Encouraging Prospects for Medical Imaging Equipment Services in Europe.
LONDON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Services form an integral part of most of original equipment manufacturers' (OEMs') revenues. It has therefore become essential for service providers in the European medical imaging services market to remain competitive and constantly improve their services and contract penetration rates. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO)...

Outpatient Service Facilities Face Increasing Competition - Patient Perceptions More Important Than Ever.
Press Ganey Annual Outpatient Pulse Report Released Today SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Patient satisfaction scores at outpatient health care facilities are on the rise according to a new report from Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The 2008 Outpatient Pulse Report: Patient Perspectives on American Health...

Cleveland Clinic Boosts Transparency, Makes Physician Disclosures Available Online.
Transparency Initiatives Will Also Give Patients Greater Access to Their Medical Records CLEVELAND, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continued commitment to transparency, Cleveland Clinic is implementing several measures to enhance patient and consumer access to timely information about their doctors' professional background, as well...

Bon Secours, Sentara to Collaborate on Princess Anne Hospital.
Proposed 200-bed facility would serve current and future community needs RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of Virginia's largest and most viable healthcare systems are joining forces to build a 200-bed hospital in Virginia Beach. Sentara Healthcare (http://www.sentara.com/) and Bon Secours Virginia (http://www.bonsecours.com/) have...

Research and Markets Adds Report: Preparing for a Medicare RAC Audit.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-29 November 2008-Research and Markets Adds Report: Preparing for a Medicare RAC Audit(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Preparing for a Medicare RAC Audit: How to Proactively Develop a Defense and Appeal Strategy to Minimize Losses...

Blue Wolf Capital Launches Healthcare Laundry Systems.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-2 December 2008-Blue Wolf Capital Launches Healthcare Laundry Systems(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Blue Wolf Capital Management (Blue Wolf), a New York-based private equity firm, announced the establishment by Blue Wolf Capital Fund II of Healthcare Laundry Systems (HLS), a company that provides laundry...

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. Implements New Sales and Marketing Strategy to Drive Revenue Growth.
Strategy Implemented to Further Diversify Customer Base and Optimize Distribution Channels CHENGDU, China, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tianyin Pharmaceutical, Co., Inc., (NYSE EuroNext: TPI), a manufacturer and supplier of modernized traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") based in Chengdu, China, today announced the implementation of a new sales and...

Sentillion Appoints New UK Sales Manager.
Colin Wicks brings over 20 years experience working with NHS customers LONDON, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentillion, the identity and access management (IAM) specialist for the healthcare sector, has today announced the appointment of Colin Wicks as UK Regional Sales Manager to further increase the company's sales...

Hospital operates in the red; CEO cites moves by Harrington to increase growth.
Byline: Brian Lee SOUTHBRIDGE - Harrington Memorial Hospital reported an operating loss of $3.6 million and an overall loss of $8.3 million through the third quarter of fiscal 2008, according to the state Division of Health Care Finance and Policy. The operating loss represents 7...

Ochsner Health System, Surgical Information Systems Partner to Rebuild New Orleans Healthcare Infrastructure.
ATLANTA, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- For over a decade Ochsner Health System has enjoyed a partnership with Surgical Information Systems (SIS) that has resulted in improved patient care, cost savings and increased revenues for Ochsner's surgical services. In recent years, the people of New Orleans have seen more than...