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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 2nd, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Company - BestWeek: Conservative Investment Strategy Pays Off for Plans in 2007, Best's Report Finds

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy - Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2008 Educational Conference Is Goin' To Kansas City!

Acute Pancreatitis - Reports summarize acute pancreatitis research from E. Sathiaraj and co-authors

Adaptis - Healthcare Fraud and the Special Investigations Unit

Aethon, Inc. - Aethon, Inc. Raises Additional $14 Million to Fund Rapid Growth and Expand its National Customer Base

Aetna - Aetna Analysis Supports Data Showing Blood Clot Drug May Be Less Effective When Taken with Commonly Used Acid-Reducer

Aetna - Aetna Completes $500 Million 10-Year Bond Offering

Aetna - Aetna Ranks 48th in BusinessWeek's 2008 List of "Best Places to Launch a Career"

Aggression - Researchers at Cornell University have published new data on aggression

Allergies - Scientists at Yonsei University, Institute of Health Services Research publish new data on allergy in children

Alzheimer Disease - New findings from Duke University in the area of Alzheimer disease published

Alzheimer Disease - Reports from J.R. Gilstad and co-researchers add new data to research in Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Study findings on Alzheimer disease are outlined in reports from C.W. Zhu and colleagues

America Service Group Inc. - Richard Hallworth to Succeed Michael Catalano as Chief Executive Officer of America Service Group

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - State and National Leaders to Address Long-Term Care Financing Solutions

American Nurses Association - The American Nurses Association Endorses Senator Barack Obama

American Red Cross - American Red Cross Issues Local Blood Supply Alert

Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Launches Disaster Response Team

Amgen - Denosumab Osteoporosis Trial Finds Patients Transitioned from Alendronate Fosamax to Denosumab Achieved Significantly Greater Gains in Bone Mineral Density versus Those Continuing on Alendronate

Anti-Infectives - Scientists at Catholic University, Department of Infectious Diseases report research in anti-infectives

Aortic Dissection - Research from Nihon University, Medical Department provides new data on aortic dissection

Arthritis Foundation - 1 in 2 adults at risk for painful knee arthritis

Asthma - New findings from University of California, Center for Occupational and Environmental Health describe advances in asthma in children

Atria Senior Living Group - More Older Americans Seeking Online Resources to Plan for Their Future

Atrial Fibrillation - Research on atrial fibrillation reported by F. Onorati et al

Axolotl Corp. - 'Who's Who' of Health Information Exchange to Speak at 7th Annual Axolotl Customer Conference

Bacterial Meningitis Vaccines - Reports outline bacterial meningitis vaccines study findings from St. Mary's Hospital, Department of Paediatrics

Bacteriuria - New data from Christchurch Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases illuminate research in bacteriuria

Behavior - AssureRx Enters Into Strategic Relationship with Diamond Healthcare Corporation

Behavior - California's Proposition 5 Could Significantly Boost the Client Base for a Better Tomorrow Treatment Center Inc., Forterus Inc.'s Behavioral Healthcare Subsidiary

Behavior - New behavior study findings have been reported by scientists at Georgetown University

Best Upon Request - The Christ Hospital Contracts with Best Upon Request to Provide Work-Life Balance for Employees

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Let's Get It On

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross Makes Unique Rate Guarantee to Minnesota Businesses

Blue Shield of California - NCQA Awards Blue Shield of California 'Excellent' Accreditation

Blue Vector Systems - Blue Vector Deployed in Walgreens' Next-Generation RFID-Enabled Distribution Center

Bone Research - New bone research study results from Leeds University described

Bone Research - Studies from University of Hong Kong, Department of Medicine reveal new findings on bone research

Breast Cancer - New findings from University of Minnesota in the area of breast cancer described

Breast Cancer - Studies from Istanbul University provide new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen for the Cure, State Policy Leaders, Breast Cancer Survivors and Advocates Call on State to Make Sure All Women Have Access to Breast Cancer Treatment and Quality Care

BridgeHealth International, Inc. - BridgeHealth Presents Medical Travel Overview for Self-funded Employers at SIIA's 28th Annual National Educational Conference & Expo

