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Health Insurance Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 30th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Health Insurance Law Weekly | Other Publications

Alzheimer's Association - Memory Walk(R) Raises Awareness and Dollars to Fight Alzheimer's in New Hampshire

AARP - Multimillion-Dollar AARP Campaign Busts the Myths of the Health Care Debate

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. - AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Continues To Be Profitable; Reports 2009 Second Quarter Earning Results

Aetna - Aetna Grant to Fund Anti-Obesity Education Project

Aging - Ex-House Aging Committee Chief of Staff Bob Weiner Warns of Insurance Control Over Health Bill Outcome, Praises House Version, 'Disappointed' by Senate; Weiner and Policy Analyst Jordan O

Altarum Institute - Cherry Street Health Services and Altarum Institute Launch Partnership to Implement Integrated Chronic Care Model

Altarum Institute and Baldwin Family Health Care - Unique Partnership Between Baldwin Family Health Care and Altarum Seeks to Make Health Provider "Lean"

Altarum Institute and Penobscot Community Health Care PCHC - Penobscot Community Health Care and Altarum Institute Forge Innovative Partnership to Improve Patient Care and Services

American Association of Bioanalysts; National Independent Laboratory - Seniors: Get Your Checkbooks Ready

American Thoracic Society - Misuse of common antibiotic is creating resistant TB

AmeriChoice - AmeriChoice of New Jersey Teams with Community Health Centers

AmeriChoice of Pennsylvania - AmeriChoice of Pennsylvania Teams with Community Health Centers

AMG Worldwide - Persistent Growth Seen at AMG PR Works, a Division of AMG Worldwide, with the Expansion of Its Medical and Healthcare Portfolio

Anesthesia - Research from Dokkyo University, Medical Department in the area of anesthesia published

Anesthesia - Study findings from C.M. Duncan et al broaden understanding of anesthesia

BestHealthcareRates.com - Family Medical Insurance Protects Family Health, Financial Future

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Joe Cerrell to Lead New European Office

Bipartisan Policy Center - Former Senator Pete V. Domenici and the Bipartisan Policy Center Release Recommendations to Tackle America's Deficit and Debt Crisis

Breast Cancer Screening - Findings from A. Fileni et al in breast cancer screening reported

Cancer Therapy - Data on cancer therapy detailed by S.D. Candrilli and co-authors

Canon U.S.A., Inc. - Canon U.S.A. Showcases imagePRESS Printing Solution for Healthcare Professionals at AHRA 2009

Carotid Endarterectomy - Findings from R.V. Guest and co-authors broaden understanding of carotid endarterectomy

Center for Immigration Studies - The Elephant in the Room: Panel on Immigration's Impact on Health Care Reform

Cervical Cancer - Data from University of Michigan advance knowledge in cervical cancer

CIGNA - CIGNA's New Electronic System Helps New Dentists Join the Network Faster, Reducing Time Filling Out Paperwork by More Than 85 Percent

CIGNA - Local Hiring Spree Will Boost CIGNA's Eden Prairie Workforce by More than 20 Percent

Colon Cancer - Study results from K.E. Lasser et al provide new insights into colon cancer

Constant Care Management Company - This National Senior Citizens Day, Memory Care Experts Prepare Families for Issues Facing Aging Adults

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Announces Results of 2009 Health IQ Study

Dementia - Research results from R. Holle and co-authors update knowledge of dementia

Deutsches Aerzteblatt International - Out of court settlement of malpractice claims: Incorrect treatment of bone fractures in children

Diabetes - Scientists at University of California release new data on diabetes

Diabetes - Study findings from University of Alabama provide new insights into diabetes

DocSite, LLC - Pendulum Healthcare Selects DocSite as Preferred PQRI Vendor for Clients

Drug Resistance - Data on drug resistance described by researchers at Belfast City Hospital, Department of Microbiology

Edifecs, Inc. - Edifecs Launches the Edifecs5010(TM) Compliance Suite of Tools, Resources and Services for 5010 Migration.

