GfK to Share Insights on Personalized Medicine, Complex Treatment Regimens At PBIRG Annual Meeting

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– GfK will deliver a major presentation about patient perspectives on personalized medicine at thePharmaceutical Business and Intelligence Research Group (PBIRG) Annual General Meeting, taking place May 19 to 22 in Naples, Florida. Continue reading

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. to Present at the California Association of Health Facilities CEO Conference

IRVINE, Calif., May 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) announced today that Rick Matros, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, will present at the California Association of Health Facilities’ CEO Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 8:30 to 10:00 am Pacific Time. The conference will be held at the St Continue reading

New Jersey Health Care Talent Network "Industry Week" – Video




New Jersey Health Care Talent Network “Industry Week” The New Jersey Health Care Talent Network (HCTN) is helping to bridge the gap between job-seekers and employers in the healthcare industry here in New Jersey… By: CPEMediaProductions Continue reading

Johns Hopkins Medicine Integrates Hyland Software's OnBase with Epic EMR

CLEVELAND, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Johns Hopkins Medicine, a global health enterprise and one of the leading healthcare systems in the United States, has integrated its Epic electronic medical record (EMR) with OnBase, Hyland Software’s enterprise content management (ECM) solution. Continue reading

The Future of Healthcare: Artificial Intelligence




The Future of Healthcare: Artificial Intelligence Clinical Support Systems Robert Pearl, CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, explores the idea of using artificial intelligence and clinical support systems to replace traditional, hu… By: stanfordbusiness Continue reading

Modernizing Medicine Leverages Nuance Technology to Make It Easier for Doctors to Document Patient Visits Through Speech

BOCA RATON, FL–(Marketwired – Apr 30, 2013) – Modernizing Medicine, the creator of the Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA), a cloud-based, specialty-specific electronic medical records (EMR) system, announced today that it is integrating Nuance’s speech recognition technology within EMA, which can help improve physician documentation productivity, enhance physician satisfaction and assist physicians in keeping clinical information accurate and up to date in patient records. Leveraging speech recognition software by Nuance, Modernizing Medicine’s customers can reap the productivity and financial benefits of talking naturally and at their own pace to document patient visits within EMA, while using built-in voice navigation, and correction capabilities and mobile device gesture support within the software. Continue reading

UMass Memorial Health Care Deploys MedAptus for Technical Charge Capture and Management

BOSTON, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –MedAptus today announced that UMass Memorial Health Care is rolling-out the company’s Technical Charge Capture (Tech) software. Continue reading

Modernizing Medicine Is Unanimously Voted In as a Member of the Exclusive HIMSS EHR Association

ORLANDO, FL–(Marketwired – Apr 22, 2013) – Partnerships in Clinical Trials — Modernizing Medicine, the creator of the Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA), a cloud-based, specialty-specific electronic medical records (EMR) system, today announced that it has been unanimously voted in as a member of the excusive HIMSS Electronic Health Record (EHR) Association, a trade association of EHR companies addressing national efforts to create interoperable EHRs in hospital and ambulatory care settings. “We welcome Modernizing Medicine to the team and look forward to working with them,” said Mickey McGlynn, EHR Association Chair and Senior Director of Strategy and Operations for Siemens Healthcare.”Every new member brings fresh perspectives and energy to the work we do in representing the industry and our customers on a variety of impactful issues.” Members of the EHR Association work together to accelerate health IT (HIT) adoption, advance interoperability and provide education to all healthcare industry stakeholders including standards organizations and policymakers.Members share the belief that widespread EHR adoption will help improve the quality of patient care and the productivity of the US healthcare system Continue reading

Liberty Announces its Rebranding

Following a year of outstanding innovation, achievement and growth Liberty is proud to announce its rebranding. Edmonton, AB (PRWEB) April 17, 2013 Libertys launch into the healthcare industry and developments over the past year, lead Liberty to a new mission statement that reflects the companys passion for creating opportunities for everyone connected to Liberty Continue reading

Health Care Consumers Realize Significant Cost Savings Through Benefits Value Advisor Program

CHICAGO, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers who worked with a specially trained customer service champion to help them navigate the health care system were found to make more informed decisions that resulted in significant cost savings, according to data analyzed by Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the nation’s largest customer-owned health insurer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130401/AQ85974LOGO) HCSC, which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, developed the Benefits Value Advisor program to help its members improve their quality of care and achieve cost savings in the overall health care system. Continue reading

TSI Healthcare Selects Local Practice, Carolina Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, as "Circle of Excellence Award …

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –TSI Healthcare, a national leader in the sales and support of customized healthcare information technology, celebrates Carolina Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center’s selection as winners of the annual “Circle of Excellence Award” in the Practice Management System category. Established in 2009, the award recognizes practices that have positioned themselves as leaders in Healthcare IT and champions of improved patient care through the use of Electronic Health Records and Practice Management systems. The award focuses on key indicators that measure efficiency, regulatory compliance, and delivery of quality care through the use of technology. Continue reading

Modernizing Medicine's Electronic Medical Assistant(R) Ranks First Among Specialty Specific EHRs for Dermatologists …

BOCA RATON, FL–(Marketwired – Apr 11, 2013) – Modernizing Medicine, the creator of the Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA), a cloud-based, specialty-specific, electronic health records (EHR) system, announced today that EMA Dermatology had the highest number of dermatologists successfully attest for Meaningful Use among dermatology specific EHR systems for the 2012 attestation year. Continue reading

Laurel Health Care to Deploy COMS Interactive Disease Management Program

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Laurel Health Care Company (Laurel), a leading long-term care organization, has selected Daylight IQ, the COMS Interactive (Clinical Outcomes Management System or COMS) product suite, as a key component of its disease management program. The team will be deploying Daylight IQ at thirty-three facilities in the several states/communities in which Laurel serves. Continue reading

Integrative Medicine – Changing the Healthcare System – Video




Integrative Medicine – Changing the Healthcare System RN Barbara Abruzzo discusses her thoughts on holistic and integrative medicine. This is an excerpt clip from episode #47 of The Magical Medical Tour with hos.. Continue reading

New Report Underscores the Importance of Safe Medicine Storage

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– According to the new report An In-Depth Look at Keeping Young Children Safe Around Medicines, released today from Safe Kids Worldwide, seven of 10 emergency department visits for medicine poisonings are due to curious young children getting into their grandparents or mothers medicine that was left within reach. The report notes one of the most effective ways to reverse this trend is through safe medicine storage at home and when traveling. Continue reading

Modernizing Medicine Previews Latest EMR at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – Mar 20, 2013) – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — Modernizing Medicine, the creator of the Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA), a cloud-based, specialty-specific electronic medical records (EMR) system, announced today that it will provide an early look at EMA Orthopedics, a new EMR system for orthopedic surgeons, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [AAOS] annual meeting in Chicago this week. This is the sixth specialty-specific EMR system launched by Modernizing Medicine, joining EMA Dermatology, EMA Ophthalmology, EMA Optometry, EMA Plastic Surgery and EMA Cosmetics. “Orthopedics is one of the more complicated specialties Continue reading