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3/15/14,
Stites mourns the loss of its Chairman Emeritus, Kennedy Helm III. Kennedy leaves a legacy of unparalleled service and...
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6/15/13,
A Short Vision of the Future by Cory Doctorow
"By His Things Will You Know Him," by Cory Doctorow for the Institute for the Future - A funeral becomes an occasion for a son to understand his father’s life through the clutter he leaves behind, with help from a new technology to add digital meaning to physical stuff.
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6/15/13,
6/13/2013 St. Mary’s HealthCare Auxiliary to host Tea with Dawne Gee
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6/15/13,
Calif. lawmakers expand Medicaid in final budget voting
The California Legislature on Saturday passed a major piece of the federal Affordable Care Act, opting to expand Medicaid to 1.4 million low-income Californians, as it rushed to meet its deadline to complete a state budget for the coming fiscal year.
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6/15/13,
Google Project Loon will use balloons to spread Internet connectivity
Yesterday the search giant published a blog post detailing Project Loon. The project emerged out of Google[x], Google’s secret lab that works on “moonshot ideas,”, or projects that are a little farther afield. Internet connectivity is spreading around the world at a rapid pace, and yet two out of every three people on earth still [...]
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6/14/13,
Bing celebrates Father’s Day with LL COOL J in New York
NEW YORK — June 14, 2013 — With Father’s Day just around the corner, Bing invited members of the media and select influencers to try something new this year with LL COOL J at the Standard hotel in New York. The father of four showcased new ways to shake up your normal routine through Bing’s many product offerings. The night included a slew of fun activities (including a special summer sauce tasting challenge), leaving guests ready to give dad something other than the usual tie this year!
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6/14/13,
INDIANA’S NEW CERTIFIED DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIFE LAW TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2013
On July 1, 2013, House Bill 1135 takes effect. The bill amends several current statutes and creates Ind.Code §25-23.4-1 et seq. for certified direct entry midwives (“CDEM”). The new law includes the following provisions that could potentially affect hospitals and claims involving CDEM. Amendments to existing statutes include: IC §16-37-2-9
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6/14/13,
Panel Tells Congress Medicare Is Unfairly Penalizing Hospitals Serving The Poor
An important feature of the health law designed to bring down the rate of patient readmissions is backfiring on safety-net hospitals, says a report by a congressional advisory agency.
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6/14/13,
Get With The Guidelines®-AFIB Patient Management Tool
AFIB Patient Management Tool
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6/14/13,
MGMA: Physician Compensation Increasingly Based on Quality Measures
Primary care physicians have 3% of their total compensation based on quality measures, but doctors will increasingly be tied to these metrics as reimbursement aligns more closely with quality and cost measures, Medical Group Management Association data suggests.
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6/14/13,
UK Orthopaedic Surgeon Has Enjoyed a Banner Year
UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Chair Dr. Darren Johnson has earned many accolades in his field throughout his career, but 2012-13 was a particularly special year for Johnson and his team.
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6/14/13,
VA Official: We're at a 'Tipping Point' for Disability Claims Backlog
On Wednesday, a Department of Veterans Affairs official said the department has reached a "tipping point" in processing the backlog of disability claims. VA expects to meet its goal of processing all claims pending for more than 125 days by 2015. Washington Post's "Federal Eye," NextGov.  |
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6/14/13,
Managing indirect taxes in rapid-growth markets
We look at both the issues and opportunities that multinational companies face in doing business in emerging and fast-growing economies. Get our insights.
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6/14/13,
After Patent Ruling, Availability of Gene Tests Could Broaden
Almost immediately after the Supreme Court ruled that human genes could not be patented, several laboratories announced they, too, would begin offering genetic testing for breast cancer risk, making it likely that that test and others could become more affordable and more widely available.
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6/14/13,
Junya Nishiwaki Joins UBS as Head of Japan Corporate Client Solutions
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6/13/13,
FDA Approves Amgen's XGEVA® (denosumab) For The Treatment Of Giant Cell Tumor Of Bone
XGEVA Becomes First FDA-Approved Treatment for This Rare Disease
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for XGEVA® (denosumab) for the treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) that is unresectable or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity. XGEVA was approved following a priority review by the FDA, a designation reserved for drugs that offer major advances in treatment, or provide a treatment where no adequate therapy exists.
GCTB typically affects individuals between the ages of 20...
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6/13/13,
Getting Your Technology To Scale
Below is a recent article published in Alan Ying’s Growth Factor column on Inc.com. He explains three things that determine how your company grows and how to survive The Tech Scalability Problem. Getting Your Technology to Scale No matter what kind of company you have, at some point, its growth is likely to outstrip Continue Reading… |
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6/13/13,
Humana Inc. to Present at the Wells Fargo 2013 Healthcare Conference
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 13, 2013--
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that Bruce D. Broussard,
President and Chief Executive Officer, will make a presentation to
investors at the Wells Fargo 2013 Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June
18, 2013, at 9:25 a.m. eastern time.
