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Health Insurance Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 11th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Health Insurance Law Weekly | Other Publications

Pharmaceuticals - Appeals Court Denies AstraZeneca in AWP Case, Hagens Berman Announces

Academy of Friends - Academy of Friends Selects Eleven Bay Area HIV/AIDS Organizations as 2010 Gala Beneficiaries

AdSAM® - Loss of Empowerment Drives Opposition to Obama's Healthcare Reform among Physicians and Patients

Aetna - Aetna Selected to Provide Medicare Advantage PPO Plans to Retired State Employees in Pennsylvania

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Sponsors Town Hall Meeting on Health System Reform

AgingCare.com - People Caring for Elderly Parents Can Find Local Senior Care Providers at AgingCare.com

Allergies - Pre-Existing Health 'Conditions' - Cops, Firefighters, Expectant Dads, and Those Suffering From Allergies, Acne and Toenail Fungus Are Uninsurable According to Internal Doc

Allergies - Quest Diagnostics Empowers the Nation's Physicians to Immediately Embrace ePrescribing

Allianz Global Investors - Investors Brushing off Key Lessons from Financial Crisis

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd - Allied World's Pauline Barry and Kathleen Murray Receive Award from American Society for Healthcare Risk Management

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - VITL and Allscripts to Form Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Adoption of Electronic Health Records in Vermont

Alzheimer Disease - Research from L.Y. Wang et al has provided new information about Alzheimer disease

Ambulatory Surgery - Allied World's Linda McSmith to Speak at Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Annual Meeting

American Association of Neurological Surgeons AANS and Congress of Neurological Surgeons CNS - On Eve of Finance Committee Action Neurosurgeons Announce Senator Baucus' Healthcare Bill Seriously Misses the Mark

Americans for UNFPA - Outstanding Women from Bangladesh, Nicaragua and the United States to Receive the 2009 Americans for UNFPA Award for the Health and Dignity of Women

AmeriCares - AmeriCares Expands Medical Assistance Across the United States

Anesthesia - Scientists at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia release new data on anesthesia

Anxiety Disorders - Researchers from University of Washington publish findings in anxiety disorders

Bariatrics - Researchers from Federal University of Minas Gerais report on findings in bariatrics

Behavior - Research on behavior detailed by scientists at Harvard University

Behavior - Studies from Brandeis University provide new data on behavior

Benefitfocus - USAble Life Insurance Extends Partnership with Benefitfocus

BET Networks - BET News Presents 'Critical Condition: What's At Stake In Health Care Reform' Sunday, September 27 at 10 PM*

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association - Analysis Shows Narrow Age Rating Would Raise Premiums by Nearly 50 Percent, Causing Many Young and Healthy to Forgo Coverage

Brain Death - Researchers from Drexel University report details of new studies and findings in the area of brain death

Bright Now! Dental Inc. - Castle Dental Opens Its 32nd Office in Houston

Candidiasis - Renessa(R) Treatment for Female Incontinence Gets Expanded Medicare Coverage

Capsa Solutions - Industry Leaders IRSG and MMI Join Forces to Become Capsa Solutions(TM)

CareCentrix, Inc. - CareCentrix Appoints Former WellPoint Executive to Board of Directors

CareMedic Systems, Inc. - CareMedic Increases Medicare Processing Dominance with RAC Solution

Catholic Charities Usa - Catholic Charities USA Officially Begins Its Centennial Year With 2009 Annual Gathering

Chronic Kidney Failure - Research reports from T.L. Cantor and co-authors provide new insights into chronic kidney failure

CIGNA - CIGNA Volunteer of the Year in Phoenix Gives Sight to the Needy

Cigna Medical Group - Cigna Medical Group CareToday Announces Grand Openings of Clinics in Tolleson and Laveen, Ariz.

Clinical Research - Data on clinical research detailed by researchers at McGill University

Coalition to Protect Patients’ Rights - CPPR to Sen. Snowe: Vote No on PO

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings have been published by T.M. Breslin and colleagues

Committee for Economic Development - Business Leaders Support 'Free Choice' Amendment to Senate Health-Care Bill

Conceptus, Inc. - Conceptus Inc., Developer of the Essure Procedure, Recognizes World Contraception Day and Celebrates Continued Leadership

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System - Florida-Based Franchise Industry Leader Urges Congress to Consider Small Businesses in Healthcare Debate

CVS/pharmacy - CVS/pharmacy Celebrates Grand Opening of its 7,000th Store

Decor&You - Southbury Franchise Industry Leader Urges Congress to Consider Small Businesses in Healthcare Debate

Diabetes - AAA Members Save and Stay Healthy With Annual Eye Exams

Diageo - Diageo Named One of 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers by Working Mother Magazine

Drug Abuse - Poll Finds Bipartisan Agreement on One Aspect of Health Care Reform: Addiction Treatment

