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GE, Big Vendors Corner EMR Market; Smaller Vendors Explore Health 2.0
Staying ahead of the upcoming drive to sell electronic health records to hospitals and physicians may be difficult for smaller vendors, Pharmawire/Financial Times reports. General Electric announced a program last week to provide health care organizations with financing options to purchase health technology through its financial services arm even as it sells electronic records through its health care wing. Other large vendors like Cerner and McKesson will be able to keep up, but smaller producers will be left behind, industry experts said.

On The Global Front Lines - Veterinarians From Around The World Gather For Global Health Summit
Even as our global population rises, our world is getting smaller. International travel by both people and animals from all corners of the world occurs every hour of every day, bringing both into contact with each other.
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Patients, Caregivers Can Learn To Manage Diabetes At Rite Aid Clinics June 23, 25

Select Rite Aid stores nationwide will host Diabetes Solutions Days on June 23 and 25 offering patients living with diabetes valuable health screenings and self-management solutions. Caregivers and patients alike can benefit from this free chance to get professional advice on the symptoms and treatments for diabetes as well as watching hands-on demonstrations. The free events and store locations are listed online based on zip code at http://www.riteaid.com; events run from 2 to 6 p.m., do not require an appointment and are part of Rite Aid"s year-round focus helping diabetes patients take the best care of themselves. The events include blood pressure screenings, personal pharmacist consultations and glucose meter selection and training. There also will be product coupons and samples of the latest in at-home diabetes care, and visitors can enter a raffle at each location for a $50 Rite Aid gift card. "The key to effective diabetes management is to understand the condition"s symptoms and treatments. On Diabetes Solutions Day, patients can consult with trained Rite Aid pharmacists on their diabetes symptoms and treatment regimen as well as sample the latest techniques in at-home monitoring," said Robert Thompson, Rite Aid senior vice president of pharmacy. A free 16-page Diabetes Guide, developed with the American Diabetes Association, is available in all Rite Aid stores and identifies the risk factors for pre-diabetes and diabetes. It includes important information on weight management and eating smart, featuring diabetes-friendly recipes. The guide also provides advice and safe treatment options on health conditions like gum disease, dry eyes, and wound and foot care, all of which can be especially harmful to people with diabetes if left untreated. In addition to printed materials available at the event, Rite Aid offers diabetes information online at http://www.riteaiddiabetes.com including tips on managing and living with diabetes, a section devoted to family and caregivers, a frequently asked questions section and educational articles on topics including nutrition, foot care and blood glucose monitoring. Rite Aid


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