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Health Insurance Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 29th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Health Insurance Week | Other Publications

TeleHealth Reports - Legal Experts in Telemedicine Release White Paper on Telephone-Based Cross Coverage

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on the Ratings of Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, Its Members and Eastern Life and Health Insurance Company

AARP - Agent for Social Change to Lead Nation's Largest Membership Organization

Academy of General Dentistry - Members of Congress Receive Legislative Awards During AGD Government Relations Conference, a Great Dentist Goes to Washington

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from University of South Carolina provides new data on adverse drug reactions in children

Aetna - Aetna Research Shows Consumer Confusion Over Health Insurance Options After Being Laid Off

Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Intercoastal Medical Group

Aetna - Aetna, the Aetna Foundation, and Employees Contributed More Than $33 Million to Nonprofits in 2008

Aetna Inc. - Aetna’s Bongi Magubane Named to Top Black Women Executives in Business List

Akerman Senterfitt - Colorado Representative Anne McGihon Rejoins Akerman Senterfitt

Alliance for Patient Access - AfPA Launches Petition in Support of a National Health Insurer Code of Conduct

Alma Aguado for Senate - Texas Candidate for 2010 U.S. Senator, Dr. Alma Aguado, Announces Political Platform on Education and Healthcare Reform

Alzheimer Disease Genetics - Findings from Juntendo University, Department of Psychiatry broaden understanding of Alzheimer disease genetics

AMDA Foundation - The American Medical Directors Association Foundation and UnitedHealth Group’s Evercare Business Recognize Top Nursing Homes

America's Health Insurance Plans - NFIB and AHIP Urge Focus on Affordable Health Care for Small Businesses

Anesthesia - Studies from University of Manchester update current data on anesthesia

Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors - Report summarizes autoimmune disease risk factors study findings from Queen's University, Center for Public Health

Behavior - Independence Blue Cross Launches Incentive Program to Help Keep Members Healthy

Bioethics - Recent studies from Loyola University Chicago add new data to bioethics

Biomedicine - National Patient Advocate Foundation Announces 2009 Elections of Health Policy Leaders to Executive Board of Directors

Bipolar Disorder - Findings from AstraZeneca broaden understanding of bipolar disorder

Botany - Studies from X.Y. Dai et al add new findings in the area of botany

Brain Cancer - Energetic and Influential Members of the Brain Trust Draw Attention and Funds To Brain Disease Research

Breast Cancer Prevention - Investigators at National Cancer Institute zero in on breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of General Surgery further understanding of breast cancer risk factors

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Surgery provide new data on breast cancer risk factors

Cancer - Modern Health Care Economics is Driving Inventiveness in Delivery of Cancer Surgery and Management of Risk

Cancer - New Hope to Beat Cancer

Cancer - Virtual Colonoscopies Show Value for Some Patients, but Polyps Will Be Missed

Capital Senior Living Corporation - Capital Senior Living Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

Cardiology - Investigators at University of Alberta publish new data on cardiology

CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. - CATANIA Coronary Artery Stent Makes 'Live Case' Debut in Venezuela During the Sociedad Venezolana de Cardiologia Intervencionista

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation to Present at Cowen’s 29th Annual Health Care Conference

Change to Win - State of Maryland’s CVS Caremark Contract Audit Reveals More than $10 Million in Potential Overpayments, Undisclosed Rebates, Improper Drug Switching, According to CtW

Chronic Disease - Data on chronic disease detailed by researchers at University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine

Clinical Trial Research - Research from V. Shalev and co-researchers in the area of clinical trial research described

Colon Cancer - Studies from University of California in the area of colon cancer described

Community Health - Investigators at University of Oklahoma zero in on community health

CompPartners - Bernard J. Mansheim, MD to Serve as Chief Medical Officer of CompPartner’s New Specialty Medical Reviews Division

Defibrillators - Researchers from University of California describe findings in defibrillators

Democratic National Committee - Democratic National Committee - the Party of No: 50 Days of GOP Obstructionism

Depression Epidemiology - Data on depression epidemiology described by researchers at University of Washington

Diabetes Care - Researchers from University of Wisconsin publish findings in diabetes care

