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Health Insurance Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 19th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Health Insurance Law Weekly | Other Publications

OptumHealth - Counseling Help Line Available for People Coping with Floods in North Dakota and Western Minnesota

A.M. Best Co. - 2009 Best’s Financial Suite–Reinsurance Released, Tracks Insurers Ceding or Assuming Risk

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. - AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Reports Financial Results for 2008

Aetna - Aetna Reaches Agreement with Lee Memorial Health System

Aetna - Aetna to Announce First-Quarter 2009 Results

Allscripts - Scripps Health Selects Allscripts for Electronic Health Record

Ambulatory Surgery - Medical Web Technologies Enables Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Meet New CMS Regulatory Guidelines on Patient Rights

American Heart Association - American Heart Association Leads Efforts to Reduce Preventable Deaths and Rehospitalizations for Heart Failure Patients

Amerigroup Foundation - Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler of Atlanta Honored as 'Healthy Hero' By the AMERIGROUP Foundation

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - New amyotrophic lateral sclerosis study findings have been reported by H.R. Martinez and colleagues

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut Receives Prestigious Brand Excellence Award

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada - Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Join to Enhance Access and Greater Choice in Northern Nevada

Bausch & Lomb - Bausch & Lomb Japan Names Mitsuo Hirose as Chairman

Biotech Business - NanoTox® Continues to Attract Dynamic Leaders with Addition of La Jolla Capital Partners CEO, C. Richard Piazza, to Board of Directors

Bipartisan Policy Center - Bipartisan Policy Center Founder Bob Dole Introduces Governor Sebelius at Confirmation Hearing to Be Next HHS Secretary

Bipolar Disorder - Reports summarize bipolar disorder study results from Cleveland Clinic

Breast Cancer Screening - Study data from K.P. Mack et al provide new insights into breast cancer screening

CAQH - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Using CORE Rules to Improve Provider Access to Consistent Electronic Eligibility, Benefits, and Claims Data

Cardiovascular Disease - New cardiovascular disease research reported from H.D. Aronow and co-authors

Charles Schwab Corporation - Majority of Young Adults Care More About Financial Fitness Than Physical Fitness According to Schwab Survey

Children's Hospital Boston - Low-income families with sick children often enrolled in high-deductible health care plans

CIGNA - CIGNA Stepping Up: 15th Year as National Sponsor for March for Babies

Clinical Trial Research - New data from E. Decullier et al illuminate research in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Study findings from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital broaden understanding of clinical trial research

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings have been reported by K. Lang and co-researchers

Columbia University Medical Center - Study probes the economic impact of undiagnosed celiac disease

Commonwealth Fund - 20 percent of hospitalized Medicare patients readmitted to hospital within 30 days

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Reports outline complementary and alternative medicine research from Boston University

Contraception - New contraception study findings reported from University of Tampere, Medical Department

CSL Behring - CSL Behring Seeking Proposals for LEAD Grants to Support Patient Advocacy Efforts

Diabetes - Findings from St. Louis University, Medical Department advance knowledge in diabetes

Diabetes - Massachusetts Health Quality Partners Issues 2009 Report on Quality of Care

Diagnostics - Coalition for 21st Century Medicine Endorses 'Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act'

e4e Healthcare Services - e4e Healthcare Services Reports Strong Growth in Q1 with New Physician Group and Payer Clients

Eclipsys Corporation - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Activates Eclipsys Electronic Medical Record Solution

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Bayhealth Medical Center, DE at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Houston Healthcare, Inc. Georgia at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Assigns Virginia Public Building Authority's 2009A Revs at 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Gender Studies - Research in the area of gender studies reported from J.F. Lawrence and colleagues

Gerodontology - New findings in gerodontology described by A.L.S.F. Demello and co-researchers

Headache and Migraine - Researchers at HealthCore, Inc. have published new data on headache and migraine

Health and Society - New health and society data have been reported by researchers at Harvard University

Health and Society - New health and society study findings recently were published by M.M. Byrne and co-researchers

Health and Society - Rice University details research in health and society

Health Care Financing - Investigators at Johns Hopkins University have published new data on health care financing

