SBF Healthcare plans to raise $5 mn for expansion (PharmaBiz)
Science Beyond Frontiers (SBF) Healthcare, a well-known provider of Rotational Field Quantum Magnetic Resonance (RFQMR) therapy to treat osteoarthritis and cancer patients is now looking to raise funds to the tune of $5 million for expansion of operations.
A handshake that made healthcare history (Boston Globe)
It was the gentleman’s agreement that accelerated a health cost crisis. And Dr. Samuel O. Thier, chief executive of Partners HealthCare, and William C. Van Faasen, chief executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, weren’t about to put it in writing.
Swisslog Introduces WhoTube Card Swipe Technology for Pneumatic Tube Systems (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Card swipe technology enables hospitals to secure and track pneumatic tube system transactions.
Equifax and Medlytix Offer Analytics for Healthcare Providers (Computer Business Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
US consumer credit report agency Equifax has formed a partnership with healthcare consulting and technology company Medlytix to provide predictive analytics and custom-designed strategies for hospitals and other healthcare providers.
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn gets Level I trauma designation (BizJournals)
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn s trauma center has been verified as a Level I facility by the American College of Surgeons.
Northwest Technology Companies Showcase New Products at the 2009 International CES (Centre Daily Times)
More than 55 technology companies headquartered in the northwest region of the United States will showcase their latest consumer electronics (CE) products at the 2009 International CES the world s largest consumer technology tradeshow. These exhibitors represent more than 30 consumer technology categories.
Technology Gives Leg Up on Knee Replacement (WIBW Topeka)
Improved computer technology improves placement of new knees, helping them last longer. Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka is a test site for an upgrade on what’s currently available.
Healthcare Veteran to Join American Sentinel University as Dean of Health Professions (Centre Daily Times)
Dr . Catherine Garner will take the reins of American Sentinel University s healthcare division, officials announced today. In her position as Dean of Health Professions, Dr. Garner will direct all of the health programs from Associate Degrees in Health Information Management to Master s Degrees in Nursing.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Marin Medical Practices Concepts and St. John s Medical Group Partner with MPV to … (Centre Daily Times)
Medical Present Value, Inc. (MPV) today announced that it has secured new contracts with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Marin Medical Practices Concepts, Inc. and St. John’s Medical Group. By automating their payor contract management processes, the groups will be able to improve contract performance and optimize payor collections by verifying accurate reimbursement for services rendered.
Meditel 2008 scheduled for Dec 19 in Chennai, to deliberate on applications of IT in clinical trials (PharmaBiz)
The Fifth International Conference on Medical Informatics and Telemedicine (Meditel 2008), organized by Medical Computer Society of India on December 19 and 20 in Chennai will deliberate largely on the scope of application of Information Technology in the process of clinical trials of new drugs.