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Study Group: Physicians who Use Kinetic Concepts' VAC Therapy System

Council Members in this Study Group: 207

This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.

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Louis Rocco

System Director of Purchasing
HALLMARK HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
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Louis Rocco is the System Director of Purchasing at Hallmark Health System, Inc., Massachusetts. He has over 23 years of experience in purchasing with negotiation, analytical, reporting and communication skills with inventory, distribution, purchasing, mailroom and accounts payable background. Mr.Rocco...

Ronald Reed, MD

Owner
MOBILITY HELP LLC
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Ronald Reed, MD, is President and Owner of Benchmark Mobility Corporation, a commercial durable medical equipment (DME) services company, based in Indiana. He is also Owner of Mobility Help, LLC, Jackpot Mobility Corporation, and President of Loop Services, Inc. Dr. Reed is a member of the Rehabilitation...

Howard Beaton, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery
Mount Sinai Medical Center (NY)
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Howard Beaton, MD, is an Attending Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Previously, he was the Chairman of Surgery at North General and NYU Downtown Hospitals. Dr. Beaton has over 25 years of experience in clinical practice of general surgery,...

Robert Jacobs, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery Of New York PCRobert Jacobs, MD

Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic Surgery Of New York PC
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Robert Jacobs, MD, is a Plastic Surgeon and Owner of Cosmetic Surgery of New York, an office based practice, since July 1978. He performs most major cosmetic procedures and has experience with all US approved breast implants in addition to being an investigator for Allergan implant trials. Dr. York...

Adam Schaffner, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTERAdam Schaffner

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER
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Adam Schaffner, MD, FACS, has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City, since September 2005. He is board certified in Otolaryngology and board certified and fellowship-trained in Facial Plastic...

David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Director, SALSA, University of Arizona College of Medicine - CCDavid Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD

Professor of Surgery and Director, SALSA
University of Arizona College of Medicine - CC
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David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Surgery and Director, SALSA at The University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he is working since June 2008. Dr. Armstrong also holds an MSc in Tissue Repair and Wound Healing from the University of Wales and a PhD from the University of Manchester,...

Michael Bain, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Physician
Michael A Bain, MD
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Michael Bain, MD, MS, is a Plastic and Reconstructive Physician in private practice based in Southern California. He has experience in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery including bariatric, breast, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Bain’s interests are in the ever changing nature...

John Litton Jr., MD, Chief Executive Officer and President, Litton Family Medicine, PCJohn Litton Jr., MD

Chief Executive Officer and President
Litton Family Medicine, PC
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J. Scott Litton, Jr., MD, FAAFP, is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Litton Family Medicine, PC in Pennington Gap, VA. He provides inpatient services and also serves as the Medical Director of the Center for Wound Care at Lee Regional Medical Center. Dr. Litton serves as a Faculty member...

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June 23, 2009

Presdient Obama creates health reform office | fcw.com

President Obama has no concept how to manage the change needed in the Healthcare arena. He has brought together some IVY League Doctors who live in Federally funded boxes. The real US healthcare dilema still exists simply because they have no clue how to fix it. Politics will not make a dent in the...

Roche adds to anti-MRSA arsenal in Europe

April 8, 2009

Glen McDaniel, MS, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, GM Global

Roche introduces new LightCycler MRSA advanced test in EU | www.roche.com

European healthcare organizations have always been more aggressive in identifying MRSA infections. Europe popularized the "search and destroy" protocol of MRSA containment. This new method by Roche is a valuable addition in this arsenal. I expect the LightCycler MRSA Test by Roche to be popular...

A Low Cost EMR System From Wal-Mart?

March 16, 2009

Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon, MD ALAN FACS ZACCARIA

Wal-Mart Plans to Market Digital Health Records System | www.nytimes.com

Wal-Mart is one of the top consumer retailers in the country.  They have already entered the world of competitive, low cost health care delivery with their $4.00 generic prescriptions and their Nurse Practitioner run clinics--so becoming a warehouse for state-of-the-art electronic medical...

Health Care in America--An Ailing Commodity That Doctors Can't Cure

January 30, 2009

Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon, MD ALAN FACS ZACCARIA

Perspectives on Health Reform, 17th January 2009 | healthaffairs.org

Fixing the health care system in America is like trying to fix the economy.  We keep dumping more and more money into it, only to find ourselves going nowhere.  There seems to be a renewed sense of hope with the emergence of a new administration in Washington, but there are no easy solutions. ...

High End Medical Devices and Implants Are Not Immune to This Recession

January 22, 2009

Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon, MD ALAN FACS ZACCARIA

Medical devices not immune to recession worries | www.boston.com

As America faces one of the worst recessions in history, all businesses suffer, including the health care industry.  With the steady rise of unemployment, more and more people are losing their jobs, and with it their health insurance.  This has a direct impact on medical devicecompanies,...

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
  • Non-Academic Community Hospital or Clinic
  • Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
  • Government/Military Hospital or Clinic
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Medical Device/Supplies Distributor

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Physician - Attending Physician
  • Physician - Director
  • Nurse - RN
  • Physician - Division Head
  • Owner
  • President
  • Director
  • Chief Executive Officer