Hospital and Nursing Home Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 24th, 2008
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AARP - AARP: Senate Does the Right Thing on Medicare Bill Second Time Around
ActiveStrategy - ActiveStrategy Names Tim Mueller Director of Healthcare Consulting Practice
Acute Appendicitis - Studies from University of Nottingham further understanding of acute appendicitis
Acute Pancreatitis - Reports from University of Zagreb add new data to research in acute pancreatitis
Adverse Drug Reactions - New data from E.N. Devries et al illuminate research in adverse drug reactions
Aetna - Aetna Awards $40,000 to Ryan Cameron Foundation
Aetna - Aetna Welcomes Hospital for Special Surgery
Alimentary Pharmacology - Research reports from N.S. Abraham and co-authors provide new insights into alimentary pharmacology
Alzheimer Disease - Primary Care Physicians' Prescriptions of Aricept for Alzheimer's Disease Will Drop by 20 Percent Following the Availability of Generic Razadyne in December 2008
American Health Information Management Association - Mitigating Medical Identity Theft: AHIMA Journal Provides Patient Tools to Secure Health Information
Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Begins Groundbreaking Long-Term Care Program in New Mexico
AmeriHealth New Jersey - AmeriHealth New Jersey Launches New Program to Improve Employee Health, Promote Wellness
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Cost Comparison Tool to Southeastern Wisconsin
Antibiotics - Studies from S.I. Al-Niemat and co-researchers in the area of antibiotics published
Aortic Stenosis - Findings from Cleveland Clinic broaden understanding of aortic stenosis
Aortic Stenosis - Findings from F. Descoutures and co-researchers advance knowledge in aortic stenosis
api software, inc. API - api software, inc. Joins VMware Technology Alliance Partner Program
ArlenGroup - ArlenGroup Expands Employer Health Management Services With Key Hire
Asthma - New findings from H.H. Al-Jahdali and co-authors describe advances in asthma
Asthma - New findings from University of Massachusetts in the area of asthma described
Asthma - Study Measures Real-World Comparative Effectiveness of Asthma Controller Medications
Avalere Health - Avalere Examines Emerging Strategies for Managing Imaging Utilization
Bacterial Infections - Research on bacterial infections discussed by A. Gacouin and co-researchers
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Appoints Pamela Payne, CMP to Director of Meeting & Incentive Sales South Central Region
Bioheart, Inc. - Bioheart, Inc. to Introduce At-Home Heart Failure Monitor for Congestive Heart Failure Patients
Biotech Business - BMP Sunstone Completes Acquisition of Shanghai Rongheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Bladder Cancer - Studies from University of Amsterdam add new findings in the area of bladder cancer
Bone and Joint Surgery - Researchers' work from Cincinnati Children's Hospital focuses on bone and joint surgery
Bone Research - Researchers from Royal Victoria Hospital report recent findings in bone research
Breast Cancer - Research from S.R.D. Johnston and co-researchers in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - Research from Taipei Medical University provide new insights into breast cancer
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reveal new findings on breast cancer risk factors
Breast Cancer Therapy - Reports outline breast cancer therapy study results from Tel-Aviv University
Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from Tel-Aviv University in the area of breast cancer therapy published
Bronchiectasis Epidemiology - Research from Suleyman Demirel University, Department of Thoracic Surgery reveals new findings on bronchiectasis epidemiology
Cancer - Karmanos Cancer Center Partners With Meadowbrook to Expand Outreach and Access for Cancer Services
Cancer - New cancer research from University of Liverpool described
Capital BlueCross - Economist Finds Highmark/IBC Merger Would Result in 70 Percent Share in Pennsylvania, Far Higher Than Initial Reports
Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc. - Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc. Continues to Expand in Weak Economic Times
Cardinal Health - Cardinal Health Formalizes Consolidation of Businesses Into Two Primary Operating and Reporting Segments
Case Management - New case management findings from M. Marshall and co-researchers published
Choledochotomy - Studies from L.D. Zhang et al further understanding of choledochotomy
Chronic Heart Failure - Scientists at Gunma University, Medical Department publish new data on chronic heart failure
CIGNA - CIGNA Foundation's Health Literacy Report Promotes Clear Health Communication
Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Physicians to Present at Medical Conference in Panama, July 11-12
Clinical Trial Research - Research reports from Johns Hopkins University provide new insights into clinical trial research
CliniComp Intl. - CliniComp Appoints Alan Portela as Chief Operating Officer
CNA - CNA Examines Liability Challenges of Medicare Rx Benefits
Colectomy - Research data from Woodville SA update understanding of colectomy
Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings recently were published by researchers at Homerton University
Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths - It's the Same Old Song: 'Accentuate the Positive' as New York State Department of Health Releases Statewide Hospital Infection Rates
Compartment Syndrome - Studies conducted at M.G. Vidal et al on compartment syndrome recently published
Concerned Emergency Department - 'Big Relief From the Big Easy' Headed to Cedar Rapids Hospital
Congestive Heart Failure - Research from A.D.O. Zwisler and co-researchers in the area of congestive heart failure published
Council for Quality Respiratory Care - Home Oxygen Care Leaders Applaud U.S. Senate for Passing Medicare Bill to Improve and Protect Home Oxygen Benefit
Critical Care - Research from S.E. Harvey and co-authors yields new data on critical care
Critical Care Medicine - New critical care medicine research from A.H. Morris et al outlined
Defibrillators - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release new data on defibrillators
Delirium - Researchers at University of British Columbia release new data on delirium
Dementia - Studies from Radboud University update current data on dementia
Democratic National Committee - John McCain's Record on Helping Families Facing Medical Bankruptcy: Bankrupt.
