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Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . January 4th, 2009

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Data on abdominal aortic aneurysm described by L. Mureebe et al

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Researchers' work from Columbia University focuses on abdominal aortic aneurysm

Addiction Medicine - Findings from University of London broaden understanding of addiction medicine

Aging - Launch of New 'Independent Aging' Company Will Address the Needs of the Growing Senior Population

Allscripts - St. Joseph Health System Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management for Affiliated Physicians in California and Texas

American Association for Homecare - Facing Deadly Ice Storms, Home Medical Equipment Providers in New England Mobilize to Protect Oxygen Patients

American Beverage Association - ABA Statement: NY Governor's Sweeping Tax Hikes on New Yorkers Add Strain to Checkbooks and Put Paychecks at Risk All During a Time of Recession

American Health Care Association - CMS Five-Star Nursing Home Rating System Shows Good Intent, but Premised on Flawed Survey System

AMI Research - AMI Research Initiates Coverage of Tri-Isthmus Group

Arthritis Genetics - Recent studies from University of Nijmegen add new data to arthritis genetics

Aurora Health Care - Great Lakes Radiologists to Join Aurora Medical Group

Behavior - Research from University of Texas, Nursing Department has provided new data on behavior

Cancer - Reports from University of Pennsylvania describe recent advances in cancer

Capitol Counsel Llc - Ways and Means Ranking Member To Join Capitol Counsel

Cardiovascular Disease - New findings reported from University of Leuven describe advances in cardiovascular disease

Chronic Kidney Failure - Researchers from University of Maryland describe findings in chronic kidney failure

Commonwealth Fund - Interruptions in Medicaid coverage linked to increased hospitalization

Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management - New Consortium to Fuel Breakthrough Collaborative Information Technology Growth and Build Next Generation Skills in South Carolina

Contraception - Last Minute Bush Regulations Take a Parting Shot at Health Care for Women

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been published by R. Cohn and colleagues

Diabetes Prevention - Studies in the area of diabetes prevention reported from Cambridge University, NHS Foundation Trust

Evaluation in Clinical Practice - Reports from Ryerson University describe recent advances in evaluation in clinical practice

First DataBank - American Well Selects First DataBank's Drug Data for Use in Online Physician-Patient Care Consultations

Gerontological Nursing - Investigators at University of California publish new data on gerontological nursing

Gerontological Nursing - Research from University of California reveals new findings on gerontological nursing

Gerontological Nursing - Studies from University of California, Nursing Department update current data on gerontological nursing

Health and Medicine - Research data from S.L. Hu and colleagues update understanding of health and medicine

Health Care Service Corporation - Health Care Service Corporation Finds Success With Innovative Program Targeting Obesity Epidemic

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Summerlin Life and Health Insurance Company Enter Into Endorsement Agreement as Summerlin Announces Exit From the Commercial PPO Business in Nevada

Health Insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Statement

Health Insurance - Studies from University of North Texas provide new data on health insurance

Health Insurance - The ASCII Group Partners with Association Health Programs to Counter Rising Health Insurance Costs

HealthFitness - New SVP of Business and Corporate Development Joins HealthFitness

Heart Failure - New findings reported from University of Maryland describe advances in heart failure

HIV/AIDS - Miami Physician Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for $11 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

HIV/AIDS - Physician's Assistant Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for His Role in $119 Million Medicare Fraud

Immunization - Inaugural Back of the Envelope Awards fund creative health research

Institute for America's Future - New Report to Highlight Need for Public Health Insurance Plan Outlined in Obama's Proposals

IPRO - IPRO Wins 2008 Aesculapius Awards

Life Sciences - American Specialty Health Leadership Recognized with Web Awards

Life Sciences - Despite Cutbacks, Hospitals Are Moving Ahead With Some IT Projects

Life Sciences - New Survey Tool Assesses Provider Satisfaction with Population Health Management

Life Sciences - Research data from University of Kentucky update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research findings from University of Ulster update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Cologne describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at RTI International report research in life sciences

Lifeline Vascular Access - Lifeline Vascular Access Launches New State of the Art Website

Managed Care - Health Plan Executives Foresee Continued Decline in Small Business Enrollment, According to CSC Survey

Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Launches Advertising Campaign Emphasizing Vitality of Todays Seniors; Ads Highlight Medicare Advantage Plans that Fit Individual Lifestyle Needs

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Issues Historic Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Launches Fourth Annual Medicare Health Care Provider Satisfaction Survey

Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at University of Arkansas target medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New 'Star' Rankings for Nursing Homes May Cloud the Big Picture

Medicare and Medicaid - New Report: Public Insurance Option Needed to Provide Affordable, Quality Health Coverage

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by A.J. Zillich and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biostatistics yields new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from School of Dentistry provides new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid described by J.L. Wolff and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research reports on medicare and medicaid from Case Western Reserve University, Medical Department provide new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from Washington University update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Mental Health - New mental health data have been reported by R.M. Coffey and co-authors

Mental Health - New mental health research reported from J.F. Mccarthy and co-authors

Mental Health - New mental health study findings have been reported by scientists at Children's University

Mental Illness - Missouri Behavioral Pharmacy Management Program Receives 2008 SAMHSA Science and Service Award

Mental Illness - Research from Boston College in the area of mental illness described

National Center for Policy Analysis - Ten Ways to Trim Your Health Care Costs

National Senior Citizens Law Center - New CMS Nursing Home Rating System Does Not Tell the Whole Story

National Small Business Association - NSBA Launches First 100 Days Initiative - Think Big. Start Small.

OneBeacon Insurance Group - OneBeacon Professional Partners Introduces New Employment Practices Liability Solution

PADrugCard.com - Free Prescription Drug Card Launched in Pennsylvania

Pediatric Cardiology - VCU Pauley Heart Center Announces Winner of 2008 Dr. Carolyn McCue Award for Woman Cardiologist of the Year

Pets Best Insurance Llc - Pets Best Announces New Underwriter for Pet Insurance Policies

Prostate Cancer - New Rundenver Series Betters Prostate Cancer Awareness

Prostate Cancer - Researchers from Shaw University discuss findings in prostate cancer

Public Health - Reports outline public health study results from Columbia University

Public Health - Research findings from Health Resources and Services Administration update understanding of public health

Public Health - Research on public health published by scientists at University of Michigan

Research Australia - Study reveals antidepressants most common medication for Australian women

rL Solutions - Atrius Health Selects rL Solutions for Improved Patient Safety and Quality of Care

Schizophrenia - New findings from B. Moreno and co-researchers in the area of schizophrenia described

Surgery - Studies from Medical University of South Carolina update current data on surgery

SynCare, Llc - SynCare Announces Ian Duncan Joins Board of Directors

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome Prevention - Reports from King Khalid University describe recent advances in temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome prevention

U.S. Department of Justice - Chief Executive Officers of Two Los Angeles-Area Medical Companies Indicted for Medicare Fraud

URAC - URAC Approves Revised Accreditation Standards for Health Plans and Health Networks

Wellness - Concentra and Wellsource Health Solutions, LLC to Provide Best-in-Class Health and Wellness Services for Clients

Wellness - DMAA Health Care Reform Principles Call for Focus on Quality, Efficiency

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint Announces Collaborative Partnership to Expand Access to Health Care Provider Information

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