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Health Insurance Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 17th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Health Insurance Week | Other Publications

OptumHealth - OptumHealth Provides Free Counseling Help Line for People Coping with Hurricane Dolly

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of HealthMarkets, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

Aetna - For Your Protection: Aetna Introduces BodyGuard Plans for Young Adults Because 'Stuff Happens'

Alzheimer Disease - Two New Alzheimer's Disease Studies Show Advances Against Different Treatment Targets

Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer's Bill Passes State Senate

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - AAHSA Applauds CMS Decisions on 2009 Medicare Payment Update for Skilled Nursing Facilities SNF and Rate Recalibration

American Health Care Association - McConnell Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

American Health Care Association - Representative Boehner Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Congress to Stop Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

Anesthesia - Findings from Charite University in anesthesia reported

Arthritis - New arthritis data have been reported by researchers at Rush University

Asthma - Scientists at University of Maryland, Research Department target asthma

Behavior - Recent studies from University of California, Department of Health Services add new data to behavior

Biotech Business - MMM Partner to Join CrossLink Orthopaedics; WebOps Software Company and Help Establish Angel Fund to Support Early-Stage Medical Device Companies

Biotech Business - SDI Acquires Verispan

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. - BioTrends Releases Quarterly TreatmentTrends: Nephrology Report Highlighting Market Trends for Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Boston University - Angiotensin receptor blockers are lower incidence, progression of Alzheimer's disease

Breast Cancer Screening Epidemiology - Research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yields new data on breast cancer screening epidemiology

Cancer - American Cancer Society, National Medical Association Announce Collaboration to Reduce Cancer Disparities

Cancer - C-Change is 'Making the Business Case' for Workplace Cancer Prevention

Cancer - Goshen Center for Cancer Care to present at health care forum for Sen. Bob Dole

Catholic Health East - Catholic Health East Acquires Saint Michael's Medical Center

CIGNA - CIGNA and Marsh Join Forces to Reduce the Burden of Retiree Health Care Administration

CIGNA - CIGNA Enhances Senior Leadership Team

Clinical Trial Research - Research from A. Hackshaw et al broadens understanding of clinical trial research

Colon Cancer - Researchers at Duke University target colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University publish research in colon cancer

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results with Net Operating Revenues of $2.7 Billion

Companion Benefit Alternatives - CBA's Web Site Offers Information, Tools for Managing Behavioral Health Issues

DataCore Software - New DataCore Customer Alameda County Medical Center Selects SANmelody Storage Virtualization and Citrix XenServer to Provide Replication and Ensure Full Disaster Recovery

Dementia - Recent findings in dementia described by G. Selbaek and colleagues

Dementia - Report summarizes dementia study findings from Kaiser Permanente

Dementia - Reports outline dementia study results from R.J. Woolley et al

Dementia - Respectful Adult Communication Improves Quality of Care in Alzheimer's

Diabetes - Hy-Vee Adds 90-Day Supply to Generic Drug Program

Ensurapet, Inc. - Ensurapet Provides Moses Cone Health System's More Than 7,400 Hospital Employees Pet Health Insurance

Extend Health, Inc. - Extend Health, Inc. Adds Veteran Leadership to Management Team

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Knox Community Hospital Ohio Bonds at 'BBB' Underlying; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Kentucky Turnpike Authority's $200MM Bonds 'AA-' Underlying

Goldberg Kohn - Amerigroup Announces Settlement in Largest Ever False Claims Case According to Goldberg Kohn

Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. - Greenway Medical Technologies Included on Maryland Health Care Commission's Select Vendor List for EHR Initiatives

H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C. - H.I.G. Capital Announces Agreement to Acquire PMSI

Health Insurance - Americans Attending Beijing Olympics Should Plan Ahead for Medical Emergencies

Health Insurance - Highmark Offers Temporary Health Insurance Alternative to Western and Central Pennsylvanians

Health Insurance - Milliman Survey Indicates Lower Health Insurance Rate Increases

Health Insurance - RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Pharma Sector Analysis

