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Xhale and Win Big With Hookah Tobacco Alternative Xhale Steam Stones

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Xhale and Win Big With Hookah Tobacco Alternative Xhale Steam Stones











Steam Stones hookah smoke alternative: Coined as “the next generation of hookah,” Xhale Steam Stones are free of the tar, carcinogens, carbon monoxide, and guilt that come with traditional tobacco.

Commerce, CA (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

Xhale, a division of PhD Marketing, presents the “Xhale and Win Big” YouTube video review contest for its new hookah tobacco alternative Xhale Steam Stones. Video reviews can be uploaded to Xhale Steam Stones’ YouTube channel from now until May 1, 2012. The contestant whose video gets the most views by July 1, 2012 wins a grand prize of $ 2,000.

Coined as “the next generation of hookah,” the new Xhale Steam Stones were created by PhD Marketing, Inc. as a smoking alternative based on the same concept as electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs. In both cases, an evaporation of liquid takes place that looks identical to regular smoke, but lacks many of the harmful chemicals. The Xhale Steam Stones work like regular hookah, or shisha, tobacco without the carcinogens, carbon monoxide, and guilt associated with traditional tobacco smoke.

Xhale Steam Stones are easy to use and are enjoyed the same way as regular hookah tobacco. Place the desired amount of Xhale Steam Stones in the bowl. (Using a funnel-style bowl is required.) Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and perforate with small holes. Place the heated coals on top of the aluminum foil. The stones take about 2 minutes to heat up. When they begin to steam, they’re ready to use. The stones will steam until they are done with no unpleasant or unwanted flavor, guaranteed.

People interested in participating in the Xhale and Win Big contest need to email their home addresses to contest(at)xhalesteamstones(dot)com to receive a free sample of the stones in the mail. Once the stones arrive, contestants should try them and record an interesting video review for the product that’s at least 90 seconds long. Videos should then be uploaded to the Xhale Steam Stones YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/xhalesteamstones, by May 1, 2012. The contest will then be in the hands of YouTubers everywhere and the video with the most views by July 1, 2012 wins the grand prize of $ 2,000.

Xhale Steam Stones come in 24 different flavors, like banana, melon dew, orange, peach, pina colada, raspberry, strawberry, grape, and many more. Now available on their website, http://www.xhalesteamstones.com, for $ 14.99 per 250-gram container, Xhale Steam Stones are an affordable and health conscious way to minimize first and second-hand effects of smoking hookah.

The Xhale and Win Big contest is open to legal U.S. residents with a valid email address. Contestants can also include those who are new or existing registrants of http://www.xhalesteamstones.com, or who are Facebook and/or Twitter fans/followers of Xhale Steam Stones with valid email address.

For more information about Xhale Steam Stones or the Xhale Win Big contest, visit http://www.xhalesteamstones.com or call 1-888-942-5355.

About Xhale Steam Stones

Xhale Steam Stones, “the next generation of hookah,” are an alternative to traditional hookah tobacco. Using the principle behind e-cigarettes, Xhale Steam Stones create vapor instead of smoke, allowing users to enjoy the taste without many of the harmful chemicals and carcinogens associated with smoking. Xhale Steam Stones come in 24 delicious flavors.





















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Health Advocate, Inc. Announces Program to Support Growth

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Health Advocate, Inc. Announces Program to Support Growth










Plymouth Meeting, PA (PRWEB) September 21, 2011

Health Advocate, the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company has announced a major expansion to support the company’s strong growth. The program includes:


    Expanded office space –The Walton Road property in Plymouth Meeting, PA has increased the company’s office space to nearly 100,000 square feet.
    New Hires – 60 employees have been hired since the beginning of 2011. The company expects to add another 30 employees in the fourth quarter.
    Additional Product Offerings– In addition to its core advocacy program, the company has experienced strong growth in its EAP, Wellness and Benefits Gateway™ products.
    Infrastructure investment – The company has made significant investments in technology and communications (specifically upgrading the computer and phone systems) to support growth.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

When: September 23, 2011, 1:00 pm

Where: 3043 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

To help celebrate the company’s growth, Health Advocate will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony. They will also be announcing their expanded employee wellness program along with a health fair to honor its employees. The fair will include flu shots, CPR training, blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings, and healthy snacks. There will also be tours of the facility, including Health Advocate’s new fitness center.