Diabetes Management - Lake Hospital System Receives $60,000 Grant for Groundbreaking Music Therapy Study

Disabled American Veterans - Disabled Veterans Leader Presses Issues with Key Lawmakers

Emergency Medicine - Data on emergency medicine described by P.L. Henneman et al

Employee Benefit Research Institute - EBRI Policy Forum: Consumer/Patient Engagement in Health Care - 30 Years On

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research from Yale University outlined

Fidelity Investments - Fidelity Investments Survey Finds Majority of Workers Believe Their Benefits Are Better Than or as Good as What Most Companies Offer

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Dormitory Authority of New York's $483MM Mental Health Bonds 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fox Insurance Company - Fox Insurance Company Recognized Among Growth Leaders in Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees

Health and Society - Findings from Chulalongkorn University provide new insights into health and society

Health Insurance - Consumer Watchdog: Health Insurers & Drug Companies Contributed $5.5 Million to Top 10 Senate and House Recipients Since 2005

Health Insurance - Medical Insurance Coverage in Africa a Possible Key to Improved Healthcare Access, States Frost & Sullivan

Health Insurance - Studies from University of Texas describe new findings in health insurance

Health Insurance - Study findings from K. Kan et al broaden understanding of health insurance

Health Services - Research on health services described by scientists at Duke University

http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/d18763_2006_ats.pdf LEF - NewCourtland Network Plans to Transfer Ownership of Five Nursing Homes

Immunization - Study data from University of Southern California, Department of Neurology update knowledge of immunization

InstaMed - InstaMed Pledges Support for Project SwipeIT with Patient ID Swipe Card Solutions for Provider Acceptance and Payer Issuance

Kaplan University - Kaplan University’s New Associate’s Degree Designed to Prepare Students for Jobs in Health Information Technology

Kronos - Kronos® Announces Workforce Acquisition™ 8.4

Laryngology - Studies from T.P. Gonsoulin et al in the area of laryngology described

Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from S.D.T. Moreira and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Wake Forest University has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Alabama, Department of Optometry broadens understanding of life sciences

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Industry Leaders Applaud Formation of Long Term Care Insurance Guild

Managed Care - Security Health Plan Becomes First ICSI Sponsor Outside of Minnesota

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - First Rewards Paid to New Jersey Doctors Through Participation in Bridges to Excellence

Massachusetts General Hospital - Both Latino and non-Latino women likely to accept HPV vaccination for selves and children

McKesson Corporation - Ohio State University Pathology Services Selects McKesson for Revenue Cycle Management

Med-Vantage Inc. - Med-Vantage and Leapfrog Present Early Results from 4th National P4P Survey at IHA Summit Meeting – Shows P4P Growing into Mature Payment Strategy, Improving Health Care

Med-Vantage Inc. - Med-Vantage® HealthSmart Enhanced Provider Directory Adds Powerful Enhancements to Help Health Plans Fully Meet Growing Healthcare Consumer Transparency Needs

MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets Expands Revenue Cycle Management Agreement with Kindred Healthcare’s Hospital Division

MedCom USA, Inc. - MedCom Signs National Provider Contract With AmeriPlan Corporation

Medicare and Medicaid - ALFA Calls for Co-Pay Equity for Home and Community Based Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Complexities Simplified for Medicare's Mandatory Insurer Reporting

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid detailed by S.D. Pizer and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Enclarity Secures Series C Funding from Bain Capital Ventures and Ignition Partners

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Emergency Room Costs Increased 25 Percent in the Last Year and May Lead to More Opportunity for Pharma Industry

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Arkansas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to South Carolina Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Texas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Helps to Bridge Oral Care Gap in Appalachia

Medicare and Medicaid - House Bill to Improve Accuracy of Medicare Reimbursement Introduced: Members of Congress Seek to Stem Growing Healthcare Coverage Shortfalls, Community Oncology Alliance Advocates for Swift Passage of Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from A.R. Morse and co-authors yields new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Seminars Offered to Missouri Seniors With Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from C.M. Blanchette et al further understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from J.C. Famadas and co-researchers update current data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study of 160,000 Medicare Patients Shows Hispanics Have Greater Costs for End-of-Life Care