Brookdale Senior Living - Life in the Fast Lane: Senior Zooms Through an Experience of a Lifetime

California Nurses Association - Saint Mary's Reno RNs Win Landmark Nevada Pact

Cancer - Clinical Experts Detail How They Use Varian's RapidArc(TM) Technology to Improve the Precision and Speed of Cancer Treatments

Cancer - Dr. Jack Eck, Visionary Physician for the Vail Valley Medical Center, to Assume New Position as Executive Vice President Clinical Program Development and Community Outreach for Medical Center He Helped Build

Cancer - First Cancer Patients in Switzerland Treated Using RapidArc(TM) Technology from Varian Medical Systems

Cancer - New cancer findings from University of Munich published

Cancer - New cancer study results from M. Soares et al described

Cancer - Studies from F.W. Makoha and co-researchers in the area of cancer published

Cancer - Symposium Highlights Yale Study Indicating Role of AHCC(R) for Immune System Enhancement and as a Promising Cancer Preventative

Cancer - The Ayudame a Vivir Foundation to Begin Fundraising Efforts in the United States

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers from University of Texas publish findings in cancer vaccines

Cardinal Health, Inc. - Cardinal Health Invites Health Care Providers to Apply for $1 Million in Grants to Fund Patient Safety Initiatives

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports summarize cardiovascular disease study results from Tulane University, Medical Department

Cardiovascular Disease - Research reports from University of Colorado provide new insights into cardiovascular disease

Careworks Convenient Healthcare - Careworks Announces Retail Clinic Alliance Between Two of Pennsylvania's Largest Physician-Led Academic Health Systems

CaseCruzer - CaseCruzer - Mobile File Cabinet Pelican Case Protects Sensitive Documents During Hurricanes, Earthquakes and Rescue Missions

Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare - Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare Awards Grant for Scholarships

Cerner - Clinica Las Condes Chooses Cerner to Automate Hospital Operations

Chest Pain - Researchers at Seoul National University publish new data on chest pain

Children?s Specialized Hospital - PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital and New York Giants Team Up to Enable Donations to Hospital Through Texting

ClearCount Medical Solutions - Jim Srock Appointed Vice President of Engineering and Operations for ClearCount Medical Solutions

Clinical Infectious Diseases - Studies from A.L. Agwu et al have provided new data on clinical infectious diseases

Clinical Pharmacology - New clinical pharmacology study findings have been reported by scientists at Northwestern University

Clinical Research - Data on clinical research discussed by researchers at University of Michigan

Clinical Trial Research - Reports outline clinical trial research from Mayo Clinic

Clinical Trial Research - Research on clinical trial research published by scientists at Hokuriku University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from Maastricht University yield new information about clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from University of Sheffield have provided new data on clinical trial research

Clostridium - Reports from University of Wisconsin add new data to research in clostridium

Colectomy - Findings from T.L. Kwan et al in colectomy reported

Colon Cancer - Independence Blue Cross Encourages Annual Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Colon Cancer - Study data from X. Chen and co-authors update knowledge of colon cancer

Community Health - LAC+USC Medical Center Opening Strengthens Community Healthcare Network

Congenital Anomalies - New data from B.I. Sallout et al illuminate research in congenital anomalies

Congestive Heart Failure - Reports outline congestive heart failure study results from A. Ahmed et al

Congestive Heart Failure - Research in the area of congestive heart failure reported from University of California

Curemark, LLC - Curemark CEO Presents Autism Findings at Prestigious Neurobiology Conference at Oxford

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cyclacel Expands Phase 2 Sapacitabine Trial in Elderly AML to Include Patients With MDS

CyraCom - CyraCom Launches Online Ordering Portal

Deep Vein Thrombosis - AHRQ Releases Two New Resources to Help Consumers and Clinicians Prevent Dangerous Blood Clots

Deep Vein Thrombosis - The U.S. Surgeon General Issues National Call-to-Action on Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Delirium - Reports outline delirium study findings from F.M. Yang and colleagues

Delirium - Researchers from Helsinki University, Department of Internal Medicine discuss findings in delirium

Delirium Prevention - New delirium prevention study findings have been published by scientists at University of Leeds, Institute of Health Science

Dementia - New dementia study findings have been published by scientists at University of Tennessee

