The following companies were exhibitors at the 2008 Annual Session.
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Abaxis® provides the portable Piccolo xpress™ Chemistry Analyzer. The analyzer provides on-the-spot multi chemistry panel results with comparable performance to larger systems in about 12 minutes using 100uL of whole blood, serum or plasma. The Xpress features operator touch screens, onboard iQC, self calibration, data storage and LIS/EMR transfer capabilities.

Advocate, MD is dedicated to delivering fair-cost, professional medical liability insurance to Texas physicians. We offer a high performance, values driven culture, with a commitment to excellence in the protection and defense of medical professionals. We provide 24/7 support, free risk management assessments, no added fees or surplus requirements. We are your Advocate!

Availity optimizes the flow of information between multiple health care stakeholders through a single, secure internet-based exchange. The Availity® Health Information Network encompasses administrative, financial, and clinical services, supports both real-time and batch transactions via the Web and electronic data interchange (EDI), and is HIPAA compliant. Visit www.availity.com or call 1-800-AVAILITY (282-4548).

Calmoseptine Inc. promotes Calmoseptine Ointment for the prevention and treatment of skin irritations from moisture such as urinary and fecal incontinence. It is also effective for irritations from perspiration, wound drainage, fecal and vaginal fistulas, and feeding tube site leakage. Calmoseptine Ointment temporarily relieves discomfort and itching. Free samples at our booth!

Carena

CareNow has provided quality, convenient primary health care since 1993 and has grown to be a leading provider of non-appointment based family and urgent care in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. CareNow currently has 20 outstanding, AAAHC-accredited locations with plans for continued growth.

CONMED® Corporation is a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor the Hyfrecator®2000, which has been the medical industry’s leading office-based electro-coagulation device for 60 years.

DavLong Business Solutions provides a customizable, efficient, and easy-to-use Electronic Medical Records & Integrated Practice Management System for practices of any size. www.davlong.com

Eclipsemed

As one of the nation’s leading provider of emergency care, EmCare provides services to over 350 client hospitals in 42 states. We understand the unique needs of physicians and we meet them by offering administrative support services that allow physicians to focus on patients and quality clinical medicine. Supported by experienced physician leadership, extensive resources and comprehensive programs, EmCare offers an unparalleled partnership in the delivery of high-quality care.

ImmTrac, the Texas immunization registry, is a free service from the Texas Department of State Health Services. It is a secure, confidential registry that consolidates and stores children’s immunization information electronically in one centralized system. ImmTrac helps authorized entities such as doctors and nurses ensure children are receiving appropriate and timely vaccines.

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Children’s Cancer Hospital at M. D. Anderson are two of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer-patient care, research, education and prevention. Our highly specialized staff provide leading-edge therapy for all types of adult and pediatric cancers. The Office of Physician Relations, together with faculty and staff from our Children’s Cancer Hospital, will provide educational materials and answer questions on patient services, current treatments, clinical trials and cancer prevention at M. D. Anderson.

MedicSoft.inc

Since 1899, Medical Protective has been the nation’s leader in medical professional liability. As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of businesses, Medical Protective provides health care providers with four levels of unmatched protection—strength, defense, solutions. For more information, visit www.medpro.com or call (800) 4MEDPRO.

National Procedures Institute

You care for patients; we care for you. Neely, Craig & Walton Insurance Agency has been serving Texas physicians since 1926 by providing protection and peace of mind. NCW is ready to advise its clients on insurance matters and provide quality coverage that allows them to do their jobs with confidence.

Achieve more with the industry’s most powerful suite of tools from Noteworthy Medical Systems. Noteworthy offers a complete continuum of products ranging from CCHIT Certified(SM) NetPracticeEHR™; NetPracticePM™; NetTools add-on functionality modules; WebPractice, a customizable, secure patient web portal tied to your Web site; and more! Noteworthy provides the ultimate profitability tools for your practice.

