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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 16th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

Accel-KKR - Accel-KKR, iTradeNetwork and Amphire Announce Completion of Merger

Acumentra Health - Oregon Hospitals Achieve Medicare Reporting Benchmark for Third Straight Year

Acuo Technologies - Acuo Technologies Announces Image Distribution Contract With Michigan State University

ADC - Kentucky's Baptist Healthcare Rolls Out ADC In-Building Wireless in Hospitals Statewide

Aegis Health Group - Hospital-Led Wellness Programs Help Employers Reduce Health-Related Costs

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Receives $175,000 Milestone Payment From Cardiovascular Company

Aetna - Aetna Continues to Expand Health Plan Offerings to Federal Enrollees in 2009

Aetna - Aetna to Announce Third-Quarter 2008 Results

Aetna - Significant Cost Savings Point to Health Benefits of Integrated Prescription Drug Coverage

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Board of Directors Declares Annual Cash Dividend

Alcohol and Alcoholism - Research on alcohol and alcoholism described by scientists at Mackay Memorial Hospital

Alcoholism - Studies from J.B. Trabut and colleagues provide new data on alcoholism

Alcoholism - Studies from M.M. Arnau et al provide new data on alcoholism

Alcoholism Genetics - Studies from A. Gonzalez-Quintela and colleagues provide new data on alcoholism genetics

Alcoholism Therapy - Studies from Alcohol Research Group yield new data on alcoholism therapy

Alzheimer Disease - Lilly Announces Initiation of Second Global Phase III Trial of Investigational Alzheimer's Disease Compound

Alzheimer Disease - Study data from Gyeongsang National University update understanding of Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - The Central Nervous System is the Next Disease Market Where Biomarkers Will Have the Greatest Impact

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Changes in sex steroids associated with menopause

American Dental Association - ADA Presents Distinguished Service Award at 149th Annual Session

American Dental Association - ADA Presents First Humanitarian Award at 149th Annual Session

American Express OPEN - Concerns About Economy Hit All-Time High According to the American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor

AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies - AmeriHealth Mercy Chief Medical Officer Named Leader in Disease Management

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio Maintains NCQA Accreditation Status of 'Excellent'

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri Maintains NCQA Accreditation Status of Excellent

Anti-Infectives - Findings from Wayne State University, Medical Department in anti-infectives reported

Anxiety Disorders - Biopharmaceutical Company, Cephalon, To Pay $425 Million & Enter Plea to Resolve Allegations of Off-Label Marketing

Aon Corporation - The Annual Enrollment Season Takes on New Significance, Given the Economy, Says Aon Consulting

Aortic Stenosis - New aortic stenosis research from G.B. Pedrazzini and co-researchers described

Appendicitis - New findings reported from University of Patras, Medical Department describe advances in appendicitis

Arteriosclerosis - Findings from J. Hoshino et al in arteriosclerosis reported

Aspyra, Inc. - Aspyra to Demonstrate Improved Revenue and Workflow Efficiences with Latest RIS/PACS Product Release at RSNA 2008

Assurant Health - Discover a World of Savings with Health Savings Accounts HSAs

Atherosclerosis - Findings from University of Toronto advance knowledge in atherosclerosis

Attensity Corporation - Attensity Experiences Positive Momentum, as Companies Turn to Text Analytics Solutions to Drive Key Business Decisions

Benefitfocus - Benefitfocus(R) Introduces New Technology Facilitating Frictionless Data Exchange Between Systems

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Blue Care Network Receives Excellent Accreditation from National Committee for Quality Assurance

Bone Research - Studies in the area of bone research reported from K. Zhu and co-researchers

Breast Cancer - Investigators at University Medical Center release new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings reported from A. Decesare and co-authors

Breast Cancer - Reports summarize breast cancer study results from AstraZeneca

Breast Cancer - Travel, Food and Intimacy Featured in First-Ever Guide to Living Well With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

California Academy of Family Physicians - Vetoes Allow Profits to Trump Patient Care, Family Physicians Say

Cancer - National Patient Advocate Foundation Commends U.S. Senate's Unanimous Passage of Michelle's Law

Cancer - Studies from University of North Carolina further understanding of cancer

Cancer - Study findings on cancer are outlined in reports from S. Pautex and colleagues

Cancer Prevention - Studies from C. Blanc-Bisson and colleagues provide new data on cancer prevention

Cardinal Health, Inc. - Cardinal Health Plans to Spin Off Clinical and Medical Products Businesses, Creating Global Leader in Medical Technology

Cartes & IDentification - CARTES & IDentification Congress 2008: to Combine Knowledge, Business and Networking!