“Making long-term investments in supporting our business, adding new and leading-edge solutions, and most importantly having a highly talented team of dedicated professionals to ensure that we continue to provide personalized world-class service to our clients and members is at the heart of our ongoing success,” says Michael J. Cardillo, President, CEO, and cofounder, Health Advocate, Inc.

“Our enhanced wellness program is another example of the commitment we make to employee wellbeing,” says Martin B. Rosen, Executive Vice President and cofounder, Health Advocate, Inc. “The program is built around our culture of emphasizing the important role our employees play in our business.”

Founded 10 years ago, Health Advocate quickly built a reputation as the nation’s leader in healthcare advocacy; providing a hands-on, personalized service to help people when it matters most. It’s that level of service that helped push for widespread adoption of the company’s suite of advocacy and other health-related benefit support services, thus resulting in the dramatic growth.

About Health Advocate

Health Advocate™, Inc., the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, serves 21+ million Americans through more than 7,500 client relationships, including many of the nation’s largest companies, helping members personally navigate healthcare and insurance-related issues, saving time and money. Our Core Health Advocacy service is centered around our Personal Health Advocates, who assist members with a range of clinical, administrative and insurance-related issues. Our spectrum of add-on complementary employee- and employer-based solutions include our Wellness Advocate™, Benefits Gateway and Health Information Dashboard™, EAP+Work/Life™, Chronic Care Management™ and decision support programs. The solutions are designed to lower healthcare costs, increase productivity and improve outcomes.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Health Advocate has been recognized, for the fourth consecutive year, as one of America’s fastest growing private companies by Inc. 500, named one of the fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2010 Technology Fast 500™ and is rated one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work by Philadelphia magazine.

Health Advocate is not affiliated with any insurance or third party provider. Health Advocate does not replace health insurance coverage, provide medical care or recommend treatment.

HealthAdvocate.com

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Contact:

Rhonda L. Lipschutz

Public Relations

Health Advocate, Inc.

D: 610-397-7446/ Toll Free: 866-385-8033 x7753

rlipschutz(at)healthadvocate(dot)com

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Kansas Health Information Network and ICA Discuss Finding Success in a Large and Diverse Multi-State HIE

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Kansas Health Information Network and ICA Discuss Finding Success in a Large and Diverse Multi-State HIE












New York, NY (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

The Institute for Health Technology Transformation announced today that Laura McCrary, EdD, Executive Director, Kansas Health Information Network and John Tempesco, Chief Marketing Officer, ICA will be delivering a case study entitled, “Finding Success in a Large and Diverse Multi-State HIE” at the Institute’s Health IT Summit in Seattle taking place August 15-16, 2011 at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel.

Dr. McCrary and John Tempesco will provide a high-level overview of the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN) project discussing how this model works well for both urban and rural communities and how it is bringing this community model to all participants, not just to hospitals. They will also discuss how KHIN defines a community as well as the challenges of linking both urban and rural settings with their implicit differences. Kansas has more critical access hospitals than any other state in the US and Dr. McCrary and John Tempesco will share how this model can be replicated elsewhere in the country.

“KHIN provides services to all of Kansas and portions of northwest Missouri encompassing large urban and rural areas. KHIN’s goal is to connect 80% of healthcare providers in the service area including 163 hospitals, 4500 physicians, 100 public health departments, 40 community mental health centers and 400 long term care facilities. Our challenge of linking this large population requires health information exchange functionality that integrates with disparate EMR/EHR systems and provides the correct clinical data at the point-of-care. ICA’s CareAlign® was the tool we needed to accomplish this complex task,” McCrary says.

