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Radient Pharmaceuticals Signs Full Service Distribution Agreement With Naroo Ditech Inc. in Korea: Minimum Order Commitment of 3,352 Onko-Sure(R) Test…

SOURCE: Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation TUSTIN, CA--(Marketwire - December 13, 2010) - Through its subsidiary AMDL Diagnostics Inc., Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NYSE Amex: RPC), a US-based company specializing in the research, development, and international commercialization of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) cancer tests, announced today it has entered into a five-year full-service distribution ...

What 2010 Planning Will Mean for Pharma and Biotech in 2011

SOURCE: Cutting Edge Information Top Research Topics in 2010 Point Spotlight on Where Companies Will Be Taking Action Next Year and Beyond, Says Management Consulting Firm Cutting Edge Information RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC--(Marketwire - December 9, 2010) - As many companies put the finishing touches on their 2011 Action Plans, the ...

KBM Group Acquires Marketing Direct, Inc.; Announces Launch of KBM Group Health Business Unit

SOURCE: KBM Group Results in Broader, Deeper Healthcare Expertise, Including Creative Campaign Development and Execution RICHARDSON, TX--(Marketwire - December 8, 2010) - KBM Group, the global leader in knowledge-based marketing solutions, has agreed to acquire Marketing Direct, Inc. (MDI), the leading provider of agency services to the healthcare industry. MDI is ...

SK&A Launches Web Video Series Featuring Customer Challenges and Solutions

SOURCE: SK & A, A Cegedim Company IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - December 7, 2010) - SK&A, A Cegedim Company, a leading provider of healthcare information solutions and research, today announced the launch of its new web video series, "My Data Dilemma." The series will feature SK&A clients from industries such as ...

miCARD(R) Partners With GWRRA: Provides Lifesaving Medical Card to Motorcycle Association

SOURCE: miCARD Co-Branded Medical Information Card Gives Emergency Personnel Instant Access to GWRRA Members' Critical Medical Information, 24/7, Worldwide SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - December 7, 2010) - miCARD and Gold Wing Road Riders Association, the world's largest social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles have partnered to provide ...

Taconic Facility in Cologne, Germany Receives AAALAC Accreditation

SOURCE: Taconic All Taconic Programs Worldwide Now Have Voluntary Accreditation HUDSON, NY--(Marketwire - December 1, 2010) - Taconic, a leading provider of in vivo solutions to life science researchers worldwide, announced that its Cologne, Germany production program has earned accreditation from AAALAC International (the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory ...

Service Point Approved Vendor for Graphics and Signs for Healthcare GPO Yankee Alliance

SOURCE: Service Point USA WOBURN, MA--(Marketwire - November 29, 2010) - Yankee Alliance (www.yankeealliance.com), a Group Purchasing Organization for Healthcare industry member organizations, has approved Service Point USA (www.servicepointusa.com) as a vendor for the provision of Large Format Graphics and Signage. There ...

The Residence on Greenbelt Hosts Open House and Holiday Shoppe Wednesday, December 15, 2010 From 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

SOURCE: The Residence on Greenbelt LANHAM, MD--(Marketwire - November 22, 2010) - The Residence on Greenbelt (www.theresidenceongreenbelt.com) will be filled with the holiday spirit when it opens its doors for the 1st Annual Open House and Holiday Shoppe scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. The event ...

Ansell Protects Program Launched to Help Prevent Allergic Contact Dermatitis

RED BANK, NEW JERSEY--(Marketwire - Oct. 29, 2010) - Ansell Healthcare announces the launch of the Ansell Protects Program, a major new initiative aimed at helping healthcare facilities understand the risks associated with chemical allergies and providing solutions for them. ...

HealthEd Expands Executive Team, Focusing on Future Growth

SOURCE: HealthEd CLARK, NJ--(Marketwire - October 28, 2010) -  HealthEd, a specialized agency focused on turning health education into positive outcomes, today announced several key senior-level appointments -- Mike Brzozowski as chief strategy officer, Sonja "Sunny" Foster-Storch as executive vice president, managing director for HealthEd, and Paul Steiner as executive vice ...

SCI Solutions Completes Fiscal Year With Record New Contract Sales

SOURCE: SCI Solutions Web-Based Access Management Company Expands Self-Service Capabilities LOS GATOS, CA--(Marketwire - October 26, 2010) - SCI Solutions, the premier Access Management solution provider for healthcare, today announced it has completed its 2010 fiscal year with another record-setting sales period. SCI Solutions signed 42 new customer contracts representing 86 hospitals, ...

ZirMed Releases Free iPad(R) App for Streamlined Healthcare Patient Check-In

SOURCE: ZirMed ZirMed Patient Kiosk Application Enables Enhanced Security and Improved Data Entry Accuracy LOUISVILLE, KY--(Marketwire - October 25, 2010) -  ZirMed®, a leading national provider of revenue cycle management solutions, today announced the creation of its free iPad application that is now available for download from the iTunes® store. Current ZirMed customers wishing ...