Cellumen, Inc. - Cellumen Partners with Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation to Develop New Assays for Early Treatment of Alzheimer's

Cepheid - California Legislation Highlights Need for Broad Menu of Tests in Growing Healthcare Acquired Infection Market

Cerebral Infarction - New cerebral infarction study findings reported from Kyoto University

Cervical Cancer - New cervical cancer study findings have been reported by F.R. Nezhat and co-researchers

CGI Group INC. - CGI Signs Three Year Contract Renewal with Medi-Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield to Provide Business Process Outsourcing Services

Chest Pain - Research on chest pain discussed by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University

China Information Security Technology, Inc. - China Information Security Technology, Inc. Awarded First Contract in Digital Hospital Industry Valued at $2.2 Million in Shenzhen

CHOICE Administrators - CHOICE Administrators Launches HSA California

Cholecystitis - Studies from A.A. Almulkim and co-authors have provided new information about cholecystitis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research from Akershus University yields new findings on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CIGNA - CIGNA Expands Medicare Offerings for Individuals

CIGNA - CIGNA Expands Reporting of Its Quality Scores as Part of Efforts to Improve the U.S. Health Care System

Claimlinx of Cincinnati - Claimlinx of Cincinnati Announces a Hundred Million Dollar Savings Plan

Colitis Therapy - Research from S. Matsumoto and co-researchers in the area of colitis therapy described

Colon Cancer - New findings in colon cancer described from Shiga University

Consumer Watchdog - Cancelled Patients to Governor: Don't Trust Insurers to Regulate Themselves!

Contact Lens - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Introduces Blue View Vision(SM)

Cox Communications - Cox Business Connects Health Facilities with Advanced Data Solution

Critical Care - The Christ Hospital Implements First eICU(R) Program in the Greater Cincinnati Tristate

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Encourages Customers to 'Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacist' During American Pharmacists Month in October

deCODE genetics - deCODE Files IND for DG071, a Novel PDE4 Modulator Being Developed for Alzheimer's and Other Cognitive Disorders

Deep Vein Thrombosis - New deep vein thrombosis study findings recently were reported by J.D. Douketis and co-researchers

Defibrillators - Recent findings from Cardiff University highlight research in defibrillators

Dell Inc. - Dell Teaming with Intel, Motion Computing to Help Provide Anytime, Anywhere Wireless for Health Care IT

Dementia - Nation's Leaders on Dementia and Family Caregiving Gather at Thomas Jefferson University to Explore 'A New Age in Dementia Care'

Dengue Fever - Reports summarize dengue fever study results from D.C. Lye and co-researchers

Diabetes - Data from X.P. Zhang and colleagues advance knowledge in diabetes

DNV Healthcare Inc. - Medicare Approves DNV to Accredit US Hospitals

DocSite, LLC - Texas Medical Association TMA Uses DocSite PQRI to Participate in Quality Initiative

Doctors Foster and Smith - Celebrity Dogs to Share Spotlight at Charity Event

DrFirst, Inc. - DrFirst Releases Enhancement to Rcopia E-Prescribing to Allow Secure Printing of Prescriptions

Drug Resistance - Cepheid Receives FDA Clearance for First Rapid On-Demand Molecular Diagnostic Test for MRSA and S. aureus

Drug Resistance - Research from Rockefeller University broadens understanding of drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Studies by A. Luczakkadlubowska and co-authors describe new findings in drug resistance

Eating Disorders Therapy - Studies from Wesleyan University, Department of Psychology reveal new findings on eating disorders therapy

