Medical Facility Market Statistics, May 2013

Health Centre Industry In Uganda: Mps Want Shs129b For Health Workers' Salary

Industry news
16 hours ago
by Al Bawaba Ltd.

In a new report, legislators want other health workers' salaries to be raised to at least 55 per cent. Lawmakers on the Parliamentary Budget Committee have recommended that the government provides Shs129 billion for health workers' salaries. In a new report yet to be submitted before the House, the MPs said the salaries should be raised by at least 55 per cent. "After addressing the incen...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : Uganda

Medical Facility Deals And Alliances In The United States: Exp Pharmaceutical Services Partners With Anewmed To Launch The Medical Device Renewal Program

Company news
16 hours ago
by ProQuest Information & Learning

EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp. , a provider of healthcare services, has announced a strategic partnership with AnewMed, incorporated , operating an FDA-Registered Establishment for the renewal of medical devices with expired packaging. In a release, the companies said that the EXP / ANEWMED partnership stems from their recognition of the Market's need for an effective cost-containment program ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Key Players In The United States: 3 Competing Medical Marijuana Measures On Tuesday Ballot

Industry news
1 day ago
by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

2013-05-19 --In a test of public support for medical marijuana, Los Angeles voters will have 3 different options Tuesday to regulate pot dispensaries, including proposals that limit their numbers , impose new taxes on their sales. Or they can vote against all 3, sending a signal that -- depending on whom you ask -- either means they don't want any dispensaries at all, or, alternately ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Medical Facility Financing Activities In The United States: Downgrades Great Plains Regional Med Center's (ok) Revs To 'bb+'; Outlook Remains Negative

Company news
1 day ago
by ProQuest Information & Learning

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the rating on the following Oklahoma Development Finance Authority bonds issued on behalf of Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC): -- US Dollars 37.1 million hospital revenue bonds, series 2007 to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook remains Negative. SECURITY The bonds are secured by a pledge of the revenues of the obligated group , a debt service res...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Key Players In The United States: Fitch Affirms Sarasota County Public Hospital District (fl) Bonds At 'aa-'; Outlook Stable

Industry news
1 day ago
by ProQuest Information & Learning

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'AA-' long-term ratings for Sarasota County Public Hospital District's outstanding debt, issued by Sarasota County Public Hospital Board (FL) , Sarasota County Public Hospital District (FL). In total, Fitch rates approximately US Dollars 277.3 million of the organization's outstanding debt. The Rating Outlook is Stable. SECURITY The bonds are secured by an...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Corporate Deals Activity: Apollo Medical Holdings To Provide Multi-specialty Hospitalist Services To Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley

Company news
1 day ago
by ProQuest Information & Learning

Apollo Medical Holdings, incorporated ("ApolloMed"), an integrated physician-driven healthcare delivery Industry player that puts 'Patients 1st,' announced that its subsidiary, ApolloMed Hospitalists, signed a service agreement with Pacifica Hospital of the Valley to provide multi-specialty hospitalist services to the hospital. Under the terms of the agreement, ApolloMed will provide 24/7 hospitalist, ...

Industries : Medical Facility

Medical Facility M&a In The United States: District Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order In Phoebe Putney Litigation

Company news
1 day ago
by Mondaq

District Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order In Phoebe Putney Litigation - McDermott Will & Emery ( United States ) 19 May 2013 By Ms Carrie Amezcua The next step of the on-going Phoebe Putney litigation is completed. On Wednesday, 2013-04-15 , the district court for the Middle District of Georgia granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) motion for a Temporary Restra...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Medical Center Innovation Trends In The United States: Aga Research Foundation Research Scholar Awards Advance The Work Of Promising Gastroenterologists

Company news
1 day ago
by Targeted News Service

BETHESDA, Md. , 2013-05-19 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news release: The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Research Foundation is pleased to announce its 2013 research scholars. This year's honorees are outstanding young gastroenterologists working toward independent careers in gastroenterology, hepatology or related regions, , with thi...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Corporate Deals In The United States: Schneider Looking To Provider To Solve Dialysis Shortage

Company news
1 day ago
by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

2013-05-18 -- ST. THOMAS -- With Schneider Hospital's hemodialysis unit at capacity, the hospital is seeking a partnership with a private entity to take over , expand dialysis services in the St. Thomas- St. John District . In a Senate ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States, World

Medical Facility Market In The United States: Calhoun County Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.5 Percent In April

Industry news
2 days ago
by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

May 18 -- Calhoun County gained hundreds of jobs in April, adding to the trend of workforce growth across the state. as reported by the Alabama Department of Labor , the county's unemployment rate decreased to 6.5 % in April from 7.1 % in March. The improvement was in keeping with many other counties in Alabama -- a promising sign of economic growth that could continue for the n...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Price Statistics In The United States: Editorial: Hospital Sticker Shock

