Trusted Healthcare Information Solutions Alliance (THISA) Launches at Annual HIMSS Conference in Dallas

Trusted Healthcare Information Solutions Alliance (THISA) Launches at Annual HIMSS Conference in Dallas

Partnership of Regional Healthcare IT Solution Specialists Offers Lower-Cost, Higher-Value Alternatives to Costly Services from Large Global Providers

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2005

The Trusted Healthcare Information Solutions Alliance (THISA), a nationwide consortium of IT solution providers for the healthcare industry, today announced its formal launch at the annual conference of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) in Dallas. The groupÂ’s six charter member companies will exhibit together in Booth #1113.

THISA offers an alternative to healthcare companies looking for solutions providers that can deliver the same proven expertise, value, quality, and support as large global vendors – but with the lower costs and higher service commitment typically offered by smaller, more focused partners. THISA members offer best-in-class IT systems and services that cater to healthcare organizations of any size, and help them address today’s critical HIPAA and other compliance requirements.

“Many healthcare organizations believe there are few choices when it comes to IT, and feel locked into solutions and services from big-name providers who are well-known, but tend to over-charge and under-deliver. THISA was created to offer a better alternative,” said Bert Short, President of I-Access, Inc. and charter member of THISA. “We saw a need for improvement in healthcare IT that could be accomplished by combining our expertise, methodologies, and best practices to deliver all the advantages of a large vendor, and more – without the high costs, the headaches, and the sub-par service. The end result provides healthcare clients with access to affordable, quality IT solutions that deliver on their promises – solutions the healthcare industry can trust.”

THISA is open to solutions providers, system integrators, professional services organizations, and other companies focused on the healthcare industry. THISA members meet strict requirements for trusted delivery and technical excellence, and work together to standardize solution methodologies on best practices, offer exceptional scalability and expertise, and deliver the highest level of training, attention, and support for all client accounts.

THISA members exhibiting at HIMSS include Agile360, I-Access, DBLS, DeVA Systems Group, LANStatus, and Laurus Technologies. For detailed information and locations of member companies, please visit www. THISA. org. Members of the press attending HIMSS 2005 are welcome to visit THISA at Booth #1113 for more information. To arrange an interview with a THISA spokesperson, contact Kevin McLaughlin at 877-505-2258 x902 or kmclaughlin@publicipartners. com.

About THISA

The Trusted Healthcare Information Solutions Alliance (THISA) is a national network of regional IT solution providers, dedicated to providing the healthcare industry with new options for high-value information solutions that reduce costs, improve convenience, and increase compliance. By standardizing methodologies and best practices, and offering access to the latest technologies and in-depth training and support resources, the THISA alliance delivers best-in-class IT systems and services that cater to healthcare organizations of any size, and help them address today’s critical HIPAA and other compliance requirements. From strategic risk analysis to comprehensive identity access management solutions to enterprise infrastructure design, THISA partners offer the highest level of technical expertise, strong customer commitment, and the ability to deliver on time, in scope, and on budget – every time. For more information, visit www. THISA. org.

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Regulus Group Executives to Address Tracking Customers in Tough Economy During NACHA Teleseminar

Regulus Group Executives to Address Tracking Customers in Tough Economy During NACHA Teleseminar

Speakers will Present Tactics for Handling Unique Billing and Remittance Challenges Brought On by US Economic Conditions.

Naperville, IL (PRWEB) April 14, 2009

Bill collection during a downturn can be difficult enough, but with a record number of home foreclosures across the United States, billers in virtually every industry are finding it challenging to keep track of customers who are forced to move due to difficult economic conditions.

Executives from Regulus Group (http://www. regulusgroup. com), the premier provider of outsourced billing (http://www. regulusgroup. com) and payment (http://www. regulusgroup. com) services, will address best practices for effectively dealing with these challenges in a teleseminar titled, "From Paper to Electronic - Tracking & Billing Customers in Today's Changing Economy," on Friday, April 17 at 1:30 p. m. ET. The teleseminar will be led by Greg Adelson, Chief Revenue Officer, and Todd Haycock, Document Processing Solutions Manager.

As corporate cutbacks and layoffs continue to mount, consumers are increasingly hard-pressed to meet their financial obligations; more than 3 million foreclosure filings were made on US properties in 2008. As a result, billers are finding it increasingly difficult to track customers and obtain payments from those who have been displaced from their homes.

Adelson and Haycock will discuss how billers can improve their revenue collection processes by migrating customers from paper to electronic billing. They will also discuss the postal optimization, billing, remittance (http://www. regulusgroup. com) and change-of-address tools that are necessary to keep current with consumers that prefer paper bills and payments.