Dementia Prevention - Study results from University of Bergen broaden understanding of dementia prevention

Depomed, Inc. - Depomed Initiates Phase 3 Program in Menopausal Hot Flashes

Depression - Investigators at University of Massachusetts, Medical Department release new data on depression

Depression Quality of Care - Research from University Hospital reveals new findings on depression quality of care

Diabetes - Aarhus University details research in diabetes

Diabetes - Research from M.W. Hanif and co-researchers yields new findings on diabetes

Diabetes - Research from Ohio State University has provided new information about diabetes

Diabetes - Researchers from University of California, Medical Department describe findings in diabetes

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Washington publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Diabetes - WellPoint, Inc. Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Efforts to Help Reduce Health Care Disparities

Dialysis - Research findings from A. Woywodt et al update understanding of dialysis

Dialysis - Studies by M.J. Blayney and co-authors describe new findings in dialysis

Drug Resistance - Enanta Initiates Phase 1 Study on EDP-322, an Oral Antibiotic With Activity Against Hospital- and Community-Acquired MRSA

Drug Resistance - Reports from A. Nemec et al highlight recent research in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Reports from Washington University highlight recent research in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Research by E.I. Kritsotakis and colleagues in drug resistance provides new insights

Drug Resistance - Researchers at National Taiwan University have published new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Studies from A. Manzur et al further understanding of drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Studies from Royal Melbourne Hospital describe new findings in drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Studies in the area of drug resistance reported from Thammasat University

Drug Resistance - Study findings from Queen's University provide new insights into drug resistance

Dysphagia - Research from A. Schindler and co-researchers provides new data on dysphagia

Ectopic Pregnancy - Study results from R.D. Soares and colleagues broaden understanding of ectopic pregnancy

Education Management Solutions, Inc. - Education Management Solutions, Inc. Names Vice President Sales and Marketing

Educational Services & Products, Llc - Innovative Solutions Group Cos., LLC Announces Purchase of Educational Services & Products, LLC

Enzyme Research - New findings reported from D. Ivanova and co-authors describe advances in enzyme research

Esophageal Cancer - New esophageal cancer study findings recently were published by M. Rutegard and co-researchers

Every Child Matters Education Fund, Washington, D.C. - Nation's 30 Leading Child Groups Plead for Election-Year Focus By Candidates, News Media on Plight of Millions of At-Risk U.S. Youths

Fibrosis - CPF Patient Advocates Meet With 50 Congressional Offices During IPF Week, Urge Support of Landmark Pulmonary Fibrosis Bill

Filariasis - Research on filariasis detailed by scientists at University of Colombo, Medical Department

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms St. Luke's Episcopal-Presbyterian Missouri, Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Southern Ocean County Hospital New Jersey; Outlook to Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $90MM ThedaCare, Inc. Wisconsin 2008 Bonds 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Releases Exposure Draft on Analyzing U.S. Health Insurer Financial Leverage

General Internal Medicine - New general internal medicine study findings have been reported by T. Isaac and colleagues

General Internal Medicine - Research from K.E. Lasser et al has provided new information about general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Scientists at University of Michigan, Medical Department target general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Study results from R.B. Balaban and colleagues broaden understanding of general internal medicine

GetWellNetwork, Inc. - GetWellNetwork Signs Agreement with Adventist Health System as Exclusive Provider of Interactive Patient Care Solutions

Gilbert Hospital - Emergency Room Wait Times Still Low at Gilbert Hospital

Global Swift Funding - Global Swift Funding Announces Appointment of Dan Chaon as Senior Vice President of Business Development

HCA - James R. Thomas Appointed President of South Atlantic Division

Hcareers-Hospitality Careers Online Inc - Hcareers Launches Exclusive Partnership With CorVirtus

Health and Medicine - Study findings on health and medicine are outlined in reports from University of Oklahoma

Health and Society - Research on health and society described by S. Naithani and colleagues

Health Insurance - AMA, Bipartisan Members of Congress Commit to Action to Cover All Americans Next Year

Health Insurance - Data from I.B. Ahluwalia et al provide new insights into health insurance

