Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 28th, 2008
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AdCare Health Systems, Inc. - AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Acquires Remaining Ownership in Van Wert Assisted Living Property
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - Study Finds Doctors' Use of E-Prescribing Systems Linked to Formulary Data Can Boost Drug Cost Savings
American Kennel Club - AKC Survey Finds Dog Owners Willing to Kick Caffeine Addiction for Canine Affection
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) - Blitzkrieg Declared On American Medicine
Asthma - Research results from Henry Ford Hospital update knowledge of asthma
Behavior Disorders - New behavior disorders research has been reported by J. Cohenmansfield et al
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Champions Health Care Education and Access for Florida's Hispanic Community
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Associates Pledge More Than $1.3 Million to Community Organizations
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - A Good Cigar May Be a Smoke, but a Gun Is Not a Medical Device, FDA Says in Response to Gunmaker
Chronic Disease - National Leaders Say Need for Health Care Reform 'Urgent'
Chronic Disease - Partnership for Prevention Offers Health Reform Recommendations to Congress
Clinical Trial Research - Research on clinical trial research published by L.M. Franco et al
Coronavirus - Research reports from C.K.F. Li and co-authors provide new insights into coronavirus
Dementia - Recent findings from University of Torino highlight research in dementia
Drug Resistance - Research on drug resistance discussed by scientists at School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Therapy - Research results from Weill Cornell Medical College, Medical College update knowledge of ductal carcinoma in situ therapy
Emergency Preparedness - Researchers at Brown University target emergency preparedness
Epilepsy - New findings in epilepsy described from University of Alabama, Epilepsy Center
Erythropoiesis - Observational Study Finds Changes in Medicare Reimbursement for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Associated With Increased Need for Blood Transfusion
Geriatric Nursing - Data on geriatric nursing detailed by M.H. Chung and co-authors
Glaucoma - EyeCare America Urges Hispanics to Make a Healthy New Year's Resolution for Their Eyes
Grocery Manufacturers Association - Grocery Manufacturers Association Appoints Pamela G. Bailey President and CEO
Health Insurance - California Health Industry Leaders Help Launch National CEO Coalition for Health Reform
Health Insurance - Chicago Sit-In Highlights Laid-Off Workers, Employers' Obligations, and WARN Act, According to Outten & Golden LLP
Health Insurance - Highmark Blue Shield to Open 'Highmark Direct,' a Health Insurance Retail Store
Health Insurance - New Poll Warns Daschle, Obama: Mandatory Health Insurance Big Loser With Public; Voters Want Return on Stem Cell Research
Health Insurance - Regence Supports Meaningful Health Reforms; Unveils Poll Saying Nation's Economic Woes Shouldn't Delay Reforms
Health Insurance - University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Registered Nurses to Strike on December 10 if Contract Agreement Cannot Be Reached
Hip Fracture - Study results from K. Rapp and colleagues broaden understanding of hip fracture
HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS research from Rhode Island Hospital
Home Care Assistance - Major Health Care Provider Engages Home Care Assistance to Provide Services for Approximately 1,400 of Its Members
HTH Worldwide - HTH Worldwide Expands Convenient Access to Care at Top Hospitals in Northern Italy
Immunization - CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Reach Goal of Delivering One Million Flu Vaccinations
Implantable Devices - Access MediQuip and WellPoint Finalize First National Contract for Implantable Medical Devices
International Brotherhood of Teamsters - California First Transit Workers Join Teamsters Union
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by A.F. Shorr and colleagues
Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from Kaiser Permanente
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Genoa target life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at West Virginia University target life sciences
LTC Financial Partners Llc - Obama Health Plan Not Likely to Embrace Long Term Care, Industry Leader Says
Managed Care - Health Plans Achieve Bridges to Excellence Physician Incentive and Reward Program Endorsement
Managed Care - Pharmacy Benefits Academy Set for 2009
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Metropolitan Jewish Health System Awards Electronic Medical Records Contract to SigmaCare(R)
Medical Management - New medical management data have been reported by researchers at Mississippi State University
Medical Management - Researchers at Johns Hopkins University target medical management
Medicare and Medicaid - 2nd National Ranking of States for Emergency Medical Services to be Released
Medicare and Medicaid - Consumers and Employers Paying Almost $90 Billion Due to Under-Payments to Hospitals and Physicians by Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Courage Center Transitional Rehabilitation Program to Participate in Learning Collaborative With Stratis Health
Medicare and Medicaid - Deaconess Hospital Partners With Senior Market Sales to Expand Insurance Offering for Medicare-Eligible Patients
Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit Area Hospitals Sue To Recover Medicaid Funds
Medicare and Medicaid - Edge Health Solutions Selects Allscripts ePrescribe for Mac OS X Medical and Dental Platform
Medicare and Medicaid - FCSO Selects Burgess as Exclusive Pricing Solution for New Medicare Contract
Medicare and Medicaid - Health Plan One Launches Enhanced Web Site for Medicare Plans
Medicare and Medicaid - Long Term Care Sector Supports and Is Well-Positioned to Advance Health Care Reform, Bolster Economic Stimulus
Medicare and Medicaid - Michigan Governor's Executive Order Budget Cuts Do Not Cut Payments to Medicaid Patients
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from Duke University, Medical Department in the area of medicare and medicaid described
Medicare and Medicaid - Noted State Government Medical Director Dr. Stephen Saunders To Join APS Healthcare
Medicare and Medicaid - Prescription Drug Benefits for Medicare Patients with Cancer to Cost More in 2009
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by scientists at Pennsylvania State University
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from R.R. Baier et al in the area of medicare and medicaid described
Medicare and Medicaid - The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care has Created the Wound Care Specialty Council
Michigan State Medical Society - Mary Beth Bolton, MD, Named 'Woman Physician of the Year' by Michigan State Medical Society
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk Factors - New non-hodgkin lymphoma risk factors study findings have been published by scientists at University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pediatrics - Babies Born Just a Few Weeks Too Soon at Greater Risk of Cerebral Palsy and Other Developmental Delays
Pegalis & Erickson - Artists Gain Recognition at Holidaytime
Pharmacotherapy - Research from B. Maack et al broadens understanding of pharmacotherapy
Pneumonia - Reports by D.W. Bratzler and co-researchers describe recent advances in pneumonia
Prime Therapeutics Llc - Prime Therapeutics Announces Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana as a Pharmacy Benefit Services Client
Prostate Cancer - Recent findings from Oregon Health & Science University highlight research in prostate cancer
Regence - Regence Unveils New Approach to Healthcare With Launch of HSA Healthplan 2.0
Respiratory Care - 'A Principled Approach to Medical Mistakes' To Be Addressed at 54th Annual International Congress for Respiratory Therapists
SEIU - California SEIU Members Support Single Union Uniting Long-Term Care Workers
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Boycott Prevails in Sham SEIU Vote; Lawmakers and Advocates Join Healthcare Workers in Opposing Forced Union Merger
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Free Choice? Not for SEIU Members in California
University of California - Los Angeles - UCLA expert blames American values for health-care crisis
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Older age doesn't affect survival after bone marrow transplant
WellCentive - WellCentive Launches New Health Information Exchange Platforms
World Health Organization - New findings from A. Leive and co-researchers in the area of world health organization described
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