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  • Published on Dec 13, 2019

    Medicare drug bill advances

    WASHINGTON -- House Democrats on Thursday pushed through legislation that would empower Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and offer new benefits for senior citizens. The vote along party lines was 230-192. All four members of Arkansas' …

    Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
  • Published on Dec 12, 2019

    Column: Medicare boss Seema Verma is a threat to public health programs

    Seema Verma, the federal official in charge of Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, has blasted into the limelight after more than two years operating in the shadows of the Department of Health and Human Services. And not in a good way. Verma is …

    Source: Los Angeles Times
  • Published on Dec 6, 2019

    2 Arkansas air ambulance bases close after lawsuit is tossed

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Two Arkansas air ambulance bases closed because their operator wasn’t earning enough money from medical flights to keep them open. Air Evac Lifeteam closed its bases in Morrilton and Paragould after a federal appeals court upheld …

    Source: Washington Times
  • Published on Dec 4, 2019

    Arkansas nursing home told of closure; decision sets off scramble to relocate residents

    A troubled nursing home in Horseshoe Bend will close after a corporate operator told the home's staff that it will withdraw from the property after moving in two months ago. Staff members learned Tuesday that Georgia-based Marsh Pointe Management will …

    Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
  • Published on Nov 5, 2019

    Overnight Health Care: GOP Georgia governor proposes limited Medicaid expansion | Sanders calls his 'Medicare for All' ...

    Welcome to Monday's Overnight Health Care. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) proposed a partial Medicaid expansion waiver that the Trump administration has already indicated it won't approve. And the debate is heating up among Democrats after Sen. …

    Source: Hill
  • Published on Nov 3, 2019

    City, hospital operator at odds, lease of Northwest Arkansas facility to end

    The company that operates Eureka Springs Hospital has agreed to terminate its lease. Allegiance Health Management of Shreveport plans to vacate within six months, said Dr. John House, chairman of the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission. For months, …

    Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
  • Published on Oct 31, 2019

    Viewpoints: Trump Makes Valid Points About Wait Times Increasing Under ‘Medicare For All’; Failed Regulation Delays New ...

    Editorial pages focus on these health topics and others. Bloomberg: Sanders-Warren Medicare For All? Be Ready To Wait In Line  “Medicare for All” continues to be a top issue in the Democratic presidential campaign, and President Donald Trump isn’t waiting …

    Source: kaiserhealthnews.org
  • Published on Nov 28, 2019

    Divorce and Healthcare Coverage: Should You Stay Together For the Benefits?

    Despite the fact that U.S. divorce rates are on the decline, there are still plenty of couples who won’t end living out their “happily ever after” love story. Some couples insist on staying together for their children — and perhaps to avoid a custody …

    Source: Hola Arkansas
  • Published on Oct 12, 2019

    Judges question effort to tie work, Medicaid in Arkansas, Kentucky

    Arguments by President Donald Trump's administration that it should be allowed to reinstate Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky drew skeptical reactions from judges on a federal appeals court panel Friday. The requirements were struck …

    Source: NWA Online
  • Published on Oct 4, 2019

    Overnight Health Care: Trump attacks 'Medicare for All' in Florida | Lawsuit from separated children, families seeks ...

    Welcome to Thursday's Overnight Health Care.  The number of cases of vaping-related illness has topped 1,000. The FTC is probing Juul and other e-cigarette companies, while conservatives are urging the administration to lay off its plan to ban flavored …

    Source: Hill
  • Published on Sep 30, 2019

    Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas residents charged in $2B Medicare fraud scheme

    Seven Floridians including four doctors are among 35 people arrested Friday by the FBI for alleged involvement in a $2.1 billion fraud that charged Medicare for false cancer genomic tests (CGx tests). According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the …

    Source: New Orleans City Business
  • Published on Sep 6, 2019

    Lunch and Learn to detail Medicare

    Paris Regional Medical Center in partnership with Heritage House of Paris and the Ark-Tex Region Area Agency on Aging, continues its series of Lunch and Learn events at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Paris. Guest speakers at this event are …

    Source: Paris News
  • Published on Aug 15, 2019

    Arkansas Valley Hospice Yard Sale

    Arkansas Valley Hospice Yard Sale in their parking lot on Saturday drew a huge crowd. Besides all sorts of goods, including furniture, clothing, sporting goods, books, toys, etc., breakfast burritos were offered at a bargain $1 apiece. The crowd was …