Dengue Fever - New dengue fever study results reported from University of Malaya, Medical Department
Depression - Findings from J.L. Givens and co-researchers advance knowledge in depression
Depression - Research results from G. Orr and colleagues update understanding of depression
Diabetes - New research on diabetes from I. Sleiman and co-authors summarized
Dialysis - Superior Patient Clinical Outcomes Confirms DaVita's Leadership Position on Quality Dialysis Care
DrFirst - Groundbreaking E-Medication History Pilot Program to Improve Patient Safety
Drug Resistance - New findings from Charite University in the area of drug resistance described
Drug Resistance - Noted Molecular Epidemiologist Joins Cepheid to Head Healthcare Associated Infection Consortium Program
Drug Resistance - Study findings from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus provide new insights into drug resistance
Duke University Medical Center - Access to cancer care not affected by changes in doctors' reimbursement
Eczema - Report summarizes eczema study findings from M. Dulon and co-researchers
Eliza Corporation - Highmark Selects Eliza Corporation as Exclusive Provider of Automated, Phone-Based Healthcare Communications
Emotional Disorders - Studies from Dartmouth College yield new data on emotional disorders
Endoscopy - Chinese University of Hong Kong details research in endoscopy
Enzyme Research - Research data from Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences update understanding of enzyme research
Enzyme Research - Researchers from Heinrich-Heine University, Department of Neuropathology publish new studies and findings in the area of enzyme research
Epilepsy - Reports from Royal University advance knowledge in epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction - Studies from Teikyo University, Medical Department reveal new findings on erectile dysfunction
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Upper Chesapeake Health System's Maryland $125.28MM 2008 Revs 'BBB+'
FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FoldRx Technology Enables Discovery of Novel Therapeutic Approach for Treating Cystic Fibrosis
Fournier Gangrene - New fournier gangrene findings from W.M. Ghnnam and co-researchers published
Gastric Cancer - Reports outline gastric cancer study results from A.D. Deliana et al
GenerationOne, Inc. - GenerationOne to Launch Nation's First Mobile Collaborative Care Solution
Geriatrics - Data on geriatrics reported by A.J.H. Kind and co-researchers
Geriatrics - Studies from A.T. Curns and co-researchers in the area of geriatrics published
Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc. - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Renaissance Medical Centre in Bountiful, Utah
Gynecology - Study data from N. Rouzic and colleagues update understanding of gynecology
Health Insurance - Highmark and Independence Blue Cross CEOs Say Combination of Highmark and Independence Blue Cross will Provide $1 Billion in New Resources Over Six Years
Health Maintenance Organizations - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Athens Regional Medical Center Announce New HMO/POS Contract
Health Services Research - Research from University of Naples provides new data on health services research
Heart Attack - Harvard University publishes research in heart attack
Heart Attack - Recent studies from University of Schleswig-Holstein add new data to heart attack
Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports outline heart bypass surgery study results from J.S. Carey et al
Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from G.J. Palmer and colleagues provide new insights into heart bypass surgery
Heart Catheterization - Recent findings from M.F. Dorsch and co-authors highlight research in heart catheterization
Heart Disease - Data on heart disease detailed by researchers at University of Copenhagen
Heart Disease - Research reports from University of London, Imperial College provide new insights into heart disease
Heart Disease - Researchers at Duke University target heart disease
Heart Failure - Data on heart failure detailed by researchers at University of Copenhagen
Heart Failure - Data on heart failure reported by researchers at INSERM
Heart Failure - New heart failure research has been reported by scientists at Washington University
Heart Failure - New heart failure study findings reported from University of Glasgow
Heart Failure - New heart failure study results reported from Northwestern University
Heart Failure - Research conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital has provided new information about heart failure
Heart Failure - Research reports from St. Louis University provide new insights into heart failure
Heart Failure - Research results from E.E. Vorovich and colleagues update understanding of heart failure
Heart Failure - Researchers at Northwestern University release new data on heart failure
Heart Failure - Study findings from Baylor University broaden understanding of heart failure
Heart Failure - Study findings from T.S. Rector et al provide new insights into heart failure
Heart Failure Epidemiology - New findings from University of Athens describe advances in heart failure epidemiology
Hernia Repair - Research from A. Moreno-Egea and colleagues provide new insights into hernia repair
Hip Fracture - New hip fracture data have been reported by scientists at University of Maryland
