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Comprehensive Care Corporation Offers New Pharmacy Management Initiative Designed to Reduce Prescription Drug Spending in California

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:16 EST

HRID's Azul Instant™ Product for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Provides All Natural Alternative for 30 Million Men in the U.S.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:46 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to raise awareness of the prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Nouveau Life Pharmaceuticals (soon to be changed from Hybrid Fuels, Inc., Pink Sheets: HRID) provides its customers published statistics regarding ED and the benefits of Azul Instant™ as an all-natural alternative to those suffering with the condition.

Morton Plant Hospital Performs First Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Tampa Bay Area

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:46 EST

New White Paper Analyzes Landscape For Prior Authorization For Medications

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:06 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Point-of-Care Partners (POCP)--a national healthcare information technology and strategy consulting firm--has just released a new white paper on prior authorization for medications, which is a trend to watch in 2012. The white paper analyzes the PA landscape and discusses what payers, pharmaceutical benefit managers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other stakeholders should be doing to get ready for more PA and a migration to electronic prior authorization (ePA), a standardized electronic process in which real-time decisions on PA requests are provided at the point of prescribing.

Micross Components Hosts Stop on "Drive for Innovation" Tour

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:56 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Micross Components, a leading global provider of distributed and specialty electronic solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the "Drive for Innovation" tour, sponsored by Avnet Express and UBM Electronics. Included as a "pit stop" during the tour's recent swing through Central Florida, Micross was selected because of its role in powering innovation by companies driving technological advancements across defense, space, medical and other high-reliability industries.

Optimum Mobile Imaging Corp. (ICBU) Retains Securities Law Firm

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:11 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing restructuring process, Optimum Mobile Imaging Corp. (ICBU) has repositioned two of its subsidiaries as wholly owned subsidiaries of iMD Companies Inc., which itself shall remain, at the current time, a wholly owned subsidiary of Optimum Mobile Imaging Corp. (ICBU). The two subsidiaries, Botanical Science LLC and Hyper-Interactive Marketing LLC, will now reside alongside the newly formed Positive Solutions Centers LLC, under iMD Companies Inc. in the corporate hierarchy. In an additional move, Optimum Mobile Imaging Corp. and iMD Companies have retained a securities law firm and are engaging a CPA firm. Under the supervision of the securities law firm, OMI Corp. will conduct a formal audit of the newly named iMD Companies, Inc., and its subsidiaries.

With One Dip, Pen-X Stops Spread of Viruses and Bacteria

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:26 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- How many hands touch the pens at the doctor's office, the bank, the teacher's desk each day? And how many viruses -- colds or flu -- and bacteria like MRSA are on those pens? It's enough to make anyone start wearing gloves full-time. Fortunately, that's not necessary, thanks to Pen-X (http://www.pen-x.com), the first writing instrument sanitizer.

Subhadip Chatterjee Promoted to Senior VP of IT at Acclaris, Inc.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:11 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Acclaris, the leading SaaS provider of consumer-driven healthcare (CDH) reimbursement technology and services, today announced the promotion of Subhadip Chatterjee, the former Vice-President of IT, to Senior Vice-President of IT.

Divine Skin Q4 Tops $3 million; 2011 Revenue Reaches $9.6 million, Up 78% Over 2010

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:11 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Today Divine Skin (OTC Bulletin Board: DSKX) released preliminary revenue figures for the fourth quarter, $3.1 million, up 63 percent over the same quarter of 2010 and up 48 percent over the third quarter of 2011. For the year 2011, revenue totaled $9.6 million, up 78 percent over 2010.

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) to Exhibit and Host ESO Reception at the 2012 Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Symposium

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:11 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) will present its online healthcare degree programs and military education services at the upcoming Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Symposium in Orlando, Florida. In addition to sponsoring a booth in the exhibit hall, UMA will also host a cocktail reception for Education Services Officers (ESOs) and military partners during the event. The 2012 CCME conference will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld from February 13-16.