The iHT2 Health IT Summit in Seattle is the premier executive summit focused on the strategies and tools that are re-defining customer care, collaboration and efficiency in the health care provider markets.

Sponsors and Partners for the 2011 iHT2 Health IT Summit in Seattle include: Absolute Software, Apixio, Catalyst Solutions, Carematix, Comcast, Drager, ICA, Intel, MMR Global, Nuance, Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications, Rubbermaid Healthcare, Sago Networks, Vidyo, VoCare, vRad, AMDIS, CMIO, Continua Health Alliance, eHealth SmartBrief, Executive Insight, Frost & Sullivan, Healthcare IT News, HIMSS Washington State Chapter, IDC Health Insights, MarketsandMarkets, ReportsandReports, and SearchHealthIT.com.

About the ICA:

Informatics Corporation of America (ICA) was established to take innovative technology developed by Vanderbilt Medical Center to the broader healthcare market, and now delivers a comprehensive HIE solution to hospitals, IDNs, communities and states. Unmatched in its ability to yield cost effectiveness, improved patient care, and better outcomes, ICA’s CareAlign® solution captures complete data to enhance the decision-making process. The CareAlign clinical intelligence engine empowers HIEs to leverage existing core systems and construct a longitudinal patient record. CareAlign also features provider/patient portals, secure clinical communication, NHIN compliant interoperability, EHR-lite and population management tools. Visit http://www.icainformatics.com; follow us on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/ icainformatics; and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com

About the Institute for Health Technology Transformation:

The Institute for Health Technology Transformation is the leading organization committed to bringing together private and public sector leaders fostering the growth and effective use of technology across the healthcare industry. Through collaborative efforts the Institute provides programs that drive innovation, educate, and provide a critical understanding of how technology applications, solutions and devices can improve the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare.

http://www.ihealthtran.com

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Health Care Courses Offered Online, in Classroom by San Diego State University

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Health Care Courses Offered Online, in Classroom by San Diego State University










(PRWEB) July 22, 2011

Even while the economy struggles, Monster.com reports that health care “continues to be the career success story of the past few years.” From the start of the downturn in December 2007 until September 2010, the healthcare sector grew by 720,000 jobs while all other industries lost nearly 8.5 million jobs, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

With health care being such a major force within San Diego County and throughout America, San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies offers both in-class and online professional health care certificate and certification programs for individuals to prepare for these lucrative careers.

“I was a graduate of the EKG certificate class and with the knowledge gained, I was

able to land a job working as an assistant for the director of cardiology at Scripps Mercy Hospital,” said former student Lindsay Collins. “The experience I gained has certainly paid off in my new career. The first day on the job, I successfully completed five EKGs.”

U.S. News and World Report projected at the beginning of the year that 13 of the 50 best careers for 2011 are in the health care industry while reporting the following:

The growth trend in health care is almost unstoppable: Millions and millions of aging baby boomers will continue to place a heightened demand on health care providers, as well as provide plenty of opportunity for medical innovation.

The most recent Department of Labor report stated that health care will generate 3.2 million new wage and salary jobs between 2008 and 2018, more than any other industry, largely in response to rapid growth in the elderly population.

In responding to this vital need for health care workers, SDSU’s College of Extended Studies has programs that will qualify students to enter the health care field in as little as six months. These courses are hands-on and teach practical and needed skills, and are scheduled for working adults and taught by industry experts.

The College is an approved provider for education-to-career funding through San Diego Workforce Partnership, Military Spouse, and Veterans benefits. Additionally, SDSU’s College of Extended Studies has become an educational partner for The Bridge to Employment for Healthcare Grant in partnership with Comprehensive Training Systems for all health care classroom courses. This grant provides tuition funding up to $ 7,000 for all eligible classroom healthcare training programs listed on the Workforce Investment Act’s Eligible Training Provider List.

For more information on eligibility, call (619) 594-3946.