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Gov. Richardson's Healthcare Reform Agenda Gains New Life

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been published by scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Heart Attack - Studies from University of Iowa yield new information about heart attack

Hennepin County Medical Center - President's Award Recognizes Hospital's Response to Bridge Collapse

HIV/AIDS - Investigators at University of KwaZulu-Natal target HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Ramsell Pharmacy Solutions and Mirixa Announce National Pharmacy Initiative to Serve People Living with HIV/AIDS

Humana Inc. - Humana Enhances Member Interactive Voice Response System with Complete Spanish-Language Functionality

Humana Inc. - Humana Starlight Award to Honor Salt Lake County Senior Citizen Volunteer

John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance - John Hancock Joins LifePlans, Inc. and the Department of Health and Human Services to Pilot Fall Prevention Program for Seniors

Kaiser Permanente of Georgia - J.D. Power and Associates Study Ranks Kaiser Permanente Highest in Member Satisfaction in South Atlantic Region

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare and Humana Reach Agreement on National Contract

Life Sciences - MTBC First Medical Billing Company In the U.S. To Offer Automated Real-Time Adjudication of Claims

Life Sciences - Studies from J. Xie and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences

Liver Disease Gene Therapy - Zhejiang University describes research in liver disease gene therapy

Lung Cancer - New findings reported from L.R. Shugarman and co-authors describe advances in lung cancer

Managed Care - BioTrends Releases Quarterly TreatmentTrends(TM): Nephrology Report Highlighting Market Trends for Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Managed Care - New findings from University of California, Department of Medicine in the area of managed care published

Managed Care - Passport Health Plan Enhances Pay-for-Performance Program with ikaProHEDIS+ and ikaP4P

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - MDdatacor Extends Contract with Wellmark, Inc.

MD On-Line - MD On-Line Achieves CAQH CORE Certification for Consistent Healthcare Administrative Data Exchange

MD On-Line - MD On-Line Achieves CAQH CORE(TM) Certification for Consistent Healthcare Administrative Data Exchange

MedcomSoft Inc. - MedcomSoft Selected by Maryland Health Care Commission for Electronic Health Record Provider Adoption Initiatives

Medicare and Medicaid - AAHSA Applauds CMS Decisions on 2009 Medicare Payment Update for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Rate Recalibration

Medicare and Medicaid - Administration Move Jeopardizes Hospice Care Says National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Medicare and Medicaid - AHCA-Alliance Praise Bush Administration for Reversing Planned Medicare Cuts, Protecting Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - AHIP White Paper Supports New GAO Findings on Inappropriate Use, Rapid Spending Growth for High Tech Imaging

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Favors Tougher Approach to Fighting Fraud and Opposes Delay in Medicare Accreditation Deadline for Durable Medical Equipment

Medicare and Medicaid - Arizona Medicaid Program Awards Contract to HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - Burgess Announces Expanded Software Partnership With Health Net

Medicare and Medicaid - Coleman Praised for Leading U.S. Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts From Going into Effect

Medicare and Medicaid - Frontline Caregiver Coalition to Bush Administration: Stopping Pending $770 Million Medicare Cut Most Important 2008 Health Policy Issue

Medicare and Medicaid - GOP Senators Up for 2008 Reelection Lead Charge Against Administration Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Community Encourages All Americans Who Value Compassionate Care for the Dying to Speak Out Against Hospice Rate Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Prime Therapeutics Supports CMS Proposal to Limit Spread Pricing in Medicare Part D Administration

Medicare and Medicaid - Regence Group's Oregon and Washington Blue Plans Are Well Positioned for Success in Local Medicare Market

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports summarize medicare and medicaid study results from University of Florida, Medical Department

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

Medicare and Medicaid - So-Called Medicare Pay Hike Doesn't Mean More Money for All Physicians, Report Finds

Medicare and Medicaid - Sununu Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop Bush Medicare Cuts from Going into Effect

Mental Health - New mental health study findings recently were published by M. Slade and co-researchers