Health Insurance - DNC: Bush-McCain Alert - President Touts Bush-McCain Health Care Agenda in Oklahoma

Health Insurance - Findings from Wake Forest University provide new insights into health insurance

Health Insurance - Insurance Cancellation Settlements Not Enough to Protect CA Patients

Health Insurance - Investigators at Hebrew University release new data on health insurance

Health Insurance - Multi-million Dollar Campaign for Kids' Health Program is Launched

Health Insurance - October 1 Conference on Health Care Costs and Insurance

Health Insurance - Researchers at Harvard University, Medical Department target health insurance

Health Insurance - Vgo Software First to Convert Oracle Forms to Oracle ADF v11

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Gary Newsome Named President and CEO of Health Management Associates

Healthland - Dairyland Healthcare Solutions Changes Name to 'Healthland' and Acquires Advanced Professional Software, Inc.

Healthnostics, Inc. - Healthnostics Announces Record GMD Fiscal Year End Results

Heart Attack - Research from University of Heidelberg in heart attack provides new insights

Heart Attack - Researchers at University of Lille release new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department describe new findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - University of Utah, Medical Department publishes research in heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from Harvard University update current data on heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Toronto, Terrence Donnelly Heart Center

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings have been reported from J.M. Bernal et al

Heart Disease - Researchers from Michigan State University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of heart disease

Heart Failure - Data on heart failure described by B.E. Jaski et al

Heart Failure - Findings in heart failure reported from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Heart Failure - New heart failure study findings have been published by scientists at Tulane University

Heart Failure - New heart failure study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Sherbrooke

Heart Failure - Report summarizes heart failure study findings from St. Louis University

Heart Failure - Reports summarize heart failure study results from Aarhus University

Heart Failure - Researchers at University of California target heart failure

Heart Failure - Scientists at University of Alberta release new data on heart failure

Heart Failure - Study data from Frederiksberg University update knowledge of heart failure

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome - Studies from K. Laberge and colleagues provide new data on hemolytic uremic syndrome

Hepatitis C Virus Risk Factors - Studies from J.F. Cadranel and colleagues provide new data on hepatitis C virus risk factors

Herpes Zoster Virus - Research by L.A. Jackson and colleagues in herpes zoster virus provides new insights

Hip Fracture - Recent studies by M. Sakuma and co-authors add new data to hip fracture findings

HIV/AIDS - Miami Physician's Assistant Pleads Guilty to Role in $119 Million HIV Infusion Fraud Scheme

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study results reported from Brown University, Medical Department

HIV/AIDS - Research in the area of HIV/AIDS reported from G. Dsouza and colleagues

Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical Acquires CAN ISO and J-GMP Marks to Expand Patient Safety Technology to Canadian and Asian Market

Homeopathy - New homeopathy study findings recently were reported by E.A. Thompson and co-researchers

Hospitality Design Magazine - Hospitality Design Magazine Hosts 2nd Green Day to Highlight Eco-Conscious Design & Green Building Practices

Hot Flashes - Bionovo's MF101 Shows Statistically Significant Improvement in Sleep Disturbance from Hot Flashes

HTH Worldwide - HTH Worldwide to Provide Mobile Healthcare Tool to HRG North America's Affiliate Program

Humana Inc. - Humana to allow early prescription refills for members in 88 Texas counties, and in Louisiana

Hygiene - Leading Healthcare System Decreases MRSA Infection Rate by 53 Percent - Offers Protocol & Educational Materials Free of Charge to Other Organizations

Hypertension - Research in the area of hypertension reported from Loyola University

Hypertension - Research results from Harvard University, Medical Department update understanding of hypertension

Hysterectomy - Scientists at King Abdul-Aziz University target hysterectomy

IASIS Healthcare LLC - Port Arthur, Texas Hospital Damaged by Hurricane Ike

Immunization - Study results from M. Mehta et al provide new insights into immunization

Internal Medicine - Study data from B.S. Cleary and co-authors update knowledge of internal medicine

Ischemic Cardiomyopathy - Research on ischemic cardiomyopathy discussed by scientists at Johns Hopkins University

IVANS, Inc. - Beacon Management Manages Bottom Line with IVANS High-Speed Medicare Access Solution