Professional Woman’s Magazine notes health care as growing career field since the fastest growing demographic is of people turning 65, and the number of people requiring health care services is also growing along with it. In order to address this public need, more and more pharmacy technicians are finding employment, the magazine reports.

Isabella Burgan, a recent graduate of SDSU’s pharmacy technician program, said it will be invaluable to her career.

“Even though there was a lot to learn, we were able to get through all of the material without any issues,” she said. “I feel that I am much better prepared to take the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) exam and have a pretty good idea of what to expect when I find a job as a pharmacy technician. I am really looking forward to working in this exciting field.”

SDSU’s Extended Studies also prepares individuals for health care occupations through such courses as administrative dental assistant, administrative medical specialist with medical billing and coding, and clinical dental assistant.

The College offers medical transcription and medical terminology programs. Medical transcriptionists are expected to experience a 10.5% job growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which also says that medical receptionists are projected to grow by 22% from 2008-18.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics further predicts a growth of 9-18% for dietitians and nutritionists from 2008-18. SDSU’s Extended Studies offers an Online Nutrition Certificate program with courses such as Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Performance as well as Public Nutrition and Wellness Education through the Online Professional Certificate program in Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports.

According to the Research and Labor Market Intelligence Team of the San Diego Workforce Partnership, San Diego echoes these national themes. San Diego Workforce Partnership reports that total health care jobs in San Diego County are expected to rise by 55% from 2000 to 2020.

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Thomas Masci, Jr. of Health Advocate, Inc. Wins Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2009 CFO of the Year Award

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Thomas Masci, Jr. of Health Advocate, Inc. Wins Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2009 CFO of the Year Award











Thomas Masci, Jr., CFO and cofounder of Health Advocate, Inc.


Plymouth Meeting, PA (Vocus) July 21, 2009

Health Advocate™, the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, announced today that Thomas Masci, Jr., CFO and cofounder, has been named the winner in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2009 CFO of the Year Award in the medium company category.

This competitive award, sponsored by the Philadelphia Business Journal in conjunction with Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, honors financial professionals throughout the Delaware Valley who have displayed outstanding performance in their roles as corporate financial leaders. Masci was presented with his award by Marsh, a sponsor of the awards program, at the annual awards luncheon at the Sheraton City Center Hotel in Philadelphia.

“I am honored to receive this award since it really recognizes the accomplishments our company has achieved beginning as a start-up and now becoming the nation’s leading health advocacy company,” said Thomas Masci, Jr., Chief Financial Officer and cofounder of Health Advocate, Inc. “My partners and I want to thank our clients who place their trust in our service as well as our dedicated team of employees who work hard to serve our members and their families.”

Masci, one of the five founders of Health Advocate, has helped build the company’s financial systems and has overseen their evolution as the company has grown. He is a graduate of Drexel University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

In addition, Masci is a mentor for Drexel co-ops and other young people in the business world. He has served for four years on the Delaware County Mental Health / Mental Retardation Board and is presently active in Health Advocate’s charitable initiatives in the local community.

About Health Advocate

Health Advocate, Inc., the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, serves more than 5,000 clients nationwide, providing more than 15 million Americans with personalized help to resolve healthcare and insurance-related issues. The company offers a spectrum of advocacy, Wellness, Pricing Decision Support and Human Resources solutions to help save time and money. The company also offers a direct-to-consumer advocacy service, Health Proponent, to individuals who are not part of groups.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Health Advocate has been recognized as one of America’s fasting growing private companies by Inc.500 and is rated one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 20 Places to Work. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.HealthAdvocate.com.

Health Advocate is not affiliated with any insurance or third party provider. Health Advocate does not replace health insurance coverage, provide medical care or recommend treatment.

Contact:

Jessica Parker-Smith

Public Relations Director

Health Advocate, Inc.