Escherichia Coli - Study data from E.B. Hedican and co-authors update knowledge of Escherichia coli

FACHC - Florida's Health Centers Fill Critical Gaps in Health Care

FAIR - Specter Promises to Oppose Health Care Reform That Covers Illegal Aliens

Family Medicine - New findings from Queen's University in the area of family medicine described

Health Care Financing - Research on health care financing reported by G. Gotsadze et al

Health Care Service Corporation - HCSC to Expand Innovative Pharmacy Adherence Program

Health Insurance - First 5 California Approves $81.4 Million Contribution to Help Restore Healthy Families Program's Viability

Health Insurance - Florida Health Insurance Brokerage to Donate Month of August to Help Residents of Florida

Health Insurance - HDM Offers Solution to Health Care Fraud Cited by CNN and Health Plan Week

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Provider Sites Attract Fewer U.S. Visitors as Unemployment Increases

Health Insurance - Leading African American Groups Call On Health Insurers to Dismiss Restrictive Practices

Health Insurance - Miami Health Insurance Outlook and Update

Health Insurance - Scientists at World Health Organization detail research in health insurance

Health Integrated, Inc. - Health Integrated Named to the 2009 Inc. 5000

Heart Disease - Research from J.J. Snyder and co-researchers in the area of heart disease described

Herbruck Alder - Herbruck Alder to Convene Summit: 'Coming Together to Explain Healthcare Legislation'

Highmark Inc. - Highmark's Online Tool Helps Consumers Compare Costs for Elective Surgeries

HIV/AIDS - Federal Judge Sentences Defendants Who Perpetrated $10.9 Million Medicare Fraud HIV Infusion Scheme

HIV/AIDS - HIV-Treating Clinicians Support Health Care Reform, Express Caution

Humana Inc. - Third Annual Humana Starlight Award to Honor Senior Citizen Volunteer

Hythiam, Inc. - Hythiam Announces Second Quarter Results

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - Guided care reduces cost of health care for older persons with chronic conditions

Kidney Cancer - Investigators at University of Michigan target kidney cancer

Legal Services Nyc - Lawsuit Filed Against City Challenging Widespread Civil Rights Violations at Welfare Centers

Life Sciences - New findings from American University of Beirut, Department of Pediatrics in the area of life sciences published

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

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by L.S. Munozprice et al

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Department of Family Medicine summarized

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

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of California target life sciences

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Long-Term Care Leader Joins '3 in 4 Need More' Campaign to Promote LTC Protection for All

Lymphoma - Research on lymphoma published by scientists at National Cancer Institute

M4 Strategies - New Poll Shows Two-Thirds of Americans Don't Think Government Health Care Will Cut Costs

Managed Care - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Market Street - Market Street's ExpressCare In-store Clinics Provide Guests with School Physicals, Immunizations

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire, Elliot Hospital Announce Renewed Contract, Quality Initiative

MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Awarded Contract to Provide Services for COBRA Premium Assistance Benefits

Medical Quality - Research on medical quality described by B.F. Leas and colleagues

Medical Quality - Studies from University of Alabama further understanding of medical quality

Medical Research Methodology - Reports outline medical research methodology research from University of Adelaide

Medicare and Medicaid - APTA Calls for CMS and Congressional Action to Prohibit Unqualified Personnel From Providing Physical Therapy Services

Medicare and Medicaid - Mississippi School Boards Association and Accelify Attain Clarity on New Medicaid Claiming Policy for Coming School Year

Medicare and Medicaid - New Contract Awards May Shift Thousands of Medicaid Enrollees in Michigan

Medicare and Medicaid - New Economic Study Exposes Faults in Controversial Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Scheduled to Start this Fall

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from A. Ishani and co-authors describe advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New Mexico School Boards Association and Accelify Announce Alliance to Assist New Mexico Schools

Medicare and Medicaid - New research on medicare and medicaid from St. Louis University summarized

Medicare and Medicaid - S.C. BlueChoice Medicaid Teams With Community Groups to Serve South Carolina's Youngest Residents

Medicare and Medicaid - State, National Nursing Home Caregivers: Medicare Funding Cut to Long Term Care Will Jeopardize Vital Staffing Positions and Compromise Care for New Mexico's Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from the American College of Surgeons Regarding Recent Comments from President Obama

Medicare and Medicaid - ValueOptions(R) Awards Coordination of Benefits and Overpayment Services Contract to HMS

Mental Health - Centerstone and Dunn Center Finalize Affiliation; Dunn Center to join nations largest community-based behavioral health provider network

Mental Health - New mental health findings from Washington University described

Mental Health - Research on mental health published by scientists at University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department

