Health Insurance Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 14th, 2007
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Life Sciences - Studies from Children's Hospital have provided new data on life sciences in children
Aegis Therapies - Aegis Therapies Acquires Gulf Coast Therapy Associates, Inc.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - One in Six Americans Never Has Had Their Cholesterol Checked
Army Medical Department - Army Expands Medical and Dental School Scholarship Benefits
Avivia Health - Avivia Health from Kaiser Permanente Launches Health and Productivity Optimization Product
AvMed Health Plans - The Village Announces New Administrator
Biomedicine - Investigators at University of Minnesota have published new data on biomedicine
Biosocial Science - Study results from Mahidol University in the area of biosocial science published
Blood Cancer - In the Neighborhood: Blood Cancer Strikes Wisteria Lane
Cardiology - UC San Diego Breaks Ground on Cardiovascular Center
Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Randy Cline Named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc.
CollaborateMD - CollaborateMD Surpasses $1 Billion in Claims Annually
Conjunctivitis - Research from L. James and co-authors yields new data on conjunctivitis
Dementia - Studies from Stavanger University yield new data on dementia
Dementia Therapy - New dementia therapy study findings have been published by G. Selbaek and colleagues
Depression - Scientists at Virginia University Medical Center, Department of Nursing publish research in depression
Epidemiology - Research conducted at N. Alam and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about epidemiology in children
Fibrosis Therapy - Recent findings in fibrosis therapy described by T.A. Collidge and colleagues
Forensic Science - Research conducted at Nagasaki University has provided new information about forensic science
Frank N. Darras - Critical Illness Insurance: What You Need to Know
Gender Studies - Bausch & Lomb Earns Perfect Corporate Equality Index Score for 5th Consecutive Year
Gordian Health Solutions - Health Care System Saves Over $2 Million in Employee Insurance Costs
HCPro, Inc. - HCPro Responds to F-tag #323, CMS Guidelines for Accidents and Supervision in the Nursing Home
Health Insurance - Five Dems in Iowa Agree: 'No' to Single Payer System; Kucinich Takes Them All On
Health Insurance - Humana of Utah Selects Large Account Sales Executive
Health Insurance - Shop 'n Save Pharmacy Helps Vitalize Members of Wellness-based Health Insurance Plan
Health Insurance - Statement on House/Senate Agreement on SCHIP Legislation
Health Policy - Studies from East Carolina University add new findings in the area of health policy
Health Services Research - Findings from N. Schneider and co-authors broaden understanding of health services research
Health Services Research - Research from University of Sheffield in the area of health services research published
Heart Disease - Diet Counseling Leads to Modest Improvement in Heart Risks
HIV/AIDS - AHF Launches 'Public Health Division'
HIV/AIDS - Studies from E. Bell and co-researchers yield new data on HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Study data from F. Ward and colleagues update understanding of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Therapy - Research conducted at G.M Cohen and co-authors has provided new information about HIV/AIDS co-infection therapy
Homeland Security - SAIC Awarded Contract to Provide Medicare Systems Modernization Support
IHG and The Parker Group - Interplan Health Group and the Parker Group Merge to Create Value-Driven Healthcare Solutions
Implantable Devices - Women Less Likely Than Men to Receive ICDs for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
Inspiris - Expansion and Growth Spur INSPIRIS Executive Leadership Promotions
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at University of California
Life Sciences - Research from Cornell University, Division of Medical Ethics has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Harvard University describe findings in life sciences
LTC Financial Partners Llc - Long Term Care Insurance Gains Momentum Thanks to State Promotions, a Leading Brokerage Reports
Managed Care - Reports summarize managed care study results from E. Hayes and co-researchers
Medical Justice Services Inc. - Medical Justice Services Inc. Joins Center for Health Transformation
Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Announces Significant Expansion of Online Information Exchange for Medical Providers
Medicare and Medicaid - Community Health Centers Reveal Specific Ramifications of the Medicaid Citizenship and Identification Documentation Requirements
Medicare and Medicaid - Delmarva Foundation Implements Medication Therapy Management Program in Maryland and DC
Medicare and Medicaid - Fitch: U.S. Pharmacy Chain Ratings Unaffected by Medicaid Price Changes
Medicare and Medicaid - Many Medicare Beneficiaries with Limited Means Still Not Taking Advantage of Generous Benefit
Medicare and Medicaid - MEDecision, Memphis Managed Care to Present Benefits of Clinical Data Exchange for Medicaid Plans
Medicare and Medicaid - Money Saving Advisor Mary Hunt Teams Up With Timothy Tucker, Pharmacist and Medicare Expert, to Help Members Make the Most out of Part D Coverage
Medicare and Medicaid - Monogram Announces First Medicare Payment for Trofile(TM)
Medicare and Medicaid - Northrop Grumman Announces Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Award for Enterprise System Development
Medicare and Medicaid - Pharmaceutical Pricing, Reimbursement, and Prescribing News in the Second Quarter of 2007
Medicare and Medicaid - Sterling Life Enhances Marketing Operations Controls to Better Serve Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare and Medicaid - UnitedHealth Group to Resume Marketing of Medicare Advantage Private-Fee-for Service Plans