For additional information and to register, please visit http://www. nacha. org/conferences/teleseminars/Tele_From_Paper_to_Electronic_041709 (http://www. nacha. org/conferences/teleseminars/Tele_From_Paper_to_Electronic_041709).

Regulus' Transactions² (T²) suite of products and services provides companies in the finance, healthcare, insurance, telecom and utility industries with much greater control and visibility over their billing and remittance processes. The T² suite creates value at every stage of the transaction lifecycle by increasing access to valuable data and combining traditional paper with state-of-the-art electronic services. Approximately 40 percent of the FORTUNE 50 uses Regulus' services. Regulus processes nearly two billion transactions each year and nearly $32 per month of the recurring bills in every American household.

About Regulus Group

Regulus Group is the premier provider of outsourced billing and payment services designed to accelerate cash, improve corporate productivity and reduce overall management costs. Our integrated approach to the payment lifecycle enables Regulus customers to outsource and automate their most resource-consuming billing and payment requirements while actually increasing control over the entire process. As one of the largest bill presentment and payment processors in the United States, Regulus services nearly two billion paper and electronic transactions every year for companies in the telecom, insurance, finance, utility and healthcare industries. Regulus is a wholly owned subsidiary of 3i Infotech. For more information, visit www. regulusgroup. com.

About NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association

NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association is a not-for-profit association that oversees the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network, one of the largest electronic payment networks in the world.

More than 18 billion ACH payments were exchanged in 2007. NACHA is responsible for the administration, development, and enforcement of the NACHA Operating Rules and sound risk management practices for the ACH Network. Through its industry councils and forums, NACHA brings together hundreds of diverse payments system stakeholder organizations to enable the development of new network services and applications. NACHA represents more than 11,000 financial institutions through direct membership and 19 regional payments associations. NACHA and its members provide education, tools, and resources to increase the adoption of ACH payments to benefit businesses, consumers, and governments. To learn more, visit www. nacha. org and www. electronicpayments. org.

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Cambridge Who's Who Names Loretta Walsh Professional of the Year in Healthcare for Special Education Students

Cambridge Who's Who Names Loretta Walsh Professional of the Year in Healthcare for Special Education Students

Loretta Walsh, RN, MSN, M. Ed., of the McAllen Independent School District (MISD), has been named Professional of the Year in healthcare for special education students by Cambridge Who's Who.

McAllen, TX (PRWEB) December 7, 2006

Loretta Walsh, RN, MSN, M. Ed., of the McAllen Independent School District (MISD), has been named Professional of the Year in healthcare for special education students by Cambridge Who's Who (http://www. cambridgewhoswho. com). While inclusion in Cambridge Who's Who is itself an honor, only one member in each discipline is named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year. The Cambridge Who's Who selection committee hand picks these special Who's Who honorees based on accomplishments, academic achievement, leadership, and service.

Walsh has spent 54 years in nursing. She worked in hospitals for 32 years in orthopedics, medical/surgical pediatrics, surgery, and the emergency room. An indefatiguable healthcare professional, Walsh is currently an MISD staff nurse for special education students who need individual care due to their medically fragile condition. MISD is a multicultural community in which all students are actively engaged in the learning process. Assisted by technology and the McAllen community, Walsh helps to create a safe, nurturing and challenging environment where students can thrive.

Walsh received a master's in education supervision from the University of Texas Pan American, a diploma in nursing from St. Joseph's Hospital, and a bachelor of science in nursing from St. Louis University. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, Texas Nurses Association, Texas Classroom Teachers Association and National Association of School Nurses. She received the Good Samaritan Award from the City of Mission, Texas in 1997.

About Cambridge Who's Who

The mission of Cambridge Whos Who (http://www. cambridgewhoswho. com) is to ensure that Cambridge members receive recognition, support and credibility to advance their careers. Cambridge Who's Who is also committed to delivering the highest quality networking resource for job recruitment, career enhancement and new business development.

Cambridge Who's Who members have exclusive access to the biographical information of more than 200,000 successful executives, professionals and entrepreneurs at www. cambridgewhoswho. com, where they use the database to share information, knowledge and services. Communication via the Cambridge Who's Who registry travels in two directions, enabling Cambridge Who's Who members to reach out when they have a business need or opportunity as well as receive information on exciting new ventures.

Contact:

Victoria Mitchell

516-535-1515, x 230

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New womenÂ’s radio magazine in China!

New womenÂ’s radio magazine in China!

A new women's radio magazine was developed by RTV China. The wellness magazine that follows other successful radio formats by RTV will build up brand awareness for DOVE Chocolate.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2004

Indulge yourself! ThatÂ’s not only the motto of DOVE Chocolate (a MARS Inc.) but also of a new radio show, developed and produced by RTV China and sponsered by DOVE. The new radio program is a strikingly different format. It is not another up-beat, hectic music and entertainment program. Instead, both music and content are well interwoven to create a soothing program which gives the audience space to relax.

