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Table of Contents . . . November 8th, 2009
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AARP Maryland - AARP Maryland Key Vote News Alert
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Study findings from N.H. Osborne et al broaden understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Accelify Llc - Accelify Announces Enhancements to Missouri Products and Services and the Addition of Dr. Terry Stewart
Acid Reflux Disease - Researchers from University of Paris describe findings in acid reflux disease
AeroScout, Inc. - Genesis Health System Deploys AeroScout's Solution for Hospital-Wide Asset Tracking and Management
Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Boca Raton Community Hospital
Aetna - Earvin "Magic" Johnson to Represent Aetna at AARP's "Vegas@50+" National Event and EXPO
Alameda Alliance for Health - Alameda Alliance for Health Adds Dental and Vision Coverage to its Alliance CompleteCare Medicare Advantage Plan
American College of Physicians - ACP statement on Senate vote, S. 1776
Anthrax Vaccines - Researchers from Kansas State University report on findings in anthrax vaccines
Aon Corporation - Frequency of Hospital Professional Liability Claims Increasing After Years of Declines, Says Aon and ASHRM Study
Arthritis - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations in Houston Lead to Charges Against Six Area Residents
Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. - Aspect Medical Systems Features Anesthesia Outcomes Research, New Products at American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
Asthma Epidemiology - Findings from University of Maryland broaden understanding of asthma epidemiology
AvMed Health Plans - AvMed Receives Highest Overall Rating of Any Florida Plan From CAHPS, According to Independent Research Firm
Benefitfocus - Benefitfocus Offers eDirect Shop & Apply Solution to Empower Individual Health Policy Shoppers
Biotech Business - European Biotech Company Biocell Center Opens First U.S. Facility for Preservation of Amniotic Stem Cells in Medford, Massachusetts
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Launches Patient-Centered Medical Home Pilot Programs in Chicago Area
Brandeis University - Teach your physicians well
Cancer - Scientists at University of Dundee describe research in cancer
Cancer - Studies from H. Fukahori and co-researchers yield new data on cancer
Cancer Epidemiology - Studies from University of California, Department of Surgery have provided new data on cancer epidemiology
Cancer Gene Therapy - HealthWell Foundation(R) Appoints New Executive Director
CardiacAssist Inc. - Privately held CardiacAssist reports record revenues for nine-month financial results
CIGNA - CIGNA Again Posts Gains on NCQA Report Card on Health Plan Quality
Clinical Orthopedics - Research reports from H.S. Luft and co-authors provide new insights into clinical orthopedics
Coalition for Clean & Safe Ports - Mayors Bloomberg and Booker Urge Congress to Update Old Law to Allow Ports Nationwide to Enact Clean Trucks Programs
Coalition to Protect Patients’ Rights - Doctors in Nation's Capital to Present a New Perspective on Healthcare Reform
Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN(SM) - Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN(SM) Announces the Signed Facilities Master Planning Contract for Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Community Health - Investigators at University of Wisconsin, College of Nursing publish new data on community health
Continucare Corporation - Continucare Expands Sleep Diagnostic Division with the Acquisition of Two Additional Centers
Cook Medical - Cook Group Founder Bill Cook Proposes Radical Approach to Health Care Reform
Deere & Company - Deere & Company Pleased With Court Ruling Concerning Retiree Health Care
Dementia - Findings from Griffith University broaden understanding of dementia
Depression - Findings from University of Massachusetts provide new insights into depression
Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been reported from University of Chicago, Department of Medicine
Diabetes - News In Red and Blue: How Messages About Social Factors and Health Can Backfire
Employment Cost Solutions - Local Company, ECS, Granted Exclusive Rights to Revolutionary Injury Evaluation Process
Epidemiology - Studies from University of Texas in the area of epidemiology published
Epilepsy - Data on epilepsy described by researchers at University of Western Ontario
European Society of Cardiology - ESC press statement: Cigarettes on sale on the internet
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress F4CP - Study Finds the Availability of Chiropractic Care Improves the Value of Health Benefits Plans
Gastrointestinal Associates - Gastrointestinal Practice Issues National Challenge after Half of Needy Patients Screened Show Polyps
GE - GE Launches Breakthrough Real-Time Decision Support Solution for Doctors & Hospitals
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. - Gentiva(R) Health Services Completes Acquisition of Home Health Agency with Offices in New Mexico and Texas
Health Insurance - At Last...Good News for Small Business
Health Policy - Researchers at University of Tartu target health policy
Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. - Passport and Healthcare Management Systems Announce Partnership
HealthPartners - HealthPartners leader named to national quality panel
Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Reports Third-Quarter Earnings of $0.26 Per Diluted Share
HealthWorldWeb Llc - HealthWorldWeb LLC Announces Availability of Healthcare Social Decision Support Platform and Launches MyHealthExperience.com as a Showcase of the Technology
Heart Transplants - Medicare Patients Applaud New Certification of Sutter's Heart Transplant Program
Help Hospitalized Veterans - Organization Provides Veterans with a Creative Outlet
Hepatitis B Virus - Studies conducted at Gazi University, Medical Department on hepatitis B virus recently published
Hepatitis C Virus - Hep C Survivor Breaks the Silence on a Growing Epidemic in New Book, 'Breaking Free from Hepatitis C: a Personal Journey'
