Health Care

AHIP Endorses 'Patient Charter' for Measuring, Reporting Physician Performance

April 4, 2008

"These principles should be endorsed by all stakeholders as the nation moves toward a health care system that values quality and embraces transparency," said AHIP President and CEO Karen Ignagni.

Major Distribution Deal Signed for Surgical Sponge Tracking System

April 3, 2008

The SmartSponge™ system uses an RFID chip, shown here, to alert surgical staffers if a sponge remains in a patient, thus preventing a dangerous error.

3M Completes Aearo Acquisition, Buys Quebec Infection Control Firm

April 2, 2008

The St. Paul manufacturer said its Canadian subsidiary has acquired Les Entreprises Solumed Inc.

Paid Black Lung Benefits Totaled $41 Billion Through FY2004

April 2, 2008

The original cost estimate, $3 billion, was wrong because the program didn't end in 1976 as planned and eligibility and benefits were expanded. Almost 1 million claims have been filed.

April Tradeshow Report

April 2008

Two important tradeshows are happening this month. First, the 2008 Fire Department Instructors Conference takes place in Indianapolis April 7-12. About 28,000 firefighters are expected to attend the 80-year-old event, billed as the world's largest firefighter training conference and exhibition.
Then, from April 25 to May 1, the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses will hold its 2008 AAOHN Symposium & Expo in Salt Lake City. This conference is a golden opportunity for occupational nurses to learn and network with fellow colleagues.

Meeting at the Crossroads

By Marc Barrera · April 1, 2008

Once the junction of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads on a joining a transcontinental route that opened the doors to the American West, Salt Lake City (often referred to as the "Crossroads of the West") will play host this month to another kind of meeting--that of thousands of occupational nursing professionals at the 2008 AAOHN Symposium & Expo. Its dates are April 25-May 1 at the city's Salt Palace Convention Center.

Study: Vast Majority Has No Access to Wellness Programs at Work

April 1, 2008

The study revealed that even among workers who said they participated in wellness programs, nearly half admitted that their commitment trailed off after just a few years.

NSC, Cantel Medical to Market Pandemic Flu Defense Kits

March 31, 2008

The organizations will co-market the co-branded products, along with providing planning and educational services, to more than 50,000 NSC members.

Report Highlights Need to Increase Employees' Awareness of COPD

March 31, 2008

Study Bolsters Link Between Pesticides, Parkinson's Disease

March 31, 2008

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