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Researchers at National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention target HIV/AIDS co-infection
HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - New data from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Medicine illuminate research in HIV/AIDS risk factors
Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, Inc. - Hooper, Lundy & Bookman Negotiates 11.8 Million Settlement for California Hospitals in Blue Cross Rescission Class Action
Hormones - Investigators at University of Pisa zero in on hormones
Hormones - Study data from University of Copenhagen update understanding of hormones
HTH Worldwide - HTH Worldwide Signs Agreement with Star Medica to Give Travelers to Mexico Top Hospital Care
Huntington Disease - Medivation Announces Positive Top-Line Results From Phase 2 Dimebon Study in Huntington's Disease
Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. - Indiana Health Information Exchange Expands Reach in Northwest Indiana
Internal Medicine - University HealthSystem Consortium Names Susan K. Pingleton, MD, as Its Chief Learning Officer
iQ4bis Software Inc. - iQ4bis and EMSystems Announce Partnership
Isabel Healthcare - Isabel Healthcare Adds Hospitals in Wisconsin & Minnesota
JAMA and Archives Journals - Androgen deprivation therapy for localized prostate cancer not associated with improved survival
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Also in the July 8 JNCI
Kidneys - Research on kidneys reported by scientists at Cleveland Clinic
Knee Replacement - Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital release new data on knee replacement
Life Recovery Systems HD, Llc - Milton Frank Appointed COO of Life Recovery Systems
Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: Pneumonia Most Common Disease Treated in U.S. Hospitals
Life Sciences - Findings from St. Francis Hospital broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from University of Kuopio, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences
Life Sciences - Hallmark Health System Selects Simplifi 797 to Help with USP Chapter 797 Compliance
Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University
Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from University of North Carolina described
Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from Sungkyunkwan University, College of Pharmacy provide new insights
Life Sciences - Research from Cleveland Clinic in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from K. Rapp and co-authors provides new data about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Cape Town in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from Duke University
Life Sciences - Research results from Copenhagen University, Department of Cardiology update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Erasmus University describe research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Tennessee, Department of Family Medicine report research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from R. Aquilani et al in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Study findings from University of North Carolina provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from C.L. Cramer et al provide new insights into pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Study results from Research Hospital update understanding of life sciences
Managed Care - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Proposed Reforms Make Little Progress With State Senate
Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Appoints Arthur Henkel Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - PMC and County Announce Potential Capital Partners for Hospital
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - TransUnion and Benchmark Revenue Management Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Revenue Cycle Offering
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. - Congress Approves ePrescribing Initiative in Medicare Reform Bill: Critical Catalyst in Driving a New Generation of Prescribing
Medical Properties Trust - Medical Properties Trust Announces Acquisitions and Financing Transactions
Medical Systems - New findings from Florida State University in the area of medical systems published
Medical Systems - New medical systems study findings reported from Open University
Medical Systems - Report summarizes medical systems study findings from B.Y.J. Lin and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP, Texas Medical Association Join Forces to Urge Passage of Bill Protecting Access to Doctors and Improving Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid - AFA Urges the Senate to End Debate and Pass the Medicare and TRICARE Funding Fix
Medicare and Medicaid - AMA Calls On U.S. Senate to Pass H.R. 6331 Today to Preserve Seniors' Access to Care
Medicare and Medicaid - Audio: Medicare Cuts Threaten Access to Health Care for Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - Congress Extends 2007 Reimbursement Rates for Radioimmunotherapies for 18 Months
Medicare and Medicaid - Cuts to Rural Medicare Providers Prevented
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid reported by T.A. Coughlin and co-researchers
Medicare and Medicaid - Global Access Project (GAP) Study Examining Patients' Access to Cancer Care Featured in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
Medicare and Medicaid - Home Medical Equipment Providers Are Appalled by 'Dead-Doctor' Scam, Strongly Support Anti-Fraud Efforts to Protect Medicare System