HIV/AIDS - Study findings on HIV/AIDS are outlined in reports from University of California
Hormones - Researchers at University of Mississippi Medical Center release new data on hormones
Humana Inc. - Humana Will Cover H1N1 Vaccine for Members
Humana Inc. - North American Medical Management Signs Contract with Humana to Expand to Arizona
Hyland Software - American Hospital Association (AHA) Names OnBase 'RACTrac Compatible'
Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. - Indiana Health Information Exchange's Innovative Quality Health First Program Expands to Lafayette Region
Invacare Corporation - Invacare Corporation Reports 27% Increase in Earnings Per Share and $45 Million in Free Cash Flow for Its Third Quarter
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - Kinetic Concepts Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2009
Life Sciences - MultiVu Video Feed: NEW NATIONAL CAMPAIGN - "BEING a WOMAN IS NOT a PRE-EXISTING CONDITION" TO BE LAUNCHED ON OCTOBER 20
Life Sciences - Reports from University of Milan, Department of Internal Medicine add new data to research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research findings from Queen's University, Center for Public Health update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Tromso release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Wake Forest University describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Nursing publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Study data from Ghent University provide new insights into life sciences
Managed Care - San Francisco Health Plan Retains Honor as U.S. Leader in Childhood Immunizations
MEBS, Inc. - MEBS Sponsors Educational Healthcare Webcast Series, "The E3 Advantage"
Medical Ethics - Findings from F.A. Miller and co-authors broaden understanding of medical ethics
Medical Ethics - Recent findings from J. Dwarswaard and co-authors highlight research in medical ethics
Medical Ethics - Research from J.M. Appel and co-authors yields new data on medical ethics
Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Backs Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Medicare Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Now Offers More Choices to Florida's Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - California and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Riverside-San Bernardino
Medicare and Medicaid - Concord Coalition Says That Medicare 'Doc Fix' Should Be Paid For
Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit-Area Physical Therapist Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Medicare and Medicaid - Florida and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Miami, Orlando
Medicare and Medicaid - Four Pharmaceutical Companies Pay $124 Million for Submission of False Claims to Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Idaho Docs on Track to See Massive Medicare Pay Cut in 2010
Medicare and Medicaid - Indiana Home Health Agency Pays Nearly $2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Medicare and Medicaid - Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 18 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - Missouri and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Kansas City
Medicare and Medicaid - Mylan Resolves Longstanding Dispute with DOJ Regarding Certain Medicaid Rebate Classifications from 2000 Through 2004
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings in medicare and medicaid described from Northwestern University
Medicare and Medicaid - New Study Details Complex Health Care Needs of Medicaid's Highest-Need, Highest-Cost Populations
Medicare and Medicaid - North Carolina and U.S. Homecare Groups Endorse Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Charlotte Area
Medicare and Medicaid - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Prevails in Medicaid Pricing Case Before Alabama Supreme Court
Medicare and Medicaid - Ohio and National Homecare Groups Endorse Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Cincinnati and Cleveland
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Pittsburgh Area
Medicare and Medicaid - Sanovia Selected to Deliver PA-Logic(TM) Pharmaceutical Prior Authorization Platform to HealthSpring
Medicare and Medicaid - Updated: Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 20 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
MediConnect - MediConnect Global Ranked Number 172 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500(TM)
Mental Health - New findings reported from University of Missouri describe advances in mental health
Mental Health - Researchers from Imperial College London describe findings in mental health in adolescents
Mental Health - Study results from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of mental health
Mental Illness - Studies conducted at University of North Carolina on mental illness recently published
MERCK & CO., Inc. - CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Votes for Permissive Use and for Vaccines for Children Funding for GARDASIL(R) for Boys and Young Men
Molina Healthcare, Inc. - NCQA Accords Molina Healthcare of New Mexico 'Excellent' Accreditation Status
National Center for Public Policy Research - No Free Lunch: the True Cost of ObamaCare Report Released
National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - Resilient Community Pharmacies Rely on Patient Services to Weather Economic Downturn, Competition, According to 2009 NCPA Digest
National Hispanic Medical Association - Congressional Black, Hispanic and Asian and Pacific Islander Caucuses and National Minority Medical and Nursing Groups Support Health Care Reform for their Communities
Nationwide - Nationwide Better HealthSM Introduces Workplace Benefits Offerings for Employees
Navigant Consulting, Inc. - Navigant Consulting and Geisinger Team to Drive Healthcare Delivery System Innovation
Nippon Life Benefits - Nippon Life Benefits Launches Expanded Dental Product
ORIX Venture Finance - ORIX Venture Finance Provides Debt for Recapitalization of Pathology, Inc.