RTV China’s CEO, Axel Klopprogge, who has a background as No.1 hit composer and producer in Europe, states: “Working on this show is really fun. We specially composed a Dove music tune which transports the company’s C. I.” The radio show is produced in studios in Shanghai and Germany under the direction of Axel Klopprogge and Volker Barber (producer of international stars e. g. Milli Vanilli).

The weekly radio show and daily minutes (“wellness tip of the day”) are targeting mostly women age 24 to 35 with topics ranging from wellness to personal success stories and love stories. Chief editor for the content is Bettina Born, who has been writing the popular radio show “Healthy Living brought to you by Bayer” and the car magazine “Car world”, sponsored by SHELL Helix. The new women”s magazine will start on September 29th, 2004 and will be broadcasted in the provinces Shanghai, Zhejiang and Tianjin.

Contact:

B. Born

RTV China

B. born@rtv-china. com

Www. rt-china. com

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Millions Seek Weight Loss on National Personal Trainer Awareness Day

Millions Seek Weight Loss on National Personal Trainer Awareness Day

Every January 2nd millions of Americans, armed with their latest resolution they made the day before to lose weight and get in shape, start their annual attempt at making this the year they make positive, permanent healthy lifestyle changes. By February most of the ambition has faded and virtually all have returned to their familiar position - plopped in front of the television eating God knows what. National Personal Trainer Awareness Day was founded with the hopes of preventing this from continuing to happen.

Stanhope, NJ (PRWEB) December 8, 2005

Every January 2nd millions of Americans, armed with their latest resolution they made the day before to lose weight and get in shape, start their annual attempt at making this the year they make positive, permanent healthy lifestyle changes. By February most of the ambition has faded and virtually all have returned to their familiar position - plopped in front of the television eating God knows what. National Personal Trainer Awareness Day was founded with the hopes of preventing this from continuing to happen.

"Personal trainers play a crucial role in helping people actually achieve their health and fitness goals", said Arnel Ricafranca, a fitness expert based out of Stanhope, NJ. He went on to add "Trainers are highly educated and are not the tank top wearing 'muscle-heads' many people associate with the word personal trainer."

Ricafranca believes that today's fitness professionals are able to help people in a number of important ways:

-- Designing fitness programs that achieve far greater results in much less time than most people think possible.

-- Decrease their risk of injury while exercising significantly.

-- Keeping them motivated and help them set realistic goals.

-- Acting as a role model and support person to help them stay focused on living a healthy lifestyle.

Ricafranca offers up the following suggestions for selecting the right trainer:

1)  Ask your inner circle of friends, business associates or family if they know of any local trainers. The best trainers are usually found by word of mouth referral.

2)  Define your goals and interview several trainers who specialize in working with people just like you. If you want general fitness conditioning you are not going to hire a trainer who specializes in training power lifters.

3)  Try several trainers before you make your final choice. Most trainers will offer a trial period to see if personalities are compatible.

4) Take the time to check references and learn about the trainer’s background. A good trainer will provide a potential client with references of a few past and current clients as well as the sources of their certifications or degrees.

Arnel Ricafranca is the President and Founder of Fitness VIP. He has a bachelor degree in Health and Exercise Science, Certified AFAA Personal Trainer, Certified C. O.R. E Instructor Level I, Certified C. O.R. E Instructor Level II, Certified NESTA Fitness Nutrition Coach, and Certified NESTA Lifestyle & Weight Management Specialist. He is the creator of the NEW amazing e-book called "The Ultimate Weight Loss Success Strategies for Busy Women over 40." In addition, he has written multiple books including Discover 175+ Easy Ways to Maximize Fat Loss and has been featured as a fitness expert on numerous websites. Men and women of all ages and fitness levels see success through his program; he’s especially noted for getting results for busy women over 40. He does numerous fitness talks about weight loss at a local corporation. Arnel Ricafranca is available for seminars, fitness training, and online training. 

You can visit his websites at

Http://www. officialfitnessguide. com (http://www. officialfitnessguide. com)
Http://www. fitness-vip. com (http://www. fitness-vip. com)
Http://www. exercisetogether. com (http://www. exercisetogether. com)
Http://www. corporatefitnessvip. com (http://www. corporatefitnessvip. com)
Http://www. mykidswellness. com (http://www. mykidswellness. com)
Http://www. fitbootcamp. com (http://www. fitbootcamp. com)
Http://www. fitnessgenerator. com/fitness-vip (http://www. fitnessgenerator. com/fitness-vip)
NEW: http://www. elitefitnessexperts. com (http://www. elitefitnessexperts. com)

For more information about National Personal Trainer's Day visit http://www. nationaltrainersday. com (http://www. nationaltrainersday. com); or contact Joey Atlas at 904-891-6336.

