 15, 2008 Baxa Corp UK Subsidiary Launches ZR® Pre-Filled Saline Flush Syringes
Baxa introduces new line of sterile, pre-filled saline syringes for safe and efficient flushing of IV lines. The ZR syringes meet NHS standards and promote best practice for catheter care. - October 14, 2008 CardiacQA Signs Agreement with Jacksonville Heart Center to Deliver Web-Based Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography Reporting Solutions
NEWARK, DE - October 13, 2008 – CardiacQA (www.cardiacqa.com), a leading multi-modality provider of web-based cardiology reporting solutions and accreditation management tools for medical practices, announced today an agreement with Jacksonville Heart Center to provide nuclear cardiology and echocardiography patient reporting capabilities and accreditation compliance management. - October 13, 2008 ACOM Healthcare Business Division Inks Reseller Agreement with SunRise Systems and Solutions
SunRise Systems and Solutions, a medical billing service and practice management software provider headquartered in East Liverpool, will sell ACOM's RAPID EMR chiropractic notes and reporting software system into its national client base under a reseller agreement reached by the companies in August. - October 07, 2008 Fort Lauderdale Cosmetic Dentist Making Dazzling White Smiles for Weddings
Fort Lauderdale Cosmetic Dentist Yolanda Cintron is announcing teeth whitening services for today's brides who want everything to be perfect on their wedding day. - October 03, 2008 Baxa Corporation Announces USP 797 Course to be Hosted at the STAR Center
Baxa announces it has signed a hosting agreement with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) for compliance training through the Baxa STAR Center (Skills Training, Academics and Resources) continuing education facility in Englewood, Colorado. Baxa and USP plan to hold 16 sessions of their Compliance Tools for USP 797 course in 2009. - September 30, 2008 Baxa Corp Now Ranks in Top 35 of Largest Private Companies in Denver Area
Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been named among the top 35 largest private companies in the area by both the Denver Business Journal (DBJ) and ColoradoBiz Magazine. In each publication, Baxa was in the Top 35 for 2008 – moving up five places to #32 in the DBJ (up from #37 in 2007) and #33 in ColoradoBiz (up from #38 in 2007). - September 25, 2008 ACOM Healthcare Business Consulting Group to Deliver C.E.-Accredited Chiropractic Seminar October 30; Focuses on Proving Medical Necessity
The ACOM Chiropractic Consulting Group will deliver a one-day seminar for chiropractors entitled "Case Management that Proves Medical Necessity." - September 18, 2008 Choice Health Care Triples Their Census in Six Months
Owner and Registered Nurse, Tammy Burns, takes a concept and turns it into one of the most successful home health care companies in Dayton, Ohio. - September 17, 2008 LSS Data Systems Customer Watertown Regional Medical Center Achieves HIMSS Stage 6 EMR Recognition
LSS Data Systems, a developer of electronic health records and physician practice management software, congratulates UW Health Partners-Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) in Watertown, Wisconsin for being among the top 1% of hospitals in the United States to achieve the prestigious Stage 6 EMR (electronic medical record) adoption recognition from HIMSS Analytics. - September 11, 2008 Dakota Doctor Moving RAPIDLY toward Paperless Practice
Dixon Family Chiropractic, founded in 2000 as an acute care and maintenance/wellness practice in this Sioux Falls suburb, has implemented the RAPID Complete chiropractic software suite and is close to realizing the ideal of a paperless chiropractic practice. - September 09, 2008 Dr. Ron Greenspan Utilizes Revolutionary Temporary Anchorage Devices to Allow Patients to Avoid Surgery
Dr. Ron Greenspan Utilizes Revolutionary Temporary Anchorage Devices to Allow Patients to Avoid Surgery. - September 05, 2008 ACOM Healthcare Business Consulting Group to Create/Present Chiropractic Coding and Documentation Programs for Elite Coaching Clientele
The ACOM Healthcare Business Consulting Group and Tacoma (WA)-based Elite Coaching, LLC have entered into an agreement under which ACOM chiropractic consultants will conduct a program of activities as Elite Coaching's official coding, documentation and compliance resource. - September 02, 2008 LegalView Reports Details of War Veteran Brain Injuries Overlooked By Officials for Years
LegalView described the plight of a former U.S. soldier whose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were continually overlooked by the military causing severe disabilities only a few years after his discharge. - September 02, 2008 Baxa Corporation Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the US
