Global Home Health Care Market to Reach US$372 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. - GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global outlook on the Home Health Care Industry. As diseases related to acute care, such as heart problems, arthritis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s continue to rise, the adult healthcare segment is experiencing tremendous growth, creating opportunities for the homecare industry. The market for home health care services is driven by aging population, escalating healthcare cost, demographic shift, and increasing awareness and acceptance.
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As partner with the National Rural Health Association, the American Board of Physician Specialties is committed to providing leadership on rural physician workforce issues. The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) is proud to announce the renewal of its Gold Partnership with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for 2012. The foundation of ABPS is placing patients first by meeting the board certification needs of rural physicians.
As part of an intensive focus on teaching care of older adults, the NLN will recognize schools of nursing that demonstrate exceptional instruction and innovation in this key area. The inaugural award for Excellence in Geriatric Education is the first step in a multi-year competitive awards program; a dozen schools of nursing will be selected for this prestigious honor between 2012 and 2015.
Professional Therapy Associates Results Support Study Findings: Physical Therapy Treatment and Activity Effective for Low Back Pain - Montana Physical Therapy Clinic finds 1 in 2 patients seek treatment for back pain; results corroborate studies on effectiveness of physical therapy for low back pain.
New 2000-2011 Survey Results: Pharmacy Benefit Trends and Data Compiles 12 Years of PBM Data Into an Easy-to-Use Resource - Just published by Atlantic Information Services, 2000-2011 Survey Results: Pharmacy Benefit Trends and Data captures PBM membership and market share data from 1st Quarter 2000 to 2nd Quarter 2011. Atlantic Information Services, publisher of Specialty Pharmacy News, Drug Benefit News and Health Plan Week is pleased to announce publication of the 2000-2011 Survey Results: Pharmacy Benefit Trends and Data. This brand-new edition captures PBM membership and market share data from 1st Quarter 2000 to 2nd Quarter 2011. With stats by company and by aggregated numbers, Pharmacy Benefit Trends and Data reports the top benchmarks on the entire books of business for PBMs: prescription volume, drug spend, covered lives, cost trends, mail-order market share and much more.