Office of Rural Community Affairs

At PracticeIT, we work to “Earn the Right” to provide physicians with innovative medical technology and unparalleled personal service. Our goal is to minimize disruption to practice productivity by offering an integrated package that includes – simplified electronic charting, handheld diagnostic devices, computer hardware, network/implementation services and on-going customer support.

PriCara, Unit of Ortho-McNeil, Inc. is dedicated to serving primary care physicians. We currently market products to treat pain, acid reflux disease and infectious diseases.

PDS CORTEX™ — One of the most experienced and innovative developers of software systems for medical practices, offering an array of programs for more efficient medical office management and integrated electronic medical records, all backed by superior customer support. For more information, please call (800) 283-7543 or visit us at www.pdsmed.com.

Progressive Labs is a manufacturer and distributor of quality nutraceuticals (nutritional supplements) recommended exclusively through licensed health care professionals. Progressive Labs is committed to providing the clinician with educational support comprising of research and clinical trial data, monthly ACCM newsletter (American Council on Collaborative Medicine), patient brochures and professional customer service. We also have a certified nutritional consultant and medical director (M.D.) on staff to address any technical questions.

The Pulse Patient Relationship Management, fully integrated EHR and Practice Management software, empowers physicians and administrators with comprehensive clinical and financial tools that automate work flow, enhance patient care and improve practice profitability.

Reckitt Benckiser

Sanofi Pasteur Inc., the vaccines division of sanofi aventis Group, provides pediatric, adult, and travel vaccines for disease. To learn more about our products, visit our exhibit.

Nature intended us to be barefoot. However, we need shoes to protect our feet. The next best thing to barefoot is a good, comfortable shoe. We design shoes that care for the feet. Come by booth #325, visit with us and let us introduce our newer comfort footwear to you.

Over the years, the Solvay name has come to stand for scientific innovation, vision and integrity. Today’s Solvay Pharmaceuticals organization is rooted in its founding father’s passion for progress. In 1863, Belgian scientist and industrialist Ernest Solvay founded Solvay S.A., of which Solvay Pharmaceuticals is a subsidiary corporation. Attesting to his highly regarded reputation in the scientific community, Ernest Solvay was also the renowned organizer of a landmark 1911 Council on Physics that assembled many of the day’s leading scientists—including Einstein, Curie, Planck and Rutherford.

The mission of the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists is to advance the profession of nurse anesthesia, enhance the art and science of anesthesiology, and facilitate the provision of accessible, affordable, high quality health care. All nurse anesthetists must pass a board certification exam. CRNAs are the ONLY anesthesia providers that MUST be board certified in anesthesia in order to practice.

The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership administers the Texas Medicaid program. We partner with HHSC and the State of Texas to deliver cost-effective, customer-focused Medicaid and health care services through a commitment to continuous improvement, pragmatic technical solutions and operational excellence. Each month we process more than 4.5 million claims worth more than $750 million, and answer more than 300,000 provider and client phone inquiries.

The Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust was created in 1955 by the Texas Medical Association as an exclusive benefit for TMA members. TMAIT’s mission is to provide physicians with the insurance coverage and financial planning they need at every stage of their careers, from medical school through retirement. In short, we help you protect your personal and professional interests as those interests change over the course of your career, and enable you to concentrate on what matters most: your family, your patients, and your practice.

TMLT is a unique, not-for-profit health care liability claim trust owned by its physician policyholders. We have a long-term track record of providing quality coverage at responsible prices, backed by exceptional customer service and value-added benefits. Created in 1979, TMLT has grown to be the largest and most respected medical liability carrier in the state, protecting more than 13,000 Texas physicians.

Our Company provides staffing solutions to a large variety of health care organizations seeking locum tenens professionals in Anesthesiology, Radiology, Pharmacy, Primary Care and all Sub Specialties. We also provide permanent and government-contract positions in all medical specialties.

UCB, Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia, is a leading biopharmaceutical company, specializing in the fields of central nervous system disorders, allergy and respiratory disease, immune and inflammatory disorders and oncology. Please visit our booth to learn more about our products.