Mental Health - Researchers from University of Plymouth publish findings in mental health
Mental Health - Senate, House Announce Agreement to Renew, Improve Children's Health Insurance Program Now
Molina Healthcare, Inc. - NCQA Accords Molina Healthcare of California Highest Accreditation Status
Obesity - Kaiser Permanente Funds UCLA Statewide 2007 Health Survey
Open-Angle Glaucoma - Reports from P.P. Lee et al highlight recent research in open-angle glaucoma
Osteonecrosis - Research on osteonecrosis published by scientists at University of Texas
Osteoporosis - Perfect Storm Brewing in Women's Bone Health, Says Physician Groups
Osteoporosis Therapy - Studies from K.A. Foley and colleagues reveal new findings on osteoporosis therapy
PassportMD - Small Town Doctor Takes on Giants in Consumer Healthcare
Pathology - New findings from E. Foucar and co-authors describe advances in pathology
Pathology - Study results from E. Foucar and colleagues broaden understanding of pathology
Pennsylvania Medical Society - Ten Years of Pharmaceutical TV Ads Have Pennsylvanians Asking Their Docs About Medications
Pharmacokinetics - Study results from University of Arizona in the area of pharmacokinetics published
Pressure Ulcer Prevention - Research data from Linkoping University update understanding of pressure ulcer prevention
Public Administration Research and Theory - Research on public administration research and theory published by scientists at American University
Public Health - Researchers at University of Windsor target public health
RediClinic Llc - RediClinic Adds Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Coverage in Fayetteville and Rogers
The Beryl Companies - Greater Baltimore Medical Center Taps Beryl for Customer Call Center Services
Tina Marrelli - Home Health Aide: Guidelines for Care Second Edition Released
Towers Perrin - Towers Perrin Health Care Cost Survey Projects That Average Annual Per-Employee Cost for 2008 Will Exceed $9,300
Transcultural Nursing - Researchers at Arizona State University target transcultural nursing
UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group/PacifiCare To Provide Millions in New Grants to Benefit California Health Care Consumers; Seeks Applications for Funding from Qualified Local Organizations
Ventricular Septal Defects - Research reports on ventricular septal defects from Nanjing University provide new insights
Women's Health - Survey: Corporate Lactation Programs Increase Retention
Word & Brown General Agency - Word & Brown General Agency Opens Offices in Nevada
Angiology - Study data from Denmark and the United States provide new insights into angiology
Glioma - Data from the United States and Germany provide new insights into glioma
HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS study findings from University of New South Wales, Australia
Oncology - Studies from Turkey, Germany and Sweden yield new information about oncology
Medtronic, Inc. - Recent developments from Medtronic, Inc., detailed
Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. - News from Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc., highlights the latest developments
Vangent, Inc. - Vangent, Inc., provides information on its latest news and research developments
University of North Carolina, U.S. - Studies from University of North Carolina, U.S., highlight latest findings
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Officials from Pennsylvania Office of the Governor report details of recent activities
InforMedix Holdings, Inc. - Recent developments from InforMedix Holdings, Inc., detailed
Henry Ford Health System - Reports from Henry Ford Health System present the latest news and research developments
Matria Healthcare, Inc. - Matria Healthcare, Inc., officials describe recent developments
The Weinstein Company - The Weinstein Company officials summarized the newest activities
U.S. Department of Justice - Officials from U.S. Department of Justice provide details of new developments
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield presents its most recent news and research developments
Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California describe recent developments
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information on its latest news and research developments
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) - Officials from National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) report details of recent activities
Premier Inc. - Premier Inc. reports on new developments
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs - Recent developments from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs detailed
CardioDynamics - Officials from CardioDynamics detail the latest developments
National Alliance on Mental Illness - New developments reported by National Alliance on Mental Illness officials
America's Health Insurance Plans - Officials from America's Health Insurance Plans report on recent activities
Aetna - Aetna officials provide details on the latest developments
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) - Recent activities involving Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced
Decision Resources - Recent developments announced by Decision Resources
Millennium Research Group - Recent developments reported by Millennium Research Group
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil - Study results from Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, discussed
flexSCAN, Inc. - Recent activities involving flexSCAN, Inc., announced
Research and Markets Ltd. - News from Research and Markets Ltd. highlights the latest developments
Frost & Sullivan - An update on recent developments released by Frost & Sullivan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida officials describe the recent activities