D: 610-397-7753/ Toll Free: 866-385-8033 x7753

C: 484-354-8084

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HealthTalker Founder and CEO Andrew Levitt to be Featured at ‘Health 2.0: User-Generated Healthcare 2008′

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HealthTalker Founder and CEO Andrew Levitt to be Featured at ‘Health 2.0: User-Generated Healthcare 2008′











Andrew Levitt, Founder and CEO, HealthTalker


Somerville, MA (PRWEB) October 14, 2008

HealthTalker, http://www.healthtalker.com, the word-of-mouth marketing (WOM) firm for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, today announced that Andrew Levitt, Founder and CEO of HealthTalker, will be featured on the panel “Pharma and Health 2.0″ at Health 2.0: User-Generated Healthcare 2008, October 23, in San Francisco.

Levitt will demonstrate Heathtalker’s innovative WOM pharmaceutical marketing program, http://www.healthtalker.com/site/about , and share insights on influencing and leveraging the untapped power of consumer conversation. He will discuss the power of consumers speaking to people they know about their health experiences and how WOM can work in this highly-regulated industry.

A list of the other panelists showcasing can be found at http://www.health2con.com/sf08.html. The session will take place at the San Francisco Marriott at 4:00 p.m., October 23.

“It’s really important for pharmaceutical companies to evolve their marketing approach, and challenge the status quo,” said Andrew Levitt, Founder and CEO of HealthTalker. “Consumer trust is at an all-time low, and patients are craving a sense of connectivity with the brands they use on a daily basis. Give them a voice and the right tools, and you can create a consumer-to-consumer program that brings a degree of credibility and authenticity to the discussion that no traditional advertisement can match,” he said.

Health 2.0: User-Generated Healthcare 2008 provides a sweeping overview of the things that are happening in Web 2.0, from technologies to healthcare. Health 2.0 covers everything from innovations in search and healthcare-focused social networks and consumer sites to exciting trends in wellness and personalized medicine taking shape on the horizon.

About HealthTalker

HealthTalker is a Boston-based, full-service (WOM) agency that develops innovative programs for the healthcare market with a specific focus on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. HealthTalker programs recruit highly engaged patients and/or caregivers to participate in multi-faceted offline and online experiences that are personally relevant to them. Through their conversations with others, HealthTalker members help raise awareness of health conditions and treatment options, which may lead to better physician-patient dialogue. HealthTalker monitors the spread and impact of its programs via a custom, proprietary software platform that captures metrics across multiple channels. This unique and flexible application also allows HealthTalker to accommodate the specific needs and requirements of the industry. Learn more at http://www.healthtalker.com/site/story .

Contact: Debby Fireman | debby @ fireworksbydesign.com | 610.547.2229

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Two CDC Professionals to Teach New Online Course on Health and Emergency Management at Millersville University

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Two CDC Professionals to Teach New Online Course on Health and Emergency Management at Millersville University











Millersville, PA (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

The Millersville University Center for Disaster Research and Education announces a new course on health and emergency management as part of its Master of Science in Emergency Management. The new course will be taught completely online by CDC physicist Dr. Paul Charp and CDC supervisory scientist Mr. Greg Zarus. The course begins August 29th. Interested professionals can take this one course as a standalone or as part of the full master’s degree.

The course will focus on better understanding health priorities associated with a chemical or radiological incident; differentiating between chemical weapons events versus other chemical or radiological events; defining rate limiting factors; differentiating and calculating risks and hazards; applying principles of preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and identifying and determining roles and responsibilities around these principles and the potential situation.

The course was developed to help emergency managers or leaders to better manage, minimize or prevent health disasters as a result of a natural disaster. “Often times when a disaster strikes, first responders or emergency management teams act on the situation that is directly in front of them, as opposed to having a plan ready to implement. Systems and processes need to be put in place that are proactive regarding the assessment of hazardous materials, the response to the condition of the materials and communications to management teams. These are all critical issues taught in the Millersville program and critical to preserving life and restoring a community,” said Dr. Paul Charp, the senior health physicist at the CDC Division of Health Assessment and Consultation and one of the faculty members teaching the course at Millersville University.    