Industry news
2 days ago
by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

2013-05-18 --Most people entering the hospital can't get a straight answer to an obvious question: How much will this procedure or treatment cost? Nor can people easily compare prices among hospitals in their region. Now that is changing. The federal Centers for Medicare , Medicaid recently released 2011 list prices for procedures at more than 3,300 hospitals, including 126 in Illinois . Res...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Medical Facility Sector In The United States: Rare Drop In Healthcare Hiring Brings Miami-dade Its Slowest Job Growth In 3 Years

Industry news
2 days ago
by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

2013-05-18 --Healthcare hiring didn't come through for South Florida last month. The latest jobs number show 1 of the largest industries in the area has shifted into a new, slower gear, with Broward , Miami-Dade showing losses in a Market that was expanding even during the darkest days of the 2007-09 recession. It was a rare loss of healthcare jobs in the area, as the national Afforda...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital And Medical Centre Market In The United States: Becker's Names South Nassau Communities Hospital A Best Place To Work.

Industry news
2 days ago
by Gale Group

Oceanside, NY , 2013-05-18 --( PR.com )-- For the 3rd consecutive year, South Nassau Communities Hospital has been named to the Becker's Hospital Review 2013 list of "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" in the United States . South Nassau was selected for its robust benefits, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities, atmosphere of employee unity , satisfac...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Medical Facility Production Capacity In The United States: Brothers Plead Guilty In Centralia Marijuana Dispensary

Company news
2 days ago
by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

2013-05-17 --The 2 Florida brothers accused of operating a "highly sophisticated" , illegal marijuana dispesary on the edge of Centralia city limits were sentenced to a year , a day in prison Wednesday. Zeshawn Hasnani, 27, , Sohail Hasnani , 24, both pleaded guilty to manufacturing marijuana , possession with intent to deliver as a result of a plea agreement, said Deputy Prosecuto...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Long Term Care Production Statistics In Canada: Span-america Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Company news
3 days ago
by Business Wire

GREENVILLE, S.C. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Span-America Medical Systems, incorporated (NASDAQ: SPAN) announced today that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents ( $0 .125) per share. The dividend is payable 2013-06-05 , to shareholders of record on May 29, 2013. ?This dividend will mark our 94 th consecutive quarter of ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : Canada

Medical Facility Industry Overview In The United States: Fitch Affirms Winchester Hospital (ma) Revs At 'bbb+'; Outlook Revised To Positive

Industry news
3 days ago
by Business Wire

CHICAGO --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating on the following revenue bonds issued by the Massachusetts Health , Educational Facilities Authority on behalf of Winchester Hospital ( Winchester ) at 'BBB+': -- US Dollars 75.5 million series 2010H. The Rating Outlook has been revised to Positive from Stable. ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Innovation Trends In The United States And Afghanistan: Kessler Foundation Names Dr. Ross Zafonte Recipient Of Foundation's Third Annual Delisa Award

Company news
3 days ago
by Marketwire

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- (Marketwired) -- 05/17/13 -- Ross Zafonte , D.O., is the 2013 recipient of Kessler Foundation's Joel A. DeLisa , MD Award for Excellence in Research , Education in the Field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Dr. Zafonte will be honored at the Foundation's Board of Trustees Recognition Dinner in Cedar Grove on 2013-05-22 . The award includes a US Dollars 50000 ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States, Afghanistan

Hospital Industry Overview In Germany: Asklepios Close To Getting Blocking Minority In Rhoen

Industry news
3 days ago
by Aii Data Processing Ltd

(SeeNews) - 2013-05-17 - German hospital operator Asklepios has taken another step towards getting a blocking minority in rival Rhoen-Klinikum (ETR:RHK) by putting an independent manager as head of the Harz hospital in Goslar, Lower Saxony . Thus, Asklepios ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : Germany

Hospital Price Trend In The United States: U.s. Editorial Excerpts

Industry news
3 days ago
by Kyodo News International, Inc.

NEW YORK , 2013-05-17 -- ( Kyodo ) _ Selected editorial excerpts from the U.S. press: THE MURKY WORLD OF HOSPITAL PRICES ( The New York Times , New York ) Last week, the federal government made public a vast trove of information on the list prices charged by hospitals for a large array of procedures commonly performed on hospitalized patients. It was a good start toward providing greater tr...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Medical Centre Innovation Trends In The United States: Cerner To Hold Annual Shareholders' Meeting 2013-05-24

Company news
3 days ago
by GlobeNewswire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. , 2013-05-17 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerner is hosting its 2013 Shareholders' Meeting on May 24 . The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. CT . An audio webcast will be available on Cerner's website at www.cerner.com under the About Cerner section (click Investor Relations, then Presentations , Webcasts). For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Production Capacity In The United States: Global Partners? Alltown Convenience Stores Lead Us Dollars 70000 Fundraising Drive For Boston Children?s Hospital

