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Health Insurance Law Weekly

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

Active Day, Inc. - Active Day Begins Construction On New Center in Merrillville

Addiction Research - Study findings on addiction research are outlined in reports from J. Westermeyer and colleagues

Aetna - Aetna Expands Global Provider Network

Aetna - Aetna Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to MAP International

Aetna - Aetna Helps Members Budget for Care with Expansion of Physician-Specific Cost Information

Aetna - Working Electronically with Aetna Can Give Doctors and Hospitals More Time with Patients and Help Them Reduce Costs

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Board of Directors Authorizes Additional Share Repurchases

Alameda Alliance for Health - Alameda Alliance for Health Adds Over-the-Counter Benefit for Medicare Advantage Plan Members

American Federation of Government Employees - AFGE Congratulates Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Kathleen Sebelius

Arizona Foundation for Medical Care - Arizona Foundation for Medical Care Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Arizona Businesses

Arthritis Foundation - New study finds blacks still lag in obtaining total knee replacements for arthritis

Ascension Insurance, Inc. - Ascension Insurance, Inc. Acquires Fort Lauderdale-based Dennis Bartlett Agency

Assisted Living Federation of America - ALFA Commends Senator Bill Nelson's Commitment to Co-Pay Equity for Home and Community Based Seniors

Avalere Health - Almost 30% of Long-Term Care is Financed Out-of-Pocket, Report Finds

Baron & Budd, P.C. - Baron & Budd Enlists Former Commissioner of Internal Revenue to Fight Tax Fraud

Behavior - Researchers from Brandeis University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of behavior

Best Doctors, Inc. - Best Doctors Appoints Ray Dracca as National Sales Director of the Workers’ Compensation Division

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation - Blue Cross Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

Blue Spoon Consulting Group, LLC - Blue Spoon Consulting Publishes System-Level Approach to Economic Strategy

Boston Scientific Corporation - Boston Scientific Announces Election of John Sununu To Its Board of Directors

Cegedim Dendrite - Cegedim Dendrite Announces Broad Expansion of Alliance Program

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation to Present at Barclays Capital 2009 Global Healthcare Conference

Change to Win - CVS Caremark May be Violating Privacy of Hundreds of Thousands of Floridians, According to CtW

Change to Win - Transparency Fight over CVS Caremark Contracting Practices Escalates with Lawsuit for Release of University Drug Benefit Contract

ChooseCareTN - Nurses Launch “ChooseCareTN.com” to Support Tennessee’s Elderly, Protect State’s Caregivers

CIGNA Corporation - CIGNA Announces Appearance at the Barclays 2009 Global Healthcare Conference

CIGNA Corporation - CIGNA Issues Podcast Providing Details and Commentary on Health Care Portion of President Obama's Budget

Civic Committee - New Civic Committee Task Force Report Asserts that State Nearing 'Financial Tipping Point'

Clinical Nursing - New findings reported from University of Gavle describe advances in clinical nursing

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from Queen's University, Department of Philosophy reveal new findings on clinical trial research

Community Health - Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have published new data on community health

Crystal Research Associates, Llc - Crystal Research Associates, LLC Issues Executive Informational Overview(R) (EIO(R)) on Authentidate Holding Corp.

CSC - CSC Selects SAS to Provide Support for New North Carolina Medicaid Management Information System

DAVIES - New Survey Reveals Best and Worst Health Insurance Companies

Dementia - Research on dementia described by scientists at University of Nijmegen, Department of Nursing

Dementia - Scientists at Yale University, Department of Psychiatry target dementia

Diabetes Care - Research from A. Reichsman and co-researchers yields new findings on diabetes care

Dialysis - New dialysis study findings recently were published by W.L.S. Peter and co-researchers

EarlySense - EarlySense to Partner With Catholic Healthcare West in Evaluating Patient Health With the EverOn® Patient Supervision System

Eldorado Computing, Inc. - GEHA Selects ELDORADO’s Innovative Javelina™ Benefits & Claims Platform

Entertainment Industry Foundation - New Data Reveals That Gaps in Coverage for Those With Private Insurance Are Major Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening

First 5 Commission of San Diego - First 5 San Diego Wants to Know About You and Your Young Children

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron Ohio Bonds at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Health Care Service Corp's Sr. Notes & IDR at 'A'; Outlook Revised to Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Rhode Island's $350MM TANs to 'F1'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Rhode Island Convention Center Auth's $72MM Revs 'A+'; Affirms GOs; Outlook to Negative

Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. - Fulbright Expands Health Care Practice in Washington

Global 360, Inc. - Before Moving to Paperless Healthcare, Organizations Must Consult the Experts – the “Doers” or Clerical People Handling the Paper

Health and Medicine - New health and medicine study results from University of London described

Health Insurance - Illinois Advocates Take on Health Insurance Industry

Health Insurance - Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Take Another Look at COBRA Options

Health Insurance - Study data from Stanford University, Medical Department update knowledge of health insurance

Health Integrated - Health Integrated Enjoys Steady Growth

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Medication Therapy Management Program Helps Chronically Ill Medicare Members Improve Prescription Drug Use

HTH Worldwide - Assurex Global Selects HTH Worldwide International Health Plans

Humana Inc. - Healthy Rewards: New Health Incentive Program Rewards Employees and Employers for Healthy Decision Making

Keller Williams Realty Inc. - Keller Williams Realty Climbs to Third-Largest Real Estate Franchise in United States

Language Line Services - CORRECTING and REPLACING Overwhelming Interpreter Response to National Job Analysis Survey Propels Industry Toward National Certification

Larry King Cardiac Foundation - The Larry King Cardiac Foundation Brings its Annual Gala to Homes Across the Nation

Life Sciences - Findings from University Medical Center in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Recent findings from University of Tromso highlight research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Family Medicine discuss research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Copenhagen publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from G.S Lawson et al have provided new data on life sciences

LTC Global, Inc. - LTC Global Announces the Acquisition of William L. McAree Insurance Agency, Inc.

Luminex Corporation - Luminex Unveils Keynote Speakers for Planet xMAP USA 2009

Magellan Health Services, Inc. - Magellan Health Services Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results

Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Arizona Supports Fight Against Parkinson's

Mark Farrah Associates - Four out of Ten Medicare Recipients Purchased a PDP

McKesson Corporation - Medical University of South Carolina Selects McKesson’s Revenue Management System to Strengthen Financial Infrastructure

Medica - Medica to Host Minnesota Cancer Alliance Conference on Colorectal Cancer

Medicare and Medicaid - American College of Surgeons Supports Steps to Shore Up Medicare Payment System In Proposed Federal Budget

Medicare and Medicaid - CAQH Announces Humana Inc. is Certified to Use CORE Phase I Rules

Medicare and Medicaid - Council for Quality Respiratory Care Applauds President Obama's Appointments of Governor Sebelius, DeParle to Lead Health Care Efforts

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings in medicare and medicaid reported from Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Georgia Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - IPRO QIO Uses Milliman Care Guidelines(R) for Medicare Reviews in New York State

Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's RNs on the Healthcare Summit: Insurance-Based Reform Will Fail, and Undermine Public Trust, Only Medicare for All Can Achieve Administration's Goals

Medicare and Medicaid - National, State Long Term Care Leaders Express Concern That FY 2010 Medicare Cuts Undermine, Contradict Intent of Economic Stimulus Law

Medicare and Medicaid - NHPCO Statement on MedPAC Recommendations to Congress

Medicare and Medicaid - Patients, Senate, House Members Identify Significant Medicare Savings While Increasing Quality of Patient Care

Medicare and Medicaid - Recovery Audit Contractor HealthDataInsights Licenses Milliman Care Guidelines(R)

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Wisconsin provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at University of Maryland

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - MedImpact Partners with Microsoft to Transform the Consumer Health Care Experience

Mental Health - Data on mental health detailed by researchers at University of Otago

Mental Health - New findings reported from Y.F. Chan and co-authors describe advances in mental health

Mental Health - New mental health research from H.W. Kwok et al outlined

Mental Health - New Mexico Senator Bingaman Recognized for Advocacy Work on Mental Health Issues

Mental Illness - North Carolina State Representative Alexander Recognized for Advocacy Work on Mental Health Issues

National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Alliance President and CEO Dr. Jane L. Delgado Joins President Obama at White House to Launch Health Reform Agenda

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Statement on Senate Introduction of DME Accreditation Legislation

NavigatorMD, Inc. - Insurance Broker Wortham Insurance & Risk Management Utilizes Data, Analytics and Strategic Guidance from NavigatorMD to Validate Client Investments in Wellness

