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Health Insurance Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 22nd, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Health Insurance Law Weekly | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Places Ratings of Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc. and CDPHP Universal Benefits, Inc. Under Review With Negative Implications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Report: Insurance Stock Indexes 2008 Market Review: P/C Insurance Index Experienced Depression-Like Drops in 2008

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to WellPoint, Inc.’s Senior Unsecured Notes and Anthem Life & Disability Insurance Company

ACS - ACS Extends Partnership with Hawaii to Support Medicaid Program

Addiction Medicine - Three-Quarters of Americans Believe Health Insurance Should Pay for Addiction Treatment, yet Most Don't Know If Their Health Plan Covers Substance-Abuse Care, Says New Hazelden Survey

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety - Allstate and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Unveil Public Policy Fellowship Program

Aetna - Aetna and Southern Ocean County Hospital Reach New Three-Year Agreement

Aetna - Aetna Awarded $50,000 to Tennessee Non-Profits

Aetna - Aetna Better Health and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Announce Network Agreement

Alere - Alere Offers Single-Source Solution for Health Plans Seeking to In-Source Health Management Programs

Allscripts - Allscripts Survey of Healthcare Professionals Demonstrates Potential Impact of Economic Stimulus Plan on Electronic Health Record Adoption

American Academy of Physician Assistants - American Academy of Physician Assistants Applauds Passage of the Children’s Health Insurance Program

American Optometric Association - Doctors of Optometry Cheer Obama's Call to Action on Children's Vision

American Roentgen Ray Society - Radiologists overestimate their overall risk of malpractice lawsuits in breast imaging

Anesthesia - University of Washington reports research in anesthesia

Aortic Aneurysms - Studies from J.K. Kim and colleagues yield new information about aortic aneurysms

Artificial Limbs - Virginia Amputees Challenge Insurance Lobby to Compromise

Associated Labor Corporation - New Program Helps Companies Cut Costs but Keep Productive Workers

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - New attention deficit hyperactivity disorder data have been reported by scientists at Tufts University

Avondale Partners Llc - Avondale Partners Expands Coverage With Healthcare Analyst

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited - Chris DiSipio to Lead Establishment of International Accident & Health Business for AXIS Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Challenges Nearly 43,000 Arizona Children to Walk On!

Breast Cancer Screening - New findings in breast cancer screening described from University of Illinois

Burness Communications - Medical schools must reform how they train physicians so they meet societal needs

Carotid Endarterectomy - Reports on carotid endarterectomy findings from University of Texas provide new insights

CIGNA - Beyond the Brush: CIGNA Aims to Help Parents Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy with New Online Dental Toolkit

Clinical Gastroenterology - Research reports from M. Chang and co-authors provide new insights into clinical gastroenterology

Coalition to Protect Senior Care - National Front Line Caregiver Group Urges Senate Leaders to Support Grassley Amendment Protecting Seniors' Care, Assuring Stability of Nation's Long Term Care Workforce

Colon Cancer - Studies from N. Malila and co-researchers update current data on colon cancer

Companion Data Services - CDS Completes Large-Scale Transition of Medicare Data Processing

Compressus, Inc. - Compressus Bolsters Executive Team to Expand Interoperability Market Pioneered by MEDxConnect(TM)

Corporate Voices for Working Families - Corporate Voices for Working Families Releases Employer Guide Providing Companies with the Tools to Help Employees Take Advantage of Tax Credits and Other Federal Benefits

Debevoise & Plimpton Llp - Debevoise Ranked #1 Legal Advisor for Insurance M&A by SNL Financial

Depression - Scientists at University of Oklahoma describe research in depression

Diabetes - dLifeTV Announces New Season Programming and Celebrity Guests; Only Nationally-Broadcast Program About Diabetes Celebrates 5th Year and 200th Show

Embryo Transfer - New Study Proves Multiple Births From IVF Can Be Avoided

Equal Health - Reading in the Comfort of Their Own Classroom

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Christian Care Centers Obligated Group TX Series 2005 at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Hurley Medical Center's Michigan Revs at 'BB+'; Outlook Stable

Gathers Strategies, Inc. - Medical Credentialing Survey Finds Potentially Unsafe Time Delays in Nursing Home Credential Verification Process

Glioblastoma - Research from F.M. Iwamoto and co-authors provides new data about glioblastoma

Hayes, Inc. - Hayes, Inc. Selected to Bring Evidence Based Health Technology Assessment to Spain, Brazil, and Switzerland