“We are very fortunate to have Paul Charp and Greg Zarus teaching this course. They are two exceptional practitioners, scientists and teachers in the field,” said Sepi Yalda, Program Director for the Master of Science in Emergency Management at Millersville University.    

Dr. Charp is senior health physicist in the CDC Division of Health Assessment and Consultation. He’s responsible for evaluating radioactive materials in the environment and their effects on public health. In addition, he serves on the National Advisory Team for Environment, Food, and Health, and he teaches nuclear engineering at Georgia Tech. More recently, he was deployed to the CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to assist with the Japanese nuclear incident at Fukushima.

Mr. Greg Zarus is a supervisory scientist at the CDC and manager of the Public Health Assessment Program. After getting an MS in Atmospheric Science and Geophysics at Texas Tech, he went on to do graduate work in Environmental Engineering at Rutgers. He led the EPA’s Air Quality Modeling Team before moving over to the CDC. At the CDC, his work focuses on air pollution and managing investigations of various exposures. He also leads a multidisciplinary team that works to provide rapid consultations on environmental exposures, and he is the mayor of Pine Lake, a small town in Georgia.

About the Millersville University Center for Disaster Research and Education

Millersville University Center for Disaster Research and Education was created in 2003 and provides multi-discipline education, research and internship opportunities; contributes to the next generation of disaster researchers and managers; conducts research on behavioral or organizational responses to disasters and terrorism; and disseminates research in the field that is useful to the general public, mass media personnel, and emergency management personnel, as well as researchers. The Master of Science in Emergency Management program began accepting students and working professionals in 2007.

For more information, visit http://www.millersville.edu/cdre or call Program Director Dr. Sepi Yalda at syalda(at)millersville(dot)edu or 717-872-3293.

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mHealth Alliance Works in Partnership with GSMA to Expand Discussion of Mobile Health at 2010 Mobile World Congress

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mHealth Alliance Works in Partnership with GSMA to Expand Discussion of Mobile Health at 2010 Mobile World Congress











Washington, DC (Vocus) February 12, 2010

The mHealth Alliance today announced that it and the GSM Association will deliver a day-long conference program on the use of wireless networks to support health delivery (mHealth) at the 2010 GSMA Mobile World Congress. A series of high-level presentations and seminar panels under the banner “mHealth – Collaborating for Universal Care: An mHealth Insight Developed with the mHealth Alliance” will take place on Thursday, February 18, 2010, exploring the rapidly growing ecosystem at the intersection of the healthcare and mobile worlds.

“mHealth is a new frontier for the mobile industry and we are excited to be working with the mHealth Alliance to establish a dialogue around the opportunities and challenges for participants across the entire healthcare value chain,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer at the GSMA. “This dedicated day-long track on mHealth at the Mobile World Congress should be particularly insightful. We expect it to lead to new ideas, new conversations, and ultimately, new ways of doing business.”

“One year after the launch of the mHealth Alliance at the February 2009 Mobile World Congress, we are thrilled to be back at the Congress and partnering with the GSM Association to expand discussion of how wireless can help reach global health goals,” said David Aylward, Executive Director of the mHealth Alliance. “The marriage of health with wireless is a win-win opportunity for the mobile industry, for health providers, and for everyone who cares about creating healthier communities,” he added.

The day will begin with opening remarks from Terry Kramer, Regional President, Vodafone Americas and Dr. Ajay Bakshi, Associate Principal, McKinsey, and followed by a series of high-level plenary panels and afternoon seminar discussions. Sessions and moderators include:

    “Supply Side Ecosystem and the mHealth Value Chain”, moderated by Dr. Sally Stansfield, Executive Secretary of the Health Metrics Network of the World Health Organization
    “Revenue Streams for mHealth – Exploring the Future Economics of mHealth”, moderated by David Aylward, Executive Director, mHealth Alliance
    “Wellness at Every Age”, moderated by Dr. Hector Gallardo Rincon, Director of Operational Solutions, Instituto Carlos Slim de la Salud (Carlos Slim International Health Institute)
Representatives of major wireless operators, and health and strategy companies will also participate, including: Accenture, Apollo Hospitals, Ericsson, i.e. healthcare, LG, Orange, Safaricom, Smart and Telefonica. Experts from the Columbia University’s Earth Institute, the Massachusetts Institute for Technology, Sproxil, Terem Emergency Medical Centers, University of California at Los Angeles, Vital Wave Consulting and WellDoc also will speak.