Endometrial Cancer - Rhode Island Hospital First in the World to Treat Endometrial Cancer With New Form of Electronic Brachytherapy

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research findings from Ankara University, Medical Department published

Epilepsy - Reports outline epilepsy research from A.A. Baaj and colleagues

Every Child Matters Education Fund, Washington, D.C.; Boys and Girls - 'Invest in Kids' Rally to Be Held Before St. Louis Vice Presidential Debate

Expeditive - Sub Acute Care Facilities Turning To In-Sourcing

Experimental Medicine - Reports from H. Ibayashi and colleagues advance knowledge in experimental medicine

Extensis Group LLC. - Extensis Releases Article "Consumer-Directed Health Plans: a new trend in controlling Small Business health care cost"

Fibroids - Recent findings in fibroids described by S.K. Kalra and colleagues

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Loma Linda Univ Med Center's California $95MM Bonds 'BBB+'; Outlook to Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rts Baptist Health Care Corporation, Pensacola, Florida's $515MM Bonds 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts - A new resort opens in the Indian Ocean: Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare Acquires Agility Healthcare Solutions, Broadening Capabilities to Help Hospitals Improve Their Performance

GF Health Products, Inc. - Basic American Comfort Drives Dialogue in Long-Term Care Community

HCA - HCA CEO Bovender Announces Retirement, Bracken to Become CEO

Head and Neck Cancer Prognosis - Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions target head and neck cancer prognosis

Health Informatics Consulting - Stephanie 'Stevie' Davidson of Health Informatics Consulting Named to New Jersey Health Information Technology Commission

Health Insurance - BCBSA: Independent Analysis Finds Health Insurance Purchasing Arrangements Lead to Higher Premiums, No Increase in Pooling

Health Insurance - Consumer Watchdog: Arnold Betrays Patients as Veto Trashes His State-of-State Pledge

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Industry Discusses Strategies to Lower Costs and Expand Coverage With Arkansas Governor's Roundtable on Health Care

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Industry Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Rhode Island Working Families and Small Business Owners

Health Insurance - Merrill Matthews in the Wall Street Journal: 'McCain Is Right on Interstate Health Insurance'

Health Insurance - Washington Technology Industry Association Expands Services for Local Technology Community

Health Maintenance Organizations - Provider-Owned HMOs in Madison, Wis., Buck National Trend

Health Policy - MDMA to Hold Annual Reimbursement and Health Policy Conference

Healthaxis, Inc. - Healthaxis Expands Relationship with HealthSCOPE Benefits, Inc.

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Hospital Consolidation Likely for Chicago Market

HealthPartners - HealthPartners Medicare Premiums Increase Three Percent

Heart Attack - Reports summarize heart attack study results from H.C. Jeong and co-researchers

Heart Attack - Research from K.S. Chew and colleagues has provided new data on heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies in the area of heart attack reported from J. Clawson and co-researchers

Heart Attack - Studies in the area of heart attack reported from Monash University

Heart Attack - Study results from G.P. Koracevic and colleagues update understanding of heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from A.H. Herdy and co-researchers in the area of heart bypass surgery published

Heart Disease - New heart disease study results reported from S. Tickoo et al

Heart Disease - Reports by K. Fox and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart disease

Heart Disease - Research from K. Fox and co-authors reveals new findings on heart disease

Heart Disease - Study results from Cornell University, Division of Cardiology in the area of heart disease published

Heart Disease Epidemiology - Research on heart disease epidemiology described by scientists at University of Michigan, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Heart Failure - New findings in heart failure described by J.P. Piccini and co-researchers

Heart Failure Epidemiology - Scientists at University of Bern target heart failure epidemiology

Heart Surgery - American Heart Association Journal Report: Surgical Residents Perform Heart Surgery as Effectively as Staff Surgeons

Hersha Hospitality Management - Hersha Hospitality Management Names Michael W. Murray as Chief Operating Officer

Hitachi America, Ltd. - Hitachi Unveils "Charting Progress," the Company's Newest Execution in its North America True Stories Branding Campaign

