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1. World Health Care Congress 2012 Live: McKesson (April 25 2012 - The Health Care Blog )

Matthew Holt sat down with McKesson at the World Health Care Congress 2012. Medical Director of McKesson Health Solutions Douglas Moeller, MD and McKesson VP of Enterprise Architecture and Technology Bob Franceschini explained what they’re doing to keep up with evolving payment methods. more»

2. Dispatches from Washington (April 25 2012 - The Health Care Blog )

In its wisdom, the Supreme Court of the United States may decide to overturn the Obama administration’s health reform legislation. more»

3. Medtronic’s Omar Ishrak: Underdeveloped Markets Demand New Delivery Methods (April 23 2012 - The Gray Sheet )

Cultivation of new delivery models - not just technologies - should be a priority as medtech firms seek to provide to Medtronic Inc. CEO Omar Ishrank. more»

4. Verizon focuses healthcare efforts on chronic diseases, care coordination (April 19 2012 - mobihealtnews )

At the annual World Health Care Congress this week near Washington, D.C., Verizon Communications announced a partnership with Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s NantWorks. As their first order of business, the two companies will build a system called the Cancer Action Knowledge Network to supply physicians with current cancer treatment protocols at the point of care. more»

5. To improve outcomes, choose IT projects wisely (April 18 2012 - FierceHealthIT )

For hospital providers and executives, the ability to align various technology initiatives in order to reach multiple goals can help solidify a facility's reputation as an IT leader. more»

6. A Nobel Prize winner on diagnostic medical devices: they’re all apps (April 18 2012 - MedCity News )

That’s what Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Prize-winning economist who proliferated the concept of microcredits, will tell you about most diagnostic medical devices. He recalls arguing with now-Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) CEO Omar Ishrak as they worked together to create a smaller ultrasound device for rural areas in Bangladesh. Ishrak brought back a tablet-sized product and Yunus said it was too small. more»

7. Verizon Chairman and CEO Addresses World Health Care Congress (April 17 2012 - Verizon Communications )

NEW YORK, April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam, in an address to the World Health Care Congress on Tuesday (April 17), detailed the challenges facing the U.S. more»

8. Verizon bridges technology and healthcare (April 17 2012 - Financial Times )

9. Balance quality, value-based purchasing (April 17 2012 - DOTmed News )

As the healthcare industry shifts to value-based purchasing (VBP), there's "no silver bullet" to achieve better value, according to Shari M. Ling, deputy chief medical officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at the 9th Annual World Health Care Congress in National Harbor, Md., yesterday. Read more: Balance quality, value-based purchasing - FierceHealthcare http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/balance-quality-value-based-purchasing/2012-04-17#ixzz1sVUjos1e Subscribe: http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/signup?sourceform=Viral-Tynt-FierceHealthcare-FierceHealthcare more»

10. India hospital group pushes high-volume, low-cost model (April 17 2012 - DOTmed News )

An Indian hospital group that started a joint venture with TriMedx to service medical technology in India is pushing a high-volume, low-cost model to make health care more accessible for the poor. more»

11. Chrysler: Health costs under control (April 17 2012 - The Detroit News )

Oxon Hill, Md.— A Chrysler Group LLC official said Monday the automaker is keeping its health care costs in check by emphasizing preventive care and wellness — and urging workers and spouses to get annual physicals. more»

12. 7 billion mobile devices to change health care (April 17 2012 - Dotmed News )

By the end of this year, the planet Earth will have more mobile devices than people, one of several factors driving telecommunications companies to make a big bet on wireless health, according to a telecom executive. more»

13. mHealth: Verizon Chief Talks Mobile and Health at World Health Care Congress (April 17 2012 - MobileMarketingWatch )

On Tuesday, Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam addressed the World Health Care Congress and pledged to keep Verizon on the front lines of mobile’s connection to healthcare in the 21st century. more»

14. Verizon Chairman and CEO Addresses World Health Care Congress (April 17 2012 - MarketWatch)

Verizon Chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam, in an address to the World Health Care Congress on Tuesday (April 17), detailed the challenges facing the U.S. health care delivery system and highlighted Verizon's efforts to help transform it through the use of information technology. McAdam pointed out that for true change to occur, both health care providers and consumers must be on board. more»

15. 7 billion mobile devices to change health care (April 17 2012 - DOTmed.com)

By the end of this year, the plant Earth will have more mobile devices than people, one of several factors driving telecommunications companies to make a big bet on wireless health, according to a telecom executive. more»

16. Eliza Corporation to Present Fresh Data and Insights on Key Drivers of Health Engagement Management at the World Health Care Congress (April 16 2012 - Eliza Corp. )

WASHINGTON -- Eliza Corporation – the pioneer and recognized leader in Health Engagement Management solutions – will moderate a high-profile panel discussion at the 2012 World Health Care Congress. more»

17. Pitney Bowes to Share Latest Customer Communications Strategies and Solutions at World Health Care Congress (April 16 2012 - Eliza Corp. )

STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 13, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI -0.56% today announced that it will be sharing best practices and advanced communication management solutions that help health care organizations drive patient and plan member engagement, increase revenues, and reduce costs at the World Health Care Congress, April 16-18, in Washington, DC. more»

18. Alere Health CEO Mike Cotton Gives Opening Remarks at 9th Annual World Health Care Congress (April 16 2012 - Alere Health )

ATLANTA, Apr 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alere Health CEO Mike Cotton will highlight the challenges facing employers, health plans, providers and legislators in the coming years during his opening remarks tomorrow at the 9th annual World Health Care Congress being held through April 18 in Washington, D.C., at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. more»

19. Mayo exec: Social media "not an option, it's a requirement" (April 16 2012 - DOTMed News )

A young woman might not have gone to Mayo Clinic to undergo a special technique for treating a wrist injury if it hadn't been for a live Twitter chat facilitated by USA Today, the hospital's social media guru told attendees at the World Health Care Congress' mobile health innovations talk on Monday morning. more»