Health and Society - Studies from University of Kansas update current data on health and society

Health Insurance - American Dietetic Association Commends Congress and President for Passage of State Children's Health Insurance Legislation

Health Insurance - Catholic Charities USA Praises Congress for Protecting Health Care for Low-income Children

Health Insurance - Catholic Charities USA President Joins President Obama at Signing of Children's Health Insurance Legislation

Health Insurance - Connextions Inc. Hires Steven G. Auerbach as President

Health Insurance - Final House Vote on SCHIP Delivers Peace of Mind to America's Families

Health Insurance - Researchers from University of Quebec detail new studies and findings in the area of health insurance

Health Insurance - SCHIP Brings Relief to Modest-Income Families

Health Insurance - Studies from Harvard University provide new data on health insurance

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Reports Adjusted Fourth Quarter 2008 Net Income of $63.1 Million, or $0.61 Per Diluted Share1

Health Policy - American Dietetic Association Announces Agenda for Health Reform

Healthplace America - Stephens Media LLC Partners With Healthplace America to Enhance Employee Healthcare Benefits With Quality and Savings for Surgery

Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Establishes 2009 Earnings Guidance of $0.90 to $1.04 Per Diluted Share on Revenues of $652 Million to $680 Million

Heart Bypass Surgery - New heart bypass surgery findings from S.N. Piper and co-authors described

Heart Disease - Traditional Risk Factors Often Miss Heart Disease Warning Signs

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at 2009 UBS Global Healthcare Services Conference

HST Global, Inc. - HST Global Announces Medical Reimbursement Initiative

Humana Inc. - Humana Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Reaffirms 2009 EPS Guidance

IES Abroad - IES Abroad Helps Students Study Abroad

ikaSystems Corp. - ikaProHEDIS+ Goes Live at Parkview Health and Passport Health Plan

Intellidyn - AvMed Health Plans Partners with Intellidyn to Develop Enhanced, Analytics-Driven Direct Marketing Campaigns

INX Inc. - INX Announces Data Center Win at Community First Health Plans

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - Decline in health among older adults affected by Hurricane Katrina

Krames - Krames On-Demand Helps with 2009 NPSG Compliance Efforts

Lazard Ltd - Lazard Ltd Reports Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2008 Results

Legacy Hospital Partners, Inc. - Parties Sign Portneuf Medical Center Joint Venture Agreement, Announce Board of Directors

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by H.M. Hang and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Maryland have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from University of California

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from J.S. Diasdacosta and co-authors

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from Umea University, Department of Nursing

Life Sciences - Research conducted at University Medical Center has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of Western Australia has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Ghent University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Research results from National Yang-Ming University update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Satori World Medical Appoints Leading Healthcare Experts to its Medical Quality and Strategic Advisory Boards

Life Sciences - Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital describe new findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Copenhagen, Department of Public Health reveal new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from H.T. Kuo and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from University of Helsinki provide new insights into life sciences

Liver Transplant - Study data from Sichuan University update knowledge of liver transplant

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - After SCHIP, What's Next?

Malnutrition Therapy - Reports on malnutrition therapy findings from M.H. Suominen and co-researchers provide new insights

Managed Care - New managed care research from S.H. Scholle and colleagues discussed

Managed Care - Unison Health Plan of Ohio Accredited by NCQA

Medicare and Medicaid - AMERIGROUP Health Plan in Nevada Begins Serving Medicaid Enrollees

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicaid Health Plans of America Applauds Passage of SCHIP Legislation

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by researchers at University of California

Medicare and Medicaid - Pictures Say a Thousand Words... No American Should Lack Access to Affordable, Comprehensive Health Services

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from Cooper University highlight recent research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid research from S.W. Reeves and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid study results from J.M. Brooks and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Brown University publish new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - San Diegos Largest Home Dialysis Program Brings Renewed Independence, Health and Enjoyment to Patients Living with Advanced Kidney Disease

Medicare and Medicaid - State Budget Proposal Hurts Ability to Care for Most Vulnerable Ohioans

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from R.A. Deyo and colleagues update understanding of medicare and medicaid

MEDNAX, Inc. - MEDNAX Earns 81 Cents, non-GAAP, in 2008 Fourth Quarter

Mental Health - Research from Liverpool Hospital yields new findings on mental health

Mental Health - Research from University of Helsinki reveals new findings on mental health

