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AARP and RWJF collaborating with select states on national nurse education redesign program

Twenty states, including five in Medical News markets, are working on a dynamic nurse initiative redesigning nurse education to bolster the advancement of nurses...

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Reflux KO | Dr. Sam Pace, Dr. David Gilliand, LINX Reflux Management System.
Reflux KO
Torax Medical rolls out LINX procedure for GERD patients to select specialists

A few dozen approved surgeons specializing in gastroenterology procedures across the nation are offering a revolutionary solution for patients with gastroesophageal...

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A Sense of Independence | Continuing Care Retirement Community, CCRC, Independent Senior Living, Life Care Services, Erik Gjuillin
A Sense of Independence
Nearing retirement in an era when 70 is the new 50, it can be difficult to picture a time when you won’t be able to hop in your car to run errands, swing a club or a racquet, attend an exercise class,... Click Here for More ...
 
The Trust Factor | National Payor Study, ReviveHealth, Brandon Edwards, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Coventry, Humana, WellPoint/Anthem.
The Trust Factor
Nashville firm reveals results of 7th annual payor survey; trust represents greater factor than rates

NASHVILLE – In the wake of national health reform, the trust factor between hospitals and health insurance companies is perilously low...

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CONNECTing Caregivers to Prevent Patient Falls | Falls, Fall Prevention, Quality Improvement Program, Balance, Gait, CONNECT Protocol, Cathleen S. Colón-Emeric, Duke University
CONNECTing Caregivers to Prevent Patient Falls
Preventing America’s seniors from falling is a national health priority both in terms of injury and cost. Yet, fall prevention programs have only proven to be marginally successful over the long term... Click Here for More ...
 
Texas Medical Association launches physician services group - Houston Business Journal

Texas Medical Association launches physician services group
Houston Business Journal
The Harris County Medical Society, the largest county medical society in the country, and Dallas County Medical Society are noted as key members of the new physician organization. "The Physician Services Organization for Patient Care will provide ...
Texas Medical Association teaming up to create new physician services groupSan Antonio Business Journal (blog)
TMA Launches Physician Services Organization for Patient CarePR Newswire (press release)

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Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:21 pm CDT

UCSF School of Medicine Sends Newly Minted Doctors into the World - UCSF News Services

UCSF News Services

UCSF School of Medicine Sends Newly Minted Doctors into the World
UCSF News Services
Marking a significant milestone in the lives of medical students, the UCSF School of Medicine conferred the doctor of medicine degrees to the Class of 2013 during a commencement ceremony at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall on May 16. Sam Hawgood ...

Posted Monday, May 20, 2013 3:22 pm CDT

Prominent Research Physician Points to Cures As Key to Holding down Medical ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Prominent Research Physician Points to Cures As Key to Holding down Medical ...
PR Newswire (press release)
WESTFIELD, N.J., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stephen L. DeFelice , M.D., Founder and Chairman of FIM, The Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, released a new video criticizing mainstream health care cost projections of Medicare, ...

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Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:03 am CDT