2009 NEWS ARCHIVE

In the course of ongoing research efforts, the staff at Feed-back.com reviews various health and medical topics. Every month or two, news on a specific market is compiled and presented online. Year-to-date abstracts are shown below, with the most recent news listed first.

January 2009
COSMETIC SERVICES
• Class-Action Settlement Gives Free High-End Cosmetics To Consumers
• New Cosmetic Labeling Requirements In China
• Older Americans Seek Body Contouring Fixes

February 2009
HEALTH CARE & EMPLOYMENT
• Reduced Access To Health Care
• Caring For Chronically Ill Children In Washington State
• Following Your Doctor From One Health System To Another

March 2009
"GREEN" HOSPITALS
• Electronic Solutions For Scripps Health
• "Green" Patient Rooms
• West Wireless Health Institute
• Health Organizations Implement Eco-Friendly Initiatives

April 2009
AESTHETIC & COSMETIC SERVICES
• Fall 2009 HBA Global Expo Features "Product Life Cycle" Theme
• Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeons Add Web Sites To Reach Their Patients
• PhotoMedex Introduces Post-Laser Treatment System
• Herbal Supplements & Aesthetic Surgery May Not Mix

May 2009
CONSUMER HEALTH CARE
• Guardian Life Insurance Introduces New Medical & Wellness Plans
• NEOS Consumer Driven Healthcare Announces Self Service Version 2.1
• Strong Growth Of Affiliated Computer Services' Account Assets

June 2009
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
• City Spotlight - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Community Spotlight: Expo's & Projects
• Competitor News: Green Star Alternative Energy Inc.
• State Spotlight: Indiana Legislature
• National News: Legislative Demands & Developments

July 2009
HEALTH CARE REFORM
National Spotlight
• Long-Term Care Services
• Health Care Success Stories
• Primary Care Physician Shortage.
State Spotlight:
• Illinois
• North Carolina

August 2009
NURSE ADVICE & TELEPHONE TRIAGE SERVICES
• Canadian Spotlight: Sykes Assistance Services
• National Spotlight: Emergency Services / Influenza / Telehealth
• State Spotlight: New Mexico & Texas University Health Services

October 2009
RURAL COMMUNITIES
• National Spotlight: Federal Funding / Coverage Discrepancies
• State Spotlight: Energy Efficiency, Technology, & Traffic

November 2009
HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES
• International Spotlight: Electronic & Software Solutions
• National Spotlight: Acquisitions & Software Licensing

December 2009
REMOTE HEALTH MONITORING
• National Spotlight: Corporate Developments / Technology Report
• State Spotlight: Mississippi