News for Dec 9th- Dec 18th 2011

In the News
USC, GHS encouraged by progress on new medical school - According to the GreenvilleOnline.com, (17December2011), "More than 800 students have already applied to be among the first class of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, surprising officials involved in the school’s development." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Lowcountry Healthcare Providers Team-up for Uninsured - According to WSAV- TV, (16December2011), "The Access Health Lowcountry Network, a network that provides access to healthcare for people that are low-income and uninsured in Beaufort and Jasper counties, was just granted half a million dollars from the Duke Endowment to improve access to healthcare for the uninsured." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Report foresees critical shortage of doctors in SC - According to the Post and Courier, (09December2011), "South Carolina could face a critical shortage of doctors during the next decade as baby boomers age, many physicians reach retirement age, and the state doesn't train enough replacements, according to a report released by the agency that tracks the health care work force in the state." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for November 24 to December 5

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Kool Smiles Announces Plan to Hire Over 1,500 in the Next 12 Months - According to the Wall Street Journal, (02December2011), "Kool Smiles has seen an increase in patients through referrals and has added several offices this year to help provide more dental care to underserved communities in Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas. Kool Smiles announced plans to hire over 1,500 across the nation in the next 12 months." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

S.C. BlueCross, Palmetto Primary Care Physicians improve diabetes care - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (01December2011), "More than 800 diabetes patients are experiencing better health because of a a two-year study examining a centralized program called a patient-centered medical home. This study has been sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

MUSC lands $10.5 million intercollege grant - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (30November2011), "The Medical University of South Carolina's College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy has been awarded a $10.5 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a biomedical research center." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for November 16 - November 23, 2011

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State jobless rate falls a little - According to the Post and Courier, (23November2011), "The largest employment gains statewide were in government (up 3,500 jobs); education and health services (up 2,200)." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Kool Smiles adding jobs in Orangeburg - According to the Times and Democrat, (21November2011), "Kool Smiles said it will bring 22 new jobs from administrative to dentist over the next year." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Barnwell County Hospital in South Carolina to Close One of Three Clinics - According to Becker's Hospital Review, (18November2011), "Barnwell County Hospital announced it will close one of its three clinics in Wagener. Its closure means patients will have to drive approximately 30 minutes to receive care at the hospital's other two clinics." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for November 7 - November 15 2011

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Driving Physician Employment - According to Health Leaders Media, (14November2011), "Physician practices nationwide are embracing employment at the hospitals and health systems they once eschewed. Bon Secours St. Francis currently employs 225 of the 650 physicians who work on site." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Upfit creates fresh look for USC med school - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (12November2011), "The University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville, $39.5 million upfit will include a virtual lab, high-tech network communications and a Wi-Fi accessible plaza along with the lecture halls and lounge." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

BlueCross of SC to hire 500 people - According to WBTV.com,(12November2011), "BlueCross says it needs to hire registered nurses, accountants, auditors, accounting clerks and others due to new and expanding contracts in the government programs and private insurance divisions." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News Oct 27 - Nov 4 2011

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South Carolina Partnerships Address Statewide Nursing Shortage - According to PR Newswire, (02November2011),"Current predictions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicate that South Carolina is expected to experience more than 12,000 nursing position vacancies by 2020. The shortage predicted for South Carolina corresponds with national projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that estimate more than 1 million new and replacement nurses will be needed to meet U.S. population demands by 2016." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Medical consortium works toward Pee Dee health-care goals - According to the SCNow.com, (27October2011), "Members of the Pee Dee Health Education Consortium (PDHEC) met at Francis Marion University on Thursday to hash out the details of implementing a partnership focused on training local students who are working toward becoming medical practitioners." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Palmetto Health breaks ground for northwest hospital - According to the Columbia Regional Business Journal, (27October2011), "Palmetto Health officials broke ground today for a 76-bed hospital to serve the burgeoning residential and commercial corridor along I-26, northwest of Columbia." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for October 19- 27

Nursing program to have latest technology - According to IndependentMail.com, (25October2011), "Anderson University new school of Nursing will include wireless patient simulators that will be used to train students. *TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Program brings technology to medically underserved schools - According to SCnow.com, (24October2011), "A new system, Telemed, would allow students to be observed at one of the school district’s health clinics," TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Health Sciences South Carolina lands $11.25M grant - According to the Columbia Regional Business Journal, (19October2011), "Health Sciences South Carolina, a statewide biomedical research collaborative, today received an $11.25 million grant from The Duke Endowment TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

USC medical school in Greenville gets final OK - According to the State (06October2011), "The USC School of Medicine-Greenville has been approved as a four-year program, and will start in 2012 with 50 first-year students. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

MUSC lands grant for special needs training - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal (05October2011), "The Medical University of South Carolina won a $2.8 million federal grant to create the S.C. Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Aging baby boomers drive growth in health care field and its students - According to Herald online (02October2011), "Health care jobs are expected to increase 3 percent this year from last year, according to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for September 20th -30th 2011