JAMA and Archives Journals - Adults with aortic valve disorder do not experience reduction in survival rate

JAMA and Archives Journals - Topical use of estradiol may stimulate collagen production in aging skin

Jenner & Block - Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Buchanan Joins Jenner & Block

Kidney Disease - Research in the area of kidney disease reported from M.B. Rothberg and colleagues

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare Announces Planned Disposal of Two Unprofitable Hospitals

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul Earns Programmatic Accreditation From the American Culinary Federation

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul Receives National School of Distinction Award

Legionnaire Disease - Studies from M.T. Garcia and co-authors have provided new information about legionnaire disease

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at Harvard University

Life Sciences - New findings reported from A. Capelastegui and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from R.A. Ramiarina and colleagues discussed

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at Florida State University, College of Social Work

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Laval University

Life Sciences - Recent studies from Queen Elizabeth Hospital add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from L.P. Lima et al

Life Sciences - Research from RAND Corporation in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by S. Brayne et al

Life Sciences - Research results from La Trobe University update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Emory University have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Hvidovre Hospital, Department of Clinical Microbiology report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from King Saud University detail findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Pittsburgh

Life Sciences - Study results from Southern Illinois University update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - University of Rochester details research in life sciences

Life Sciences - University of Utah, College of Social Work describes research in life sciences

Liver Transplant - Data on liver transplant described by G.D. Arzu et al

Liver Transplant - Researchers from Duke University detail findings in liver transplant

Lobectomy - Research from A. Droghetti and co-researchers in the area of lobectomy published

Loyola University Health System - Is re-emerging superbug the next MRSA?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - Employees at Stanford, Packard Children's Hospitals Vote to Accept New Union Representation

Maher Law Firm - City of Angels Accused of Negligence and Elder Abuse in Case of Missing Man

Managed Care - CAQH Initiative Creates First-Time National Provider Access to Consistent Patient Deductible Data, Moves Industry Closer to Electronic Connectivity Standard

Managed Care - Keystone Mercy Receives NCQA Award for Innovative Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities

Managed Care - National Commercial Managed Care Enrollment Continues Shift From HMO to PPO Business Lines

McKesson - Nurses Dispense Medications Faster and Pharmacies See Hard-Dollar Inventory Savings with McKesson's Latest Connect-Rx Software

Medical Mutual of Ohio - Medical Mutual of Ohio Helps Members Budget Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenses

Medical Mutual of Ohio - Medical Mutual of Ohio Ranked Among the Best Companies in Northeast Ohio to Work for in 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - ACS Demonstrates How Technology Innovations Can Solve State's Medicaid Challenges During MMIS 2008 Conference

Medicare and Medicaid - Advertising by Insurers Favors Medicare Advantage Over Stand-Alone Drug Plans, Kaiser Analysis Finds

Medicare and Medicaid - AMERIGROUP to Begin Operations in Nevada

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid discussed by C. Hoverman and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from J.K. Taylor and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Service Options Wins Medicare Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Genworth Financial Launches Partnership Long Term Care Insurance Products in Colorado

Medicare and Medicaid - Global Access Project (GAP) Releases Study Examining Recent Changes in Oncology Care Reimbursements

Medicare and Medicaid - Harvard University, Department of Health reports research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Strike Force Indicts 18 Los Angeles Area Residents for Health Care Related Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - NCPA's Goodman Offers Strategic Medicare Solution

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by scientists at Johns Hopkins University

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent studies by K.M. Stockl and co-authors add new data to medicare and medicaid findings

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from Brigham and Women's Hospital describe recent advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Washington State University in medicare and medicaid provides new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at University of Michigan

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Duke University release new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Indiana University, Medical Department discuss findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies report research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Staten Island University Hospital to Pay the U.S. $74 Million to Settle Claims of Defrauding Federal Health Care Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Boston University broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SXC Health Solutions enters into contracts to support South Dakota's Medicaid program

Medicare and Medicaid - Unisys Selects Edifecs Healthcare Accelerator Suite(TM) for MMIS System

Mental Health - Data on mental health described by R.A. Boothroyd et al

Mental Health - Studies from University of Tromso add new findings in the area of mental health