Mental Health - Reports outline mental health study findings from S. Metraux and colleagues

Mental Health - Research results from C.S. Robins and colleagues update understanding of mental health

Mental Health - Research results from J.J. Rodriguez and colleagues update understanding of mental health

Modern Healthcare - Healthcare Executives Well-Rewarded for Their Work

Morphotek, Inc. - Morphotek Executive, Rodney Dausch, Named Small Company CFO of the Year in the Greater Philadelphia Region

National Association of Dental Plans - Dental Benefits Contribute to Oral and Overall Health

Obesity and Diabetes - New Study Finds Smoking Predicts Increased Stroke Risk for Your Spouse: Risk Declines If Spouse Stops Smoking

Osteoporosis - Data from Duke University advance knowledge in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Epidemiology - Reports summarize osteoporosis epidemiology research from L. Huot and co-authors

Pancreatic Cancer - Report summarizes pancreatic cancer study findings from Oregon Health & Science University

Prostate Cancer - Researchers from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey describe findings in prostate cancer

Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Annuities Announces Highest Daily Lifetime SevenSM with Lifetime Income Accelerator

Psychosis - Findings from University of Pennsylvania broaden understanding of psychosis

Public Health - Research from University of South Carolina in the area of public health published

Public Health - Scientists at University of Pittsburgh target public health

Quality of Life - The SCOOTER Store Celebrates 350,000th Delivery of Power Mobility Equipment and Its Commitment to Excellent Service

Rectal Cancer Epidemiology - Research conducted at Stanford University has provided new information about rectal cancer epidemiology

Regence - Regence Video Cards Help Start Important Health Conversations With Friends, Family

Rehabilitation Research - Caregivers Demand Better Patient Care at Eight Bay Area Nursing Homes

Research and Markets Ltd. - New Report Estimates That South Africa Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market Was Worth US$3.03bn in 2007 and Should Reach US$4.41bn By 2012

Sciona, Inc. - Sciona, Inc. Stands as a Leader in the Personal Genetics Industry with Its New State-of-the-Art Laboratory Receiving Federal CLIA Certification

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at 8 Bay Area Nursing Homes Protest Unsafe Resident Conditions in Fremont

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at 8 Bay Area Nursing Homes Protest Unsafe Resident Conditions in Salinas

Sevocity - Sevocity Named "Select Electronic Health Record EHR Provider" by Maryland Health Care Commission MHCC

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Simulations Plus Subsidiary, Words+, Inc., Releases Major New Product

Skin Cancer - Research from University of Miami, Medical Department provide new insights into skin cancer

Skin Cancer - TOPEX, ROS and Acceletronics Sign Distribution Agreement for Skin Cancer Treatment System

SNAPforSeniors; Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) - Society of Certified Senior Advisors Introduces Comprehensive Online Resource to Clients in Need of Senior Housing

Stem Cell Research - NeoStem Expands Adult Stem Cell Collection Network, Gains Footprint in Key Los Angeles Market and Initiates Waitlist

Stem Cell Research - Suzanne Somers To Promote Growing Importance of Storing Your Own Adult Stem Cells Under Alliance With NeoStem, Inc.

Suicide - VA Rolling Out Suicide Hotline Ads in DC

Surgery - Studies from G.R. Keyes et al in the area of surgery described

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet and WellPoint Extend Agreements in Key Areas

The Center for Health Value Innovation - Center for Health Value Innovation Considers Emerging Trends

The TriZetto Group Inc. - TriZetto Agreement with Syntel Helps Speed Development, Strengthen Service Offerings for Payer Customers

U.S. Preventive Medicine - U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) Forms Strategic Alliance with Physicians Planning Group

UnitedHealth Group - "Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart Disease Epidemic among Minorities

UnitedHealthcare - Health Care Assistance Available to UnitedHealthcare Customers Attending Olympic Games in Beijing

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Horizon Information Services and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Strategic Reseller Agreement

WellPoint Foundation - WellPoint Foundation Awards $2.5 Million Grant to the CoverMe Foundation



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