Greenville Hospital in South Carolina to Raise Prices, Add 120 Jobs - according to NBC WYFF4.com, (27September2011), "Greenville Hospital System's plans to add 120 new full-time positions, half of the new positions include nurses, physicians and support staff. The other half includes jobs in food service, housekeeping, and maintenance for computers and equipment." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Pelion welcomes medical center - According to The State (26September2011), "The center will offer basic medical and dental services for residents of the town of 700 that is a hub of the surrounding rural area." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Gibbs Cancer Center opens Gaffney care center - According to GoUpstate.com, (22September2011), "The Gibbs Cancer Center will provide patient access to radiation and chemotherapy all under one roof, as well as free community cancer screenings." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for September 14-19

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Neighborhood promise: Nonprofit works to set up medical clinics in schools - According to the Post and Courier, (19September2011), "nonprofit Charleston Promise Neighborhood plans to establish pediatric medical clinics that will be staffed by MUSC doctors." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Hospital deal gets Bamberg County Council's OK - According to The Times and Democrat, (15September2011), Bamberg County Council gave approval to an ordinance authorizing the development of a multi-county healthcare park and sale of assets owned by Bamberg County, comprising a portion of the Bamberg County Hospital. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for September 7th to September 13th

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CMC wins battle to build Fort Mill hospital - According to the CharlotteObserver.com, (09September2011), "S.C. regulators announced this morning that the company can build the 64-bed Carolinas Medical Center-Fort Mill.", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Two rural SC hospitals receive federal grants to help fund hit - According to the South Carolina Hospital Association news, (07September2011), "The Regional Medical Center In Orangeburg and Fairfield Memorial Hospital are among 40 rural health networks across the nation that will share more than $11.9 million to support their adoption of Health Information Technology (HIT) and certified Electronic Health Records (EHR), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for September 1st to September 6th

In the News

There are jobs in S.C., for those who have education, training - According to The State, (05September2011), "In South Carolina, health care leads the way in job demand, as openings for registered nurses and physical and occupational therapists are prevalent, according to the state Department of Employment and Workforce.", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. MUSC complex to be named for Clyburn - According to The State, (05September2011), "The $120 million complex includes a drug discovery building and a bioengineering building. The new facilities will corral researchers from MUSC, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina for cutting-edge research.", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. East Cooper Medical Center cuts some staff - According to the Post and Courier, (02September2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for August 23 to August 31, 2011

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Rural hospitals ailing: 30 facilities in S.C. struggling to find their niche in a system that values big hospitals - According to the Post and Courier, (29August2011), "Rural hospitals offering only basic and emergency services may suffer due to the health care system valuing complicated procedures." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Mary Black Memorial Hospital rates highest in Upstate for stroke treatment - According to GoUpstate.com, (23August2011), Mary Black Memorial Hospital's new emergency room department, and expansion / renovations to it's intensive care unit, have resulted in high success rates for treating stroke victims. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for August 7- August 18

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Hospitals Gobble Up More Doctors - According to Kaiser Health News, (18August2011), a study conducted by the Center for Studying Health System Change found, hospitals in metropolitan areas across the country are quickening their pace to hire local physicians, TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Law to help protect elders: Care providers will need licenses - According to the Post and Courier, (11August2011), "A new state law, introduced by Summerville Republican Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne and signed into law by Gov. Nikki Haley, requires licenses for in-home care providers." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

First-year residents plunge into new roles - According to The State, (07August2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for July 30- August 3 2011

Clemson, MUSC, USC get federal grants for nursing education programs - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (01August2011), "The Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have received a total of $657,686 in nursing education grants from the federal Department of Health & Human Services." TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Bamberg hospital lays off one-third of employees - According to the State, (30July2011), "Bamberg hospital laid off 35 employees, of a work force of 98", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for July 21- July 24

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Hospital emergency rooms taking online reservations - According to the IslandPacket.com, (24July2011), "Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital are offering an online service that allows patients to reserve a time at the emergency room while waiting at home", TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE. Health care fields hiring; GHS looking to fill 300 positions. - According to Citizen-times.com, (23July2011), Local hospitals, doctor offices, labs, and clinics are hiring, TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Experts say health care jobs are on the rise - According to WMBF news, (21July2011), Healthcare related jobs are on the rise due to the demand from the aging population, colleges respond with new programs of study, TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for July6 - July 20 2011

In the News

AnMed breaks ground for family medical clinic - According to IndependentMail.com, (20July2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Kool Smiles Expands Access in South Carolina - According to PR News Wire, (19July2011), "Kook Smiles offers residents convenient new options for affordable dental care." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Many U.S. Medical Schools Give Boost to Primary Care as They Increase Enrollments - According to AAFP News Now, (06July2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for June 14 - June 30 2011

In the News

Emergency rooms' crowding problems extend beyond the uninsured - Acoording to GreenvilleOnline.com, (27June2011), "Doctor's hours, mental health issues among factors driving patients to seek high-cost care" TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. South Carolina's Seacoast Medical Center Completes $33M Expansion - According to Becker's Hospital Review, (27June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Trident Health lays off 35: Cuts in state Medicaid reimbursement cited in reduction of hospital system's workforce - According to The Post and Courier, (14June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News June 1 - June 10 2011