Drug Resistance - Magellan Biosciences Sells its Life Sciences Tools Business to Dionex

Dysmenorrhea - Study data from Charite University provide new insights into dysmenorrhea

Eldorado Computing, Inc. - Eldorado and WellDyneRx Announce Strategic Alliance

EPIC Corporation - EPIC Enters Joint Venture to Form "Healthcare" REIT to Purchase and Finance Healthcare Facilities

Freelancers Union - Freelancers Union Health Insurance Model Becomes New York State Law

Genworth Financial - Caregiving, Long Term Care Policy Proposal Discussions Bring Advocates Together on Capitol Hill

Health and Society - Data on health and society described by researchers at Harvard University, Medical Department

Health and Society - Findings from Stanford University in health and society reported

Health and Society - New health and society findings from L. Morris and co-researchers published

Health and Society - Reports summarize health and society research from H.D. Miller and co-authors

Health and Society - Research from RAND Corporation yields new data on health and society

Health and Society - Research reports from H.H. Pham and co-authors provide new insights into health and society

Health and Society - Studies from B. Straube et al in the area of health and society described

Health and Society - Studies from S. Smith et al further understanding of health and society

Health Insurance - 'The Dr. Oz Show' and the National Association of Free Clinics Host One Day Free Public Health Clinic at Houston's Reliant Convention Center on September 26

Health Insurance - Cap and Trade Legislation Would Increase Uninsured by Millions

Health Insurance - Democratic Governors Urge Congress to Act on Health Insurance Reform

Health Insurance - Healthcare Reform Must Include Full Participation by Licensed Professional Insurance Agents

Health Insurance - Physician Reimbursement and Their Practice Survival Defended by American National Medical Management

Health Insurance - Rate Regulation for Health Insurance: Biden, Obama Administration Should Look to CA's Model Law Which Has Saved Drivers $62 Billion Since 1988

Heart Disease - Cardiologists Mobilize to Protect Quality Cardiac Care for Patients

HIV/AIDS - Scientists at City University of New York discuss research in HIV/AIDS

Hooper Holmes - Chris Behling President of Hooper Holmes Health & Wellness Elected to the Board of the DMAA: the Care Continuum Alliance

Humana Inc. - Humana Extends Commitment to Consumer Education with Seven New Online Health Care Videos

Hypertension - Mayo Clinic Health Manager Now Includes Features for People Managing Hypertension and High Cholesterol

Hypertension - Pharmaceutical, Biotech Research Companies Support Newark Rx Assistance Program

Immunization - Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Will Be Available at Target Pharmacy Locations Nationwide Beginning September 20th

Immunization - Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Will Be Available at Target Pharmacy Nationwide Beginning in October

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Groups Protest Whole Foods, UNFI At Natural Products Expo In Boston

InterSystems Corporation - Technology Medical Partners Selects InterSystems Ensemble for Healthcare Quality Management Software Application

Iron Mountain Incorporated - Iron Mountain Opens Special Storage Facilities to Help Federal Records Keepers Meet Oct. 1 Regulatory Deadline

Life Sciences - Findings from Children's Hospital advance knowledge in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - New data from J.R. Kuykendall et al illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from Nankai University, Department of Chemistry in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by K. Rapp and co-researchers

Loyola University Health System - How accurate are hospital report cards?

Managed Care - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Awarded NCQA's Accreditation Status of 'Excellent'

Managed Care - Avizent Continues to Succeed Despite the Economy, Signs Major New Clients and Introduces Key Service Initiatives

Managed Care - Scientists at University of Michigan publish research in managed care

Managed Care - Twelve Going on 70: SCAN Health Plan Arizona Helps 7th and 8th Graders Understand Aging With Senior Sensitivity Training

MassMutual - MassMutual Named a 2009 Working Mother 100 Best Company

Mayo Clinic - New England Journal of Medicine Also Publishes Mayo Clinic Study of Physicians' Beliefs About Health Care Reform

MBF Healthcare Partners, LP - Healthcare Entrepreneur Mike Fernandez and MBF Healthcare Partners Re-enter Managed Care Field

MedAxiom - Survey: American Cardiologists Are Busier, Seeing More Patients Than Ever; Financial Viability of Practices a Growing Concern

Medical Care Research - Findings from A.V. Bustamante and co-authors broaden understanding of medical care research

Medicare and Medicaid - Finance Committee Begins Markup - Lab Fee Converted to Medicare Cut

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from M.A. Shermak and co-authors broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at Harvard University, Medical Department zero in on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - IPRO Wins Knowledge Transfer/Implementation Federal Contract From AHRQ

Medicare and Medicaid - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Medicare Billing Ability for its ReBuilder Product