The mHealth Alliance was announced by the United Nations Foundation, Vodafone Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation at the February 2009 Mobile World Congress, and builds off those Foundations investments in innovative technologies in its support global health goals.

About the mHealth Alliance

The mHealth Alliance is dedicated to enabling the delivery of quality health to the farthest reaches of wireless networks in the developing world. Its mission is to be a catalyst and accelerant, supporting leaders, celebrating successes, creating hard research, filling gaps, making connections, and forging public-private partnerships. The Alliance was created by the Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Vodafone Foundation, and includes the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the GSM Association among its founding partners. More information is available at http://www.mhealthalliance.org or info(at)mhealthalliance.org.

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mHealth Alliance to Receive $1 Million from HP to Improve Health through Mobile Technology

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mHealth Alliance to Receive $ 1 Million from HP to Improve Health through Mobile Technology












Washington, DC (Vocus) November 8, 2010

The mHealth Alliance today announced a two-year, $ 1 million aggregate donation from HP to help improve health care and health systems around the globe using mobile technology. The announcement was made at the opening of the mHealth Summit, a three-day event bringing together leaders from the global health and technology communities to explore ways mobile technology can increase the access, quality and efficiency of healthcare to communities in the U.S. and abroad.

“HP’s ground-breaking commitment demonstrates the rising importance of mobile technology in improving health, and the leadership of the information and communication technology industries to improve lives around the globe,” said David Aylward, Executive Director of the mHealth Alliance. “HP’s financial, technical and project support to mHealth Alliance initiatives significantly expands our ability to catalyze the partnerships, solutions, and sustainable deployments of mobile technology that can enable healthier lives for all, especially in the developing world.”

HP funding will support the core activities of the mHealth Alliance, including the Health UnBound (HUB) online community that facilitates global knowledge-sharing and collaborative solution development. HP’s support also will help the mHA-led Maternal mHealth Initiative.

“As the world’s largest technology company, HP is pleased to bring its strong history of innovation and technical expertise to our relationship with the mHealth Alliance,” said Gabi Zedlmayer, vice president of Global Social Innovation, HP. “We feel a strong obligation to global health from both a business and social impact perspective and are committed to helping to improve lives and change the healthcare equation for people around the world.”

The 2010 mHealth Summit, the largest event of its kind, is bringing together leaders at the forefront of the policy, research, business and development communities, including Bill Gates, Aneesh Chopra, Ted Turner and Judith Rodin, to advance the discussion around ways mobile technology can increase the access, efficiency and effectiveness of health systems in both the developing and developed worlds. The mHealth Summit partners are the Foundation for the National Institutes for Health (NIH), the mHealth Alliance, and NIH.

About the mHealth Alliance

The mHealth Alliance (mHA) mobilizes innovation to deliver quality health at the furthest reaches of wireless networks and mobile devices. Working with diverse partners, the mHA advances mHealth through research, advocacy, and support for the development of interoperable solutions and sustainable deployment models. The mHA sponsors innovation challenges and conferences, leads cross-sector mHealth initiatives, and hosts HUB (Health UnBound), a global online community for resource sharing and collaborative solution generation.

Founding partners include the Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Vodafone Foundation, PEPFAR, the GSM Association, and HP. More information is available at: http://www.mHealthAlliance.org .

