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Table of Contents . . . March 22nd, 2009
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Alameda Alliance for Health - Alameda Alliance for Health Adds Over-the-Counter Benefit for Medicare Advantage Plan Members
Alzheimer Disease - Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Announces Independent Studies on Copper Binding Properties of its Lead Candidate OXIGON(TM)
Alzheimer Disease Prevention - New findings in Alzheimer disease prevention described from University College, Department of Mental Health Sciences
Alzheimer Disease Quality of Care - Report summarizes Alzheimer disease quality of care study findings from University of Adelaide
Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Research results from Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience update knowledge of Alzheimer disease therapy
Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter - EHE International Helps Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter to Raise Awareness About Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis Foundation - New study finds blacks still lag in obtaining total knee replacements for arthritis
Assisted Living Federation of America - ALFA Commends Senator Bill Nelson's Commitment to Co-Pay Equity for Home and Community Based Seniors
Avalere Health - Almost 30% of Long-Term Care is Financed Out-of-Pocket, Report Finds
Baron & Budd, P.C. - Baron & Budd Enlists Former Commissioner of Internal Revenue to Fight Tax Fraud
Blue Spoon Consulting Group, LLC - Blue Spoon Consulting Publishes System-Level Approach to Economic Strategy
Bone Research - Scientists at Tokyo Women's Medical University target bone research
Breast Cancer - Research from University of Toronto yields new findings on breast cancer
Breast Cancer Therapy - Scientists at University of Marburg release new data on breast cancer therapy
Buck Institute for Age Research - A revolutionary new model for Alzheimer's disease
Carcinoma - Research reports from H. Mueller and co-authors provide new insights into carcinoma
Cardiology - New findings from K. Sakata and co-authors in the area of cardiology published
Case Management - New case management study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Manchester
Cholecystitis - Studies from J. Moyson et al provide new data on cholecystitis
ChooseCareTN - Nurses Launch “ChooseCareTN.com” to Support Tennessee’s Elderly, Protect State’s Caregivers
Civic Committee - New Civic Committee Task Force Report Asserts that State Nearing 'Financial Tipping Point'
Clinical Nursing - New findings reported from University of Gavle describe advances in clinical nursing
Clubfoot - Native American Children are at Greater Risk for Clubfoot Recurrence
Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Hazardous conditions in the home health-care setting may put frail and elderly at risk
CSC - CSC Selects SAS to Provide Support for New North Carolina Medicaid Management Information System
Delirium Therapy - Researchers from Royal Melbourne Hospital describe findings in delirium therapy
Dementia - Data from Tohoku University advance knowledge in dementia
Dementia - National Center for Creative Aging Presents 'Creativity Matters' Symposium on Health, Wellness, and the Arts
Dementia - Recent findings in dementia described by researchers from University of Bergen
Dementia - Research from E. Graessel et al broadens understanding of dementia
Dementia - Research on dementia described by scientists at University of Nijmegen, Department of Nursing
Dementia - Scientists at Yale University, Department of Psychiatry target dementia
Dementia Prevention - Research from University of California, Department of Psychiatry in dementia prevention provides new insights
Dementia Risk Factors - Scientists at Umea University publish research in dementia risk factors
Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Completes Enrollment of Breeze 1 Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Non-Hormonal Treatment in Menopausal Hot Flashes
Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Financial Results
Dialysis - New dialysis study findings recently were published by W.L.S. Peter and co-researchers
Eclipsys - Wheeling Hospital Selects Eclipsys in Pursuit of Clinical and Operational Excellence
Eecom - Marin City's Farm Stand: Bringing Health, Nutrition and Economic Opportunities
Elhuyar Fundazioa - A drug could improve the memory of those with Alzheimer's disease
Elsevier Health Sciences - Many middle-aged and older Americans not getting adequate nutrition
Enzyme Research - New enzyme research from University of Vienna, Department of Nutritional Sciences discussed
European Society of Cardiology - Daytime sleepiness provides red flag for cardiovascular disease
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron Ohio Bonds at 'A+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Rhode Island's $350MM TANs to 'F1'