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at William Blair & Company Small Cap Growth Conference

Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical Expands Product Offering With New LifeGurney Technology

Honeywell International - Honeywell's Remote Monitoring Solutions Help Reduce Rehospitalizations and Duration of Hospital Stays for Patients

Hormones - New hormones research reported from University of Iowa, Department of Epidemiology

Hormones - New research on hormones from Max Planck Institute for Psychiatry summarized

Humana Inc. - 2nd Annual Humana Starlight Award to Honor Des Moines Senior Citizen Volunteer

Humana Inc. - 2nd Annual Humana Starlight Award to Honor Grand Rapids Senior Citizen Volunteer

Humana Inc. - 3rd Annual Humana Starlight Award to Honor Omaha/Lincoln Senior Citizen Volunteer

Humana Inc. - Humana assumes Medicare membership of MD Medicare Choice Plan in Florida

Hypertension - New hypertension findings from Mayo Clinic described

Hypertension - Studies from University of British Columbia further understanding of hypertension

Immunization - New immunization research has been reported by scientists at University of Alberta

Immunization - Solantic To Offer First-Ever Guaranteed Flu Vaccination

InfoLogix, Inc. - First Mobile Wireless Application Running on SAP NetWeaver Mobile for Healthcare Industry in North America 'Goes Live'

Informatics Corporation of America - MidSouth eHealth Alliance to Transition to Commercial Software Solution from Informatics Corporation of America

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Opens Environmentally Friendly Hospital in Modesto, Calif.

KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. - OR1 Timeout Verification Feature Named Innovation of the Year by Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

KCM HOLDINGS CORP. - KCMH Announces Launch of Independent Insurance Division: Health, Life and Senior Market Policies Offered

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Kindred Healthcare Announces 51 of Its Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers Are Recipients of the AHCA Quality Award

Knee Replacement - Duke Study: Knee Replacement Improves Mobility at Any Age

Land Rover America's Polo Cup - United States Polo Team Returns Home With Victory

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - New research on laparoscopic cholecystectomy from Iwate Medical University, Medical Department summarized

Legg-Calve-Perthes Syndrome - Study results from Ulleval University provide new insights into legg-calve-perthes syndrome in children

Life Sciences - Findings from Singapore General Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Investigators at Brown University target life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from World Health Organization

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from A. Anisah and co-researchers described

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Dalian University of Technology

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from University of California

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Auckland

Life Sciences - Reports from Mie University add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from A. Hadadi and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from San Francisco State University, Department of Economics provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by scientists at Griffith University

Life Sciences - Research reports from Rutgers University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Oncological Sciences have provided new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Study findings from S.D. Weisbord et al broaden understanding of life sciences

Liver Resection - New liver resection data have been reported by researchers at University Hospital

Liver Transplant - Study findings on liver transplant are outlined in reports from A.K. Smith and colleagues

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Findings from Yonsei University, Medical Department advance knowledge in lumbar spinal stenosis

Lung Cancer Therapy - Data on lung cancer therapy reported by researchers at Northwestern University, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

Managed Care - Findings from J. Doyle and co-researchers advance knowledge in managed care

Marfan Syndrome - Researchers from University of Hong Kong describe findings in Marfan syndrome

McKesson Corporation - McKesson Assembles National Forum to Strategize Solutions for Improving Performance in Oncology Care

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. - Medco's 2009 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Options Help Seniors Bridge Gaps in Prescription Drug Coverage and Care

Medical Sciences - Research from Tulane University, Medical Department broadens understanding of medical sciences

Medicare and Medicaid - $425 Million Cephalon Civil Settlement and Criminal Fine; In America's Largest Biotechnology Medicaid Fraud Case; Qui Tam Whistleblower Attorney Brian P. Kenney, Esq. Filed First Complaint With Client SIN

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Chooses Porter Novelli for 2009 Medicare Outreach

Medicare and Medicaid - Compliance Technology Expert Available to Discuss the Impact of the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program on Healthcare Providers

Medicare and Medicaid - Data from E. Salsberg and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Judge Approves Two National Classes in AWP Drug Litigation