MetLife, Inc. - MetLife Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

Michigan Dental Association - Area Dentists, University of Detroit Mercy Team Up to Provide Free Dental Care to Low-Income, Uninsured Detroit-Area Children on Saturday, February 7

Michigan Dental Association - Michigan Dentists Giving Free Dental Care to Low-Income Children During Annual 'Give Kids a Smile' Program Starting February 6

MinuteClinic - MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Preferred Blue Network of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - National Committee on Quality Assurance Grants Molina Healthcare of Ohio New Health Plan Accreditation

Mood Disorder - Research conducted at Rutgers University has provided new information about mood disorder

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Launches Fight4Rx Online Grassroots Community

National Psoriasis Foundation - National Psoriasis Foundation Asks President Obama to Reform Harmful and Discriminatory Health Insurance Practices

NaviMedix - NaviNet Provider Network Surpasses 700,000 Healthcare Professionals

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. - Omega Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Adjusted FFO of $0.37 Per Share for the Fourth Quarter

Oral Health America - SCHIP Bill More Than a Valentine for America's Children, Says Oral Health America

Pain Management - Data from Brown University provide new insights into pain management

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance - Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Praises Federal Reauthorization of Children's Health Care

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell's Budget: Helping Families Weather the National Recession

PetFirst Healthcare - Pet Dental Claims Skyrocket

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Presents $97,500 Veteran's Cash Grant to Alexian Brothers Hospital Network

Premier Inc. - University of California, Irvine Medical Center Selects Premier’s Web-Based Infection Tracking Solution

Pressure Ulcer Quality of Care - Study findings on pressure ulcer quality of care are outlined in reports from National Research and Development Center for Welfare and Health

Prostate Cancer - Research from Y.N. Wong and co-authors in the area of prostate cancer published

Public Health - APHA Voting Record Tracks How Members of Congress Voted on Public Health Legislation

Public Health - Scientists at University of South Carolina publish new data on public health

Research and Markets - In August 2008, Argentina's Ministry of Health Granted a Major Contract to State Medicine Producers in a Bid to Support Local Pharmaceutical Production

Research and Markets - Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Lebanon's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry for Q1 2009

Research and Markets - Puerto Rico's Drug Market Is Expected To Be Valued At Around US$4bn By the End of the Forecast Period In 2013

Research and Markets, Ltd. - Slovakia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2009: Discover the Drawbacks to Operating in the Pharmaceuticals Market

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - State Health Reforms Progress Despite Ailing Economy

Schizophrenia - Scientists at University of Malaga publish new data on schizophrenia

SDI - SDI: Novartis Regains No. 1 Position with Managed Care Pharmacy Executives

SimplyWell - Applying the Obama Test to Healthcare: SimplyWell Cited as Top 10 Best Practices by Center for Healthcare Transformation

Sleep Research - New research on sleep research from Laval University summarized

Spinal Cord Injury - Research conducted at University of Pittsburgh has provided new information about spinal cord injury

Surgery - Research from Harvard University in the area of surgery published

Surgery - SpineMark Partners With Healthplace America to Offer Access to Top Quality Spinal Care

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - New temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome data have been reported by researchers at King Khalid University

The Ensign Group, Inc. - The Ensign Group Expands into Colorado

Tuberculosis - New findings from C.Y. Chiang and co-researchers in the area of tuberculosis described

Type 2 Diabetes - Less Than Two-Thirds of Surveyed Pharmacy Directors Expect to Reimburse Both Onglyza and Alogliptin Once They are Available for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

U.S. Conference of Mayors - The Nation's Mayors Commend New Children's Health Legislation

United Benefit Advisors, Llc - EMPLOYER SURVEY: UBA Announces the Opening of the 2009 UBA Employer Benefit Perspectives, a Survey of Employer Opinions

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Makes It Simpler for Physicians to Administer Health Care with Updated Customer ID Cards

UnitedHealthcare - AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare and Connecticut Children's Medical Center to Provide Services to HUSKY Participants

Unitrin, Inc. - Unitrin, Inc. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results

University of California - Davis - Health System - UC Davis study finds vitamin use is highest in kids who don't need them

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - UNC study: Access to state children's health insurance programs vital to disabled children

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - UNC study: Postmenopausal women's loss of sexual desire affects health, quality of life

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - Seniors in Medicare's doughnut hole decrease use of meds

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint Applauds President Obama for Signing SCHIP Reauthorization



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