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Rhode Island Convention Center Auth's $72MM Revs 'A+'; Affirms GOs; Outlook to Negative
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. - Fulbright Expands Health Care Practice in Washington
Global 360, Inc. - Before Moving to Paperless Healthcare, Organizations Must Consult the Experts – the “Doers” or Clerical People Handling the Paper
Health and Society - New health and society research from McGill University described
Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Medication Therapy Management Program Helps Chronically Ill Medicare Members Improve Prescription Drug Use
HealthPartners - Promising New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Licensed
Hip Fracture - Reports summarize hip fracture study results from Chang-Gung University
Hormones - Investigators at Zhejiang University zero in on hormones
Hormones - Studies from University of Maryland, Department of Pathology further understanding of hormones
Immunization - Reports outline immunization study findings from University of Birmingham
Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Toronto have published new data on life sciences in children
Life Sciences - New data from University of Utrecht, Helmholtz Institute illuminate research in life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from University of Glasgow
Life Sciences - Recent findings from University of Tromso highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Recent studies from University of Sao Paulo add new data to life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports from University of Utrecht, Helmholtz Institute describe recent advances in life sciences
Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from S.M. Benbow and colleagues
Life Sciences - Research from S.C. Tiwari and co-authors in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology in the area of life sciences in adolescents published
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at Oregon State University
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by scientists at University of Washington, Department of Medicine
Life Sciences - Researchers' work from Bar-Ilan University focuses on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research detail research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Copenhagen publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Rochester, Department of Psychiatry detail research in life sciences
LTC Global, Inc. - LTC Global Announces the Acquisition of William L. McAree Insurance Agency, Inc.
Luminex Corporation - Luminex Unveils Keynote Speakers for Planet xMAP USA 2009
Lung Cancer - Research from National Hospital Organization in the area of lung cancer published
Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Arizona Supports Fight Against Parkinson's
Mark Farrah Associates - Four out of Ten Medicare Recipients Purchased a PDP
Medica - Medica to Host Minnesota Cancer Alliance Conference on Colorectal Cancer
Medicare and Medicaid - American College of Surgeons Supports Steps to Shore Up Medicare Payment System In Proposed Federal Budget
Medicare and Medicaid - CAQH Announces Humana Inc. is Certified to Use CORE Phase I Rules
Medicare and Medicaid - Council for Quality Respiratory Care Applauds President Obama's Appointments of Governor Sebelius, DeParle to Lead Health Care Efforts
Medicare and Medicaid - Findings in medicare and medicaid reported from Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation
Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Georgia Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses
Medicare and Medicaid - IPRO QIO Uses Milliman Care Guidelines(R) for Medicare Reviews in New York State
Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's RNs on the Healthcare Summit: Insurance-Based Reform Will Fail, and Undermine Public Trust, Only Medicare for All Can Achieve Administration's Goals
Medicare and Medicaid - National, State Long Term Care Leaders Express Concern That FY 2010 Medicare Cuts Undermine, Contradict Intent of Economic Stimulus Law
Medicare and Medicaid - NHPCO Statement on MedPAC Recommendations to Congress
Medicare and Medicaid - Patients, Senate, House Members Identify Significant Medicare Savings While Increasing Quality of Patient Care
Medicare and Medicaid - Recovery Audit Contractor HealthDataInsights Licenses Milliman Care Guidelines(R)
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Wisconsin provide new insights into medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at University of Maryland
Menopause - Bionovo Announces Publication of Positive Phase 2 Trial Results for Menerba(TM)
Menopause - Data on menopause described by D.F. Archer et al
Menopause - Research from D. Liu and co-researchers provides new data on menopause
Menopause - Scientists at University of California, Medical Department detail research in menopause
Menopause Therapy - Study data from University of Missouri, Department of Nutritional Sciences provide new insights into menopause therapy
