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Dean Evans & Associates Completes First Facilities and Services Benchmark Survey of Its Kind

SOURCE: Dean Evans & Associates, Inc. Free Executive Summary Highlights Stats and Trends DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - October 26, 2010) - Dean Evans & Associates, Inc. (www.dea.com), maker of the EMS line of facility and resource scheduling software, has completed an ambitious benchmarking survey initiative that will provide participants with valuable metrics on ...

Six-Billion Dollar Plus Infusion Pump Market Attracts Competitors

SOURCE: Kalorama Information NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - October 25, 2010) -  The market for infusion pumps has exceeded six billion dollars, which has encouraged over 100 companies to participate in the market, according to a recent report from healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information. Kalorama's new report, "Infusion Pump Markets (Large ...

Healthcare IT Is Tuned In to the Need for Uptime Assurance as Industry Adopts Electronic Records, Survey Finds

SOURCE: Stratus Technologies Stratus Technologies/ITIC Results Point to Surge in EHR Adoption, Awareness That Downtime Causes Prescription Errors and Inaccurate Data Recording MAYNARD, MA--(Marketwire - October 25, 2010) -  Healthcare organizations are moving steadily toward electronic health record (EHR) adoption to improve patient care but, at the same time, are aware of ...

Bosch Health Buddy(R) Telehealth System Programs Receive Certification From the National Committee for Quality Assurance

SOURCE: Robert Bosch Healthcare PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - October 20, 2010) -   Independent review board commends system's design and performance Thirteen programs earn ...

Healthcare Providers Can Get Paid More Often, More Quickly Using New Sage Patient Payments Product

SOURCE: Sage North America Secure Payments Product Addresses, Authorizes, and Collects Patient Fees at Point of Care MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - October 20, 2010) - Patient payments are an increasing and critical part of the overall revenue stream for today's healthcare providers. With approximately 50% of patient payments being written off as bad ...

HearUSA Reports Expanded Managed Care Contracts for 2011

SOURCE: HearUSA Expected to Increase Revenues by $3 Million in 2011 WEST PALM BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - October 20, 2010) -  HearUSA, Inc. (NYSE Amex: EAR), the recognized leader in hearing care for the nation's top managed care providers, reported that several of its contracted health partners have expanded or reinstated hearing benefits ...

GetWellNetwork Ranked Among Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2010 Technology Fast 500(TM)

SOURCE: GetWellNetwork GetWellNetwork Honored Second Consecutive Year for Exceptional Growth BETHESDA, MD--(Marketwire - October 20, 2010) - GetWellNetwork, Inc. today announced that it ranked number 386 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are ...

TFCC Alert Emergency Notification System Named 2010 APCO Hot Product

SOURCE: Twenty First Century Communications COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwire - October 19, 2010) -  Twenty First Century Communications (TFCC) is pleased to announce that its TFCC Alert emergency notification system has been selected by Public Safety Communications as a winner of the 2010 Hot Product review. ...

Carl Zeiss Meditec Introduces New Innovations: ‘Creating What’s to Come’ at AAO 2010

SOURCE: Carl Zeiss Meditec Featured Products Include the FORUMTM Glaucoma WorkplaceTM and the VISULAS 532s VITE Laser System; New Indications Cleared for the VisuMax® Femtosecond Laser CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - October 16, 2010) -  AAO Booth #1408 -- Carl Zeiss Meditec today unveiled its newest product innovations at the 2010 American Academy of ...

First U.S. Cancer Center Adds Trio of NitroSecurity Tools

SOURCE: NitroSecurity, Inc. Roswell Park Cancer Institute Selects NitroView for SIEM, Log Management and Database Monitoring PORTSMOUTH, NH--(Marketwire - October 14, 2010) -  NitroSecurity, Inc., the leader in high-performance, content-aware security information and event management solutions (SIEM), today announced that Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has selected the company's integrated NitroView SIEM, ...

13th Annual Ziegler Senior Living Finance + Strategy Conference

SOURCE: Ziegler CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - October 13, 2010) -  Ziegler (PINKSHEETS: ZGCO) kicked off its 13th annual Ziegler Senior Living Finance + Strategy Conference at The Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. The three-day, invitation-only educational ...

Charles Harris Joins Access Plans, Inc. as President of America’s Health Care/Rx Plan Agency, Inc.

SOURCE: Access Plans, Inc. NORMAN, OK--(Marketwire - October 13, 2010) -  Access Plans, Inc. (OTCBB: APNC), a leading membership benefits marketing company, today announced the appointment of Charles Harris as President of America's Health Care/Rx Plan Agency, Inc. ("AHCP"), the Company's insurance marketing division and subsidiary.  ...