Health Insurance - KGBTexas Named Public Relations Agency of Record for PurinaCare(R) Pet Health Insurance

Health Policy - Data on health policy reported by researchers at Autonomous University

HealthInsurancePlan.us - Finding the Best Health Insurance Plan

Heart Bypass Surgery - Number of Revascularization Procedures, Related In-Hospital Mortality and Some Complications Decline, While Rates of Infection and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Following Coronary Artery Bypa

Heart Disease - AHRQ-Funded Study Finds Lower Risk of Death and Heart Attack in Patient with Drug-Coated Stents Compared to Those with Bare Metal Stents

Helicobacter pylori - Research by D.Y. Graham and colleagues in helicobacter pylori provides new insights

HIV/AIDS - Texas Department of State and Health Services Renews Contract with Ramsell Public Health Rx

Hope Street Group - Diverse, Bipartisan Health Care Reform Voices Announce Agreement on Key Principles

Human Papillomavirus - Investigators at Kaiser Permanente release new data on human papillomavirus

Humana Inc. - Humana Appoints Commercial and Medicare Market Leaders for Central and Northern Illinois

Humana Inc. - Humana’s Medicare Advantage PPO Members Now Have in-Network Benefit Access to Castle Medical Center

Hypertension - Data on hypertension described by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital

Hythiam, Inc. - CORRECTING and REPLACING Hythiam Announces Results of Two Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Studies on Impact of PROMETA® Treatment Program for Alcohol Dependence

Hythiam, Inc. - Hythiam Announces Fourth Quarter and 2008 Year-End Results

iMedica Corporation - iMedica Corporation Announces the Release of Patient Relationship Manager 2009

IMS Health - IMS, SDI Seek U.S. Supreme Court Review in Critical First Amendment Case

JAMA and Archives Journals - Providing housing for homeless persons with alcoholism linked with reduced health care costs

Life Sciences - ClearCount Introduces Industry-First Never Event WarrantyTM ; Even one left-behind sponge incident can jeopardize hospital reputation and cause catastrophic patient events

Life Sciences - Health Literacy Innovations & the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Release the Nations First Comprehensive Health Literacy and Plain Language Resource Guide

Life Sciences - Nevada Achieves 100% Enrollment in Advancing Excellence

Life Sciences - Scientists at International Institute for Population Sciences release new data on life sciences in children

Lifespan Inc. - Lifespan Prescribes Home Based Health Care Solution

Lung Cancer - Research data from M. Kates and colleagues update understanding of lung cancer

Managed Care - Data on managed care discussed by P.C. Bland and colleagues

Managed Care - If You Treated an Illinois Workers' Compensation Patient or a Patient Covered by an Illinois Automobile Insurance Policy and Your Bill was Reduced by a Discount Pursuant to a First Health or CCN PPO Network, Please Read This Notice

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Discusses HMO Enrollment’s Downward Trend

McKesson Corporation - McKesson Announces Advanced Diagnostics Management Solution to Simplify Molecular and Genetic Test Selection and Reimbursement

MEDai, Inc. - MEDai Launches Patient-Specific Early Warning System for Hospitals

Medica - Medica Offers Assistance to Individuals/Communities Impacted by Flood, Makes Contingency Plans for Fargo Hospitals and Providers

Medical Management - New medical management findings from University of Rochester described

Medical Management - Researchers' work from New York University focuses on medical management

Medical Systems - Investigators at Miami University publish new data on medical systems

Medicare and Medicaid - AAOMS Applauds Legislation Enabling Medicare Patients to Rehabilitate and Recover More Efficiently From Oral and Maxillofacial Injuries

Medicare and Medicaid - Changes in Medicare Advantage Reimbursement May Prompt Members to Shop for New Plans

Medicare and Medicaid - Legislation Aims to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services By Eliminating Physician Referral Requirement

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from M.N. Elliott and colleagues discussed

Mental Health - New mental health research from Australian Catholic University discussed

Mental Health - Reports from V. Nair and co-researchers add new data to research in mental health in children

MicroMass Communications, Inc. - MicroMass Promotes Kim Levy To Senior Vice President

Monoclonal Antibodies - Studies from University of Colorado yield new data on monoclonal antibodies

