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Table of Contents . . . January 21st, 2009
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A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company and Penn Treaty American Corporation
Acromegaly - Research from Kagoshima University has provided new information about acromegaly
Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies from University of Massachusetts provide new data on adverse drug reactions
Aging - New aging data have been reported by A. Hernandez and co-authors
Aging - Researchers from Yale University, Medical Department publish findings in aging
Allscripts - INTEGRIS Health Selects Allscripts Care Management for Its 13 Hospitals
Alzheimer Disease - Reports on Alzheimer disease findings from M.M. Raivio and co-researchers provide new insights
America's Health Insurance Plans - Economic Downturn Impacting Women's Ability to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs, New Survey Finds
American Association for Cancer Research - Hormone therapy associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Unique Planning Guide Helps Professionals and Families Through Healthcare and End-of-Life Decision Making
American Cancer Society - Study links obesity to elevated risk of ovarian cancer
American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Plastic and reconstructive surgery -- in brief
Anxiety Disorders - Reports outline anxiety disorders study results from Ferrara University
Asthma - New asthma findings from B.L. Jones and co-authors described
Astrocytoma - Studies from Drexel University have provided new data on astrocytoma
Atherosclerosis - Researchers from Harran University, Medical Department publish new studies and findings in the area of atherosclerosis
Avizent - John D’Alusio Joins Avizent as Senior VP, Senior Claims Officer
Behavior Disorders - Studies from J. Cohenmansfield et al have provided new data on behavior disorders
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Completes Acquisition of Florida Health Care Plans
Bone Research - New bone research data have been reported by G. Grimnes and co-authors
Bone Research - Study results from University of Melbourne in the area of bone research published
Breast Cancer - Investigators at Korea University release new data on breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer data have been reported by scientists at University of Illinois
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been reported by A. Hurria and co-researchers
Breast Cancer - New findings from R.T. Chlebowski and co-researchers in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - Research findings from Vanderbilt University update understanding of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Scientists at National Cancer Institute target breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Studies from Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Family Medicine yield new information about breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Studies from Washington University, Medical Department describe new findings in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study data from University of Milan update knowledge of breast cancer
Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy research has been reported by scientists at University of Marburg
Burness Communications - Substance abuse adds millions to Medicaid's total health care costs
California Hospital Association - Economic Downturn Takes Toll on California Hospitals
Cancer - Findings from C. Hassan and co-researchers advance knowledge in cancer
Cancer - Good Medicine: Smarter Smartphones for People With Chronic Disease
Cancer - Studies from University of Tokyo, Nursing Department have provided new data on cancer
Cancer Quality of Care - Research from D. Santini and co-researchers in the area of cancer quality of care described
Cardiovascular Disease - New findings from University of North Carolina in the area of cardiovascular disease published
Catheterization - Reports outline catheterization study findings from University of Virginia
Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Files Lawsuit against Amerigroup Corporation
Chronic Heart Failure - Scientists at Tohoku University, Medical Department target chronic heart failure
Clinical Neurophysiology - Scientists at University of Alberta target clinical neurophysiology
Clinical Pharmacology - Reports from S.I. Haider et al highlight recent research in clinical pharmacology
Coagulation - New coagulation study findings recently were published by researchers at Kanazawa University
Colon Cancer - Virginia Commonwealth University publishes research in colon cancer
Dementia - New findings from Washington University describe advances in dementia
Depression - Findings from National Institutes of Health broaden understanding of depression
Diabetes - New diabetes study findings recently were reported by N. Pandya and co-researchers
Epidemiology - Findings from D.H. Phua and co-authors provide new insights into epidemiology
Epidemiology - Scientists at Cleveland State University detail research in epidemiology
FAIR - New Group to Focus on Accountability for the Nation’s Health Insurers
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Cass Regional Medical Center, Missouri, at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Scheurer Hospital, Michigan, Revenue Bonds at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Gallbladder Cancer - New gallbladder cancer research from Banaras Hindu University described
Geriatric Rehabilitation - Data from M.J. Highsmith et al provide new insights into geriatric rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation - Findings from J.T. Kahle and co-researchers advance knowledge in geriatric rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation - Research from J.L. Osborne et al has provided new information about geriatric rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation - Studies from University of North Carolina in the area of geriatric rehabilitation published
Geriatrics - Data from P. Alonsofernandez and colleagues advance knowledge in geriatrics
Geriatrics - Report summarizes geriatrics study findings from M.E. Betz and co-researchers
Glioblastoma - New glioblastoma research reported from La Sapienza University
Heart Failure - Research in the area of heart failure reported from University of Pittsburgh
HIV/AIDS - Medical Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty to Role in $5.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Hormones - New findings in hormones described by S. Mak and co-researchers
Hormones - New hormones study findings have been reported from University of Tokushima
Hypatia Research, LLC - Hypatia Releases New Report: "Business Intelligence in the Healthcare Industry"