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Nine Senior Living Residences

SOURCE: Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. MENOMONEE FALLS, WI--(Marketwire - October 12, 2010) -  Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. ("ALC") (NYSE: ALC) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire nine senior living residences from HCP, Inc. (NYSE: HCP). The nine residences are currently leased and operated by ALC under leases expiring ...

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. Reports Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and Declares Increased Third Quarter 2010 Cash…

SOURCE: Healthcare Services Group, Inc. BENSALEM, PA--(Marketwire - October 12, 2010) - Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCSG) reported that revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010 increased over 9% to $195,114,000 compared to $178,829,000 for the same 2009 period. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 increased ...

Pinnacle Home Care of Pinellas Named to the HomeCare Elite as a Top 500

SOURCE: Pinnacle Home Care TARPON SPRINGS, FL--(Marketwire - October 11, 2010) - Pinnacle Home Care of Pinellas today announced that it has been named one of the top 500 home health agencies in the country, according to the 2010 HomeCare Elite™. Now in its fifth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the ...

JC Data Solutions Contracted by Legacy Reserves, LP to Provide Payment Manager(TM)

SOURCE: JC Data Solutions, Inc. DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - October 11, 2010) -  JC Data Solutions (PINKSHEETS: JCDS), a provider of innovative and cost-effective solutions for digital office workflow and data management focusing on the Oil & Gas, Legal and Healthcare industries, has entered into an agreement to provide their Payment Manager™ ...

Fluke Announces Exciting Sweepstakes for Customers: Winner and Companion Fly Free to Texas for the "Big Game"

SOURCE: Fluke Corporation View Tool Information Online to Qualify EVERETT, WA--(Marketwire - October 7, 2010) -  Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, will send a lucky professional and companion to Arlington, Texas for football's "Big Game," simply for learning about the innovative new tools Fluke has ...

Forbes Magazine Names Dr. Tom Tooma Leading U.S. Laser Eye Surgeon

SOURCE: NVISION Laser Eye Centers NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - October 1, 2010) -  NVISION Laser Eye Centers, formerly part of TLC Laser Eye Centers, announced today that Dr. Tom Tooma has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the leading Laser Eye Surgeons of the United States for 2010. The ...

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. Increases and Extends TCF Loan

SOURCE: Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. MENOMONEE FALLS, WI--(Marketwire - September 30, 2010) - Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. ("ALC") (NYSE: ALC) announces the expansion and extension of a loan agreement with TCF National Bank ("TCF"). The revised loan agreement increases the loan from $14.0 million to $26.25 million and extends the maturity from ...

Saama Technologies and MeLLmo Partner to Extend Data From Business Intelligence Systems Out to On-the-Go Workers via Roambi Mobile Dashboards

SOURCE: Saama Technologies Saama to Demonstrate Mobile BI Solution at ASUG BusinessObjects User Conference CAMPBELL, CA--(Marketwire - September 29, 2010) -  Saama Technologies, Inc., a pure-play business intelligence (BI) solution provider, and MeLLmo, Inc., provider of innovative mobile BI apps including Roambi, today announced a system integrator partnership that will allow mobile ...

March 20th 2012
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Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Strong Medical Device Safety Oversight

A new Consumer Reports poll shows overwhelming public support for strong medical device safety oversight. The poll was released just as House and Senate Committees have issued draft legislation to reauthorize the statute governing medical devices and at a time when the FDA's process for reviewing new implants has ...
March 15th 2012
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US Healthcare Costs Annual Growth Rates Decelerate in January 2012

The S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index indicates that the average per capita cost of healthcare services covered by commercial insurance and Medicare programs increased by 5.21% over the 12-months ending January 2012. This was a decline from the +5.30% annual growth rate posted for December 2011. As measured by the S&P ...
March 14th 2012
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Mevion Medical Systems Receives CE Marking Certification for the MEVION S250 Proton Therapy System

Mevion Medical Systems, a radiation therapy company dedicated to advancing the treatment of cancer, has received CE Marking certification for the MEVION S250 Proton Therapy System. This important commercial milestone indicates that Mevion has completed its development in compliance with the European Union's Medical Device Directive. The CE Marking allows ...
March 12th 2012
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Unilife Launches Free Investor Relations App for the iPhone

Unilife Corporation ("Unilife" or "Company") (NASDAQ: UNIS; ASX: UNS) has released its investor relations app, now available for free at the App Store™ on the iPhone®. The Unilife investor relations app for iPhone allows users to navigate the Company's investor relations materials, as well as receive a stock quote and other ...
March 8th 2012
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HealthSouth Declares Dividend

HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE:HLS) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $16.25 per share on its 6.5% Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable on April 16, 2012, to holders of record on April 2, 2012.

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