Company news
3 days ago
by Business Wire

Global Executive Vice President Andrew Slifka to Present Check During Ceremony at Boston Children?s Hospital on Thursday, 2013-05-23 WALTHAM, Mass. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Customers , cashiers at Global Partners LP?s Alltown convenience stores, Mr. Mike?s convenience stores , Fast Freddie?s convenience stores have proved that many small gifts g...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : World

Medical Facility Sector In The United States: 5 Things To Watch For In Friday's Jobs Report

Industry news
3 days ago
by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

May 17 -- Florida releases local employment data Friday morning, , the numbers will be closely watched in South Florida to see if 2 trends continue moving in opposite directions. Throughout the spring, Broward continued to see its unemployment rate slide downward while joblessness in Miami-Dade has been on the rise. With the March report, Miami-Dade was once again flirting with dou...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Medical Facility Market: Event Brief Of First Quarter 2013 Amn Healthcare Services, Incorporated Profits Conference Call - Final

Industry news
3 days ago
by CQ Transcriptions LLC

CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS . Amy Chang - AMN Healthcare Services incorporated ,VP, IR . Susan Salka - AMN Healthcare Services incorporated ,President, CEO . Brian Scott - AMN Healthcare Services incorporated ,CFO, CAO , Treasurer . Ralph Henderson - AMN Healthcare Services incorporated ,President, Healthcare Staffing . Bob Livonius - AMN Healthcare Services incorporated ,President, Strategic Workforce Solutions ...

Industries : Medical Facility

Hospital Key Players In The United States: Fitch Affirms Memorial Hospital (nh) Revs At 'bbb'; Outlook Stable

Industry news
3 days ago
by ProQuest Information & Learning

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'BBB' rating on the following New Hampshire Health , Education Facilities Authority bonds issued on behalf of Memorial Hospital (TMH): -- US Dollars 19 million series 2006. The Rating Outlook is Stable. SECURITY --The bonds are secured by TMH's gross receipts , equipment, , a mortgage lien on the facility. KEY RATING DRIVERS CRITICAL ACCESS DESIGNATIO...

Industries : Medical Facility

Medical Center Market Overview In The United States: Fitch Affirms Cass Regional Medical Center's (mo) Revs At 'bbb-'; Outlook Stable

Industry news
3 days ago
by ProQuest Information & Learning

Fitch Ratings has affirmed its 'BBB-' rating on the US Dollars 48280000 revenue bonds, series 2007, issued by Cass County, Missouri on behalf of Cass Regional Medical Center ( Cass ). The Rating Outlook is Stable. SECURITY The bonds are secured by a pledge of net revenues (includes funds from county appropriations that is based primarily on a property tax levy) , a bond reserve fund. KE...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Tommy Marren May 17, 2013 09:00:00

Industry news
3 days ago
by inewsnetwork Inc.

Midwest Radio Midwest Radio Tommy Marren May 17, 2013 09:00:00 Subject: Oil Prices Duration: 12:00 Conor Faughnan (AA Roadwatch) discusses the allegations against major oil companies that they fixed pric...

Industries : Medical Facility

Medical Facility Innovation Trends In The United States: Patient Openness To Research Can Depend On Race And Sex Of Study Personnel

Company news
3 days ago
by HT Media

CINCINNATI , 2013-05-17 -- University of Cincinnati issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that the race , sex of study personnel can influence a patient's decision on whether or not to participate in clinical research. The study, presented today at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's annual meeting in Atlanta , that ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Medical Centre Innovation Trends In The United States: Patient Openness To Research Can Depend On Race And Sex Of Study Personnel

Company news
3 days ago
by Targeted News Service

CINCINNATI , 2013-05-17 -- University of Cincinnati's Academic Health Center issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that the race , sex of study personnel can influence a patient's decision on whether or not to participate in clinical research. The study, presented today at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's annual ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : United States

Hospital Price Trend: The Murky World Of Hospital Prices

Industry news
3 days ago
by New York Times Digital

Last week, the federal government made public a vast trove of information on the list prices charged by hospitals for a large array of procedures commonly performed on hospitalized patients. It was a good start toward providing greater transparency in hospital billing, which has long been shrouded in secrecy. But it fell short of providing full information that patients need to make informed de...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : World

Hospital Price Trend In The United States: The Murky World Of Hospital Prices

Industry news
3 days ago
by New York Times Digital

Last week, the federal government made public a vast trove of information on the list prices charged by hospitals for a large array of procedures commonly performed on hospitalized patients. It was a good start toward providing greater transparency in hospital billing, which has long been shrouded in secrecy. But it fell short of providing full information that patients need to make informed ...

Industries : Medical Facility
Countries : World, United States