Multi-sponsor Surveys, Inc. - New Study Shows That Despite Recession, Consumer 'Hold-Outs' Struggle To Have It All

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - Pharmacy Groups File Lawsuit to Preserve Patient Access to Prescription Medications in Washington State

Neiman Marcus - Local Charities to Benefit From the Neiman Marcus Bellevue Gala

New Routes - New Routes’ Immigrant Project “Egal Shidad” Aims to Solve Somali Mental Health Problems Through New Media

Northwestern University - Study finds surprisingly high rate of patients readmitted to hospital within a month

Obesity - Findings from L. Heinen and co-researchers advance knowledge in obesity

Pharmaceuticals - BRIC & Eastern European Nations Lead Global Pharma Sector amidst Recession

Pressure Ulcer - Reports from Ohio University advance knowledge in pressure ulcer

Prime Healthcare Services - Two of Prime Healthcare Services' Hospitals Receive Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: National Benchmarks Awards

Profiles International - Profiles International Identifies Hiring in Select Sectors

Prostate Cancer - Studies from S. Dubois and co-researchers update current data on prostate cancer

Providence Service Corporation - Providence's LogistiCare Subsidiary Receives Notice of Award for Five Year Approximately $300 Million New Jersey Statewide Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Contract

Quality of Care - Study results from R.M. Werner et al provide new insights into quality of care

Quality of Life - National Council on Disability Calls for New Federal Approach to Disability Policy

Rehabilitation Research - Elder Abuse Complaint Filed Against Extendicare

Reproductive Health - Recent findings from University of California highlight research in reproductive health

Research and Markets - Five Years of Strong Profits Have Enabled Hospitals to Launch Ambitious Construction Programs, Including Several New Hospitals in Florida

Research and Markets - View Key Market Trends in the Healthcare Industry in Germany With This Report

Research and Markets Ltd. - Hospice Medical Reviews and Appeals: Dealing With and Staying on Top of Compliance Issues Comes With the Territory for Hospice Executives

Schizophrenia - Reports outline schizophrenia study results from A.P. Yu et al

SilverCensus.com - Little-Known VA Care Entitlement for Veterans Highlighted by SilverCensus.com

Sutter Health - Sutter Health Ranks Tops in California for Quality Health Care

Texas Health Care Association - Texas Health Care Association: Senate Budget 'Woefully Inadequate' in Funding Seniors' Medicaid-Financed Nursing Home Care

The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians - National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Bill Receives Preliminary Funding

The Heritage Foundation - Conservative Alliance Outlines 6 Deal-Killers for National Health Reform

Thomson Reuters - Thomson Reuters Announces 100 Top Hospitals Award Winners

Thomson Reuters - Thomson Reuters Study Finds Step Therapy Programs May Increase Overall Healthcare Costs for Employers

Thromboembolism - Data on thromboembolism published by A. Nicolaides and colleagues

Thromboembolism - For Prevention of Stroke, Surveyed Cardiologists and PCPs Expect to Prescribe Xarelto to Approximately One-Third of Newly-Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation Patients

TransMedia Group - Dr. Rudy Kachmann, Neurosurgeon, Author, Lecturer & Founder of Kachmann Mind Body Institute Selects TransMedia Group as Agency of Record

Typhus - Researchers from University of Bonn describe findings in typhus

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Acting Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Minnesota Storms

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Releases $338 Million to Expand Community Health Centers, Serve More Patients

U.S. Department of Justice - Former National Century Financial Enterprises CEO Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison, Co-owner Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Conspiracy, Fraud and Money Laundering

United Concordia Companies, Inc. - National Dental Insurer United Concordia Awarded Contract from the State of Maryland

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Takes Immediate Action to Help People in Red River Valley

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Expands Health Care Access to the U.S. Virgin Islands

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Supports Magee, Miss. Tornado Victims

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. - April 26 Marks Second Annual National Pet Parent's Day(SM)

www.healthinsuranceplan.us - Encuentre el mejor Plan de Seguro de Salud

Zix Corporation - Zix Corporation Introduces Powerful New Version of PocketScript

Zurich - Leading U.S. Hospitals Get Their Annual Check Up at Zurich Healthcare Symposium



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