Mental Illness - Global Psychiatrists Unite to Improve Services in Mental Health

Merck & Co., Inc. - Odanacatib, Merck's Investigational Cathepsin K Inhibitor, Increased Bone Mineral Density BMD Over Two Years at Key Fracture Sites in Phase IIB Study

Michigan Health & Hospital Association - Michigan Nonprofit Hospitals Provide Nearly $2.6 Billion in Community Benefits Statewide

Microsoft Corp. - El Camino Hospital Selects Microsoft Amalga to Support Quality Transformation Initiative

Minnesota Health Information Exchange - Fairview Health Services Joins Minnesota Health Information Exchange

Mycoplasma - Researchers from Technical University describe findings in mycoplasma

National Association of Professional Employer Organizations NAPEO - Gov. Ritter Signs Bill to Regulate Professional Employer Organizations in Colorado

National Education Association - College Affordability Set to Emerge as Sleeper Campaign Issue, New NEA Survey Finds

National Medical Association - Willarda V. Edwards, M.D., MBA Selected as President-Elect of the National Medical Association

National Transitions of Care Coalition - Healthcare Coalition Continues to Expand and Focus on Improving Transitions of Care

New Jersey Hospital Association - NJHA: Hospitals Achieve Gains in Healthcare Quality, but Commitment to Improve Continues

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Education Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication

Nosocomial Infections - Data on nosocomial infections described by researchers at Niigata University

Nosocomial Infections - Findings from Medical School in nosocomial infections reported

Nosocomial Infections Prevention - Researchers from University of Cantabria, Department of Internal Medicine publish findings in nosocomial infections prevention

Nosocomial Infections Prevention - Scientists at American Hospital describe research in nosocomial infections prevention

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals - Don't Skimp on the Gym Because of MRSA

Obesity - Data on obesity detailed by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

Obesity - Research on obesity detailed by scientists at Harvard University

Obesity - Study findings from C. Peraglie et al provide new insights into obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Scientists at University of California target obesity and diabetes

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Study results from E.H. Philipson et al provide new insights into obstetrics and gynecology

OHL Group - Arellano Construction Joins the OHL Group to Expand Healthcare Construction Services in the Southeast

Oral Contraceptives - New oral contraceptives research from University of Illinois outlined

Osteoporosis - Research from K.M. Ryder et al broadens understanding of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Study findings from A.E. Block et al broaden understanding of osteoporosis

Pacer Health Corporation - Pacer CEO Among 100 Most Powerful Faces in Healthcare

Palca - Proposed Assisted Living Regulations Would Allow Facilities to Rent Inaccessible Rooms to Persons Who Use Wheelchairs or Walkers

Pancreatitis - Study results from Massachusetts General Hospital provide new insights into pancreatitis

Pathology - Theranostics Health Receives Green Light to Perform Clinical Testing

Peritonitis Therapy - New findings from F. Cereto and co-researchers in the area of peritonitis therapy described

Perlegen Sciences, Inc. - Perlegen Launches New Approach to Detect Rare Genetic Variants

Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Awarded Five-Year Contract Extension by athenahealth

Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software - MVP Health Care Selects Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software for Enhanced Customer Communication Management

Portico Systems - Portico Systems Wins Inc. 5000 Recognition for 2nd Year in a Row

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Data on post-traumatic stress disorders discussed by N. Essar and colleagues

Postoperative Complications - New postoperative complications study findings have been reported by H.M. Ibrahim and co-researchers

Prolapse - Studies from University of California further understanding of prolapse

Prostate Cancer - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Research from University of California, Medical Department broadens understanding of prostate cancer

Prostate-Specific Antigen - Research data from B.A. Link and colleagues update understanding of prostate-specific antigen

Prostatectomy - Study results from T.J. Bivalacqua and colleagues broaden understanding of prostatectomy

ProVentive - Coventry Health Care To Use ProVentive's Solutions for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study results reported from Mie University, Faculty of Medicine

Psychiatry - Research reports from T.W. Kallert and co-authors provide new insights into psychiatry

Psychiatry - South Cameron Memorial Hospital, Rural Health Clinic and Calcasieu Oaks Psychiatric Hospital Discontinue Operations as a Result of Impending Hurricane Ike

