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Elder Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 12th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Elder Law Weekly | Other Publications

Aetna - Aetna Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Results

Aging - Scientists at University of Missouri report research in aging

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - "Where's Nancy?"; Pelosi Silent While CA Health Care Crumbles

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - AHF Renews Challenge to Merck on Price of AIDS Drug Isentress

American Council of Life Insurers - The CLASS Act: Retirement In-Security

AmeriChoice - AmeriChoice Expands TennCare Member Access to Specialty Care With Investment in Local Telehealth Programs

Atrophy - QuatRx Announces Further Positive Phase 3 Results for Ophena(TM) (Ospemifene Tablets) in Postmenopausal Vaginal Atrophy

Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D. - Betsy McCaughey Rallies to Protect Seniors & Your Healthcare Choices

BioScrip, Inc. - BioScrip, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings of $0.11 Per Share

Bone Fractures - Study findings from H.S. Sandhu et al broaden understanding of bone fractures

Bone Marrow Transplantation - Studies from Indiana University provide new data on bone marrow transplantation

Bone Research - Findings from University of Connecticut in bone research reported

Bone Research - Study findings on bone research are outlined in reports from Seoul National University

Breast Cancer - Estrogen Getting Cool Reception From Dermatologists for Mixed Results in Improving Appearance of Skin

Breast Cancer - Research from Medical University of Vienna has provided new information about breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from University of Texas, Health Science Center in the area of breast cancer described

Breast Cancer - Researchers at St. Mary's Hospital have published new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers at University of Vermont have published new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Study findings on breast cancer are outlined in reports from College of Medicine

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Studies by J.Q. Lew and co-authors describe new findings in breast cancer epidemiology

Breast Cancer Prevention - New findings from Okayama University describe advances in breast cancer prevention

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Anemia increases risk of death in the very elderly

Cardiac Surgery - Reports outline cardiac surgery research from University of Michigan, Medical Department

Chronic Kidney Failure - Texas Kidney Community: CMS Authorization to Survey 22 New Dialysis Centers Excellent First Step Toward Opening Additional Pending Facilities, Creating More Local Jobs

Clinical Pharmacology - Research on clinical pharmacology detailed by A. Agrawal and co-authors

Colon Cancer - Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress and President to Preserve Access to Medical Imaging

Coventry Health Care, Inc. - Coventry Health Care Reports Second Quarter Earnings and Increases Full Year 2009 Guidance

Dementia - The First SamarionSolution Installed in Lake Charles Alzheimer's Facility

Depression - Reports summarize depression research from Kuopio University

Depression - Study data from National University provide new insights into depression

Diabetes - New diabetes findings from S. Shea and co-researchers published

Diabetes - Research on diabetes published by scientists at Attikon University

Diagnostic Devices, Inc. - Diagnostic Devices, Inc.'s Low-Cost Prodigy™ Blood Glucose Meters Now Medicaid-Covered in Illinois and Missouri

Dialysis - New BioTrends Report Explores Anticipated Treatment Pattern Shifts Expected with the Proposed Bundled Payment Structure Planned for 2011

Drug Resistance - Studies from P. Brugnaro and co-researchers in the area of drug resistance published

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ - New findings reported from Wake Forest University describe advances in ductal carcinoma in situ

Epilepsy - Studies in the area of epilepsy reported from Royal University

Episcopal Retirement Homes - Breakthrough Nursing Home Alternative Now Available to Cincinnati Elders and Their Families at Deupree Cottages

Erectile Dysfunction - Study results from Chinese University of Hong Kong in the area of erectile dysfunction published

Forensic Science - Findings from S.B. Billick and co-researchers advance knowledge in forensic science

Gerontology - New gerontology study findings have been reported from University of Erlangen

Health and Society - Reports summarize health and society study results from University of California

Health and Society - Researchers from University of Michigan report recent findings in health and society

Healthways, Inc. - New Research Report Shows Potential Medicare Savings from Health Promotion, Prevention and Chronic Care Management Could Exceed One Trillion Dollars over Next Decade

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by M.S.V. Sarrazin and co-authors

Heart Disease - Studies from Tufts University, Department of Agriculture yield new data on heart disease

Heart Failure - New heart failure study findings have been reported by researchers at Harvard University

Home Care Assistance - In the Dark Age of Madoff and AIG, Senior Home Care Shines as an Honest Business

Hormones - New hormones study findings have been published by scientists at University of Tromso, Institute of Clinical Medicine

HP - State of Tennessee Awards $170 Million Medicaid Management Contract to EDS, an HP Company

Human Factors - Scientists at Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University release new data on human factors

Ingenix - State of Washington Awards Program Integrity Contract to Ingenix

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - JNCI news brief: Older cancer patients have more frailty than other seniors

Knee Arthroplasty - Study results from Brigham and Women's Hospital broaden understanding of knee arthroplasty