North Star Health, Inc. - Paragon Benefits, Inc. Selects North Star Health for Data Analysis and Cost Management Reporting

Northwestern University - New tool guides doctors to save cancer patients' fertility

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from Chinese University of Hong Kong reveals new findings on obesity and diabetes

Oregon State University - Innappropriate drug prescriptions wasting millions, raising health risks

Orthopedics - Study data from Duquesne University provide new insights into orthopedics

Palliative Care - Research results from University of California update understanding of palliative care

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Microsoft Corp. - Penn State Hershey Medical Center Showcases New Model of Emergency Care

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency - Governor Rendell: Weather Emergency Preparedness Week Is March 1-7

PharMerica Corporation - PharMerica to Present at Noble Financial Capital Markets Event

Phoenix Health Systems - Phoenix Health Systems Launches Total Security Program for the Healthcare Industry

Physical Activity and Health, A Report of the Surgeon General, 1996.] - S.C. BlueCross to Celebrate Third Annual National Walk @ Lunch Day With Community Events in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville

Physiology - Data on health insurance reported by R. Bradley and co-researchers

Portico Systems - Portico Systems Evolves Integrated Provider Management Platform

Preferred Health Technology Inc. - Preferred Health Technology and Visa Inc. Team Up on Comprehensive Point-of-Service Medical Payments Solution

Pressure Ulcer - Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) Leads Pressure Ulcer Care Initiative

Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors - Investigators at Charite University, Department of Nursing Science publish new data on pressure ulcer risk factors

Provista Life Sciences LLC - BT Test® for Breast Cancer Now Available Nationally

Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Long-Term Care Product Simplifies Decisions

Public Health - New public health study findings have been reported by scientists at Charles Darwin University

Quality of Life - Studies conducted at A. Selim et al on quality of life recently published

Rehabilitation Research - New findings in rehabilitation research described by U. Mussener and co-researchers

Research and Markets - 2009 Medicaid Multi-State Collaborative on Health System Transformation Summit Out Now

Research and Markets - 2009 U.S. Ambulatory Surgical & Emergency Centers Industry Report

Research and Markets - Declining Admissions, Rising Costs for Medical Supplies and Services, amongst Others Issues Causing Financial Strain on U.S's Healthcare Organistions

Research and Markets Ltd. - 2009 Strategic Overviews on Top U.S. Health Insurance Companies

Rockwall Hospitals, Inc. - Rockwall Hospitals, Inc. Buys Two Integra Hospitals

Shaklee Corporation - Shaklee Helps Create Healthier Lives With Its Infinite Possibilities Tour

SHOUTAmerica - Youth Health Policy Groups Partner to Answer Obama’s Call for Input

Silver Census - SilverCensus.com Names Consumer Affairs Advocate, Healthcare Experts to Provide Free Educational Support for Seniors

Social Science - Data from University of Oxford advance knowledge in social science

SonicWALL, Inc. - SonicWALL Delivers Flexible High-Performance Threat Management for ZirMed

SynCare, Llc - SynCare Receives Managed Health Services Contract Renewal

Teamsters Local 727 - Chicago Skyway Workers Offered Last, Best and Final Offer

The Miles Organization, Inc. - New Health Care Legislation Stops 'Opportunistic' Insurance Pricing

The Ohio State University Medical Center - OSU: Personalized Health Care Answer to Health Care Crisis

Therapy - Lilly Announces Leadership Changes

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Issues Special Report on Health Reform and Launches New healthreform.gov Web Site

U.S. Department of Justice - Kansas Cardiologist to Pay U.S. $1.3 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

UMB Financial Corporation - UMB Promotes Dennis Triplett to CEO of UMB Healthcare Services

United Steelworkers (USW) - Steelworkers Say President's Choice for Health and Human Services a Good One

Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. to Present at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare and the 30th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conferences on Wednesday March 11th

University of California - Davis - Health System - No differences in survival or neonatal outcomes in pregnancy-associated colorectal cancer

Urovalve, Inc. - Urovalve comments on Millennium Research Group MRG report, US Markets for Urological Devices 2009

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. - VFW Against VA Collection Increase Proposal

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care - Sue Malter Appointed to National Position With VITAS Innovative Hospice Care®

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Files 2008 Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q

Wellogic - Southern Arizona Health Information Exchange SAHIE Chooses Wellogic for Health Information Exchange and SaaS Solutions

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