Health Insurance Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 6th, 2009
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Acne Vulgaris - MinuteClinic Introduces New Services Just In Time for Back to School
AdvanDx - AdvanDx Closes $8 Million Financing Round and Elects New Board Member
Allied Management Group – Special Investigation Unit - AMG-SIU to Educate Medicaid Program Integrity Officials on Audit Preparation
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) - ABMS and NQF Convene Summit on Enhancing Physician Performance: Stakeholders Agree Board Certification Should Play Bigger Role in Healthcare Quality Improvement
American Podiatric Medical Association - American Podiatric Medical Association Corrects President's Misstatement on Foot Amputation Costs
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Endoscopy within 24 hours shows better outcomes in elderly with peptic ulcer bleeding
Aurora Health Care - Aurora Health Care Top Performing Health System in National Quality Initiative
Availity, Llc - Availity Teams with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to Improve Health Care Efficiencies
B&H Publishing - Saving Freedom Debuts on New York Times Best-Seller List
Bariatrics - Reports outline bariatrics study results from University of North Carolina
Breast Cancer - Research on breast cancer published by scientists at Duke University
Campaign for America's Future - Netroots Nation 2009 Straw Poll Results
Campaign for America's Future - House Progressives to Release New Report That Backs Decision to Not Support Health Reform Without the Public Option
Cancer - Heritage Provider Network and CEO Dr. Richard Merkin Featured on Fox News
Cancer - Report summarizes cancer study findings from A.C. Muriel and co-researchers
Cardiovascular Disease - Scientists at Duke University discuss research in cardiovascular disease
Channellock, Inc. - The Health Care Issue...What a Mess!
Chelsea Green Publishing Company - Howard Dean and Chelsea Green Publishing Utilize iPhone Technology to engage and Mobilize Americans in Healthcare Reform Debate.
Chronic Kidney Failure - New 'Fistula First' Data Shows DaVita Leads Colorado in Improving Patient Care
Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Clear Choice Health Plans Continues to Draw on Strong Balance Sheet Amidst Tough Economic Times. the Company Announces Modest Loss in the Second Quarter.
Colon Cancer - Researchers from University of Maryland report on findings in colon cancer
Delirium - New delirium study findings have been reported by J.L. Givens and colleagues
Dementia - Scientists at University of California discuss research in dementia
Dossia - Vanguard Health Systems Joins Dossia Consortium
Early Intervention Research - Scientists at University of Tennessee publish new data on early intervention research
El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Announces $5.2 Million in FY2010 Community Benefit Grants
Family Research Council - President Obama Misleads on Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for North Carolina AARP Members
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Financial Simplifies the Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Oregon AARP Members
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for New Jersey AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Ohio AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for South Carolina AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Process of Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for West Virginia AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Alaska AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Arizona AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Kentucky AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Purchasing Affordable Long Term Care Insurance for Michigan AARP Members Simplified by Genworth Financial
Geriatrics - Reports on geriatrics findings from R. Baier and co-researchers provide new insights
Harris Interactive Inc. - Big Drop since Last Year in Reputation of Car Manufacturers, Investment and Brokerage Firms, and Banks
Health and Society - Research from Zhejiang University provide new insights into health and society
Health Grades, Inc. - HealthGrades.com is #1 Doctor-Ratings Site
Health Insurance - CareCentrix Adds Blue Shield Operating Executive to Support Business Growth
Health Insurance - Research from University of Florida yields new findings on health insurance
Health Insurance - Sen. Conrad's Health Insurance Co-Ops Won't Provide Affordable Care and Could be Used by the Insurance Industry Against Americans, Says Consumer Watchdog
Henry J. Kaiser Foundation - Most Americans Continue to Support Moving Ahead With Health Care Reform Now Despite Town Hall Fights and Ad Campaigns
Hewitt Associates - Hewitt Analysis Shows Average COBRA Enrollments Doubled Since Subsidy Became Available in February 2009
HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS study results from S.L. Reisner and co-researchers
Humana Inc. - Humana and Outcomes(R) Announce National Partnership to Offer Medication Therapy Management Program
Hyland Software, Inc. - Healthcare Continues to Use OnBase in 'Meaningful' Ways
Hypertension - Research on hypertension published by scientists at University of Toronto
Infectious Disease - Findings from T. Couderc et al in infectious disease reported
JAMA and Archives Journals - Death rate decreases following hospitalization for heart attack
Keenan & Associates - Keenan 2009 Health Care Benefits Strategy Survey Profiles Challenges and Responses From California Organizations Representing 217 Hospitals
Life Sciences - King Abdul-Aziz University publishes research in life sciences in children
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Auckland
Life Sciences - Research conducted by R.F. Mullins and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Pennsylvania State University target life sciences
Managed Care - Consumer Driven Health Plans Surpass HMOs in Popularity With Employees
Manhattan’s Physician Group - Manhattan's Physician Group Signs NFL Player John Frank, MD to Its Team
Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Reports Medicare Advantage Plans Surpass 11 Million Mark
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Studies in the area of marketing and licensing agreements reported from J.L. Obrien and co-researchers
MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets Helps Fletcher Allen Health Care Identify $12 Million in Financial Improvement Through Better Decision Support, Contract Management
MEDecision, Inc. - MEDecision to Augment Its Payer-Based EHRs With Emmi Solutions' Web-Based Communication Programs
Medical Care Research - New medical care research from University of California outlined
Medical Ethics - Data on medical ethics discussed by P. Zhou and colleagues
Medical Ethics - Research from B.S. Elger and co-authors reveals new findings on medical ethics
Medical Ethics - Study findings from D.J. Opel et al broaden understanding of medical ethics
Medicare and Medicaid - Bankrupt Medicare to be Burdened With $Billions More for Translation Costs Says ProEnglish
Medicare and Medicaid - Burgess(TM) to Sponsor and Present at the 2009 AHIP 'Medicare & Medicaid' Conference
Medicare and Medicaid - Covering Kids & Families with Health Insurance is Goal of Back to School Outreach Campaign
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at Exponent, Inc.
Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit Clinic Owner and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty in $15 Million Fraud Scheme
Medicare and Medicaid - Healthcare Reform Neglects Nation's Long Term Care Sector Warns Long Term Care Community Businesses
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Picks N.J. to Test Innovative Incentive System
Medicare and Medicaid - New data from A. Heller et al illuminate research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results from Yale University described
Medicare and Medicaid - New Study of House Health Care Reform Bill: Texas Faces Over $2.7 Billion in Medicare-Funded Nursing Home Cuts Over Ten Years
Medicare and Medicaid - New Study of House Health Reform Bill: Seniors in 15 States Face Over $1 Billion in Medicare-Funded Nursing Home Cuts Over Ten Years
Medicare and Medicaid - Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Put Seniors at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from University of Michigan, Medical Department highlight recent research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Alabama provide new insights into medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid discussed by scientists at University of Texas
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid reported by L. Moreno et al
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Washington University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - U-M Improved Preventive and Chronic Care and Saved Medicare $$
Medicare and Medicaid - Update: Medicare Picks N.J. to Test Innovative Incentive System
Medicity, Inc. - El Camino Hospital & Medicity Launch Effort to Exchange Health Information in Silicon Valley
Mental Disorders - New mental disorders study results from M. Codony et al described
Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes research in mental health in children
Mental Health - Report summarizes mental health study findings from M. Hernandez and co-researchers
Mental Health - Study findings from University of Alberta provide new insights into mental health
N2Care - N2Care Unveils Backyard Smart MEDcottage
National Pace Association - National Senior Citizens Day Celebrated August 21 Amid Health Care Reform Debate
North Shore-LIJ Health System - Federal Government Rewards Nine North Shore-LIJ Hospitals for Quality Performance, North Shore University Hospital Gets Nation's Highest Payment
Oral Sciences - Research results from University of Auvergne update understanding of oral sciences
Osteoporosis - Scientists at University of Alabama, Department of Epidemiology publish new data on osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Researchers at University of Waterloo, Department of Kinesiology release new data on osteoporosis risk factors
Pharmaceuticals - Forty-two of Simcere's Generic Drugs Enter China's Essential Drug List
Pharmaceuticals - Miami-Area Experienced Fewer Fluctuations in Pharmacy Benefit Enrollment Than Other Florida Markets
Premier Inc. - Model Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program Continues to Improve Patient Outcomes
Pressure Ulcer - Research from Inonu University reveals new findings on pressure ulcer
Psoriasis Risk Factors - New psoriasis risk factors research from Meir Medical Center, Department of Medicine described
Psychiatry - Research on psychiatry described by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine
Schizophrenia - National Quality Forum Endorses Measures to Improve Medication Safety and Quality
Silverlink - New Poll Reveals Seniors Unaware of Upcoming Rate and Plan Changes in Medicare
Texas Health Resources - Texas Health Hospitals to Receive Financial Awards for Quality
The LaSalle Group, Inc. - The LaSalle Group, Inc. Breaks Ground on Eighth Texas Property, Expanding Autumn Leaves(R) Brand of Assisted Living Residences
The TriZetto Group, Inc. - Five Early Adopters of TriZetto's Treatment Cost Navigator Application Implemented Smoothly in as Little as 12 Weeks
University of California - Berkeley - Huge cost to filling health worker gap in sub-Saharan Africa
USAction - Company Reverses Course: the Billboard Roy Blunt Doesn't Want You To See Will Go Up After All
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Walmart Mail Delivery Prescription Program Broadens Access to Affordable Prescriptions in 22 States and Washington D.C.
Waterton Residential - Presidential Towers Donates Apartment to the University of Illinois Medical Center
Wound Management Technologies, Inc. - Wound Management Technologies Announces Second Quarter Financial Results and Finalization of Due Diligence on BioPharma
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Special Report: Weak Margins Threaten Survival of Smaller Not-for-Profit Hospitals
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Mid-Florida Medical Services at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
Research and Markets - Global Protein Therapeutics Market Analysis Reveals the Global Protein Therapeutics Market Registered a Robust Growth Rate of over 14% in 2008
Research and Markets - The Eastern European Pharmaceutical Market Outlook to 2014: Policy Environment, Market Structure, Competitive Landscape, Growth Opportunities
Research and Markets - The Medical Device Market: Iran Report Predicts Annual Growth to Be 3.8%, Taking the Market to US$422 Million by 2013
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