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Health Insurance Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . July 15th, 2007

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Patents - Teva Comments on the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007

AARP - AARP: Family Caregiving Valued at $350 Billion

AARP - Family Caregiving Estimated at $24 Billion in New York State

AARP Illinois - AARP Study: Family Caregiving in Illinois Valued at Over $16 Million

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research data from University of Kentucky, Department of Surgery update understanding of adverse drug reactions

Aetna - Aetna Expands Access to Performance Network

Aging - Scientists at Institute on Aging detail research in aging

American Medical Association - Nancy Nielsen, M.D., Ph.D., Named AMA President-Elect

Angiotensins - New angiotensins study results reported from Policy Analysis Inc.

Asthma - Massachusetts Health Quality Partners Issues 2007 Report on Medical Group Quality-of-Care

Best Practices, LLC - Industry Executives Finding Value in Shift of Scientific Publications

BidShift - Thomasville Medical Center First Hospital in North Carolina to Offer BidShift Web-Based Open Shift Management for Nurses

Biotech Business - Solara Hires Greenblatt to Expand West Coast Business

Bipolar Disorder Therapy - Data on bipolar disorder therapy described by researchers at McLean Hospital

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina - S.C. BlueCross Appoints Deyling Senior V.P. of Major Group Unit

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Research results from University of Utah update understanding of breast cancer epidemiology

Burn Care - Steven R. Burns Joins Portico Systems' Board of Directors

Cardiology - Highmark Questions Information in PHC4 Cardiac Surgery Report

Chronic Disease - Destiny Health Announces National Launch of Vitality Wellness Program

Depression Epidemiology - Study data from Loma Linda University, Department of Psychology update understanding of depression epidemiology

Devon Health Services, Inc. - Devon Health Adds First Walk-In Retail Clinic to Provider Network

Drug Development - Healthcare Industry Contributions to Presidential Candidates Top $3.7 Million in 2007, Study Says

Drug Development - Kucinich is '100 Percent on Board' with Health Care Reform, Says Michael Moore

Drug Development - New Report Details Healthcare Industry's Massive Spending in Presidential Campaign, Federal Lobbying

Epidemiology - New findings from Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery in the area of epidemiology described

Epidemiology - Scientists at Cornell University describe research in epidemiology

Eye Injuries - Red, White and Blue Can Be Safe, Fun and Healthy Too

Financing - ProJect HealthCare Launches to Unify the U.S. Movement for Healthcare Reform

Flushing - Hearing and Vision Care Offered in Privacy of Home by New Mobile Care Company in Flushing

Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights - Nunez/Perata Joint Health Care Proposal Still Lacks Affordability and Access

Genetics & Genomics - Coalition for 21st Century Medicine Urges Senate Passage of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Before Independence Day

Health Insurance - AMA Reinforces Efforts to Cover Uninsured Kids

Health Insurance - CapMed Exec Outlines Ideal Personal Health Record at American Health Insurance Plans' Annual Meeting

Health Insurance - Decreasing the Cost of Health Care, Increasing the Quality: Nation's Fourth Largest Health Insurer Completes Successful Launch of Collaborative Care System for Its Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Ne

Health Insurance - Governor Rendell Leads Call for Greater Federal Support of State Children's Health Insurance Programs

Health Insurance - Independence Holding Company and Destiny Health Announce Partnership to Deliver the Destiny Health Empowerment Plan for Individuals and Families

Health Insurance - Kerry, Snowe Work to Expand Health Care Access for Small Businesses

Health Insurance - MultiVu Video Feed: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS RESPONDS TO MICHAEL MOORE'S SiCKO

Health Insurance - nTelagent Poised for Rapid Growth with Healthcare Self-Pay Management System That Improves Management for Uninsured and Underinsured Patients

Health Insurance - TriZetto / Erisco Veteran Daniel Sequeira Joins eHealthPartners as Vice President of Consulting Services

Health Maintenance Organizations - Blue Care Network's Healthy Blue Living(SM) Wellness Product Sees Surge in Enrollment

Health Maintenance Organizations - HMOs Propose Highest Rate Increases in Four Years, According to Hewitt Analysis

Health Maintenance Organizations - Michael Moore's 'SiCKO' Trailer To Be Projected on Buildings Across the Country on Monday, June 25th

Health Maintenance Organizations - Milliman Study Validates Savings Generated by MedSolutions' Radiology Management Programs

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Anti-Competitive Concerns Linger Over Pennsylvania Blues Merger