    Source: La Junta Tribune Democrat
  • Published on Jul 26, 2019

    Amy Klobuchar coming to Arkansas

    Amy Klobuchar coming to Arkansas Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 11:33 AM CDT Jul 26, 2019 Hide Transcript Show Transcript ADAM: THANK YOU FOR WATCHING HER EXTENDED CONVERSATION WITH MINNESOTA SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR. WE WILL JUMP …

    Source: KHBS/KHOG 40/29
  • Published on Jul 8, 2019

    Gray Dillard, Kathy Ryan Named EVPs at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

    Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced Monday the hiring of Gray Dillard as executive vice president and chief operating officer and the promotion of Kathy Ryan to executive vice president and chief administrative officer. Dillard has been chief …

    Source: Arkansas Business
  • Published on Jun 20, 2019

    Study: Arkansas Medicaid work requirements hit those already employed

    The Medicaid work requirement plan devised by Arkansas and approved by the Trump administration backfired because it caused thousands of poor adults to lose coverage without any evidence the target population gained jobs, a new study finds. In fact, the …

    Source: News-Medical.net
  • Published on Jun 16, 2019

    Texas Tech falls to Michigan in CWS, will face Arkansas Monday

    Governor Abbott signed the state budget Saturday, which includes funding for the Texas Tech Vet School. Governor Abbott signed the state budget Saturday, which includes funding for the Texas Tech Vet School. Visitors got to see a range of air displays, …

    Source: Fox34
  • Published on Jun 4, 2019

    Novitas Solutions awarded Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction H contract

    (MENAFN - PR Newswire) JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Novitas Solutions, Inc. (Novitas) has been awarded the Jurisdiction H (JH) contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The contract covers Arkansas, …

    Source: MENAFN
  • Published on May 24, 2019

    Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Is ‘Medicare for All’ losing steam?

    A second House committee this week held a hearing on proposals for a single-payer health system, such as “Medicare for All,” featuring experts from the Congressional Budget Office. But it appears the enthusiasm for a dramatic overhaul of the nation's …

    Source: News-Medical.net

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Winter Imaging in Beaver Creek

Date: 06-Jan-20 to 10-Jan-20
Location: United States
Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Apply advanced techniques and protocol design in CT, MRI, ultrasound, and Interventional Integrate state-of-the-art imaging techniques and applications into clinical practice. Utilize advanced MDCT for abdominal imaging. Describe recent advances and techniques in musculoskeletal imaging. Apply quality improvement strategies to the practice of interventional radiology, with a focus on increasing efficiency, communication, and collaboration. Describe the common challenges in interpreting whole body and brain PET/CT. Describe thoracic radiologic procedures for clinical cancer ...

Pre-Filled Syringes and Injectable Drug Devices 2020

Date: 15-Jan-20 to 16-Jan-20
Location: United Kingdom
As Europe’s leading Pre-Filled Syringes conference, the 2020 event will assess innovations in device engineering and components, enhancement of human factors, and optimizing packaging and containment. With the rapid expansion of the PFS market, the regulatory environment is more importance than ever. This year’s programme will look at the EU MDR, Article 117 as well as insights into the MDR post-market surveillance requirements; providing a holistic review of the Pre-Filled Syringes industry. This two-day agenda offers you peer-to-peer networking with Global Product Managers, Senior Pre-Filled Syringes Engineers, Device Testing Managers, Heads of Late-Stage Pre-Filled Syringes Development, Head of Medical Affairs, Senior Director – Combination Products & Medical Devices, Global ...

12th Annual ICJR Winter Hip & Knee Course

Date: 16-Jan-20 to 19-Jan-20
Location: Vail / United States
Throughout this 4-day meeting, faculty will present insightful commentary on a variety of hip and knee topics, as well as major healthcare issues related to orthopaedic surgery. Virtually every aspect of joint replacement will be examined through case-based panel discussions, video vignettes, and audience interaction focusing on the latest procedures and technology for hip and knee arthroplasty. The meeting will also examine issues related to the perioperative environment, including thrombosis, wound and pain management, blood conservation, quality mandates, practice management, and economics. Each of these educational areas is timely and central to the orthopaedic surgeon’s effort to maintain surgical excellence while navigating the evolutionary changes taking place throughout the ...