A live audio webcast of the presentation along with the accompanying
slides will be available via Humana’s Investor Relations page at www.humana.com.
The company suggests webcast participants sign on approximately 15
minutes in advance of the presentation to allow time to run a system
test and download any free software needed for acce...
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6/12/13,
Marc P. Sultzer Joins Frost Brown Todd
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6/12/13,
Are Open Video Tools Safe?
The recent exposure of the NSA Prism program is certainly a hot topic in the news. It also causes us to take pause in considering all of our online communications and where our exposures are. In the videoconferncing industry, there is a growing shift toward software based solutions. This is driven by a number of [...]
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6/11/13,
Kindred Healthcare to Present at the Wells Fargo Securities 2013 Healthcare Conference
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2013--
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (“Kindred” or the “Company”) (NYSE:KND) today
announced that Paul J. Diaz, Chief Executive Officer, will make a
presentation regarding the Company at the Wells Fargo Securities 2013
Healthcare Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, June 18,
2013, at 10:35 a.m. Eastern Time.
The presentation is being audio webcast and can be accessed at the
Company’s website at http://investors.kindredhealthcare.com
and at http://cc.talkpoint.com/well001/061813a_hr/?entity=14_LY44MXT.
Any written materials accompanying the presentation also will be...
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6/11/13,
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Reveals a Rise in U.S. Employers' Confidence
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Reveals a Rise in U.S. Employers' Confidence
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6/10/13,
BB&T Capital Markets hires Riskind as head of Institutional Sales and Trading
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6/6/13,
Technical Corrections to HIPAA Omnibus Rule Released
The U.S. Department for Health & Human Services (HHS) announced it is releasing technical corrections to the HIPAA Omnibus Rule tomorrow. These technical corrections are “to address public comment received on the interim final Breach Notification Rule, and to make certain other modifications to the HIPAA Rules to improve their workability and effectiveness and to […]  |
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6/6/13,
Peak 10 Appoints Dan Doerflein as Vice President and General Manager in Cincinnati
National IT infrastructure and cloud solutions provider Peak 10 Inc. appointed Dan Doerflein as vice president and general manager of the company’s Cincinnati operations.
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6/1/13,
Kosair Charites Hosts Fountain for Youth Red Carpet Fashion Show
Kosair Charities, Metro Councilman David James and Michelle James host the Fountain for Youth Red Carpet Fashion Show tonight at 7:00 p.m. This SOLD OUT red carpet fashion show will feature local celebrities, including Mayor Greg Fischer and Madeline Abramson, modeling today’s fashions provided by Rodeo Drive. The fashion show will be emceed by Wave [...] The post Kosair Charites Hosts Fountain for Youth Red Carpet Fashion Show appeared first on Kosair Charities.
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5/31/13,
UPS Freight Announces 2013 Rate Adjustment
UPS Freight®, one of the nation's largest heavy freight carriers, announced today a general rate increase of 5.9 percent for non-contractual shipments in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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5/30/13,
Webinar: The Pros & Cons of Establishing a Palliative Care Program
The Pros & Cons of Establishing a Palliative Care Program Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Central time CPE Credit: 1.5 Credit Hours Specialized Knowledge & Applications Presenters: Mark Sharp & Daniel Maison, Spectrum Health Medical Group This webinar will provide an overview of the factors for organizations to consider when looking at the option of developing a palliative care program. You’ll learn about what palliative care services entail, where these services can be delivered and how these programs are financed. We’ll also provide information that could help you decide if a palliative care program is right for your organization. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: Discuss what it takes to make the case for palliative care services Identify how palliative care programs are delivered and financed Recognize when palliative care programs should be integrated with home health and other providers Audience Health care provider leadership, CFOs and other financial management, and clinical and operations management Questions? Contact Tiffany Maiman at 800.581.4290 or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. Register CPE Information Program Level: Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based Advance Preparation: None Prerequisites: Experience and knowledge level comparable to Health care provider leadership, CFOs and other financial management, and clinical and operations management Refund Policy: There is no fee associated with this webinar.
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5/30/13,
KHA 85th Annual Convention
[ May 8, 2014 to May 9, 2014. ] Lexington Convention Center/Hyatt Regency
Details TBA
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5/29/13,
ERISA and U.S. Airways v. McCutchen Case – The Effect of the Outcome
An ERISA plan’s third party liability reimbursement right is typically written in its summary plan description, requiring a plan participant to reimburse the plan whatever amounts are paid for injury related medical expenses if there is a recovery from a third party.
A recent court case – U.S. Airways v. McCutchen – tested ERISA and the health plan’s recovery language. James McCutchen, a former employee of U.S. Airways, was covered under a self funded group health plan and was injured in ...
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5/29/13,
Republic Bancorp, Inc. to present at the 2013 INVESTKentucky Annual Equity Investment Conference
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5/24/13,
May 2013 RAI Manual Changes
On May 9, 2013, the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Open Door Forum announced upcoming updates to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the new RAI manual version 1.10 and change tables on May 20. The updates did not change the current Minimum Data Set (MDS) items [...]