MemberHealth, Inc. - Recent reports from MemberHealth, Inc., provided an update
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - New developments reported by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials
Siemens Medical Solutions - Reports summarize new developments from Siemens Medical Solutions
Thomson Healthcare - Officials from Thomson Healthcare provide details of new developments
Morris Animal Foundation - Officials from Morris Animal Foundation report on recent developments
CardioVascular BioTherapeutics, Inc. - Officials from CardioVascular BioTherapeutics, Inc., report on recent developments
Consumers Union - Recent findings from Consumers Union provide an update on new developments
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - Pharmaceutical Care Management Association has provided details on its latest developments
Kaiser Family Foundation - Kaiser Family Foundation officials describe the recent activities
Quovadx - An update on recent developments released by Quovadx
Duke University, U.S. - Researchers' data from Duke University, U.S., highlight new research
Wireless Healthcare - Wireless Healthcare officials describe recent developments
Catholic Charities Usa - Catholic Charities Usa announced its latest developments
McKesson - McKesson officials report on new developments
Shire plc - Recent news from Shire plc summarized
PreMD Inc. - Recent activities involving PreMD Inc. announced
Association of Community Pharmacists Congressional Network - New developments from Association of Community Pharmacists Congressional Network outlined recently
Lawson Software - Recent findings from Lawson Software provide an update on new developments
NavGate Technologies - NavGate Technologies officials summarized the newest activities
Fitch Ratings - News published by Fitch Ratings officials updates activities
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Reports from Susan G. Komen for the Cure present the latest news and research developments
Advocat Inc. - Recent findings from Advocat Inc. provide an update on new developments
Research and Markets Ltd. - Research and Markets Ltd. officials announce the latest developments
Flagship Global Health - Officials from Flagship Global Health report latest developments
Atlantic Information Services, Inc. - Officials from Atlantic Information Services, Inc., recently report on new developments
GfK Market Measures - GfK Market Measures provides an activity update
Cyanotech Corporation - Cyanotech Corporation officials describe recent developments
New Jersey Hospital Association - Reports highlight recent developments from New Jersey Hospital Association
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota officials describe recent developments
American Medical Association - New reports from American Medical Association detailed
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. - Officials from Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., report on recent activities
National Patient Advocate Foundation - Reports from National Patient Advocate Foundation detail the recent activities
Revolution Health Group LLC - Revolution Health Group LLC provides an activity update
American Diabetes Association - American Diabetes Association officials summarized the newest activities
HealthLeaders-InterStudy - News from HealthLeaders-InterStudy highlights the most recent developments
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota officials provide details on the latest developments
New Jersey Hospital Association - Reports from New Jersey Hospital Association present the latest news and research developments
UnitedHealthcare - New activities and developments reported by UnitedHealthcare
CorVel Corporation - CorVel Corporation officials describe the recent activities
March of Dimes - Officials from March of Dimes report on recent activities
Humana Inc. - Recent developments from Humana Inc. highlighted
Urac - Reports from Urac present the latest news and research developments
Stanford Graduate School of Business - Stanford Graduate School of Business officials provide details on the latest developments
Columbia University, U.S. - Studies from Columbia University, U.S., highlight latest research
Duke University, U.S. - Duke University, U.S., investigators have published new study data
URAC - URAC provides an activity update
Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia) - Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia) describe recent developments
Neuren Pharmaceuticals - Officials at Neuren Pharmaceuticals announce latest news and research developments
MetLife - MetLife reports on new developments
McKesson Corporation - McKesson Corporation reports on new developments
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Recent reports from M. D. Anderson Cancer Center provided an update
Sepracor Inc. - Officials from Sepracor Inc. detail the latest developments
Mark Farrah Associates - Recent findings from Mark Farrah Associates provide an update on new developments
Aarp - Reports highlight recent developments from Aarp
Research and Markets Ltd. - Research and Markets Ltd. announced its latest developments
Aarp - Recent developments reported by Aarp
InterComponentWare - New developments from InterComponentWare outlined recently
Manor Care, Inc. - Officials from Manor Care, Inc., recently report on new developments
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - New developments from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation described
Thomson Healthcare - Officials from Thomson Healthcare recently report on new developments
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company officials announce the latest developments
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