Spectrum Health Presents Findings at 2013 MedAxiom Spring Conference - At the MedAxiom Spring conference, Dr. David Wohns, Director of Invasive and Interventional Cardiology at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI, presented "Improving Quality and Managing Cost: Cath Lab Accreditation: From Good to Great," an overview of the outcomes and payback his cardiac cath lab has obtained from the process of ACE accreditation.

Rx drug use and abuse is epidemic. Behind the Orange Curtain is an awareness and call to action documentary uncovering the dirty little secret that is taking one life every 24 minutes in this country. Behind the Orange Curtain, the award-winning documentary directed by Brent Huff chronicling the prescription drug epidemic that is currently plaguing our nation will be available today, April 23rd, on iTunes and Amazon Instant View via digital entertainment curator FilmBuff. The eye-opening film dives into the idyllic lifestyle of Orange County, California, typically known for its affluent lifestyle with tree lined streets, gated communities, blue ribbon schools, mega churches and the nation’s first “real housewives.”

The unemployment rate also went down by 0.6 percent compared to last March, with the March 2013 rate being 7.6 percent. A recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the average jobless rate fell in 26 states and Washington D.C. in March 2013 and increased in seven states. For the remaining 17 states, there was no change according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate also went down by 0.6 percent compared to last March, with the March 2013 rate being 7.6 percent.

The MedZilla.com Employment Report for April, 2013: Unemployment Rate Drops as Obama Announces Major Bio-Tech Research Initiative - MedZilla Reports: The unemployment rate continued to fall in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; job placement showed growth in business, professional services and health care. (bls.com, 4/5/13) Job cuts were down by 11% from March, read reports released last week from the global outplacement consultancy firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. (challengergray.com, 4/4/13)

The latest release is part of a growing caregiver resource center, dedicated to providing free resources for caregivers, home health aides, and nurses. myCNAjobs, a caregiver recruitment vehicle and job community, announces the release of a detailed state nursing registry guide and infographic for nursing and CNA job seekers. The free guide allows students and job seekers to quickly identify full contact information for nursing registries nationwide including addresses, phone numbers, and links to online registries if available.

Technological Advancements and Growing Procedural Demand Drives the Global Fluoroscopy and Mobile C-Arms Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. - GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on the Fluoroscopy and Mobile C-Arms markets. The global Fluoroscopy and Mobile C-Arms market is forecast to reach US$2.6 billion by 2018, driven primarily by technological advancements, increasing number of applications and increased expenditure in developing countries.

National Study Highlights the Expansion of Mobile Technology, Social Media and Other Communication Platforms in Health Care - Trend Report series published by TCS Healthcare Technologies, the Case Management Society of America, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians focuses on the results of the 2012 Health IT Survey and reveals several emerging patterns in Health IT use and perception.

Research and Market announces the addition of "Digital Pathology Market - Slide Scanners (Whole Slide Imaging), Analytics (Image Analysis Software), Delivery Modes (Web Based/ Cloud Based) and Whole Slide Image Storage - Global Trends & Forecast till 2017" to its catalogue. Digital pathology is currently gaining momentum as pathologists are seeking to achieve workflow efficiency and cost cutting in the pathological process. It provides ready access to premium quality slide images, enabling better and fast diagnosis, as well as preservation of these digital slides for future reference. The digital pathology market is driven by the factors such as reduction in laboratory expenses, improvement in operational efficiency, and treatment decisions and patient care.

The MedZilla.com Employment Report for February, 2013: Health Care Sector Stimulates Job Growth Throughout the Recession - MedZilla Reports: The Bureau of Labor reported Friday that while the overall unemployment average remained steady, the economy was still able to add 157,000 new jobs in January. Notably, though much of the statistical data remained steady over the past few months, Health Care specifically, during the past year has been able to add more than 320,000 jobs alone. (bls.gov, 2/1/2013)

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