Autism Society and Flying Pig Ranch Studios Create Video Public Service Announcements for National Autism Awareness Month This April

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:16 EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. and BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 9,2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new series of public service announcements on behalf of the Autism Society of America will seek to broaden the discussion about autism this April, focusing on issues of autism and employment, early intervention and access to services. Daniel Heinlein, host of the upcoming television/Internet series "I Am Autistic," has been selected to narrate a series of 30-second videos that feature real families living with autism. The announcements will be produced by the award-winning FPR Studios in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Prime Therapeutics President and CEO Eric Elliott Cites Urgent Need for "True Integration" of PBMs, Plans at 2012 PCMA Managed Markets Educational Forum

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:05 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Attendees at the 2012 Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)'s Managed Markets Educational Forum yesterday heard Prime Therapeutics President and CEO Eric Elliott speak about the dynamic changes facing pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers entering the post-reform health care space, including the high increase in the number of chronically ill, soaring costs from the rapid rise of specialty medications and the rising importance of clinically integrated care. Prime Therapeutics is a pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company dedicated to providing innovative, clinically-based, cost-effective pharmacy solutions for clients and members.

WebMD to Host Town Hall on Children's Health with First Lady Michelle Obama

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:05 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD), the leading source of health information, announced today it is hosting a WebMD Town Hall with First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at a YMCA in Homestead, Fla. The event recognizing the second anniversary of the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative will provide families with simple tips on how to implement healthy changes in their daily lives. WebMD's panel of health and wellness experts will join Mrs. Obama to answer questions from WebMD's national audience of parents and parents attending the live event.

Life Extension Rated Number One by Dietary Supplement Consumers in Four Categories in ConsumerLab.com Survey

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Life Extension, offering superior-quality dietary supplements to consumers and a pioneer in funding and reporting the latest anti-aging research and integrative health therapies, has been rated number one in four categories in the 2012 ConsumerLab.com survey of vitamin and supplement users.

FDA's Grace McNally to Appear at ISPE Facilities Conference

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:15 EST

Event to explore lessons learned from FDA 483s in tracks focused on Biotech, Oral Solid Dosage Processing and Containment, and Process Validation

Synergy Health Concepts Medical Team to Present at the 2nd Annual ISNVD Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Fla 2/18-2/22

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:15 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Synergy Health Concepts, Southern California's leader in comprehensive treatment for CCSVI, is pleased to announce that three of its medical directors will be presenting at the 2nd Annual International Society for Neurovascular Disease (ISNVD) Scientific Meeting, to be held at the Hilton Orlando in Florida from February 18th - 22nd. J. Joseph Hewett, M.D., Michael Arata, M.D., and Nina Grewal, M.D., will be among some 60 medical professionals invited to participate in the five-day scientific meeting that will focus on advancing the understanding of Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI). For more information, please visit www.synergyhealthconcepts.com or www.isnvd.org.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation Partners with ChildObesity180 to Support Nationwide Wellness Programs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:05 EST

HRID Unveils New Brand Identity for Azul Instant™ - "Be Ready in an Instant"

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:55 EST

/PRNewswire/ -- Hybrid Fuels, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HRID) unveiled today its new brand identity for Azul Instant™, including a final packaging design that is scheduled to be placed into production this week. The packaging complies with all national pharmacy chain requirements for shelf placement.

Transitions Championship® Set to Host the World's Finest Golfers and On-Site Spectator Experiences to Highlight the Importance of Healthy, Quality Vision for the Entire Family

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:25 EST

INNISBROOK, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A fun-filled week of world-class golf with another top-notch field of PGA TOUR® pros is shaping up for the 2012 Transitions Championship to be held March 12-18 at Innisbrook Resort. Transitions Optical, Inc. is looking forward to a week full of family-friendly experiences and activities for spectators – all highlighting the importance of healthy, quality sight and its connection to both optimum sports performance and enjoying life's every day moments.

Couples Stay Forever Young with His and Her Aesthetic Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:25 EST

Valentine’s Day package allows couples to stay forever young in each other’s hearts and eyes with Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology’s Sweetheart Gift Package. Valentine’s Day is a personal experience between two individuals and what better way to express their devotion than to share a gift that reignites the glow in their hearts as well as their complexion.