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In recent years, mobile Internet access, enabled by smartphones, has continued to drive consumers to be better informed about their purchasing decisions. Reviews of virtually every business, commercial or not, are accessible in seconds and are often viewed during an individual's decision process.

ImageFIRST Los Angeles, known for their medical uniform and linen services in Long Beach, CA and surrounding cities, recently commemorated a special event nationwide: All Associate Day, a day in which every ImageFIRST location recognizes the exceptional associates that went above and beyond this past year . These hard-working individuals were honored by their peers across the country.

As patients in the national healthcare system continue to behave more like consumers, they increasingly use consumer rating services to review and research healthcare providers. These reviews influence other patients' decisions about which healthcare providers to choose. Reviews of healthcare providers on rating sites like Yelp cover much more than medical care alone: Patients also offer opinions and critiques on the level of customer service, friendliness of facility personnel, cleanliness of surroundings, and other factors that make leaving feedback on their healthcare provider more akin to reviewing a restaurant than discussing a doctor.

GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Artificial Pancreas - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2016" provides an overview of Artificial Pancreas currently in pipeline stage.

Associates from the remarkable provider of medical scrub uniforms to New York City healthcare workers, ImageFIRST New York volunteered at the Children's Specialized Hospital last month. The company emphasizes community giving, and its associates are always eager to help out in any way possible. Every quarter, the members of ImageFIRST New York collectively volunteer some of their free time for the benefit of organizations in need.

GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Compression Therapy - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2016" provides an overview of Compression Therapy currently in pipeline stage.

GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Dental Bone Graft Substitutes - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2016" provides an overview of Dental Bone Graft Substitutes currently in pipeline stage.

ChroMedX Corp. (the "Company"), a developer of in vitro diagnostics and point-of-care testing (POCT) is pleased to report on the Company's HemoPalm development program.

ImageFIRST Houston, a leading provider of patient apparel, nurses scrubs, and medical scrub uniforms in Houston, TX, and surrounding areas, now has an improved Online Customer Portal. This past year, ImageFIRST assessed the Customer Information Center online portal they provide to their clients. After reviewing the feedback they received from clients, the company decided it was time to redesign the portal for the better.

One of the most noticeable trends in the healthcare industry from the past few years is a shift in patient behavior to acting more like consumers. Industry professionals have busily been addressing this shift, as evinced in changes like the increasingly important role of patient experience officers in healthcare facilities and the rising amount of focus on patients beyond the care.

ImageFIRST Fort Myers is known primarily for their unparalleled healthcare facility laundry services, but they have also made a name for themselves through their active presence at a variety of community service events around Southwest Florida. Every quarter, ImageFIRST Fort Myers associates participate in a number of community giving events, as the company often partners with organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, United Way, Back on My Feet and more. The company believes that in order to succeed, so should the communities in which they operate, placing an emphasis on helping those who most need a hand.

PerformTex has revolutionized the injury recovery field by trademarking a line of elastic therapeutic tapes that is used by people of all athletic backgrounds. Over the last few years, the business has created over 45 instructional videos to show clients how to properly wear the kinesiology tape depending on the desired result. To date, the instructional video series has surpassed 1.1 million total views. The view count continues to rise due to the number of shares across social media platforms of Doctors and Physical Therapists alike.

GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Artificial Disc Replacement Systems - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2016" provides an overview of Artificial Disc Replacement Systems currently in pipeline stage.

GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Flow Cytometers - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2016" provides an overview of Flow Cytometers currently in pipeline stage.

GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Airway and Anesthesia Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2016" provides an overview of Airway and Anesthesia Devices currently in pipeline stage.

With the impact of CAHPS survey and increased communication transparency with social media, patients are starting to rate the healthcare facilities they were treated at on location-based social media websites such as Google and Yelp. Patients are sharing their personal experiences of the treatment they received online as well as in person. These reviews, which focus on issues such as wait time, billing errors, and unprofessional office staff, demonstrate why enhancing the patient experience is essential for medical facilities that want to provide the best level of care.

Creativity is the driving force behind innovation. Every new invention, new product, new solution, was at one point an idea. Right now, in the healthcare industry, there are many large and looming issues that face professionals all over the country; not the least of which is infection prevention.

ImageFIRST Cincinnati is much more than a provider of patient apparel, nurses' uniforms, and medical scrubs in Cincinnati OH, and many surrounding areas. The company makes it a point to ensure that their clients stay updated with all of the developments and changes in the healthcare industry. In fact, ImageFIRST Cincinnati would like to shed light on how their services and solutions can aid healthcare facilities get time back to focus on patient care. More specifically, they would also like to share an insight into how consumers, and in this case, patients, are using review sites like Yelp and Google Maps to share their experiences with a medical facility online, and how medical facilities can benefit from the feedback.

At 12:00pm on Saturday, March 26, 2016, ImageFIRST Dallas, one of Fort Worth, TX's leading providers of medical uniforms and scrubs, participated in a community giving event with their local Ronald McDonald House. In keeping with the company's quarterly community support program, ImageFIRST Dallas' Office Manager and team of remarkable Customer Advocates gathered at the Ronald McDonald House to enjoy lunch and appreciate the work that their local charity, as well as others like it around the country, does. The menu included salad, 5-topping pizzas, an assortment of desserts, and a lot of appreciation.

Medication and treatments have reached to an advanced level where both the doctors and the equipment are now know to cure a wide range of diseases. However, being one of the most vital aspects, it is important that both the patients and the doctors use tools and medications that are manufactured by using the best available technology. There are a number of companies manufacturing medical tools and equipment across the country. One of the reputed and reliable names in the country is of the BeeDee Blades Pvt. Ltd. The company is known for offering multi-domain holistic medical technologies integrated with different schools of medicine that aids in preventing as well as rehabilitating physical illness. These could be due to psychological or social reasons.

Preventing hospital-acquired infections continues to be one of the healthcare industry's critical points of concern. According to the CDC, roughly one in 25 hospital patients has a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) on any given day. Over the past several years, the CDC has observed a decrease in the overall HAI rate, but there is still much work for providers to do in order to bring that rate down to zero. Increasingly, this ongoing challenge has providers seeking infection prevention solutions in innovative ways. ImageFIRST Detroit, a medical laundry, uniform and linen service in Grand Rapids, MI, recently shared an example of creative infection prevention that reflects their own values as an innovative medical linen and laundry vendor.

The premier healthcare laundry services provider in Louisville, KY, ImageFIRST Chicago, is known for their commitment to community giving. Through their partnerships with Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, United Way and many more, ImageFIRST Chicago associates regularly participate in community service events—in a continuous effort to help strengthen their communities. This time around they took part in a 5K run to support Back on My Feet Chicago.

ImageFIRST Atlanta, known for providing linens, gowns, and scrub uniforms in Lagrange, GA, and beyond, provides medical facilities with the laundry products needed to provide for their patients. More than products, the company services those facilities with expertly trained Customer Advocates – associates who manage inventories according to need, rather than inundating facilities with unneeded linens.

Nanci Perrin, a leading provider of digital fever thermometers, is pleased and excited to announce as well as inform everyone out there about the availability of their high-powered flagship product – 'Nanci Perrin Digital Baby Thermometer.'

Homecare supplies are a necessary part of maintaining good health once patients leave the hospital. Unfortunately, homecare costs can get expensive. Homecare provides the blissful freedom from the constant beeps and dings of a heart monitor or infusion pump. With 23 years of experience, Omni Medical Supply works directly with Home Care Agencies to provide quality products at competitive prices. This helps ensure patients get the highest quality of care and continue to have an increased quality of life.