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New Medical Spa Offers Facial Rejuvenation and Laser Hair Removal on Long Island

New Medical Spa Offers Facial Rejuvenation and Laser Hair Removal on Long Island

At Everis Medi Spa, patients are achieving smooth, beautiful skin with such services as BOTOX® Cosmetic, chemical peels, and laser hair removal on Long Island.

Long Island, New York (PRWEB) February 10, 2008

Everis Medi Spa, a state of the art spa offering the latest skin care treatments for body and facial rejuvenation, recently opened on Long Island in Huntington and on the Web at www. everismedispa. com. Everis Medi Spa was founded by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Romanelli. The Long Island medi-spa was created to provide clients with a hand-selected list of high quality skin treatments and products.

"I have been offering minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures at my practice for years, and I'm a true believer in the power of cosmetic spa treatments," says Dr. Romanelli. "I decided to start Everis so my cosmetic surgery patients, along with other women and men across Long Island, could have their spa treatments performed in a relaxing environment by a specialized staff dedicated to achieving smooth, beautiful skin."

One of the most popular procedures as Everis Medi Spa is laser hair removal. Long Island residents choose this treatment to remove unwanted hair on such areas as the back, neck, bikini line, and face. The skin specialists at Everis believe in the effectiveness of these treatments - in fact, Everis offers a 2 year laser hair removal guarantee. Any hair that re-grows within 2 years of the start of a client's treatments is re-treated for free. Laser hair removal offers Long Island residents the opportunity to ditch the tweezers and leave painful hair waxing behind.

Treatments for facial rejuvenation on Long Island also continue to grow in popularity. At Everis, a few of these services include Refirme™ skin tightening (as seen on the Rachel Ray show), skin peels, and microdermabrasion. Injectable treatments are in higher demand than ever before - for clients who want smoother skin without surgery, Everis offers BOTOX® Cosmetic in addition to Juvéderm™, Restylane®, and several other injectables that minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

"With so many effective non-surgical treatments available today, it's easier than ever for women and men to look their best," continues Dr. Romanelli. "A big benefit of choosing Everis for your body or facial rejuvenation treatments on Long Island is that with the help of my staff of skin care specialists, I have hand-picked only the procedures and products that I feel deliver reliable results. At Everis, our services are all about helping clients create and maintain healthy, beautiful-looking skin from head to toe."

Visitors to the Everis Web site will continue to see new features added as the year progresses, including an online store offering physician-strength skin care products. Web visitors also have the opportunity to sign up for the Everis E-Newsletter, a bimonthly publication sent right to subscribers' Inboxes. A growing number of men and women count on Everis to provide them with the latest information on reliable body and facial rejuvenation treatments on Long Island.

Everis Medi Spa (www. everismedispa. com) is located in Huntington, New York on Long Island, a short drive from Manhattan and other New York City boroughs. The spa's medical director, Dr. James N. Romanelli, is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been in private practice since 1990. In addition to directing Everis Medi Spa and operating his own plastic surgery practice, Dr. Romanelli is the chief of surgery at Huntington Hospital. All of the high-quality, non-invasive skin treatments offered at Everis Medi Spa on Long Island, such as laser hair removal and facial rejuvenation, are designed to create smooth, beautiful skin.

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Acomplia the New Weight Loss Pill from Sanofi-Aventis

Acomplia the New Weight Loss Pill from Sanofi-Aventis

June 28 Sanofi-Aventis launched the newest weight management medication on the market - Acomplia (rimonabant)

London, England (PRWEB) July 26, 2006

For most of us the quest to lose weight has really become a struggle for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons most of us are gaining too much weight and can't seem to lose it is because we eat way too much fast food. Due to our busy schedules that has us always on the run, fast food has become very convenient for a great deal of us, which more often then not is unhealthy. Also lets face it, good tasting foods have become very addictive for many of us. When we go out to eat it is hard for most of us to choose the healthier choices rather then the better tasting foods.

Have you tried weight loss diet pills? If they didn't work for you do you wonder if there are some better diet products out there that are actually helping people to lose weight safely without giving up all of their favorite foods?

Acomplia (Rimonabant)- It works by blocking endogenous cannabinoid binding to neuronal CB1 receptors. Activation of these receptors by endoegenous cannabinoids, such as anadamide, increases appetite. It is the only endocannabinoid receptor antagonist now on the market and thus offers a unique therapeutic approach to appetite control and weight reduction.

Obesity is now the most common nutritional disorder in western industrialised countries. Defined as a body mass index of greater than 30, it arises from the accumulation of excess fat in the body from overconsumption of fatty foods.

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38 Grovebury Road, London

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