Medicare and Medicaid - Iowa Medicaid Demonstration Finds Tel-Assurance(R) Remote Monitoring Platform Improved Health Status and Saved $5 Million
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Bidding Program Creates Major Problems for Physicians, Hospitals, and Beneficiaries Seeking Home Medical Equipment
Medicare and Medicaid - Milliman Care Guidelines(R) Support Medicaid Quality Care Efforts
Medicare and Medicaid - Minnesota Seniors Speak Out Against Medicare Advantage Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Mississippi Seniors Speak Out Against Medicare Advantage Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative Supports Senate's Call for Physicians to Adopt Electronic Prescribing, Improving Patient Safety
Medicare and Medicaid - New Hampshire Seniors Speak Out Against Medicare Advantage Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Pelosi Statement on Senate Vote on Medicare Improvements Act
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Medical Society and AARP Criticize Senator Specter for Blocking Bill to Protect Access to Doctors and Improve Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Seniors Speak Out Against Medicare Advantage Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - Proposed Medicare Regulations Threaten to End Millions of Free Meals Offered to Seniors During Education Seminars
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Auburn University describe findings in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Rocky Mountain Health Plans Partners with ikaSystems to Deploy Next-Generation Portal Platform
Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Duke University publish research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Technical University, University Health Science Center detail research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from P.W. Groeneveld and co-authors have provided new information about medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Ten States Activate Substance Abuse Screening and Brief Intervention Codes
Medicare and Medicaid - Texas Seniors Speak Out Against Medicare Advantage Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. Senate to Vote Today on Legislation That Would Cut $96 Million From the Medicare Advantage Program in Alabama
Menopause - Holistic Health Solutions Offers a Long Awaited Relief for Menopausal Symptoms
Menopause - New menopause research from Royal Free and University College, Medical Research Council discussed
Mental Illness - Louisiana Improves Law for Treating Mentally Ill
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare - New Medicare Law Removes Barriers to Mental Health Treatment
National Jewish Health - National Jewish Named the #1 Respiratory Hospital for the Eleventh Year in a Row
National Patient Advocate Foundation - Global Access Project GAP Study Examining Patients' Access to Cancer Care Featured in the Journal of the American Medical Association JAMA
New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center - NYC first: Complex aneurysm treated using new fenestrated endograft stent
Nosocomial Infections - Studies from T. Fraisse and co-researchers yield new data on nosocomial infections
Obesity and Diabetes - National Vaccine Advisory Committee Recommends Increased Adolescent Immunization
Obesity Prevention - Study results from Duke University, Division of Rheumatology in the area of obesity prevention published
Obstetrics - Data on obstetrics reported by researchers at University of Adelaide, World Health Organization
Obstetrics - New obstetrics research from Royal Melbourne Hospital described
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reports from Royal North Shore Hospital describe recent advances in obstetrics and gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Research from D.C. Lagrew and colleagues has provided new data on obstetrics and gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Study results from K.J. Shaw et al provide new insights into obstetrics and gynecology
OLIGOMERIX, Inc. - OLIGOMERIX Funded by the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation to Evaluate Compounds Active against Tau Oligomers, a Novel Target for Therapeutic Development
Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study results from J.R. Tucci et al described
Osteoporosis - Study results from B. Sander and colleagues update understanding of osteoporosis
Palliative Care - Research from Duke University has provided new information about palliative care
Palliative Care - Researchers from Mayo Clinic detail new studies and findings in the area of palliative care
Pancreatitis - Study findings from University of Louisville broaden understanding of pancreatitis
Peritonitis - Researchers from University of Ulsan detail new studies and findings in the area of peritonitis
Pharos Innovations - Iowa Medicaid Demonstration Finds Tel-Assurance Remote Monitoring Platform Improved Health Status and Saved $5 Million
Physicians Practice - Physicians Practice Promotes Key Executives
Pituitary Cancer - Reports on pituitary cancer findings from J.M. Sheehan and co-researchers provide new insights
Pneumonia - Research conducted at T. Todisco and co-authors has provided new information about pneumonia
Pneumonia Prevention - Research from Northeastern University provide new insights into pneumonia prevention
QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Announces General Availability of Enhanced Version of QCPR