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5/20/13,
Materialucious: Interns, Welcome to Our Culture of Development
The summer internship season at Luckett & Farley is fast approaching and we’re gearing up for an explosion of excitement. This time of year we talk about contributions interns can make to our projects. When they arrive and we begin training them, we can’t help reflecting on our own experiences. It’s also hard not to [...] The post Materialucious: Interns, Welcome to Our Culture of Development appeared first on Luckett&Farley.
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5/18/13,
Regional News/South: It's not over yet
Georgia's Phoebe Putney Health System, which has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court and back in its quest to buy a rival hospital for $200 million, lost a key legal battle last week when a federal judge imposed what he called an "extraordinary and...
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5/18/13,
Regional News/Midwest: Memorial Medical Center joins Spectrum Health
LUDINGTON, Mich. -- Memorial Medical Center in Ludington is the latest hospital with plans to become a member of Spectrum Health. Memorial Medical, an 80-bed hospital near the shore of Lake Michigan, signed a nonbinding letter of intent to...
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5/15/13,
Louisville’s First Hack-a-Thon Nets Apps for Healthy Living, Crime Prevention and Help for the Disabled
Louisville Metro Government and
Greater Louisville Inc. – the Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted seven teams of
IT professionals in the nation’s capital for their first Code Red White & Blue
Hack-a-Thon held this past Saturday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The goal was
for city officials and business leaders to connect with tech designers,
developers and entrepreneurs from the D.C. area toward filling the more than
1,000 jobs available in Louisville’s growing IT sector.
“We are so
pleased that we were able to lay a strong foundation for the potential of hosting
more of these types of events,” said GLI Executive Vice President, Community
& Economic Development, Eileen Pickett. “In addition, we were able to
attract some stellar talent and hear some terrific new technological ideas that
could be implemented Louisville.”
Hack-a-Thons
are an increasingly popular way to provide an opportunity for IT professionals
to come together directly with communities and companies in search of their
services. The event provides tech
designers, developers and entrepreneurs with community challenges and gives
them the coordinating available government data so that the teams can develop
new and innovative technology-based solutions.
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5/10/13,
Labor and Employment Breakfast Brief
Topics to be discussed:
Current Status of ObamaCare Implementation
Ohio Workers' Compensation Group Discount Update - Billion Dollar Rebate!
Dealing with Employment Related Administrative Charges
What Would My Attorney Do? Everyday Scenarios
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5/6/13,
Homecare LINK Finalists Posted!
And the Finalists Are…………………. Breanne Everette, MD, Orpyx Medical, http://orpyx.com/ Michael Hanson, BAM Labs, http://bamlabs.com/ Matt Henderson, PrimeWellness, http://primewellness.com/ Paul Hartung, Cognoptix, http://www.cognoptix.com/ Glenn Palumbo,Clevermind LLC, http://myclevermind.com Session will demonstrate the future of home care, moderated by John Reinhart. 5 live pitch contestants present in front of the nations top health care companies. This will enable rich feedback from customers, identify innovation gaps of providers and ignite collaborations to [...]
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4/8/13,
Weaver and Lonnemann Present at International ARCHIBUS Conference
Lindsey Weaver of GBBN Architects and Jennifer Lonnemann of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center presented at the International ARCHIBUS Conference in San Francisco. The two shared how Cincinnati Children's has moved from a manual, paper-based system of tracking employee moves in conjunction with space renovations and new projects to an automated system that has streamlined the process within the Design, Construction and Space Planning department. The implementation of this system includes automatic notifications to various groups within the organization that are either affected by moves, or need to act in support and preparation of the move. This new process has brought together departments and those that support move coordination and allowed them to have access to real-time space usage data.
View the presentation online.
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3/13/13,
Nurse Shares Her Thoughts About Dying Patient’s Wedding
The story of terminally-ill Evonne Lee marrying her long-time boyfriend Don Tyler here at University of Louisville Hospital yesterday has touched hearts across the nation, thanks to news coverage locally from WAVE 3 and the Courier-Journal and nationally from USA Today, … Continue reading → |
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12/19/12,
2012 IPO Market Surpasses 2011, Despite Slowdown in Fourth Quarter Activity, PwC Says
2012 IPO Volume and Proceeds Raised Exceeds 2011. Positive Returns and IPO Pipeline Fuels Cautious Optimism for 2013. 
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11/14/12,
RevMed, ZirMed’s Live Conference debute
RevMed, ZirMed’s Live Conference debuted in Dallas, TX last week at the historic Adolphus Hotel. ZirMed clients are the BEST! http://ow.ly/fibvc  |
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11/7/12,
Cash Is King!
By Robb Day, Regional Sales Manager - Midwest Medical and Eye Care Market - Bank of America Practice Solutions
As the economy continues work its way back, we are beginning to feel the tightening up of the American consumer, and ultimately your practice. Although the patient may still be coming to your practice, they may or may [...]
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