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Care Excel QIO Uses Milliman Care Guidelines(R) for Indiana, Kentucky Medicare Reviews

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicaid Dental Program Fails to Heal Nation's Toothache

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Policy to Withhold Payments to Hospitals That Harm Patients Goes Into Effect October 1

Medicare and Medicaid - National Business Coalition on Health Endorses New CMS 'Never Events' Policy

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings reported from Rutgers University

Medicare and Medicaid - Ohio Sales Rep's Information Launched Massive Government Investigation of Cephalon

Medicare and Medicaid - Older Workers Worried About Promised Medicare and Social Security Benefits, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds

Medicare and Medicaid - Research in the area of medicare and medicaid reported from P. Thiebaud and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Boston Health Economics, Inc. report details of new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - RID Applauds Medicare's New Payment Rule, Urges New York and All States to Follow

Medicare and Medicaid - S.C. BlueCross Prepares for Medicare Plans Open Enrollment Beginning Nov. 15

Medicare and Medicaid - State Medicaid Programs to Spend $1.6 Trillion on Long-Term Care over the Next Twenty Years

Medicare and Medicaid - Tennessee Introduces Long-Term Care Partnership Insurance Policies and Producer Training Requirement

Medicare and Medicaid - Walgreens Pays U.S. $9.9 Million to Settle Medicaid Prescription Drug Allegations

MediConnect Global, Inc. - MediConnect Offers to Donate Copies of Medical Records Lost During Hurricane Ike, Hurricane Gustav, and Tropical Storm Fay

Medizone International, Inc. - Medizone International Announces Hospital Sterilization Initiative

MEDSEEK - Four Health Systems Launch MEDSEEK Consumer Portals

Menopause - Best-Selling Author Jacquelyn Mitchard Helps to Raise Awareness of Dry Eye with the Dry Eye Book Club and Top 10 Tear-Jerker Book List

Mental Illness - Study results from McGill University provide new insights into mental illness

Mercy Housing; Catholic Health Initiatives - Catholic Health Initiatives Makes Major Gift to Support Affordable Housing in the Midwest

Michigan Health & Hospital Association - Michigan Success Lands National Research Contract to Reduce Hospital-Associated Infections in 10 States

Microsoft - Seattle Children's Hospital Selects Microsoft Amalga to Help Drive Improvements in Operations, Research and Pediatric Care

Monoclonal Antibodies - Research from M. Bouchahda and co-authors in the area of monoclonal antibodies published

Naphia - Protect Your Pets and Your Pocketbook

National Committee for Quality Assurance NCQA - Report: Health Care Quality Improves but Varies Across Different Regions of the Country

National Consumers League - New Survey Reveals Consumers Wary of Prescription Switches

National Surgical Hospitals - National Surgical Hospitals Opens Colorado Orthopaedic and Surgical Hospital in Denver

Neuroscience Research - Study data from Southern Illinois University update understanding of neuroscience research

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches 19 New Technology Titles

Novo Innovations - Exempla Healthcare Signs Agreement with Novo Innovations

Obesity and Diabetes - Emory Health Policy Expert Weighs in on Candidates' Health Care Plans

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes research from University of Costa Rica outlined

Occupational Health - Study findings on occupational health are outlined in reports from H.N Plomp and colleagues

Oncology - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Medical Portfolio 4

Oncology - Researchers at European Institute of Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology target oncology

OptumHealth Inc. - OptumHealth's Behavioral Health Care Advocate Center in Portland Receives Highest Possible NCQA Accreditation Rating

Ovarian Cancer - Findings in ovarian cancer reported from Vanderbilt University

Palliative Care - Palliative Care Access Varies Widely in the U.S. According to New Study in Journal of Palliative Medicine

Palliative Care - Where You Live Matters When You're Seriously Ill; State-by-State Report Card Shows Midwest Leads, South Lags

PARTNERS+simons - PARTNERS+simons Launches New Health Practice Focused on Evidence-Based Marketing and Outcomes

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease - PFCD Experts Cite Health Care as Next Financial Casualty on Horizon