Immunization - New research on immunization from J.A. Marsteller and co-authors summarized
Inflammation - Researchers from University of Minnesota describe findings in inflammation
Kidney Cancer Therapy - Study results from University Hospital broaden understanding of kidney cancer therapy
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by I. Duncan and co-authors
Life Sciences - New life sciences findings from K. Shay and co-researchers published
Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from University of Wisconsin
Life Sciences - Studies from O. Levy and colleagues reveal new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Alabama further understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from C. Sherrington and co-researchers
LTC Financial Partners Llc - 300 Leaders from Fast-Growing Kirkland Company Will Meet to Plan Hyper-growth and Give Back to the Community
Madeira Therapeutics - Madeira Therapeutics to Present at the Biotech Showcase 2009 in San Francisco
Managed Care - Data on managed care reported by G. Picariello and co-researchers
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. - MHA Announces Pegeen Butterfield, RN as Senior Vice President of Trade Relations
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Healthcare Organizations Launch Collaborative Initiative to Test HIPAA Transactions Against Proposed 5010 Standards
MedAmerica - Standard & Poor's Affirms MedAmerica's Rating; Outlook Stable
Medical Ethics - Maastricht University publishes research in medical ethics
Medical Management - New medical management research has been reported by Z. Arinzon et al
Medical Management - Research conducted at Winthrop University has provided new information about medical management
Medical Management - Research data from G.J. Jogerst and colleagues update understanding of medical management
Medicare and Medicaid - George Will Column Misguided in Touting 'Competitive Bidding' as a Medicare Solution; Controversial Bidding Program is Actually Anti-Competitive and Lowers Quality of Care and Access to Care for Seniors and
Medicare and Medicaid - MARC Coalition Holds Initial Meeting With CMS; Announces New Members
Medicare and Medicaid - National End-of-Life Organizations Release Consensus Statement on Hospice, the Medicare Hospice Benefit, and Key Issues for the Future
Medicare and Medicaid - Nearly 11 Million Americans Have Individual Health Insurance Policies, but Some Only for a Short Time
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research has been reported by J.P. Drozda et al
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by researchers from University of Washington
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Colorado detail new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - SCAN Health Plan Arizona Helps Drivers Understand the Challenges of Aging
Medicare and Medicaid - Senate and House Introduce Legislation to Repeal Therapy Caps
Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from Ohio State University update understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from Harvard University provide new insights into medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from University of Florida broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - SummaCare Selects Burgess Software As Its Comprehensive Medicare Pricing Solution
Menopause - Research from C. Mendozapinto and co-authors provides new data about menopause
Menopause - Research on menopause detailed by A. Scuteri and co-authors
National HealthCare Corporation - NHC Announces Expansion of South Carolina Hospice Operations
Obesity - Research findings from Mayo Clinic update understanding of obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes study findings have been reported from M. Aubertinleheudre et al
Open Solutions - Open Solutions’ Item Processing Solution Selected by Securityplus Federal Credit Union
Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis findings from Fudan University described
Osteoporosis - Reports summarize osteoporosis research from Kinki University
Osteoporosis - Research data from Royal North Shore Hospital update understanding of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Study results from P. Kannus and colleagues broaden understanding of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Epidemiology - Research reports on osteoporosis epidemiology from Tufts University provide new insights
Palmetto Gba - CMS Selects Palmetto GBA to Administer Medicare Program in Four States
Parkinson Disease - Research from W. Tse and co-authors yields new data on Parkinson disease
Patents - URMC, Lighthouse Biosciences Awarded U.S. Patent for Diagnostic Technology
Penn Treaty American Corporation - Penn Treaty Insurance Subsidiaries Enter Rehabilitation
Pennsylvania Department of Insurance - Court Approves Order to Protect Penn Treaty Policyholders, Ensure Continuity of Care
Pharmacological - Studies by P. Krishnan and co-authors describe new findings in pharmacological
Physical Fitness - Recent findings from L. Timonen and co-authors highlight research in physical fitness
Physical Fitness - Researchers from University College provide details of new studies and findings in the area of physical fitness
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in January
Pulmonary Embolism - Studies from University of Naples yield new data on pulmonary embolism
Quality of Life - New quality of life research has been reported by scientists at University of Queensland
Rehabilitation Research - Reports from R.T. Deforge and colleagues advance knowledge in rehabilitation research
Rehabilitation Research - The Ensign Group Acquires Texas Skilled Nursing Facility
Renal Disease - Researchers at Taipei Veterans General Hospital target renal disease
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - SEIU Decision to Force Transfer of Long-Term Care Members Out of United Healthcare Workers Delayed
Sjogren Syndrome - Reports summarize Sjogren syndrome research from M. Sato and co-authors
The Ensign Group, Inc. - The Ensign Group Acquires California Skilled Nursing Facility
TIAA-CREF Institute - The TIAA-CREF Institute Announces Winners for the TIAA-CREF Paul A. Samuelson Award
Total Attorneys - Total Attorneys Survey Finds Many Consumers Considering Bankruptcy to Cope with Tough Times
Unisys Corporation - State of New Jersey Awards Unisys Contract Extension for Medicaid Administration Services
Universal American Corp. - Renowned Consumer Advocate Joins Universal American
Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Central Control is First Louisiana-Based Organization to Deploy Voice-Assisted Care
Women's Health - Research from Centro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo broadens understanding of women's health
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