Quality and Safety In Health Care - New quality and safety in health care findings from H. Hogan and co-authors described
Quality of Life - Recent findings from J. Gaál and co-authors highlight research in quality of life
Radiology - Lone Star State Hospital Goes Big With NovaRad Gets Complete PACS At a Small Price
Radisson Hotels & Resorts - Under New Ownership - the Chhatrala Group From San Diego Acquires the Radisson Hotel Fort Worth South
Rehabilitation Research - HealthSouth To Acquire Rehabilitation Unit at Medical Center of Arlington
Rehabilitation Research - Reports from C. Gaillard et al highlight recent research in rehabilitation research
Rehabilitation Research - Vibra Healthcare Acquires two Hospitals in Southern California
Research and Markets - An Analysis of Cardiology - Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Anticoagulants by US Medical Experts
Rockwall Hospitals, Inc. - Terry J. Fontenot Named CEO of Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale
Salmonellosis - New salmonellosis study findings have been published by T.F. Jones and colleagues
Schizophrenia - New schizophrenia study findings have been published by scientists at University of Groningen
SEIU Healthcare - New Film Exposes Bruce Wasserstein and Lazard-linked Elderly Care Facilities Exploiting Seniors
Sepsis - Findings from G. Elke et al in sepsis reported
Sermo - Survey Results from Physicians Nationwide Reveal Patient Access to Physicians Now on Life Support
Sexual Dysfunction - Studies from University of Amsterdam provide new data on sexual dysfunction
SpectraCell Laboratories - SpectraCell Laboratories Offers Additional Test for Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Spinal Cord Research - New spinal cord research from University of Witten described
Sudden Cardiac Death - Research from R. Byrne and colleagues has provided new data on sudden cardiac death
Suicide - New suicide research from Oxford University, Department of Psychiatry outlined
Surgery - New surgery study results from University of Southampton described
Surgery - Reports from A. Ribera and co-researchers add new data to research in surgery
Surgery - Researchers from University of Louisville publish new studies and findings in the area of surgery
Surgery - Studies from H. Miyata et al have provided new data on surgery
Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Michael R. Blackburn Named CEO At Frye Regional Medical Center
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Novel Approach May Protect Against Heart Attack Injury
The HealthCentral Network - Responding to Increased Incidence of Obesity and Associated Health Issues, the HealthCentral Network Launches Site to Support those Struggling with Weight
The Leapfrog Group - Statement of the Leapfrog Group on Hospital Overdose of Up to 17 Babies at CHRISTUS Spohn
The Pennsylvania Assisted Living Consumer Alliance - New Coalition Presses for Quality Standards for Assisted Living Facilities in PA
The TriZetto Group Inc. - TriZetto Teams with Eliza Corporation to Enhance Payers' Health Communications with Members
Thrombosis - Study data from University Hospital update understanding of thrombosis
Tissue Banking - Global Med Technologies(R) Announces U.S. Release of Proven Tissue and Cellular Therapy Product
Town Sports International - Town Sports International Expands Partnership with Award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program
Transplantation - Data on transplantation discussed by researchers at University of Pittsburgh
Transplantation - Research from W.H. Cui et al broadens understanding of transplantation
Type 1 Diabetes - New type 1 diabetes findings from J. Reviriego and co-authors described
Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - Study results from Kyoto Prefectural University provide new insights into type 2 diabetes therapy
U.S. Department of Justice - HIV Infusion Clinic Administrator Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud
U.S. News Media Group - U.S. News Media Group Releases 19th Edition of America's Best Hospitals
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW - UFCW President Announces Aggressive New Health Care Mobilization Project
University of Bristol - Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common
University of Oregon - Members of consumer-driven health plans choosing less care
University of Southern California - USC School of Dentistry researchers uncover benefits of aspirin for treating osteoporosis
Urinary Tract Infections - New urinary tract infections research from L. Sekhavat and colleagues discussed
Vantage Oncology, Inc. - Vantage Oncology Announces Major National Expansion
Varolii Corporation - Varolii Announces Progressive Engagement, the Healthcare Industry's First Complete Suite of Patient / Member Outreach Applications
Veterinary Pet Insurance - Veterinary Pet Insurance Reports Pet Emergencies a Costly Reality
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care - Patients with Life-Limiting Diagnoses Can Choose VITAS in Collier County
Vocollect Healthcare Systems - River Ridge Living Center Implements AccuNurse as Part of Staff Benefits Package to Improve Efficiency, Deliver Proactive Care
Wiley-Blackwell - Poor and uninsured patients more likely to experience racial discrimination
Zynx Health - Zynx Health Launches Initiative to Improve Medication Safety in Its Evidence-Based Order Sets
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