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Axis-Shield Is Using DSM's VitroStealth Coating in New Point-of-Care Coating

Dec 7, 2012

Axis-Shield is using DSM's VitroStealth non-biofouling coating in its new point-of-care cartridge Afinion system. Axis-Shield said its Afinion system, which can be used during the span of an office visit, can provide patient lipid levels ...

Tags: Axis-Shield, non-biofouling coating, Afinion system, VitroStealth coating

IAIS Presented a Draft Proposal for The Supervision of Active Insurance Groups

Dec 7, 2012

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors has presented a draft proposal for the Supervision of Internationally , or ComFrame, with an aim to harmonize the international insurance practices on global basis. Headquartered in ...

Tags: IAIS, new regulation, insurance industry

Moisture Management Is Unveiled by LAPCO in FR Apparel Line

Dec 7, 2012

LAPCO announced the imminent availability of its flame-resistant clothing featuring the new Moisture Management finish. "Our flame-resistant cotton and 88/12 garments will be that much more comfortable and will afford more protection ...

Tags: flame-resistant clothing, flame-resistant cotton, new fabric

HSB Has Introduced a New Homeowners Insurance Concept

Dec 7, 2012

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) has introduced a new homeowners insurance concept, HomeWorks, intended to reduce energy usage for homeowners while saving money. HSB executive vice president Anthony ...

Tags: Insurance Company, Hartford Steam Boiler, homeowners insurance, HomeWorks

Myriad Genetics and Bio-Rad Laboratories Entered Into Collaboration Agreement

Dec 7, 2012

Myriad Genetics and Bio-Rad Laboratories have entered into collaboration agreement to develop new immunoassay kits. Under the agreement, Bio-Rad has gained distribution rights, for research purposes, to the catalog of quantitative ...

Tags: Myriad, Bio-Rad, collaboration agreement, new immunoassay kits

IBC Has Introduced a Virtual Wellness Coaching Program

Dec 7, 2012

Philadelphia based health insurer Independence Blue Cross (IBC) has introduced a virtual wellness coaching program, the WebMD Digital Health Assistant (DHA), to assist members make positive lifestyle choices and healthy behavior change. ...

Tags: IBC, WebMD, coaching program

WS Packaging Group Has Announced The Acquisition of Consolidated Products in The US

Dec 7, 2012

North American printing and label converting company, WS Packaging Group has announced the acquisition of Consolidated Products in the US. WS Packaging chief executive officer Rex Lane said having Consolidated Products as part of the ...

Tags: Label Converting, pressure-sensitive labels, Packaging

CCHIT Certified Carestream's Vue RIS V. 11 as a Complete EHR

Dec 7, 2012

Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), an ONC-ATCB, has certified Carestream's Vue RIS v. 11 as a complete electronic health record (EHR). The certification is 2011/2012 compliant and is in accordance with the ...

Tags: CCHIT, Carestream Vue RIS, EHR, certification

LISI Has Deployed The ON24 Virtual Briefing Center Solution for The LISI Academy

Dec 7, 2012

LISI, a general agent for insurance firm has deployed the ON24 Virtual Briefing Center solution for the LISI Academy, a broker enablement and training portal for its clients and business partners. According to the sevice provider, the ...

Tags: LISI, insurance, ON24 solution, education and training programs

MediaDent Is Involved in Serving The Needs of Community and Public Health Organizations

Dec 7, 2012

Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), an ONC-ATCB, has granted a certification No. CC-1112-909422-2 to MediaDent's MediaDent IX and determined it as a complete electronic health record (EHR). MediaDent, a ...

Tags: CCHIT, MediaDent MediaDent IX, EHR, certification

Mutual Benefit Would Improve Customer Service

Dec 7, 2012

Mutual Benefit has selected Accenture Claim Components software to improve customer service and to replace the insurer’s legacy claims systems. Accenture will implement the new system to assist the firm to achieve faster, more ...

Tags: Mutual Benefit, Accenture, billing software

BancTec Has Purchased Certain Assets of GTESS

Dec 7, 2012

BancTec, a Dallas-based business process outsourcing (BPO) has purchased certain assets of GTESS, a provider of claims pre-adjudication technology and services for the healthcare industry for an undisclosed amount. According to BancTec, ...

Tags: BancTec, business process outsourcing, GTESS

Rheonix Will Present Data of Its Automated KRAS CARD Molecular Diagnostic Assay

Dec 7, 2012

Rheonix, a developer of molecular diagnostic platforms, will present data of its automated KRAS CARD molecular diagnostic assay. The KRAS CARD is designed to detect seven known somatic mutations of KRAS oncogene from either fresh or ...

Tags: Rheonix, KRAS CARD, diagnostic assay, KRAS assay

DJO Global Introduced OA Nano Knee Brace to Reduce Pain and Enhance Stability

Dec 7, 2012

DJO Global has introduced OA Nano knee brace to reduce pain and enhance stability in patients with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis. The new knee brace is manufactured using a new kind of metal that is as light as magnesium with the ...

Tags: DJO Global, OA Nano knee brace, reduce pain, enhance stability

The Backwardation in The Asian Styrene Monomer Market Steepened Over The Past One Week

Dec 7, 2012

The backwardation in the Asian styrene monomer market has steepened over the past one week as arbitrage cargoes from Europe and the US -- totaling around 20,000-30,000 mt -- are due to arrive in late December and early January, trade ...

Tags: SM prices, cargoes, styrene monomer