Baxa Corporation announces its ranking in the second annual list of top 5,000 fastest-growing private businesses in the US; proof that the economy is not slowing its growth. The company has grown steadily since its founding in 1975 and currently employs more than 450 associates through its Colorado headquarters and UK subsidiary offices. - August 28, 2008 LegalView Highlights Top Brain Injury Rehabilitation Hospitals in the United States - 5.3 Million Americans Suffer from TBI
LegalView provided information on the top traumatic brain injury rehabilitation clinics and hospitals in the United States as the International Brain Injury Association reports that 5.3 million Americans are currently living with the condition. - August 27, 2008 DMX Works, Inc. Offers Sophisticated Digital Motion X-Ray Report Writer as ACOM Healthcare Business Division Reseller Partner
DMX Works, Inc., the inventor of the DMX Digital Motion X-Ray System and a referral partner of the ACOM Healthcare Business Division, has now been named a reseller partner as well, offering the sophisticated, ACOM-developed iDMX report writer either as a component of its total solution or as a post-sale option. - August 14, 2008 Healthcare IT Transition Group Offers Fast, Low-Cost Updates for Provider Taxonomy Seekers
To help get health claims paid, a new service is being offered to providers, billers and others who need to add Provider Taxonomy codes to their billing databases. A leading authority in healthcare IT offers taxonomy and license data, as well as batch NPI lookup and pre-processed NPI registry files. - August 02, 2008 Ogenix to Showcase the EpiFLO for Treatment of Diabetic Foot and Leg Ulcers at Workers' Compensation Conference
Ogenix, makers of a breakthrough medical device for treatment of diabetic leg and foot ulcers and other chronic and acute wounds, will attend the 63rd Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference and 20th Annual Safety and Health Conference in Orlando, FL on August 17th-20th, 2008. - August 02, 2008 LegalView Reports Details of Failing Artificial Hip Component Known as the Zimmer Durom Cup
LegalView informed readers of Zimmer Holding's suspended sales of its artificial hip component, the Durom cup, because of reports from physicians that the part was failing and/or faulty. - July 31, 2008 RNvip.com Announces New Forum for Discussions Relating to Travel Nurse Employment and Jobs
RNvip.com, provider of travel nurse jobs and employment is announcing the launch of its new- "Travel Nursing Experiences" section that allows travel nurses to post their experiences while on assignment and helps other potential travel nurses gain first hand knowledge of the actual experiences that previous travel nurses had with the travel nurse agencies and offered benefits. - July 31, 2008 CriticalPoint™, in partnership with Baxa Corporation, Introduces Crosswalk Tool for Sterile Compounding Regulatory Requirements
CriticalPoint, LLC , in partnership with Baxa Corporation, announces the availability of a free online reference tool for understanding state laws and regulations related to sterile compounding and USP 797 compliance. - July 30, 2008 Indxit Systems appoints creator of DocuTrak ™ and former Kryptiq executive Sam Shapiro to the board of directors
Dallas, Texas. July 24, 2008 – Indxit Systems, the leading provider of automated document indexing technologies, announced today that Sam Shapiro, formerly with Kryptiq Corporation, has joined the Indxit Systems board of directors. Sam will draw on his experience as creator and architect of DocuTrak, to help guide the development of InDxLogic – an automated document indexing system used in conjunction with electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as GE's Centricity ® EMR. - July 24, 2008 Registration Quality Assurance Software: Accurate Health Releases RegiStar 2.0
Accurate Health Systems Releases Next Generation Patient Registration Quality Assurance Application. - July 18, 2008 Baxa Corporation Launches New Electronic Users' Group Web Site
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of a new electronic users' group Web site for health-system users of Baxa software and pharmacy automation equipment. This updated version of eBUG, or electronic Baxa Users' Group provides an Internet community for sharing user experiences and best practices, as well as offering online technical support and tools for improving the user experience with Baxa products. - July 18, 2008 RFID Usage in the Patient Care Environment Gets Clean Bill of Health
Hospitals and other patient care facilities are safe using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in their facilities, according to a new study by BlueBean and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). The study determined that passive RFID can be safely used in a hospital environment. - July 17, 2008 Heartland Information Services improves transcription survey ranking
Idependent healthcare research firm KLAS recenelty released their 2008 ranking of the top medical transcription firm, and Heartland Information Services ranked second out of thirteen. This marks the third year in a row that Heartland improved its ranking. - July 16, 2008 ACOM Chiropractic Consultant Dr. Jeff Brown, D.C., Adds CPC Certification to Professional Credentials