Orthopedics - Data on orthopedics discussed by researchers at University of Iowa
PA Assisted Living Consumer Alliance - Solutions for Better Care for the Elderly
Pharmaceuticals - Discover Kmart Pharmacy for Wellness Needs
Portico Systems - Leading Health Plans Share Integrated Provider Management Best Practices at Portico Systems' Annual Customer Symposium
Portico Systems - Portico Systems Ranked Number 21 on the Deloitte Greater Philadelphia Fast 50
PresentCare Inc. - Medication Adherence Technology Combines with Patient Outreach Program to Yield Healthier Populations and Reduce Healthcare Costs
Providence Health & Services - Providence Health & Services, California Wins Top International Award As 'Best of the Best'
PSI - Supermodel and Actress Molly Sims Helps PSI Launch Youth Center in Haiti
Quality of Life - Research in the area of quality of life reported from F.O. Finkelstein and colleagues
RAND Corporation - Major health care challenges persist for D.C. children despite high rates of health insurance coverage, RAND study finds
RelayHealth - MVP Health Care and RelayHealth to Create a Community of Connected Physicians and Patients
RLI Corp. - RLI Plans Expanded Non-Profit Healthcare Liability Coverage
SUNRx and Community Health Care, Inc. - Community Health Care, Inc. Launches Major Expansion of Discount Prescription Program
Surgery - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Cost Disclosure Tool to Northcentral Wisconsin
The Center for Modeling Optimal Outcomes Llc - Healthcare Expense Experts Identify $300B in Potential Savings
The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Previews Third Quarter 2009 Results; Expects Record Year With All Contracts Renewed
Thomson Reuters - Halifax Regional Medical Center Selects Micromedex Solutions from Thomson Reuters for Clinical Decision Support
Travelers Companies, Inc. - Travelers Strengthens Insurance Offering for Healthcare Organizations
Triple-S Management Corporation - Triple-S Management Corporation to Present at Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sebelius Releases New Report on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Women with Breast Cancer
U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sebelius, Mills Release New Report, Insurance at Risk: Small Business Employees Risk Losing Coverage
UDW Homecare Providers Union - Homecare Recipients and Providers to Rally against Cuts in IHSS Program; Hearing on Lawsuit in Oakland Federal Court Monday
UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter Results
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Falling public support for health-care reform can be turned around
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms 'BBB-' Rating for Nanticoke Health Services, Delaware's Bonds; Outlook to Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Beloit Memorial Hospital's Underlying Rating at 'A-'; Outlook is Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Steere House, Rhode Island Revs at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Virginia Hosp Center Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Remains Positive
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Trinity Health's MI $335M Ser 2009 Bonds 'AA'; Affirms Outstanding
Research and Markets - Healthcare Industry in United States - This Essential Report is Now Available
Research and Markets - Pharmaceutical Industry in the United States - This Essential Report is Now Available
Research and Markets - Russia's Pharmaceutical Market Report Estimated Russia's Market for Medical Equipment and Supplies at US$3,323 Million in 2009
Research and Markets - The Middle Eastern Pharmaceutical Market Outlook To 2014: Policy Environment, Market Structure, Competitive Landscape, Growth Opportunities
Research and Markets - This Essential 2010 U.S. Health & Medical Insurance Carriers Industry Report Contains Timely and Accurate Industry Statistics, Forecasts and Demographics
Research and Markets - This Latest Chile Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence On the Industry
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