Life Sciences - Investigators at Life Science Research Center release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by K. Ornstein and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Research from M.G.D. Risonar and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies by S. Madhavan and co-authors describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from M.C. Snabes et al provide new data on life sciences

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Get Long Term Care Insurance Now, Before Health Reform, Industry Leader Says on Sky Radio

Lung Cancer - University Medical Center details research in lung cancer

Mark Farrah Associates - Top Plans See Enrollment Declines During 1Q09 According to Mark Farrah Associates

McKesson - VHA Inc. Names RelayHealth a Supplier of Financial Clearance Services

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Sets the Record Straight About Recent Home Medical Equipment Issues in the News

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Supports Crackdown on Medicare Scammers in Houston, Boston, New York, Louisiana

Medicare and Medicaid - Eliminate Cost-Sharing for Medicaid Preventive Services, Partnership Urges House Committee

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of British Columbia in medicare and medicaid reported

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of California broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - HMS Holdings Corp. Announces Q2 2009 Results and Raises 2009 Guidance

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Cuts Will Force Many Cancer Centers To Close, Stop Seeing Medicare Patients, Lay Off Staff, According To ASTRO Survey

Medicare and Medicaid - Medigap Plans in Illinois to Benefit From Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from N.L. Reaven and colleagues discussed

Medicare and Medicaid - President Takes Illinois Woman's Tough Health Care Questions at AARP Town Hall

Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from R.M. Werner and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from K. Davis and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by R.D. Zorowitz et al

Medicare and Medicaid - University of Michigan Health System Experts Available to Comment on Health Care Reform Efforts

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - MedImpact Announces Contract Extension with Health Alliance Plan

Menopause - Research on menopause detailed by scientists at University of Texas

Menopause - Wyeth Reports Publication of Phase 3 Data for Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens, an Investigational Compound Being Studied for the Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms

Mental Health - ValueOptions Wins Maryland Mental Health Contract

Monoclonal Antibodies - New monoclonal antibodies research from E.M Lewiecki et al outlined

National Center for Policy Analysis - 10 Steps to Affordable Health Care Overhaul: NCPA Proposes Reforms to Protect Choices, Control Costs and Preserve Access

National Osteoporosis Foundation - Economy is Driving Many Osteoporotic Women to Retire Later - but Their Ability to Work May Be Undermined by Sub-Optimal Management of Their Disease

North American Spine Society - North American Spine Society Expresses Concern Over Proposed Federal Health Care Reform Legislation

Obesity and Diabetes - Study Estimates Medical Cost of Obesity May Be As High as $147 Billion Annually

Osteochondroma - Reports by M. Yagi and co-researchers describe recent advances in osteochondroma

Osteoporosis - Amgen to Collaborate With GlaxoSmithKline to Commercialize Denosumab in Europe for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO)

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Hong Kong

Osteoporosis - Studies from S.L. Bonnick and colleagues provide new data on osteoporosis

Ovarian Cancer - New ovarian cancer research from University of Copenhagen outlined

Physiology - Researchers from Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires provide details of new studies and findings in the area of physiology

Prostate Cancer - Research from University of Pennsylvania provides new data on prostate cancer

Psychiatry - Study results from Swansea University provide new insights into psychiatry

Renal Insufficiency - Research on renal insufficiency reported by T.S. Field et al

RetireSafe - RetireSafe Blasts AARP for Supporting Plan to Pay for Health Care on the Backs of Seniors

Rush University Medical Center - Rush University Medical Center studies program to help older adults transition from hospital to home

SCAI - SCAI Opposes U.S. House of Representatives Health Reform Bill in Current Form

Sentillion - Summa Health System Creates Quick Win With Their Caregiver Community By Implementing Sentillion's Clinical Workstation Solution

Spectroscopy - Data on spectroscopy described by B. Matzinger et al

Suicide - Scientists at Research Center target suicide

The Workers Compensation Research Institute - Medical Costs Per Claim for Florida Workers' Comp Claims Grew, Driven by Increase in Payments Per Service for Hospital Outpatient Services, Reports New WCRI Study

TMF Health Quality Institute - Texas Hospitals Recognized for Quality of Care

Transplantation - Findings from University of Alabama advance knowledge in transplantation

Type 2 Diabetes - Novartis publishes research in type 2 diabetes

U.S. Department of Justice - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations Lead to Charges Against 32 Doctors and Health Care Executives for More Than $16 Million in Alleged False Billing in Houston

University of Missouri-Columbia - Asian spice could reduce breast cancer risk in women exposed to hormone replacement therapy

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Western Wayne Family Health Centers - Western Wayne Family Health Center -- Taylor Dedication Ceremony Marks Important Step in Providing Healthcare to Underinsured and Uninsured

Wounded Warrior Project - Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Pushes for Senate Bill to Assist Family Caregivers of the Most Severely Injured Veterans



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