Insurance industry
As part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of regular eye exams for children, NFL legend Steve Young has become the first sports ambassador for the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and VSP's (Vision Service Plan) national vision initiative. The campaign, called "See Better,
Education
In a continued effort to educate investors and brokers about equity options, The Options Industry Council (OIC) has announced its spring schedule for its "Options Strategies for Your Clients" seminars. Since introducing the Series 7 licensed brokers-only seminar in 2001, OIC has educated nearly 500 brokers at this
Education
AARNet, Australia's Research and Education Network, has selected Procket Networks' PRO/8812 and PRO/8801 routers for its worldwide network build-out supporting 37 Australian universities and Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). Procket Networks' PRO/8000 router series will deliver unprecedented levels
Insurance industry
Capital Region Health Care (CRHC) in Concord, NH, has deployed Kryptiq Corp.'s clinical messaging applications to enable the electronic transfer of information between CRHC's seven existing electronic medical record (EMR) servers and outside parties involved in patient care. This implementation marks the first time CRHC can
Health care industry
R2 Technology Inc. has partnered with Kaiser Permanente to provide CAD systems to all Kaiser Permanente facilities. The agreement, which extends through December 31, 2005, will grant Kaiser Permanente access to R2 Technology's ImageChecker(R) CAD system with the OmniCAD(TM) platform for early breast cancer detection. This
Health care industry
The Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI) has launched a web site, mad-cow-facts.com, to provide accurate information about Mad Cow Disease, also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The site aims to counter the spread of misinformation and misleading claims made by special interest groups and organic food companies
Pharmaceutical industry
In a collaborative effort, Etonic Athletic and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have formed a new alliance to fund the prevention and cure of diabetes. The partnership aims to raise awareness about the devastating disease, which affects an estimated 18.2 million people, and to promote healthy lifestyles through foot
Pharmaceutical industry
HealthPartners, a nonprofit Minnesota health care organization, has partnered with United Concordia, one of the largest dental insurers in the country, to offer a new national dental plan for Minnesota companies with employees in other states. The new plan, NationalONE Dental, allows national employers based in Minnesota to offer the
Health care industry
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on major media organizations to commit to using their resources to expand public knowledge and understanding about HIV/AIDS, acknowledging that media represents an often overlooked and underutilized resource in the fight against the global AIDS epidemic. The Global Media AIDS Initiative aims
Health care industry
CIGNA LIFESOURCE Transplant Network, one of the largest transplant networks in the country, has partnered with Shands HealthCare to enable 11.8 million CIGNA HealthCare members to access transplant services at the Shands Transplant Center at the University of Florida. This agreement will provide access to a range of transplant
Pharmaceutical industry
As the influenza season gets underway, concerns about vaccine effectiveness and alternative options for those who cannot receive the traditional injected vaccine have prompted healthcare professionals to explore new avenues for prevention and treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes that the current vaccine may not provide
Pharmaceutical industry
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has announced the availability of Options Blue, a consumer-directed health plan for small groups, effective January this year. This move aims to provide small employers with an alternative to traditional group health plans, allowing them to control costs while maintaining employee satisfaction. Options