Virgin HealthMiles to Share Survey Data and How to Keep Employees Engaged in Corporate Wellness During Free Webinar

SOURCE: Virgin HealthMiles BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - October 21, 2010) -  Virgin HealthMiles, a leading provider of employee health and productivity programs that reward individuals for getting healthy, today announced it will host a free webinar sharing how to keep employees engaged in workplace wellness programs and proven strategies employers can implement ...

SK&A Appoints 25-Year Information Services Veteran as Senior Director of Sales

SOURCE: SK & A, A Cegedim Company IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - October 19, 2010) -  SK&A, A Cegedim Company, a leading provider of healthcare Information solutions and research, today announced the addition of longtime information-industry sales professional David Simon to its management team as Senior Director of Sales. ...

MMRGlobal to Offer Electronic Personal Health Records to Chartis’ North American Energy Clients

SOURCE: MMRGlobal, Inc. LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - October 19, 2010) - MMRGlobal, Inc. (OTCBB: MMRF) (MMR) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Chartis to offer its energy casualty clients a suite of secure, online products that will allow their employees to manage critical, sensitive information such as ...

Shareable Ink Announces Launch of Shareable Ink Analytics for Anesthesia

SOURCE: Shareable Ink Business Intelligence Module Provides Previously Inaccessible Insight Into Anesthesia Operations BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - October 18, 2010) -  Shareable Ink, the leading provider of enterprise?grade digital pen and paper applications for healthcare, today announced the general availability of its newest solution, Shareable Ink Analytics™ for Anesthesia. The business intelligence module ...

Biotech Distributor BDI Pharma, Inc. Launches New Animal Health Division, 4legPharma

SOURCE: BDI Pharma, Inc. COLUMBIA, SC--(Marketwire - October 11, 2010) - BDI Pharma, Inc. (BDI), the nation's fastest growing national distributor of biotech therapies, announced the continuing expansion of the company's specialty pharmaceutical portfolio with the launch of a new Animal Health Division, 4legPharma. This latest BDI Pharma expansion, focused on ...

CareCloud Raises $5 Million in Second Angel Investor Round

SOURCE: CareCloud MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - October 5, 2010) -  CareCloud, a provider of on-demand software and services for the healthcare industry, today announced it has closed a $5 million round of investment capital. Investors include a cadre of prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders. The Company has raised in excess of $7.8 ...

Detroit Dentist, Bright Side Dental, Offer Scholarships to Deserving Michigan Students

SOURCE: Bright Side Dental A Local Michigan Dentist Gives Back to the Student Community by Helping Out With College Expenses ROYAL OAK, MI--(Marketwire - October 5, 2010) -  Bright Side Dental, a local Detroit dentist, has established the Bright Future Scholarship Program to assist deserving local high school students in obtaining a ...

877-FOR-INSURANCE — More Than a Number

SOURCE: 877-FOR-INSURANCE New Agency Truly Partners With Clients to Find the Right Plan JUPITER, FL--(Marketwire - September 28, 2010) -  Shopping for insurance is all about finding the right coverage at the right price, but studies show a majority of people don't know what to look for. 877-FOR INSURANCE takes the guesswork out ...

February 2nd 2012
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mHealth Users of Remote Health Monitoring to Reach 3 million by 2016: Smartphones Play Leading Role

A burgeoning market for healthcare peripherals and increasing smartphone processing power will result in the number of patients monitored by mobile networks to rise to 3 million by 2016, finds Juniper Research’s latest report on the mHealth sector. Remote patient monitoring, using the smartphone as a hub, will also lower ...
February 2nd 2012
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Centra Health and TeleHealth Services Partner to Launch Enterprise Interactive Patient Education for Patient Satisfaction and Safety

The TIGR system was recently named one of the top 10 technologies of 2011 for empowering patients and their families through the recovery process. With “meaningful use” and patient satisfaction policies changing hospital reimbursements, hospitals have begun expanding the use of these systems to address other challenges such as readmissions, ...
January 31st 2012
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Is Heart Disease Or Stroke A Part Of Your Family History?

How many people do you know who have been affected by heart disease or stroke? How many have been your family members? Fifty-five-year-old Gail had lost nearly everyone in her family to cardiovascular disease and when she lost her father, too, she fell into poor eating habits that made her ...
January 26th 2012
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Brain Tumor Test Could Revolutionize Care of Patients with Low-grade Gliomas

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. The unique test could preclude the need for surgery in patients whose tumors are located in areas of the brain too dangerous to biopsy. This ...
November 4th 2011
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Piedmont Healthcare and TeleHealth Services Collaborate to Improve Patient Health Initiatives

TeleHealth Services, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare-grade televisions and interactive patient engagement solutions, is partnering with Piedmont Healthcare (PHC) in implementing a comprehensive, customized patient-centered environment designed to improve patient education and provide interactive communication. These technological and process enhancements will help speed patient recovery, reduce readmissions and length ...

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