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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 ...
 
VA medical center physician assistant receives leadership award - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Houston Chronicle (blog)

VA medical center physician assistant receives leadership award
Houston Chronicle (blog)
A physician assistant at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center has received the 2013 Outstanding Physician Assistant Leadership Award by the VA Physician Assistant Association. Russell Callender, an Army veteran, has worked at the medical center ...

Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:30 pm CDT

Summit Medical Group Physician Earns Excellence Award - Newsday

Summit Medical Group Physician Earns Excellence Award
Newsday
Joseph T. Barmakian, M.D., board certified orthopedic surgeon/hand and upper extremity specialist, was awarded the 2012 Physician Excellence Award for Orthopedics from Overlook Medical Center/Atlantic Health. For demonstrating clinical excellence, ...

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Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:40 am CDT

Physician Warns of 'Medicine Under Attack' - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Physician Warns of 'Medicine Under Attack'
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
In “Medicine Under Attack: And Other Essays” (published by Xlibris), retired family physician Clyde W. Johnson, M.D. cuts through the misinformation spread by media and politicians by depicting his experiences as a medical professional, providing an ...

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Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:40 pm CDT