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Elder Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 22nd, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Elder Law Weekly | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Special Report: Companies Pressured by Higher Claims, Expense and Debt Ratios

Acid Reflux Disease - New research on acid reflux disease from Boston University summarized

Alzheimer Disease - Study findings from University of Barcelona provide new insights into Alzheimer disease

American College of Gastroenterology - CRC screening before Medicare age could save millions in federal health-care dollars

Asthma - Reports from N. Pandya and co-researchers add new data to research in asthma

Atrophy - Reports outline atrophy research from University of Florence

Baxter International Inc. - Growing Demand on Health Care Resources and Increased Incidence of Kidney Disease Draw Attention to Peritoneal Dialysis on Its 30th Anniversary

Biomedical Engineering - Reports outline biomedical engineering research from J.J.A. Ferreira and colleagues

Blindness - ORBIS and Alcon Call Attention to the Aging Eye

Blood Cancer - Release of Universal Film the Express Draws Attention to Tragedy of Lives Cut Short by Blood Cancer

Bone Research - Reports on bone research findings from University of Siena provide new insights

Bone Research - Research conducted at Monash University, Medical Department has provided new information about bone research

Bone Research - Study findings from University of Turin, Department of Internal Medicine broaden understanding of bone research

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been published by scientists at University of California

Breast Cancer - Research in the area of breast cancer reported from C. Dalessandro and colleagues

Breast Cancer Genetics - New breast cancer genetics study findings have been reported by M. Imhof and co-researchers

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research from Akershus University, Faculty Division provides new data about breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from University of Sheffield update current data on breast cancer therapy

Cardiovascular Disease - Touchstone Health Partners with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to Fight Cardiovascular Disease Among Seniors

Career Step - Military Spouses Find Employment Despite Tough Economy

Casenet, Inc. - Commonwealth Care Alliance Selects Casenet To Unify Patient Information and Improve Care for Massachusetts Members

Clinical Trial Research - Data on clinical trial research reported by researchers at Merck & Company, Inc.

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study results reported from Harvard University

Colon Cancer - Research results from L.M. Pasetto and co-authors update knowledge of colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Scientists at National Cancer Institute discuss research in colon cancer

Connolly Healthcare - Connolly Healthcare Awarded CMS Contract for RAC National Rollout

Corporate Call Center, Inc. CCC - Corporate Call Center, Inc. Teams with Guardian Capital Partners to Spur Growth

Custom Learning Systems Group Ltd. - Custom Learning Systems to Unveil Robust HCAHPS-Management Technology at Healthcare Service Excellence Conference

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cyclacel Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 2 Trial of Sapacitabine in Elderly AML

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Study highlights benefits of end-of-life conversations for patients, caregivers

Dementia - Study data from University of Toronto provide new insights into dementia

Democratic National Committee - Democratic National Committee - Post Debate Update: 'Count the Lies' Total Tops 100 After 22 New Debate Fact Checks

Depression - Study data from R. Lieverse and colleagues update understanding of depression

Dialysis - Costs of Home Hemodialysis Offset by Better Health, Fewer Hospitalizations

DocSite, LLC - DocSite PQRI Registry with ePrescribing Offers Simple Solution to Improve Care and Receive Medicare Bonus

Drug Development - WebMD Highlights Presidential Candidates' Views on Health Care

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Steere House, Rhode Island at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Wesbury United, Pennsylvania's Bonds at 'BB+'; Outlook Stable

Health Maintenance Organizations - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Announces Expansion of BlueMedicare Plans Into Additional Counties

HealthMadeEasy.com - HealthMadeEasy.com: Our Healthcare System Is Hemorrhaging

HealthSouth Corporation - HealthSouth Announces Plans to Build New Hospital in Arizona

HealthTrio LLC - CMS and Department of Defense DoD Collaborate to Expand CMS' South Carolina Pilot Project Powered by HealthTrio's Personal Health Record

Heart Attack - Findings from Medical University of Lodz, Department of Cardiology broaden understanding of heart attack

Hip Fracture - New data from Norwegian Institute of Public Health illuminate research in hip fracture

HIV/AIDS - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Indicts Eight Miami-Dade Residents for AIDS/HIV Infusion Fraud

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Research conducted at University of California has provided new information about HIV/AIDS co-infection

Houston Northwest Medical Center - Houston Northwest Medical Center Awarded 11 CIGNA HealthCare Quality Designations

Hyland's, Inc. - Leading Homeopathic Medicine Provider, Hyland's Inc., Offers Alternatives and Advice to Parents Concerned about OTC Cough and Cold Medicines

Inflammation - New research on inflammation from University of Massachusetts, Department of Medicine summarized

Institute for Policy Innovation - Only the First of Many Future Bailouts

Internal Medicine - Study findings from Vrije University broaden understanding of internal medicine