Mental Disorders Risk Factors - Studies from Prince of Wales Hospital add new findings in the area of mental disorders risk factors
Mental Health - New mental health data have been reported by L. Fernandes and co-authors
Mental Health - New Mexico Senator Bingaman Recognized for Advocacy Work on Mental Health Issues
Mental Health - Research on mental health published by scientists at Nipissing University, Department of Sociology
National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Statement on Senate Introduction of DME Accreditation Legislation
NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Swimming lessons do not increase drowning risk in young children
NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine - NYU Langone Medical Center study shows that cochlear implant surgery is safe for the elderly
Obesity - New obesity study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Toledo, Medical Department
Obesity - New obesity study results reported from Wake Forest University
Oral Contraceptives - Research on oral contraceptives detailed by scientists at University of Copenhagen
Oregon State University - Innappropriate drug prescriptions wasting millions, raising health risks
Osteoporosis Risk Factors - New osteoporosis risk factors findings from B. Stubbs and co-researchers published
Palliative Care - Research from McMaster University reveals new findings on palliative care
Palliative Care - Research results from University of California update understanding of palliative care
Pancreas - Scientists at University of Modena publish new data on pancreas
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency - Governor Rendell: Weather Emergency Preparedness Week Is March 1-7
PharMerica Corporation - PharMerica to Present at Noble Financial Capital Markets Event
Phoenix Health Systems - Phoenix Health Systems Launches Total Security Program for the Healthcare Industry
Pressure Ulcer - Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) Leads Pressure Ulcer Care Initiative
Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors - Investigators at Charite University, Department of Nursing Science publish new data on pressure ulcer risk factors
Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Long-Term Care Product Simplifies Decisions
Psychiatry - Reports from Western Psychiatric Institute highlight recent research in psychiatry
Psychosis - Research on psychosis described by J. Onwumere and colleagues
Psychosis - Scientists at University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry publish new data on psychosis
Psychotherapy - Studies from EMGO Institute in the area of psychotherapy described
Public Health - New public health study findings have been reported by scientists at Charles Darwin University
Quality of Life - Studies conducted at A. Selim et al on quality of life recently published
ReportLinker - Key Challenges and Issues facing the Global Alzheimer Drugs Market
Research and Markets - 2009 Medicaid Multi-State Collaborative on Health System Transformation Summit Out Now
Research and Markets - An In-Depth Analysis on Alzheimer Drugs Market
Research and Markets - Moving Forward after Parkinson's DVD
Rockwall Hospitals, Inc. - Rockwall Hospitals, Inc. Buys Two Integra Hospitals
Silver Census - SilverCensus.com Names Consumer Affairs Advocate, Healthcare Experts to Provide Free Educational Support for Seniors
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Factors - Researchers at University of Kuopio, Research Institute of Public Health publish new data on sudden cardiac death risk factors
Suicide - NHPCO Comments on Misleading Quote in Associated Press Article and Provides Helpful Information
Suicide - Scientists at University of Central Lancashire report research in suicide
SynCare, Llc - SynCare Receives Managed Health Services Contract Renewal
The Gerontological Society of America - Policy experts urge scrutiny of senior tax breaks
Therapy - Lilly Announces Leadership Changes
Today's Caregiver Magazine - Conference To Help Families Reduce Caregiver Stress To Provide Free Tickets for Family Caregivers
Tufts University, Health Sciences - Moderate alcohol intake associated with bone protection
U.S. Department of Justice - Kansas Cardiologist to Pay U.S. $1.3 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. to Present at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare and the 30th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conferences on Wednesday March 11th
University of Washington - Harborview Medical Center - New research shows program effective in educating parents about prevention of shaken baby syndrome
Urinary Tract - Reports summarize urinary tract research from A. Haider and co-authors
Urovalve, Inc. - Urovalve comments on Millennium Research Group MRG report, US Markets for Urological Devices 2009
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Files 2008 Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q
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