Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.

Study of Breakthrough Behavioral's Online Video Counseling Reveals Positive Outcomes

Redwood City, CA, September 03, 2014 -- Breakthrough Behavioral, the nation’s leader in online mental health care with more than five million members, today released a white paper announcing positive outcomes for online video counseling services.

CVS Caremark Announces Corporate Name Change to CVS Health to Reflect Broader Health Care Commitment

WOONSOCKET, R.I., September 3, 2014 — CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it is changing its corporate name to CVS Health to reflect its broader health care commitment and its expertise in driving the innovations needed to shape the future of health.

Consolidated Medical Bio-Analysis, Inc. Joins the Health Gorilla™, Inc. Online Marketplace Full Services Clinical Lab Leader Integrates with Marketplace

SUNNYVALE, Ca., September 2, 2014 – Health Gorilla, Inc., the first online healthcare marketplace to connect doctors and clinicians with over 9,000+ diagnostic labs and 35,000+ radiology centers, and Consolidated Medical Bio-Analysis, Inc. (CMB Labs) have announced a new multi-year agreement which extends CMB Labs diagnostic laboratory services through the Health Gorilla Marketplace.  As a leading provider of diagnostic services center, CMB Labs serves California with multiple facilities across the state.

Is Amazon contemplating entering the digital health sector?

Signs point to Amazon working toward a big digital health announcement, according to Venture Beat.

CVS Caremark Announces New Clinical Affiliation with MedStar Health

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 27, 2014-- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today it has entered into a new clinical affiliation with MedStar Health, a leading health care system with ten hospitals in Maryland and the Washington, DC, region, which will enhance access to high-quality, affordable health care services for patients

iMedicor Signs Agreement with Large Midwest Dental Group

WINDERMERE, Fla., Aug. 26, 2014-- iMedicor (OTC: VMCI) announced today that it has signed an agreement with a large dental group, headquartered in the Midwest.  The dental group provides quality, affordable and accessible family dental care with over 100 locations throughout eleven states

Rhode Island Companies Partner to Keep Citizens Safe and Independent Providing Personal Emergency Response Services

Pawtucket, RI, August 26, 2014--Tunstall Healthcare Group, the world leader in remote care and safety monitoring, has signed an agreement with Health Touch Rhode Island to provide personal emergency response (PERS) for Rhode Island seniors and disabled populations. The service, branded “Health Touch”, will be delivered from Tunstall Americas’ operations center in Pawtucket.

GoTelecare Announces Approval for Franchising in Six Additional States for Online Medical Consultations and Billing

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 26, 2014 -- GoTelecare, a leading provider of comprehensive telehealth and medical billing services in the U.S., announces today the approval of its franchising business in 6 more states, which will allow healthcare facilities throughout the nation to provide video consultation services using the company's proprietary online platform.

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Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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