Hemofarm - Intensive Care Course Organized by Hemofarm

HIV/AIDS - Florida: Backward Attitudes, Actions Hamper Response to AIDS Crisis, Says AHF

HIV/AIDS - Key AHCA Finance Official Doubts New HIV/AIDS Disease Management Vendor's Financial Ability

HIV/AIDS - Melinda Doolittle to Travel to Africa with First Lady Laura Bush to Distribute Bed Nets Funded by American Idol Viewers

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. Selected to Join Russell 3000 Index

HR Policy Association - HR Policy Association Announces Retiree Health Access(SM) First of a Kind Health Insurance Solution for Pre- and Post-65 Retirees

Hygiene - The Joint Commission Announces 2008 National Patient Safety Goals

InRoomMD - InRoomMD Activates Toronto Network for Travel Healthcare Concierge

Intrepid Holdings, Inc. - Intrepid Expands its Clinic Concept

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Minnesota

Life Sciences - Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Minnesota target life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings reported from BC Research Institute for Children's and Women's Health describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from Urban Institute described

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from Charles Darwin University

Life Sciences - Research from Samford University provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of North Carolina, Department of Family Medicine has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of New South Wales target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Virginia reveal new findings on life sciences

Liko North America - New 'Hot Topics' for Safe Lifting

Lung Cancer - Surgeons say minimally invasive lung surgery should be standard care

Managed Care - Acquisition and Co-Op Contract Provide Growth for Two Wisconsin Insurers

Managed Care - AHIP Selects HealthGrades to Join AHIP Solutions Program

Managed Care - AMCP and ASHP Partner to Approve New Pharmacy Residency Standards

Managed Care - Archi-Tech Provides Targeted Suite of Analytics & Reporting Products for Pharmaceutical Managed Care Data

Managed Care - Asparity Announces 2007 Results for PlanSmartChoice, Health Plan Performance Varies

Managed Care - Avalon Healthcare Raises $3.7 Million in Funding

Managed Care - Examining the Massachusetts Health Care Plan

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company Enters Joint Marketing Agreement With California Dental Network

Medicare and Medicaid - AMA Doctors Tackle Medicare Payment Reform at Meeting

Medicare and Medicaid - Arizona Medicaid Awards Contract to Foresight Corporation

Medicare and Medicaid - HCR Manor Care Supports 75 Percent Rule Implementation As Responsible Government Policy

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Net Expands Diabetes Program With Alere Medical

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings from University of California highlight research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - RedPath Integrated Pathology Awarded Medicare Reimbursement Coverage for PathFinderTG

Medicare and Medicaid - Resource Helps Seniors Manage the Medicare Drug Coverage Gap

Medicare and Medicaid - Retiree Rx: the Hartford Teams with Leading Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Provider to Help Millions of Retirees Stay Active and Healthy

Medicare and Medicaid - Sage Software Supports Medicare Program with Pay-for-Performance Capabilities

Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Case Western Reserve University, Department of Surgery broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - VillageHealth Disease Management Announced as New Name for RMS Disease Management

Mental Health - New mental health study findings recently were reported by researchers at World Health Organization

Mental Health - Scientists at Central Institute of Mental Health release new data on mental health

Mental Health - St. David's Community Health Foundation Grants More Than $1.3 Million for Central Texans' Mental Health

Mental Health - Veterans' Mental Health Issues: Where Is Help Coming From?

Mental Illness Prevention - New findings reported from University of North Carolina, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research describe advances in mental illness prevention

Mergers & Acquisitions - inVentiv Health to Acquire AWAC, Leader in Providing Medical Cost Containment Services to Payors

Minnesota Council of Health Plans - Enrollment Assistance Coming for Uninsured Minnesotans

Obesity and Diabetes - Independence Blue Cross Beefs Up Programs to Help Members and the Region Slim Down

Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Studies from Harvard University reveal new findings on obesity and diabetes risk factors

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - New research on osteoporosis risk factors from University of Toronto, University Health Network summarized

PacificSource Health Plans - What's an FSA?

