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Moreover, while pharmaceutical industry leaders at the Reuters Health Summit are optimistic about the effects on their US businesses of extending health insurance to up to 39 million people who are currently uninsured.

Malaria researchers meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, this week say they are now conducting the last phase of testing for a malaria vaccine specifically to help the African population.

A healthcare strategist proposes five policy changes to benefit U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Veterans Day is the time to do more for soldiers returning from combat.

The NAPRx is proud to announce its new recruitment advertising agreement with Sanofi-Aventis. Sanofi-Aventis is looking to fill many pharmaceutical sales positions nationally, so we encourage you to apply today.

Gem P. Daus, M.A., first Executive Director of the NCIHC, will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care.

Full Cycle Medical Management launches the Fall Coverage Review Program. This program allows patients to receive advice about which plan to chose and what procedures are covered based on the plan.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is advising reporters and editors to treat the claims made earlier today by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) regarding food-borne illnesses, including fresh tuna and oysters, with skepticism.

Melanoma Research Foundation continues its sponsorship of international medical meeting

Locating family and friends post the Samoa Island Tsunami. NOKR is working to assist the Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office in Samoa.

How will the proposed healthcare coverage changes effect you? As a physician you want compensation for the services you provide. As a patient you want to receive quality medical care at low cost. Full Cycle Medical Management is here to help.

Leadership Awards recognize companies and individuals for excellence in and contributions to the science and practice of population health management.

Population health improvement association recognizes leaders in advancing quality for chronic condition prevention and care in special ceremony featuring remarks by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality director.

Flooding victims can be reconnected with the help of NOKR, Americas Emergency Contact Registry. NOKR has become a vital resource for daily emergencies and global disasters since 2004.

Guidelines for Evaluating Wellness, Population Health Management Available as Download

“Uninsured Get Cured” offers information that YOU MUST KNOW NOW if you are Uninsured. Real life experiences and resources from someone who has been through it. Here is critical, inexpensive information that took me a year to learn, the hard way.

Population health management organization calls on administration and congress to put prevention and health promotion at center of health care system reform debate

Black Women’s Health Imperative Denounces Criticism of Surgeon General Nominee Regina Benjamin

Sibley Memorial Hospital is introducing "Patient Stories" on www.Sibley.org

Washington DC Introduces New Services And Programs For BlueCross and BlueShield Diabetics

Sibley welcomes Dr. Chernofsky, Gynecologic Oncologist

Preventing the Spread of MRSA and H1N1 at Sibley Memorial Hospital

“Uninsured Get Cured” offers information that YOU MUST KNOW NOW if you are Uninsured. Real life experiences and resources from someone who has been through it. Here is critical, inexpensive information that took me a year to learn, the hard way.

Sibley will introduce new tools that will provide the basis of an electronic patient record.

NeuroStar TMS Therapy®, the first and only non-systemic and non-invasive treatment for depression, is now available at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC.

The American Association on Health and Disability commends the Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Hospital for its ongoing efforts to eliminate barriers to mammograms for women with disabilities.

Dysport is now available at the Center for Laser Surgery in Washington, DC. The Center for Laser Surgery is one of the largest cosmetic and laser surgery practices in the area and was involved in the clinical trials for this new treatment.

The five drugs that accounted for the most dispensed scrips include four generics and just one branded product--and that brand saw scrips drop

Chris Singer, president of the International Section of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, issued the following statement today on the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) "Special 301" annual report to Congress.

On May 5th, The Links, Inc. will host an event at the African-American Museum in Dallas, TX that features an advance screening of The Alzheimer’s Project, an HBO documentary series that will change the way America feels about Alzheimer’s Disease.

Two-Year Data Show Improvement in Care for Advancing Excellence Participants

Partnership for Safe Medicines cautions consumers against counterfeit influenza drugs

Washington DC Offers New Innovative Products For Diabetics On Medicare Or Private Insurance

As Mother’s Day approaches, the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation suggests families, churches and schools host baby showers for the expectant mothers in the Holy Land. Holy Family Hospital is the only maternity hospital in the West Bank.

Aside from keeping abreast with new treatments and discoveries in pediatrics, there are other reasons to read about current events. Pediatric news is available at MDLinx.com

Campaign shows commitment to improving the quality of life and care for individuals receiving and giving care

New Program Helps Medicare Diabetics Pay For Diabetic Test Strips And Glucose Meters

The NAPRx is proud to announce its new recruitment advertising agreement with Astellas. Astellas is looking to fill many pharmaceutical sales positions nationally, so we encourage you to apply today.

MCRA, the leading musculoskeletal consulting firm focused on regulatory, clinical, intellectual property, quality assurance and reimbursement strategy development, announced today the signing of its 100th client.

CME activities are required by state medical boards. MDLinx offers many free services in relation to CME especially in finding and making arrangements for CME conferences.

Pharma CEOs more confident than leaders of other industries

President Obama's economic stimulus package would provide the largest single increase in public health funding in the nation's history. Partneship for Prevention says it's "just what the doctor ordered" to address the leading drivers of chronic disea

Latino Diabetes Incentive Program Offers Free Glucose Meters Free Watch And Financial Assistance To Latino Medicare Diabetics

Maryland Medicare And Medicaid Diabetics To Receive Free Glucometer Free Watch And Free Grants

Seasoned patient advocate to lead the largest independent, national organization devoted to melanoma-

Despite best evidence, health care providers continue to perform routine procedures during labor and birth that often are unnecessary and can have harmful results for mothers and babies.

There will be major changes in the global pharmaceutical market and key changes in the top ten company list by 2012, says a new report from industry association NAPRx, a leading provider of pharmaceutical industry business information.

New Service Provides Convenience For Busy Professionals And Rural Farm Dwellers (RFD) In Need Of Free Diabetic Supplies

MDLinx offers pharmaceutical and healthcare companies the chance to communicate with top doctors in different specialties through advertising and continuing medical education conferences.

Validated survey instrument designed to help health plans, population health management companies and others improve provider relationships, patient care.

Population health improvement organization calls for transformation of health care system from one of reactionary care to one focused on preventive care and promotion of health as a shared national resource.