Dr. Jeffrey A. Brown, D.C., who joined the ACOM Healthcare Consulting Group earlier this year, has earned his credential as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)…According to Bharon Hoag, himself a Certified Professional Coder as well as a prominent [url=http://www.acomconsulting.com]chiropractic consultant[/url] and lecturer, Dr. Brown is one of fewer than 10 percent of all chiropractors who have earned the CPC certification. - July 10, 2008 GeBBS Ranked Among the Top 100 Healthcare IT/BPO Providers
GeBBS is an ISO 9001 certified healthcare outsourcing solutions firm based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with multiple Global Delivery Centers located in India. We focus on providing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions to Healthcare Providers (Medical Billing companies, Hospitals, Faculty Practices and Large Physician groups). We help our clients succeed by leveraging on our domain expertise and our innovative and cost effective approach to global outsourcing. - July 03, 2008 Pinnacle Consultants Management Services and Spectrum Medical Group Agree to Joint Venture
Spectrum Medical Group (SMG) and Pinnacle Consultants Management Services (dba Pinnacle Practice Management Services), have announced the creation of a joint venture through which the companies will seek to provide anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and other hospital-based specialty services to the New England market (initially), with subsequent expansion throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Southwest areas of the country. - June 10, 2008 Medical Solutions, Inc. Partners with RNvip.com to Assist Healthcare Professionals with Getting Travel Nurse Jobs
RNvip.com, provider of travel nurse jobs and employment is announcing its additional sponsorship with Medical Solutions, Inc. through Alliedvip.com. Medical Solutions is a full sponsor of RNvip.com, Inc., receiving qualified travel nurse job applications to fill positions and has now become a full time sponsor of Alliedvip.com. - June 09, 2008 Baxa Corporation Launches PACT™ Product Line at the ASHP Summer Meeting
Baxa is promoting its new PACT (Productivity and Compliance Tools) product line at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2008 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. The PACT line includes products and services designed to help pharmacies improve patient-care efficiencies and simplify compliance with state and federal regulations. - June 09, 2008 Anesthesia Healthcare Partners Launches Redesigned Web Site to Simplify the Evaluation Process for Hospital and Surgery Center Administrators
ATLANTA, GA (June 7, 2008) – Anesthesia Healthcare Partners (AHP) announces a new Web site that facilitates the evaluation process for hospital and surgery center administrators seeking to compare the costs related to anesthesia services, the expansion of anesthesia department coverage and the turnkey practice management solutions available. - June 07, 2008 ACOM Healthcare Business Division Establishes Medical Billing Service; Open to All Sectors of Healthcare Delivery Community
ACOM’s Healthcare Business Division has established a HIPAA-compliant [url=http://www.acombilling.com] medical billing service[/url] staffed with coding professionals holding multiple certifications - June 04, 2008 Baxa Launches New Microsite for STAR Center Training Facility
Baxa announces the launch of a new and improved microsite featuring enhanced course registration and an interactive tour of its STAR (Skills Training, Academics and Resources) Center training facility. Visitors to the new STAR Center interactive microsite can view instructor biographies, tour the entire facility online, register for current and future classes and download all course information. - June 02, 2008 CardiacQA Announces Release of its Web-Based Echocardiography Report Generator
NEWARK, DE - May 22, 2008 – CardiacQA (www.cardiacqa.com), a leader in web based cardiology reporting and accreditation compliance solutions, today announced the release of its Echocardiography Report Generator. It features an enhanced point and click interface, designed to facilitate fast, accreditation compliant reports with minimal keystrokes. - May 22, 2008 Ogenix to Participate in Third Congress of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies in Toronto
Ogenix, makers of the EpiFLO®, a very small medical device used in sustained oxygen delivery for chronic wound treatment, will participate in The World Union of Wound Healing in Toronto on June 4-8, 2008. - May 22, 2008 Bio Clean Services Now Offering Biohazardous Crime, Death and Trauma Scene Cleanup Services
Bio Clean Services, a Crime Scene CleanUp BioHazard Clean Up company is announcing the launch of its new Crime, Death and Trauma Scene Cleanup Services. Bio Clean Services’ provides clients with discreet remedy of any scene involving biohazardous or infectious wastes. - May 21, 2008