Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 21st, 2008
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Aging - Research on aging detailed by scientists at Harvard University
Aging - University of South Florida, Center on Aging publishes research in aging
America's Health Insurance Plans - Health Plans Offer Comprehensive Reform Proposal
American Optometric Association - AOA-Led Group Urges Obama to Increase Health Care Access, Affordability by Combating Provider Discrimination
Anthem Blue Cross - Anthem Blue Cross Gives the Gift of Health to California
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire Ranks Among Top Insurers on U.S. News & World Report / National Committee for Quality Assurance Best Health Plans List
Biomedicine - New biomedicine research from Army described
Breast Cancer - A New Way to Think Pink
Breast Cancer - Molecular Breast Imaging Proves Cost-Effective for Presurgical Planning in Patients with Breast Cancer
Canadian Medical Association Journal - Reforming health care in Chile
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research reports from Harvard University provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Boosts Transparency, Makes Physician Disclosures Available Online
Consumers for Fair and Affordable Insurance Reform - Over 40 Hospitals Lend Support for Individual Insurance Market Reform
Dementia - New findings from Institute on Aging in the area of dementia described
Dementia - Researchers from Technical University describe findings in dementia
Diabetes - Studies from University of Alabama, Division of Internal Medicine describe new findings in diabetes
Diabetes Prevention - Reports from Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute describe recent advances in diabetes prevention
Family Practice - Reports from University of Patras, Medical Department highlight recent research in family practice
Health and Society - Data on health and society reported by researchers at Technical University
Health and Society - Reports from Rutgers University add new data to research in health and society
Health and Society - Researchers at University of Minnesota release new data on health and society
Health Insurance - Florida's Small-Group Health Insurance Grew in First Half of 2008, Though Economic Downturn Likely to Halt Upward Trend
Health Insurance - Healthcare Workers Reach Tentative Agreement With Enloe Medical Center
Health Insurance - Holding On to Your Health Coverage: 5 Steps to Consider If You've Been Laid-Off
Health Insurance - New Report Shows Slower Premium Growth, but Increasing Pressure to Address Waste in Health Care System
Health Insurance - Nurses Reject AHIP Proposal as a 'Marshall Plan for Health Insurers'
Health Insurance - Opposition Continues to Grow to Blues' Legislation
Health Insurance - Research on health insurance reported by scientists at University of Technology
Health Insurance - Studies from M. Vandijk et al add new findings in the area of health insurance
Health Insurance - Study results from University of Minnesota update understanding of health insurance in children
Health Policy - Researchers' work from Florida State University focuses on health policy
HealthDay - HealthDay TV Launches
Heart Bypass Surgery - New Research Estimates 1500 Lives Could Be Saved Annually if the Lowest Performing Hospitals for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Performed as Well as Top-ranking Hospitals
JAMA and Archives Journals - 1/3 of farm workers' children lack health insurance
Kansas State University - K-State helps nursing home staff become comfortable with residents' sexual expression
Life Sciences - Data from New University of Lisbon, Medical Department provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at University of California
Life Sciences - Investigators at TNO Pharma have published new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by A.R. Lescano and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New life sciences in children research has been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Family Medicine
Life Sciences - Recent findings from University of Cape Town highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research results from D.R. Crane and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine report recent findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from World Health Organization detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Malaria - Canada Supports Ground-Breaking Malaria Treatment Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
Managed Care - American Community Introduces Community Flex(TM) Health Plan for Individuals and Families in 11 States
Managed Care - Casenet Names Kevin Brown Chief Executive Officer
Managed Care - HCCA Announces Managed Care Compliance Conference, February 22-24, 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona
Managed Care - Inter Valley Health Plan Selects Silver&Fit® Senior Fitness Program for More than 14,000 Members in California
Managed Care - New data from Center for Health Studies illuminate research in managed care
Managed Care - Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have published new data on managed care
Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Managed Care Portfolio of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Universal American Announces New Patient Care Program
Medicare and Medicaid - Condell Health Network and Medical Center to Pay $36 Million Settlement After Self-Reporting Possible Health-Care Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - Consumer Watchdog to Obama: Open Medicare to All Americans
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Virginia Commonwealth University advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - HAP Expands Medicare Advantage Options to Include Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services
Medicare and Medicaid - HealthMetrix Research Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Seniors Opportunity to Lower Their 2009 Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs
Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Community Braces for Massive Cuts to Medicare's Home Oxygen Benefit Starting January '09
Medicare and Medicaid - Luminex Corporation and Mingyuan Medicare Development Company Sign Distribution Agreement
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare, Social Security Owe Up to $52 Trillion to Current Retirees and Workers
Medicare and Medicaid - Radio Interview Opportunity: Important News for Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by researchers from University of Texas, College of Pharmacy
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at College of Medicine have published new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of North Carolina have provided new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Western University in the area of medicare and medicaid published
Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Harvard University broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - UniCare, Walmart Organize Circle of Hope To Help Mountain Mission Meet Increased Demand for Assistance
Mental Health - Scientists at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences release new data on mental health
Multiple Sclerosis - Studies from C. Ytterberg et al have provided new data on multiple sclerosis
National Conference of State Legislatures - Governors, Legislators Update Current State Fiscal Conditions, Push for Economic Recovery Package from Congress, President-elect
Palliative Care - Research from University of Ulster yields new findings on palliative care
Pennsylvania Lottery - Enhanced Powerball Game Will Debut Jan. 7
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Hosts Meeting of Nation's Governors With President-Elect Barack Obama
Pressure Ulcer - AHRQ News and Numbers: Pressure Ulcers Increasing Among Hospital Patients
Prime Therapeutics - Prime Therapeutics to Provide Pharmacy Mail Service to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Members
Public Health - Findings from R.J. Nystrom and co-authors broaden understanding of public health
Public Health - Research data from J.J. Schlitt and colleagues update understanding of public health
Public Health - Researchers from George Washington University detail findings in public health
Public Health - Researchers from University of Michigan discuss findings in public health
Public Health - Scientists at Brock University publish research in public health
Public Health - Scientists at University of Connecticut report research in public health
Quality of Life - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Center for Bioethics detail findings in quality of life
Rehabilitation Research - The Ensign Group Successfully Graduates Second Nursing Home From CMS Special Focus Program
Resurrection Health Care - Resurrection Health Care Named One of Nation's 'Best Places to Work in Healthcare'
Society of Nuclear Medicine - Nationwide study confirms PET as the most powerful imaging tool in cancer management
SunTrust Banks, Inc. - Healthcare Providers Now Able to Perform Real-Time Patient Eligibility Verification
Surgery - Allied National Partners With Healthplace America to Provide Significant Healthcare Savings
TROY Group, Inc. - TROY SecureRx Revolutionizes Prescription Printing
University of California - Los Angeles - Nearly 5 percent of the US population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety
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