Fewer docs expected: Medicaid cuts could curtail medical school residencies - According to The Post and Courier, (10June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Cuts to be felt at hospitals: State Medicaid reductions to cost Charleston-area facilities millions of dollars - according to The Post and Courier, (10June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Advanced Practice Nurses Can Help Lead Transitional Care - According to Nurse.com, (01June2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News May 18-31

In the News

Telemedicine cam speed care to stroke victims - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (31May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Northeastern Tech prepares for Dillon campus expansion - According to SCnow.com, (31May2011), "The new building will house a biology lab which are required for nursing programs and Associate of Science degrees." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. 20 percent of S.C. physicians now sharing electronic records - According to The State, (28May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Unemployment numbers down in South Carolina - According to WMBF News.com, (20May2011), Grand Strand Regional has not suffered during the economy and that business is booming, TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. GHS to open 3 new urgent need facilities in Upstate - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (18May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News April 18- May 7, 2011

Company hopes to bring rehab hospital to Spartanburg- According to GoUpstate.com, (07May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Boeing gives MUSC Children's Hospital $1 million - According to The Post and Courier, (06May2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Hilton Head Hospital plans $18 million expansion in Bluffton - According to The IslandPacket.com, (19April2011), "The center would create 30 - 40 new jobs."TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Johnsonville adult day care set to open - According to SCnow.com, (18April2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

MUSC tuition rises an average 6 percent - According to The Post and Courier, (12April2011), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

South Carolina Cuts Medicaid Payments by 3% - According to Becker Hospital Review, (11April2011), COPY TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 29 - April 5, 2011

Budget cuts reduce program to bring doctors to care for elderly to state - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (03April2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Hospitals Added Nearly 20K Jobs in Q1 - According to Health Leaders Media, (04April2011), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 23-28 2011

New primary care doctors won't erase shortage in state- According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (28March2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Navigating the current nursing job market - According to The Clinical Advisory, (25March2011), "The job market has changed tremendously over the past couple of years and has allowed hiring managers to become more selective". TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 14-22

Firefighters to train as EMTs: North Charleston cites medical-related calls - According to the Post and Courier, (22March2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

New organization to team up on health care - According to the Columbia Regional Business Journal, (16March2011), "Health Science South Carolina, BlueCross and BlueSheild of South Carolina and the S.C. Hospital Association have formed the S.C. Partnership for Health". CLICK HERE.

Medicaid agency names deputy director - According to the Columbia Regional Business Journal, (14March2011), "Tony Keck, director of SC Department of Health and Human Services, has named Sam Waldrep, deputy director of Medicaid's Bureau of Long Term Care and Behavioral Health Services". TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Healthcare Workforce News March 7-13

Goal is fewer routine ER trips - According to the Post and Courier, (13March2011), "Bill would give call boxes to Medicaid patients", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

5,000 jobs on the line in Medicaid cuts - According to the State, (11March2011), "Health care industry might drop thousands of postions if S.C. cuts payments, USC study says" TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

BlueCross contract saves jobs - According to the Post and Courier, (07March2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News February 10-15 2011

St. Francis unveils growth plans in cancer care - According to GSA Business, (15Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Severe Shortage of Surgical Specialists Plagues Nation's Emergency Departments - According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, (11Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Ophthalmologists, optometrists battle over eyelid injections - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (11Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Midlands Tech to expand electronic health records training - According to The Columbia Regional Business Journal, (10Feb2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Budgets cuts could force mental health patients to seek other options - According to Live5news.com, (10Feb2011), "If budget cuts are approved people with physiological problems will be forced to turn to emergency rooms." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

January 11, 2011 to February 2, 2011 News

Greenville medical school hearing awaits new commissioners - According to Greenvilleonline.com, (02/02/11), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Commission on Higher Education to hear GHS case for medical campus - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (26Jan11), “Officials of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center will have their hearing before the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education on Feb. 3 to make their case for a University of South Carolina School of Medicine campus in Greenville.” TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

SC Senate confirms Keck as state Medicaid director - According to The State, (25Jan11), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

AnMed adds 3 more medical practices to network - According to Greenvilleonline.com, (14Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

SC Medicaid approved to expand Healthy Connections Choices; 2 new plans set to join market - According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, (11Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News December 12th - January 10th

In the News

Stroke care law proposed:Report urges treatment at MUSC for most serius cases - According to the Post and Courier, (10Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. State education, health care cuts loom - According to The State, (02Jan2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Adult care funding at risk; Services rely on waiver program - According to The Sun News, (26Dec2010), "Funding may be cut for adult day care and home based services for the elderly poor", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. SC Medicaid plan: End adult dental, hospice care - According to Bloomberg, (13Dec2010), TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE. Scrutiny for third med school - According to the Post and Courier, (12Dec2010), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.