Medicare and Medicaid - United States Joins Suit Against Community Health Systems Inc. and Three of Its Hospitals in New Mexico

Mental Health - Report summarizes mental health study findings from University of California

Mental Health - Scientists at University of KwaZulu-Natal describe research in mental health

Mental Health - Study results from Institute of Psychiatry in the area of mental health published

Mental Health - The REACH Institute: Best Practice Guidelines Address Mental Health Needs of Youth in Care

Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania - Win for Low Income Residents of Personal Care Homes

Molecular Biology - Research data from Nagoya University update understanding of molecular biology

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance - HP Hood and Organic Valley Cut Organic Family Farmers Income and NODPA Praises Horizon Organic for Honoring Their Contract With Their Farmers

nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent Releases Next-Generation Insurance Verification Tool

Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Launches Webinar Series and Website Resources on Healthcare Stimulus Plan Provisions

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology - Reports from University of Texas advance knowledge in prostate cancer epidemiology

Pulmonary Embolism - Study findings on pulmonary embolism are outlined in reports from D. Aujesky and colleagues

Radiology - Greenway Medical Technologies' Interoperability Engine, PrimeExchange, Allows Physicians to Securely Share Patient Data Amongst Wide Range of Providers in Patient's Care Continuum

RAND Corporation - Study finds pay for performance stimulates changes in medical practice

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America - Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of America Debuts Individual Dental Insurance for Retirees

Renal Disease - Miami Heat Fan Favorite and NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Visits Florida Legislature, Governor to Urge Needed Coverage for Florida Kidney Patients

Renal Disease - Research from B.L. Jaber and co-researchers yields new findings on renal disease

Reproductive Health - AHRQ Announces New Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Research and Markets - 2009 CIGNA - Health Insurer Insights

Research and Markets - Aged Population Segment Fuels Growth in the Medical Imaging Markets in Taiwan

Research and Markets - Bone Repair Biomaterials - a Comprehensive Review of the Materials Science, Engineering Principles and Recent Advances

Research and Markets - Hospital Market in India - Worth USD 25 bn in 2008

Research and Markets - Success Rate of Electronic Reimbursement Claims Invigorate the U.S. IT Homecare Markets

Research and Markets Ltd. - Insights From Health Insurers Into Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Research and Markets Ltd. - The Q1 2009 Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Australia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry.

Residential Finance Corporation - Credit Card Debt? Residential Finance Corp. Says Refinance Mortgage to Pay Bills, Get Tax Deductions, Protect Your Credit

Respiratory Tract Infections Epidemiology - New respiratory tract infections epidemiology study findings have been reported by scientists at Duke University

Sicel Technologies, Inc. - Sicel Technologies, Inc. Receives U.S. Food & Drug Administration Clearance for DVS®-HFT, a Next-Generation Wireless Sensor to Measure Actual Radiation Dose at Breast and Prostate Tumor Site

Smoking - New Poll: 72 Percent of Minnesotans Support Tobacco Tax Increase

Spinal Cord Injury - National Rehabilitation Hospital replaces condom catheters with BioDerms Liberty TM

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital Release Fiscal Impact Study

Surgery - Studies from Kyorin University reveal new findings on surgery

The Garcia Law Firm - Stephen M. Garcia Honored With California Lawyer of the Year Award

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Nurses On Call: the Hartford Updates Disability Claims Services, Helping Workers Get Back To Work Faster, Easier

Tsoi/Kobus & Associates - Jocelyn Frederick Joins Tsoi/Kobus & Associates as Principal

U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID Launches Cancer Early Detection Program in Georgia

U.S. Department of Justice - San Mateo County, California, to Pay U.S. $6.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW - UFCW Calls for Immediate Health Care Reform

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business - U.S. Hospitals Waste $12 Billion Annually Because of Poor Communication

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota professor authors report the state of health care journalism

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota researchers examine the value of health information technology

University of North Texas Health Science Center - Unemployment, Health Care Spending Affect Mortality

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - For psychiatric services, wait for the beep

Virtua Health - Virtua Commends Gov. Corzine's Charity Care Funding Plan



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