Pathology - Researchers from General Hospital publish findings in pathology

Patient Advocate Foundation - National, Non-Profit Patient Advocate Foundation Welcomes Five New Health Care Experts to Executive Board of Directors

Pediatric Dentistry - Study findings from Okayama University provide new insights into pediatric dentistry in children

Pediatrics - Ganatra Family Gift to Boost Cardiac Technology at Levine Children's Hospital

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Pediatrix Acquires Large Anesthesia Group in Raleigh, NC

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - New findings reported from University of California describe advances in pelvic organ prolapse

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces Nomination of Everette James as Health Secretary

Pet DRx Corporation - Pet DRx Announces Board and Management Changes

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt PTB - Extremely exact images from inside the body

Pneumonia - Recent findings in pneumonia described by V. Poulose and colleagues

Pneumonia Prevention - Research from University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine yields new data on pneumonia prevention

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in October

Prostate Cancer - Reports outline prostate cancer study results from Rikshospitalet University

Prostate Cancer Therapy - Study findings from Schiffler Cancer Center and Wheeling Jesuit University, Schiffler Cancer Center provide new insights into prostate cancer therapy

Protein Deficiency - Studies from C. Legendre and co-researchers in the area of protein deficiency published

Psychiatry - Data from D.M. Sine and colleagues advance knowledge in psychiatry

Psychiatry - Reports summarize psychiatry research from University Hospital

Psychiatry - Research from University of Missouri yields new data on psychiatry

Public Health - Health Care Without Harm Applauds Massachusetts' Action Requiring Health Care Facilities to Build 'Green'

Public Health - Research reports on public health from C.L. Haynes and colleagues provide new insights

Ramsell Public Health Rx - Ramsell Public Health Rx Launches Nationwide Pharmacy Discount Card for Public Health Programs

RecoverCare LLC - RecoverCare Acquires Majority Interest in T.H.E. Medical

RehabCare Group, Inc. - RehabCare Group, Inc. Announces Webcast and 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Release Date

Rehabilitation Research - Stroke Survivors' Support Group Gains Momentum, Members

Research and Markets - 2009 U.S. Medical & Surgical Hospitals Industry Report Features 2009 Current and 2010 Forecast Estimates On the Size of the Industry

Research and Markets Ltd. - Unique Look at the Colorado Managed Care Industry

Research and Markets Ltd. - Unique Report Delivers Details of the Minnesota Managed Care Reviews

Samarion Inc. - Samarion(SM) to Have Major Presence at the AHCA/NACL/MECF 59th Annual Convention & Expo

SCIOinspire, Corp. - Senior SCIOinspire Executive Unveils Groundbreaking Book on Financial Evaluation of Care Management Programs

Sepsis - AHRQ Awards $3 Million to Help Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Hospital ICUs

Sepsis - Baxter's Antimicrobial IV Technology Now Shown to Kill Six Common Pathogens, Including MRSA and VRE

Sepsis - Study results from I. Sireesh et al provide new insights into sepsis

Service Employees International Union - Stand Up for Main Street, SEIU Tells Senators

SHPS - SHPS Presents Strategies for Third Party Administrators to Expand and Enhance Their Services to Employers at SIIA's 28th Annual National Educational Conference & Expo

Siemens Healthcare Sector - It's Here! Lockport Memorial Ramps up Siemens MR System for Local Community

SimpleCoverage.org - New Web Site Makes Individual Health Insurance Easy to Understand and Helps Consumers Make Smart Decisions

Springer - Carrots and sticks to promote a healthy lifestyle?