Maternal-Fetal Imaging CME Course Advances in OB-GYN Ultrasound 2020

Date: 17-Jan-20 to 19-Jan-20
“Our faculty will be doing live scanning to show tips on obtaining cardiac and outflow tracts (with color Doppler) as well as tips on scanning brain anatomy, the lower uterine segment and getting optimal doppler images. We will cover first trimester anomalies as well as the most common anomalies diagnosed today with ultrasound in the second and third trimesters. A particular focus on prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease for screeners will be given by cardiac specialists. You’ll also learn the basics in assessing pregnancies at risk for morbidly adherent placenta (accreta spectrum) since it is now 1:200 pregnancies. Gynecological ultrasound will include ultrasound of endometrium, pelvic pain and pelvic floor.” – Dolores Pretorius, Program Target Physicians, ...

Advanced PET Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Therapy

Date: 17-Jan-20 to 18-Jan-20
Location: Las Vegas / United States
A broad perspective on the economic, clinical, and academic aspects of the latest trends in PET/CT imaging and Nuclear Medicine therapy will be presented. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to: • Describe new developments in the merger of diagnostic and therapeutic radioligands for PET/CT imaging and therapy with specific focus on DOTA, PSMA, and • Describe the logistics of bringing these new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to clinical • Identify the key clinical indications for new emerging tracers for Neuroendocrine Tumor and Prostate cancer using somatostatin receptor and PSMA PET/CT • Review and discuss the standard-of-care clinical application and advanced interpretation of FDG PET/ With the recent approval by ...

Breast Ultrasound CME Course with Tom Stavros, San Antonio 2020

Date: 17-Jan-20 to 19-Jan-20
20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ These credits can be used toward ABR MOC Part 2 6.0 SAMs These credits can be used toward ABR MOC Part 2 SA-CME “Welcome to San Antonio and the Hot Topics in Advanced Screening and Diagnosis. This course will emphasize a new classification system on breast cancer and will focus “non”-mass ultrasound findings, an analysis of causes of false negative BI-RADS 3 classifications, and new ways of classifying breast nodules that can help objectively assign BI-RADS 4 subcategories and improve ultrasound’s ability to serve as a bio-marker. I will lead interactive case readings with an audience response system, and we have time set aside for questions and answers.” – Tom Target Radiologists and radiology ...

Primary Care CME at Walt Disney World Orlando

Date: 18-Jan-20 to 21-Jan-20
Location: United States
Topics include pain management, latest hypertension guidelines, diabetes mellitus management, cholesterol management, immunizations, etc. All topics germane to primary care!

Disruptive Technologies in Pharma

Date: 20-Jan-20 to 22-Jan-20
Location: United Kingdom
The conference will explore how digital is impacting – and disrupting – pharma, from the perspective of both the digital customer/consumer and the digitalisation of the product. For the industry it is important to identify potential solutions to real patient challenges rather than starting with the technology and trying to find a use for it. Up for discussion will be harvesting ecosystem innovation through AI, ML, VR, IoT and blockchain; commercialisation of digital health in pharma; adoption of medical devices and exploration of digital therapeutics; assessing agile methodologies for a strategic digital transformation and boosting collaboration for enhanced service design and delivery

SMi's 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference

Date: 20-Jan-20 to 21-Jan-20
Location: United Kingdom
SPONSORED Associates of Cape Cod, bioMérieux, COPAN, METTLER TOLEDO, Reading Scientific Services Limited, Veltek Associates CHAIRED James Drinkwater, Chairman, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Science Olivier Chancel, Sterility and Aseptic Practices Expert, Boehringer Pharmaceutical Microbiology as an industry is projected to see significant advancements in the next five years. This forecast is largely attributed to rapid microbiology testing, which has accounted for $3.5 billion last year, while projected to reach nearly double at $6 billion by 2025, and an estimated CAGR of 8.3% leading up to 2025. At the very core of pharmaceutical microbiology is the accurate and reliable detection of microorganisms that would otherwise contaminate the pharmaceutical products ...
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