Rehabilitation Research - Data on rehabilitation research reported by researchers at Education and Clinical Center

Rehabilitation Research - Reports from Health Center describe recent advances in rehabilitation research

Research and Markets Ltd. - Benchmarks, Strategies, and Case Studies for Proving the Value of Your Wellness Initiatives

Respiratory Medicine - Research from S. Nava and co-authors reveals new findings on respiratory medicine

RN2RN Network - Lt. Gov. Quinn Backs Patient Care Reforms

Rush University Medical Center - The Larry King Cardiac Foundation Partners with Rush University Medical Center to Provide Heart Care for the Underserved

Samarion - Samarion(SM) to Demonstrate Unprecedented Fall Prevention Component of Enterprise Quality Improvement System for LTC Facilities at the AAHSA 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition

SE Pa Health Access Network - Rally for Health Care for the Uninsured as Legislature Reconvenes for Fall Session

Sepsis - Reports from Johns Hopkins University highlight recent research in sepsis

Sepsis - Research conducted at University of Michigan has provided new information about sepsis

SleepBetter.org - New Sleep Survey Reveals Finances, Family & Health Keeping Americans Up at Night

Smoking - Adult Smoking Drops Slightly, Rate Hits New Low

Smoking - New findings from K.E. Koplan and co-authors in the area of smoking published

Solid Cancer - Study data from Thomas Jefferson University update knowledge of solid cancer

Sorin Group - Sorin Group Announces First Successful Uses of New Pediatric Oxygenator and Arterial Filter at Children's Medical Center Dallas

Sports Medicine - New sports medicine research from University of Iowa described

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems' Memorial Hospital of Adel Wins Excellence Through Insight Award for Most Improved Overall Emergency Department

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2008 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by K.D. Rohm and co-authors

Surgery - Researchers at University of Massachusetts, Medical Department release new data on surgery

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Hospitals Operational After Hurricane Ike

The Fraser Institute - Central planning approach to regulating prescription drug prices provides no cost savings

The Joint Commission - Joint Commission Urges Patients to 'Speak Up' About Pain

The Translational Genomics Research Institute - International TGen-led team finds link between brain protein and Alzheimer's disease

The University HealthSystem Consortium - Five Academic Medical Centers Receive 2008 UHC Quality Leadership Award

Thoracic Surgery - Investigators at Oregon Health & Science University release new data on thoracic surgery

Thrombocytopenia - Study results from Wayne State University, Department of Pharmacy Practice provide new insights into thrombocytopenia

Thromboembolism - Researchers at University of Nottingham have published new data on thromboembolism

Transplantation - Research on transplantation reported by G. Bozzi et al

Tropical Research - Research from B. Nadjm and co-authors yields new data on tropical research

Trust Digital - Trust Digital Provides HIPAA Security for CSL Behring's HeliTrax System

Tuberculosis Therapy - Research findings from Medical Research Council update understanding of tuberculosis therapy

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. - Jada Pinkett Smith to Star and Executive Produce as a Nurse and Single Mother in TNT Drama Pilot TIME HEALS

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies in the area of type 2 diabetes reported from Kaiser Permanente

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - HHS Provides State Assistance in Preparing for Hurricane Ike, Recovering from Hurricane Gustav

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Provides Prescription Drug and Durable Medical Equipment Assistance for Uninsured Texas Victims of Hurricane Ike

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Texas

U.S. Small Business Administration SBA - President Bush and SBA Acting Administrator Baruah Meet with Women Entrepreneurs to Promote Health Savings Accounts

Ulcerative Colitis - Data on ulcerative colitis detailed by G.C. Nguyen and co-authors

United Concordia Dental - United Concordia Dental to Offer Language Assistance Program

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare's Latino Health Initiative Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities for Hispanics

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. - Universal Hospital Services, Inc. and Memorial Herman Health Care System Enter into Infusion Management Pact

University of California - Davis - Health System - UC Davis researchers find decrease in hysterectomy complications

University of North Carolina School of Medicine - Ondansetron reduces vomiting, hospital admissions in children with gastroenteritis

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White House Press Office - Expanding Health Care Coverage and Lowering Costs

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