About the 2010 mHealth Summit

The 2010 mHealth Summit is organized by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in partnership with the mHealth Alliance and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The event will take place November 8-10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Event Highlights:


Network with over 2,000 professionals from the U.S and 38+ countries, and gain unparalleled access to the biggest names in the health, policy and the mobile ecosystem
Confirmed keynote speakers: Bill Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Francis S. Collins, Ph.D., Director, National Institutes of Health; Todd Park, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Ted Turner, Chairman, United Nations Foundation; Aneesh Chopra, U.S. Chief Technology Officer; Dr. Judith Rodin, President, The Rockefeller Foundation; and Dr. Julio Frenk, Dean of Faculty, Harvard School of Public Health and former Minister of Health, Mexico.
A conference program that features seven Super Sessions on critical issues in mHealth that include topics such as Optimizing Privacy and Data Security, Regulatory and Policy Perspectives, Lessons Learned Around the Globe, Comparative Effectiveness Research and mHealth, and more. Six conference tracks and side sessions explore topics such as Economics and mFinance, the use of mobile technologies to improve Maternal and Child Health, Health Behavior & Mobile Technology, and mHealth and Emergency Response.

Tweet Me: Tech giant HP joins #mHealth Alliance, committing $ 1M to harnessing the power of mobile to improve global health. #mHS10

Press Contacts:

At the mHealth Summit

Ingrid Madden, imadden(at)unfoundation(dot)org, (202) 247-1807

In Washington

Negin Janati, njanati(at)unfoundation(dot)org; (202) 887-9040

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Dorland Health Announces the Case In Point Platinum Award Winners at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

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Dorland Health Announces the Case In Point Platinum Award Winners at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.










Rockville, MD (PRWEB) May 16, 2011

The 2nd annual Case In Point Platinum Awards Luncheon, recognizing the most successful and innovative case management programs working to improve healthcare, took place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on May 10, 2011. During the awards ceremony, the winners across 26 categories were announced. All categories focus on the delivery of quality healthcare in America.

The ceremony bestowed formal recognition to 31 winning organizations, as well as more than 100 leading organizations that were given honorable mention awards. Submitting in categories ranging from behavioral health case management and hospital case management to managed care programs and transitions of care initiatives, the winners and honorable mentions were recognized for their innovative work in ensuring that individuals receive safe, quality and effective healthcare in the least restrictive setting and in a cost-effective manner. A complete list of honorable mentions and award winners can be found on the Dorland Health website: http://www.dorlandhealth.com/case-in-point-platinum-awards/2011-finalists.

“Once again the Platinum Awards showcase the terrific work of case management programs that often fly under the view of industry professionals and the public,” said Anne Llewellyn, RN-BC, MS, BHSA, CCM, CRRN, the ceremony’s chairperson and editor in chief with Dorland Health.

Representatives from hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, provider organizations and other leading institutions were celebrated during the awards ceremony, which featured a keynote presentation from Suzanne Mintz, President and CEO of the National Family Caregivers Association. Ms. Mintz focused her speech on the effect of the healthcare industry’s struggles to move toward patient-centered care on the plight of personal caregivers, which number tens of millions of individuals across the country. Ms. Mintz pushed for professionals involved in care coordination, as advocates for patients and their families, to have their voice heard in policy debates.

The May/June 2011 Issue of Case In Point magazine provides a glimpse into the award winners and the honorable mentions, including a look at specific outcomes . To interview any of the companies or individuals mentioned, please contact Hope Kabik at hkabik(at)accessintel(dot)com The May/June 2011 issue of Case In Point is available here: http://accessintelligence.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vcip11/i3/p1

About Dorland Health

Dorland Health, an Access Intelligence, LLC Company, is a leading integrated media publisher in the health care business information industry. Dorland Health publishes Case In Point, Case In Point Weekly, Senior Services Report, Patient Advocate Report, a suite of industry-specific resource directories, industry webinars, award programs, special reports, and offers continuing education credits. To learn more about Dorland Health, visit our website at http://www.dorlandhealth.com.

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