Keenan - Caregiver and Daughter of Deceased Injured Worker Plead Guilty to Fraud

Life Sciences - Bravo Health Presents Network Quality Improvement Program Bonus to Baltimore Medical System; First Bonus Checks Paid to Primary Care Providers this Month

Life Sciences - New life sciences in women research from E. Scafato and colleagues discussed

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Northumbria University, Division of Psychology

Life Sciences - Pointclickcare Once Again Ranked Among Canadas Fastest Growing Companies In the Deloitte Technology Fast 50

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from Queen's University

Life Sciences - Research from T. Mutarai and colleagues has provided new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Research from University of Trondheim provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Massachusetts General Hospital further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Oxford update current data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provide new insights into life sciences

LifeSecure Insurance Company - LifeSecure Insurance Company Leading Effort to Raise Awareness of Long-Term Care Issues in Michigan

Magnolia LTC Management Services Inc. - Continuing Care Risk Retention Group Inc. Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Health Care Stakeholders Release 'How-To' Guide to Help Clinicians Switch from Paper to E-Prescribing Systems

MAXIMUS - Independent Review of MAXIMUS-Administered California SCHIP Program Yields Exceptional Results

Medical Care Research - Research reports from N.J.O. Birkmeyer and co-authors provide new insights into medical care research

Medicare and Medicaid - BlueCare(R) Family Plan, the Medicaid (HUSKY) Health Plan Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Administrator, LLC in Connecticut, Raises Awareness, Funds and D

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Service Options Wins National Medicare Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Greenway Medical Technologies' Flagship EHR Solution, PrimeSuite, Complies with e-Prescribing Regulations Taking Effect in January 2009

Medicare and Medicaid - Research conducted at University of Florida has provided new information about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from Urban Institute update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Senior Market Sales Makes Inc. 5,000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from University of Alabama update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Summa Health System Hosts Inaugural Health Policy Summit

Medicare and Medicaid - TNAHSA Puts Long-Term Health Care on Presidential Candidates' Radar

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. Intervenes in False Claims Act Suit Against McKesson Corp. and Golden Horizons Nursing Homes

Medicare and Medicaid - VisionShare Inc. and Foresight Corp. Partner to Introduce New System for Healthcare Payers

Menopause - New findings in menopause described by M.H. Hur and co-researchers

Menopause - Study data from Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine update understanding of menopause

Menopause Epidemiology - New menopause epidemiology research from University of Padova outlined

Menstruation - New menstruation study findings recently were reported by M. Yamada and co-researchers

Mental Health - Often Disenfranchised, People With Mental Disabilities Can Assert Their Voting Rights

Metabolism - Researchers at Yonsei University release new data on metabolism

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare of Florida Awarded Medicaid Contract

National Latino Children's Institute - Educating Children and Their Families is Focus of Fire Prevention Campaign

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches New Business Titles, Offers Free Global Warming Publication

Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Estrogen reduces risk of fracture after menopause

Obesity and Diabetes - Ageing Populations Face Crisis of Rising Blindness

Obesity and Diabetes - New research on obesity and diabetes from University of Maryland summarized

Osteoporosis - Retrospective Analysis of Phase 3 Data Suggest Wyeths Investigational Compound Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens Comparable to Placebo on Incidence of Abnormal Mammograms Separate Retrospective Analysis of Phase 3 Data Offers Additional I

Osteoporosis - Unigene Initiates Phase I Clinical Study for Oral PTH

Premier Inc. - Park Nicollet Expands Premier Healthcare Alliance Affiliation to Include Web-Based Infection Tracking Tool

PRG-Schultz International, Inc. - PRG-Schultz Statement on the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Awards

Rehabilitation Research - New findings from University of Oslo, Department of Geriatric Medicine describe advances in rehabilitation research

Research and Markets Ltd. - Engaging Physicians in Pay for Performance: a Professional Guide to Promoting Partnerships That Align Data, Dollars, Care & Quality

Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Pharmacies to Host Flu & Pneumonia Shot Clinics October 21-23 at Nearly 1,300 Locations

Texas Hospital Association - Texas Hospital Association Launches Wristband Standardization Initiative

The Garcia Law Firm - Additional Allegations Filed Against Elder Care Operator

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - The dietary supplement genistein can undermine breast cancer treatment

Vaccines - Findings from J.J. Hu and co-authors provide new insights into vaccines

Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Research from Washington State University yields new data on vagus nerve stimulation

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - AccuNurse Voice-Assisted Care Takes Interactive Care Delivery to New Levels With Real-Time 802/672 Reports and a Unique Approach to Mood and Behavior

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Community Eldercare Services LLC Deploys Voice-Assisted Care to Revolutionize Care Across Its 20-Facility Enterprise

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - PointClickCare and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce New Interface Options

Webster, Chamberlain & Bean - Lawsuit Against Social Security Administration and HHS Filed Today

Wiley-Blackwell - Early breast cancer: LHRH agonists show considerable promise



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