Pervasive Software Inc. - Pervasive Software Providing Healthcare Organizations Critical Access to Data

Pharmacology - Research conducted at University of Nottingham has provided new information about pharmacology

Psychology - Increasing physical activity with a little boost

Research and Markets - Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Lebanon's Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Industry

Research and Markets - Research and Markets : Indonesia Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Q4 2006

Research and Markets - The Kuwait Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence On Kuwait's Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Industry

Research and Markets - Updated Growth Projections See Lithuania's Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Market Reaching a Value of USD582m in 2010

Research and Markets Ltd. - Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Bahrain's Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Industry

SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West - Caregivers, Fresno Nursing Home Reach Settlement

Signalife, Inc. - Signalife, Inc., Receives Industry Canada Certification

Social Science - Study data from University of Edinburgh provide new insights into social science

Society for Human Resources Management - Employee Benefits See Little Change From 2006

Speech - Ordinary People Tell Heart-Wrenching Stories of Traumatic Brain Injury

Surgery - LHC Group Forms Partnerships for Home Health Services with Lafayette, Louisiana-Based Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Monroe, Louisiana-Based St. Francis Medical Center

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by researchers at University of Colorado

Surgery - Reports summarize surgery study results from Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Surgery - Research from Washington University, Department of Surgery broadens understanding of surgery

Surgery - Research reports from University of Virginia, Department of Surgery provide new insights into surgery

Surgery - Researchers from Department of Veterans Affairs provide details of new studies and findings in the area of surgery

Surgery - Scientists at St. Louis University, Department of Surgery target surgery

Surgery - Study findings from Glasgow University, Department of Surgery provide new insights into surgery

The Amacore Group, Inc. - The Amacore Group and DentalPlans.com Partner to Expand Discount Dental Plan Distribution Channels Nationwide

The Commonwealth Fund - When Minority Patients Have Insurance and a Medical Home, Their Health Care Improves, Says New Survey

The Jacobson Group - Jacobson Solutions Successfully Partners with M-Plan on Special Claims Project

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group, Inc. Announces Former IBM Executive P.L. 'Pete' Martinez Has Joined the Company

The SCOOTER Store - The SCOOTER Store Expands Power Mobility Network With Grand Opening of Columbia Retail Showroom

TransUnion - TransUnion Adds Insurance Verification to Its Healthcare Revenue Cycle Platform

U.S. Department of Labor - U.S. Secretary of Labor Announces $3 Million in Grants to Six Organizations for Long-Term Care Training

Viant, Inc. - Viant Health Payment Solutions Launched Yesterday

Vigilan - Vigilan Ranked Top 10 Fastest Growing Company

Whole Health Management - Whole Health Management Hires New Vice President of National Accounts

Angiology - Study findings from Germany, Austria and the United States provide new insights into angiology

Bariatrics - Findings from the United States, this trend toward greater use of bariatric surgery in teenagers emphasizes the importance of rigorous outcomes research in this area and the tobacco cessation and cardiovascular health broaden understanding of b

Cancer Treatment - Researchers from Duke University, U.S., release new cancer treatment data

Depression - Research results from Turkey and the United States update depression knowledge

Healthcare - Studies from University of North Carolina, U.S., in the area of healthcare detailed

HIV/AIDS - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS described by researchers from University of Pittsburgh, U.S.

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Reports summarize new developments from M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente officials report on new developments

GlaxoSmithKline - GlaxoSmithKline reports on new developments

McKesson - Recent developments reported by McKesson

AARP - AARP describe recent developments

Lake Hospital System - Officials from Lake Hospital System recently report on new developments

Zynchros, Inc. - Reports from Zynchros, Inc., describe recent developments

Modern Medical Modalities Corporation - Modern Medical Modalities Corporation details recent developments

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - New developments from HealthLeaders-InterStudy described

Cepheid - Cepheid officials detail recent developments

Deltex Medical - New developments from Deltex Medical highlighted recently

Technical University of Munich, Germany - Research by Technical University of Munich, Germany, advances understanding of human health

WebVMC - Recent developments announced by WebVMC

Fitch Ratings - New reports from Fitch Ratings detailed

Thomson Healthcare - Officials at Thomson Healthcare discuss recent developments

Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights - Reports from Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights detail the recent activities

National Research Corporation - Officials at National Research Corporation discuss recent developments

University of British Columbia, Canada - University of British Columbia, Canada, scientists describe new study results

American Cancer Society - An update on recent developments released by American Cancer Society

America's Health Insurance Plans - Reports from America's Health Insurance Plans describe recent developments

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Findings from studies by University of Minnesota, U.S., scientists provide new insights

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease - Recent reports from Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease provided an update

University of Washington, U.S. - Recent research focus of reports from University of Washington, U.S.

