Final preparations are being made for the McKnight’s Online Expo, which will take place March 24 and 25 (next Wednesday and Thursday). Nearly 20 vendors are sponsoring this year’s event, which...
McKnight’s Online Expo sponsorship hits new record
Mar 05, 2010
A record-setting 18 vendors will sponsor the McKnight’s Online Expo, which will take place on March 24-25. Visitors can visit their online booths and learn about the latest products in long-term...
Direct Supply to embrace more integrated branding
Mar 02, 2010
Milwaukee-based Direct Supply is adopting a more integrated branding effort, according to company officials. Going forward, the words “Direct Supply” will also appear on logos of its subsidiary...
Medscape releases reference and medical news source
Mar 02, 2010
Medscape has released a new version of its popular Medscape Mobile app for the iPhone platform. Features include clinical and drug information, as well as news articles.
Walgreens recognized for innovation
Feb 23, 2010
Walgreens has been selected by Fast Company Magazine as one of the healthcare industry’s most innovative firms. The company was lauded for its efforts to increase wellness, improve chronic care,...
J&J helping earthquake victims
Feb 02, 2010
In the wake of Haiti’s recent earthquake, Johnson & Johnson is collaborating with several relief agencies to coordinate relief efforts. In addition, the firm is offering cash and product donations...
Budget proposal reveals a soft spot for healthcare IT
Feb 02, 2010
Healthcare-related information technology emerged as a big winner in President Obama’s federal budget proposal, which was revealed earlier this week. The $3.8 trillion spending plan includes $110...
3M recognized for overall software performance
Jan 05, 2010
KLAS has ranked 3M as the market-leader in three software solution categories: Medical Records Coding, Other Dictation and Transcription Solutions, and Medical Records–Other. KLAS is an independent...
Arts and Aging Toolkit also available in Spanish
Dec 15, 2009
Now available in Spanish, Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit (or La Creatividad Importa: Guía de Recursos Para las Artes y el Envejecimiento) provides best practices and models of successful...
Allscripts launches two EMR innovations
Dec 08, 2009
Allscripts has introduced two new innovations: Allscripts Professional EHR 9.0 and Allscripts Remote for BlackBerry smartphones. Both innovations make it easier for providers to gain access to health information...