UnitedHealth tries new patient-centered care initiative
Insurance provider UnitedHealth Group is teaming up with doctors in Arizona to test a new approach to health care. The “Patient-Centered Medical Home” (PCMH) initiative […]
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Study finds increased use of electronic medical records saves lives
For some patients, a paperless hospital could mean the difference between life and death. According to a report in The Burrill Report, a recent study […]
New Jersey Biomedical Engineering Showcase
The 6th Annual New Jersey Biomedical Engineering Showcase will take place on March 13th at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. This year’s […]
Less than 3 weeks until Investment in Innovation (In3) West Conference
The Innovation (In3) West Conference, the leading medical device strategic partnering and investment event, will take place March 2-4, 2009 in Las Vegas. In3 gives […]
Glaucoma: the first neurodegenerative disease we can cure?
The possibility that Glaucoma could be a.) a neurological disease and b.) curable, suggested by a new study of the disease presented January 28th by […]
OneMedForum Conference Coverage
The 2009 OneMedForum was a huge success. Watch the video below to hear what those in attendance had to say about it.
Fireside Chat with SF Mayor Gavin Newsom
In this clip, captured at the OneMedForum, Brett Johnson discusses the state of the healthcare industry with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, during his weekly […]
Study Links Smoking to Most Male Cancer Deaths, Not Just those from Lung Cancer
A new study links smoking to a much greater percentage of deaths among men from all types cancer including lung cancer, suggesting that increased tobacco […]
Pfizer in Talks to Buy Wyeth for $60 billion
By Marie Daghlian, The Burrill Report With Pfizer’s business dependent on sales of drugs facing near-term patent expiration, speculation has swirled as to what the […]
Spectranetics Releases 12-Month CELLO Study Data
Spectranetics has released 12-month follow-up data from its CELLO study. The data validates the strengths of the company’s Turbo-Booster as demonstrated by an excellent safety […]