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid discussed by T. Onega and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - RetireSafe to Senate: Stop Proposed Rationing of High-Quality Hospital Care - Medicare Needs More Physician Hospitals

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies by J. Holahan and co-authors describe new findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from A. Mckethan et al provide new data on medicare and medicaid

MedSolutions - MedSolutions Earns Third Consecutive J.D. Power and Associates Recognition

Medversant Technologies, LLC - Medversant Reports on Morrisey's Assertion That Its Medical Staff Office for the Web Functionality Does Not Automatically Notify Users of Inconsistencies

Mental Health - New mental health research has been reported by scientists at Harvard University, Medical Department

Milliman, Inc. - Milliman Announces the Opening of a New Office in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare of Washington Maintains 'Excellent Rating' by National Committee for Quality Assurance

Mullin Law, PC - Dallas Franchise Industry Leader Urges Congress to Consider Small Businesses in Health Care Debate

National Community Pharmacists Association - NCPA: Patient Survey Finds Widespread Problems with Mail Order Pharmacies

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Urges Senators to Reduce Health Care Costs by Supporting Transparency Requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Nature Made - National 'Greatness' Contest Winners Announced

OneBeacon Insurance Group - Renard Wright to Speak at American Bar Association National Legal Malpractice Conference

OneBeacon Insurance Group - Stacy Kniffen Paquet to Speak at 2009 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits

Oral Hygiene - Research results from University of Bergen update understanding of oral hygiene

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Again Named To Working Mother 100 Best Companies List

Pharmaceuticals - LearnSomething Releases Updated HIPAA Compliance Series to Satisfy HITECH Act

Portico Systems - Portico Systems Selected by MMM Holdings, Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers - PricewaterhouseCoopers Announces Five-part Webcast Series on the Business Implications of Health Reform (Regardless of the Final Bill)

ProCon.org - Right to Health Care Debated at New ProCon.org Website

Public Health - Research from University of Michigan provide new insights into public health

Quality Associates Inc. - Information Capture a Vital Link in Understanding, Tracking H1N1 Swine Flu

Regence BlueShield - Regence BlueShield Receives Top Marks in Insurance Survey

Ringful - Ringful Selected for DEMO's AlphaPitch; Launching PreventiveCare.mobi Healthcare Application Suite

Save Flexible Spending Plans - Amendments Encourage Senate Finance Committee to Protect Flexible Spending Accounts

Seeburger - SEEBURGER Named to Software Magazine's 27th Annual Software 500, Annual Listing of World's Largest Software Companies

Senior Abilities Unlimited, Llc - Innovative Company Celebrates 10 Years of Fall Prevention for Seniors

StemCells, Inc. - StemCells, Inc. Announces Participation in 2009 World Stem Cell Summit

Syncsort - Syncsort Launches Federal Division to Meet Secured and Integrated Data Needs of Government Agencies

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Women Gain As Breadwinners but the Hartford's Survey Finds They Lag Behind In Life Insurance Knowledge, Use

The McGraw-Hill Companies - The McGraw-Hill Companies Named for Third Consecutive Year as One of the Top 10 Best Companies by Working Mother Magazine

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators - Indianapolis to Host 16th Annual African American Mental Health Conference

The National Ltc Network - Open Letter to Congress on Long Term Care Insurance and Health Care Reform

TriZetto - HealthConnect Powers New York City Health Insurance Link

Type 2 Diabetes - Research: People With Type 2 Diabetes Improved Muscular Strength and Exercise Capacity Through Physical Therapist Exercise Counseling Combined With Fitness Center Exercise Training

U.S. Department of Justice - Detroit Clinic Owner and Manager Plead Guilty to Medicare Fraud Charges

Ulmer & Berne LLP - Ulmer & Berne's Cincinnati Office Adds Attorney James D. Houston to Its Construction Litigation Practice

United Spinal Association - United Spinal Supports Community Choice Act: Schumer Amendment Provides Medicaid Services for People With Disabilities

University of Rochester Medical Center - Young Adults Visit Doctors Least at an Age When Risky Behavior Peaks

University of Toronto Joint Center for Bioethics - Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic

URAC - URAC Open Public Comment Period for New Independent Review Organization Standards

Urban Health Plan, Inc. - Urban Health Plan UHP Wins National Recognition for State-of-the-Art Electronic Health Records System

US Oncology - Cancer Clinicians, Advocates Applaud New Senate Letter Urging That Life-Saving Radiation Therapy Be Spared From Major Funding Cuts

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint's Health Plans to Provide First Dollar Coverage of H1N1 Vaccine for All Members

Whitehall Boca Raton - David Maymon, Candidate for State House, District 91, and Former Miami Dolphins Terry Kirby at Whitehall Boca Raton Picnic, September 29th

ZeOmega LLC - ZeOmega's Jiva Selected by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care



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