Mental Health Prevention - Research results from P. Svedberg and co-authors update knowledge of mental health prevention

Mental Illness - New mental illness study results from A.O. Andrews et al described

MetLife - MetLife's Enhanced Benefits Benchmarking Tool Provides Employers and Brokers with Trend Insights for Maximizing Benefits Return on Investment

Michigan State Medical Society - Detroit Physician Herbert C. Smitherman, Jr., M.D., Awarded $25,000 in J.H. Kanter Prize Competition

North American Pet Health Insurance Association - September is North American Pet Health Insurance Awareness Month

Palliative Care - Reports from R.P. Lopez and co-researchers add new data to research in palliative care

Pediatrics - New Evidence-Based Research Shows that Universal Comprehensive Eye Exams Would Help More Children Succeed in School

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Marks Milestone With One Million Reports

Physician Hospitals of America - Physician Owned and Operated Hospitals Get Top Rankings From Consumer Reports, but They Remain on the Healthcare Reform Chopping Block

Preferred Health Technology Inc. - Preferred Health Technology Announces Support for MGMA's Project SwipeIT

Pressure Ulcer - Centers of Excellence Awards Presented to Over 100 Nursing Facilities as Nursing Facilities Reach the 'Tipping Point' in Treating Pressure Ulcers

Priority Health - Priority Health welcomes Bronson Healthcare Group to its network

Protein Therapies - Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Urges CMS for Appropriate Hospital Outpatient Drug Reimbursement

Quality of Life - Research reports from N. Carrier and co-authors provide new insights into quality of life

Rehabilitation Research - Secretary Shinseki Announces Over $153 Million for Biloxi

RH Strategic - Talyst Selects RH Strategic for Public Relations Campaign

Robert Weiner Associates - Health Care Opposition Exposed; Ex-White House Drug Spokesman Bob Weiner and Analyst Jordan Osserman Tell of 'Web of Vested Interests'

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. Celebrates National Health Center Week

Schizophrenia - Report summarizes schizophrenia study findings from University of Arkansas

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. - Over One-Third of Centers Operated by Skilled Healthcare Group Subsidiaries Win AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards in First Year of Application

Stem Cell Research - Reports on stem cell research findings from University of Duisburg-Essen provide new insights

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Teva Announces Approval and Launch of Oxaliplatin Injection

The Health Legacy Partnership - Dr. James O'Connell Named J.H. Kanter Prize Laureate

The Robert E. Nolan Company - Innovative Tool from the Robert E. Nolan Company Helps Hospitals Plan in Uncertain Economic Times

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - New State-by-State Reports Show How Health Insurance Reform Will Benefit All Americans

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Secretary Sebelius to Host Webcast, Release New Reports on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - New Report Examines Insurance Company Practice of Denying Coverage to or Discriminating against Americans Who Have Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

UCSF and Hill Physicians Medical Group - UCSF and Hill Physicians Form New Health Care Option for San Francisco

Unison Health Plan of Ohio - Unison Health Plan of Ohio Teams with Community Health Centers

UnitedHealth Group - Unison Health Plan of the Capital Area Teams with Community Health Centers

UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin - UnitedHealthcare Teams with Community Health Centers

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Cancers set to 'explode' in Latino/a populations, UI researcher says

USAction - Blunted by Roy Blunt: the Billboard the Congressman Doesn't Want You to See

Verizon Business - Verizon Introduces New IT Security Capabilities for Health Care Industry

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. - Weitz & Luxenberg Highlights Dangers of Improper Asbestos Abatement

Welch Allyn - Welch Allyn and Guangzhou Medical College Establish Training Center for General Practice Medicine

Women's Health - August 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Health Care Dollars, Senses of Taste and Smell, and Emotional Eating

Women's Health - Study results from Michigan State University broaden understanding of women's health

Workers United Union - Danny Glover Walks Picket Line With Striking Terre Haute Factory Workers

World Health Organization - Research on world health organization published by scientists at World Health Organization

World Health Organization - Research reports on world health organization from J. Frenk and colleagues provide new insights

A.M. Best Co. - BestWeek: Insurers Resist Being Declared the Bad Guy in Health Reform

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms KershawHealth, South Carolina's Bonds at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $705MM Dallas County Hospital District, TX's Limited Tax Bonds 'AAA'; Outlook Stable

Research and Markets - Latest United Kingdom Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report now Available



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