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - For Doctors and Nurses, Simulation Drill is for Real

Stanford University Medical Center - Asian-White Couples Face Distinct Pregnancy Risks, Stanford/Packard Study Finds

Stem Cell Research - Maryland Stem Cell Commission Issues Requests for Applications

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Studies from University of Michigan reveal new findings on subarachnoid hemorrhage

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. - An Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Sells HealthPlan Holdings, a Third Party Administrator of Healthcare and Benefit Plans

Surgery - 'Never Events' Responsible for One Out of Six Med Mal Liability Claims, Says Aon

Taconic Farms, Inc. - Taconic and Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Announce Availability of New Rat Model to Study Alzheimer's Disease

TeamHealth - TeamHealth Expands Emergency Medicine Executive Leadership Team

Teleflex Medical - Teleflex Medical Introduces the Neb-U-Mask for the Treatment of Acute Asthma Exacerbations

TeleHealth Services - TeleHealth Services Announces Details of 2008 TIGR User Conference

The Detroit Wayne County Health Authority - East Side Initiative Fills Void From Detroit Riverview Hospital Closure

The Fraser Institute - Media Advisory - Fraser Institute to release new study showing why America should not adopt a Canadian-style health care system

The Fraser Institute - The failure of single-payer health care in Canada is a lesson for Americans

The ODS Companies - ODS Hires New Medical Director

The Principal Financial Group - The Principal Financial Group Helps Members Prevent Vision Problems Associated with Diabetes

Thomson Reuters - Thomson Reuters Releases Charge Capture 2.0 for the Clinical Xpert(TM) Suite of Clinical Workflow Solutions

Thromboembolism - Findings from University of Brescia in thromboembolism reported

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Shands at the University of Florida Medical Center Installs the Toshiba Aquilion ONE Dynamic Volume CT

Transfusion Medicine - Niceware Announces New LabelClinic(TM) ISBT-128 Print Server Release

Tranzyme Pharma - Tranzyme Pharma Announces Positive Phase IIb Results with Its Ghrelin Agonist, TZP-101, for Postoperative Ileus POI

Trinity Medical Center - Trinity Medical Center Announces Plans for Digital Hospital Site

U.S. Bank - U.S. Bank St. Louis Branches to Collect Donations for Breast Cancer Research During Month of October

U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc. - Economic Downturn Creates Growth Opportunity for Prevention Services Firm, U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc.

UniCare Health Plans of the Midwest, Inc. - UniCare to Offer HMO Options for Chicagoland Small Businesses

United Health Foundation - "PEACE of Heart" Campaign Comes to Metro Washington to Help Fight Heart Disease Epidemic among Minorities

United Medical Systems - UMS Announces a New Mobile Brachytherapy Service for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

University HealthSystem Consortium - University HealthSystem Consortium Renews Chamberlin Edmonds Eligibility Services Contract

University of California - Los Angeles - Restless nights put older adults at risk for depression recurrence

University of Iowa - Study examines how doctors discuss medical errors

University of Rochester Medical Center - New study proves that pain is not a symptom of arthritis, pain causes arthritis

University of Washington - Depression linked to higher death rates from all causes among elderly with diabetes

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Depressed dialysis patients more likely to be hospitalized or die, UT Southwestern researcher finds

uWink - Innovative uWink Technology to Help Improve Mind Muscles & Delay Onset of Mental Deterioration at Senior Housing Community in Lancaster, California

Valence Health - Valence Health Adds St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital IPA to Client Roster

Ventricular Fibrillation - Data on ventricular fibrillation described by researchers at Critical Care Medical Center

Ventricular Fibrillation - Researchers from University of Amsterdam report recent findings in ventricular fibrillation

Verathon Inc. - Verathon(R), Maker of BladderScan(R) Bladder Volume Instruments, Offers Free Infection Prevention Information Kit to Help Minimize Catheter-Associated UTIs

Vidacare - Vidacare's EZ-IO Takes Top Honor in the Wall Street Journal Eighth Annual Innovation Award Competition

VisionShare Inc. - VisionShare Inc. and Foresight Corp. Unveil Total OnBoarding System at Lake Placid NPAG Conference

Walgreen Co. - Walgreen Co. Reports 34th Consecutive Year of Record Sales, Earnings

Water Street Healthcare Partners - Water Street Healthcare Partners Acquires HealthPlan Holdings, Inc.

WebCE - WebCE's Medicare Advantage Course Available for Student Training

Welvista - Healthcare Organization's Name Change Effective Today

Women's Health - Study data from University of Liverpool update understanding of women's health



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