Medical University of Graz, Austria - Researchers from Medical University of Graz, Austria, publish new findings

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Officials from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report on recent activities

Aetna - Reports highlight recent developments from Aetna

Coventry Health Care, Inc. - Officials from Coventry Health Care, Inc., report on recent developments

Together Rx Access - Recent news from Together Rx Access summarized

National Community Pharmacists Association - National Community Pharmacists Association reports on new developments

Stanford University, U.S. - Findings from Stanford University, U.S., advance medical research

Matria Healthcare, Inc. - Matria Healthcare, Inc., provides an activity update

Harvard University, U.S. - Journal papers present study findings from Harvard University, U.S.

Firat University, Turkey - Recent research focus of reports from Firat University, Turkey

University of Houston, U.S. - Findings from studies by University of Houston, U.S., scientists provide new insights

Thomson Healthcare - Officials from Thomson Healthcare report on recent activities

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority - New developments from Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority outlined recently

Healthways - Officials from Healthways report on recent activities

Given Imaging - Given Imaging officials provide details on the latest developments

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California describe recent developments

The SCOOTER Store - The SCOOTER Store describe recent developments

Biota Holdings - Officials from Biota Holdings report on recent activities

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. - Recent developments from Cell Therapeutics, Inc., outlined

Hythiam, Inc. - Officials from Hythiam, Inc., report latest developments

Yale University, U.S. - New data from Yale University, U.S., detailed

Cerner Corp. - Cerner Corp. has provided details on its latest developments

Rx Processing Corporation - Reports summarize new developments from Rx Processing Corporation

Rose Walker, L.L.P. - Recent developments from Rose Walker, L.L.P., outlined

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Recent findings from Johns Hopkins University, U.S., illuminate medical research

Premera Blue Cross - Premera Blue Cross has provided details on its latest developments

Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Officials from Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., provide details of new developments

Yale University, U.S. - New findings from Yale University, U.S., described

Healthways - Officials from Healthways report on recent developments

Centene Corporation - Reports from Centene Corporation detail the recent activities

The SCOOTER Store - The SCOOTER Store officials summarized the newest activities

AARP - AARP officials summarized the newest activities

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, U.S. - Findings from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, U.S., advance medical research

Centene Corporation - Reports from Centene Corporation highlight the latest developments

Life Line Screening - Reports summarize new developments from Life Line Screening

American Diabetes Association - American Diabetes Association details recent developments

National Center for Policy Analysis - National Center for Policy Analysis details recent developments

Research and Markets - New developments from Research and Markets outlined recently

Medical Ventures - An update on recent developments released by Medical Ventures

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy - Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy officials detail recent developments

Decision Resources, Inc. - Decision Resources, Inc., officials summarized the newest activities

University of Bologna, Italy - Findings reported by University of Bologna, Italy, further disease research

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Officials from Tenet Healthcare Corporation report details of recent activities

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Pennsylvania Office of the Governor details recent developments

National Community Pharmacists Association - National Community Pharmacists Association has provided details on its latest developments

Medtronic, Inc. - Officials from Medtronic, Inc., report on recent developments

California Nurses Association - Recent developments announced by California Nurses Association

Pennsylvania Department of Aging - An update on recent developments released by Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center officials summarized the newest activities

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. - Recent developments from Cell Therapeutics, Inc., detailed

America's Health Insurance Plans - Reports from America's Health Insurance Plans detail the recent activities

Duke University, U.S. - Researchers' data from Duke University, U.S., highlight new research

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Recent developments from AIDS Healthcare Foundation summarized

Cyberonics - News from Cyberonics highlights the most recent developments

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, U.S. - University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, U.S., researchers report new study findings

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare details recent developments

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - News from Tenet Healthcare Corporation highlights the latest developments

The SCOOTER Store - The SCOOTER Store officials report on new developments

Merck & Co., Inc. - Recent developments reported by Merck & Co., Inc.

Harris Interactive - Harris Interactive officials describe recent developments

Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights - Reports from Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights describe recent developments

Rx Processing Corporation - Recent developments reported by Rx Processing Corporation

Yonsei University, South Korea - Researchers from Yonsei University, South Korea, report details of new studies and findings

Sage Software - Officials at Sage Software discuss recent developments

U.S. Department of Justice - Recent developments from U.S. Department of Justice highlighted

American Diabetes Association - American Diabetes Association provides information on its latest news and research developments

Ohio State University, U.S. - Medical findings published by Ohio State University, U.S.

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana - New activities and developments reported by Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Recent findings from Kindred Healthcare, Inc., provide an update on new developments

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