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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 29th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best’s Consumer Insurance Center Highlights Insurance Coverage You Don’t Know You Have

AARP New York State - Senator Schumer Speaks to 4,900 AARP Members Pledging Bipartisan Action on Nation's Health and Economic Crises

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Scientists at Zagazig University, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology publish new data on abdominal hysterectomy

Abscess - Study data from University of Alabama update understanding of abscess

Access MediQuip - Access MediQuip Appoints Former Priority Healthcare CEO to Chairman of the Board

Adverse Drug Reactions - New findings reported from D.O. Farley and co-authors describe advances in adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Reports from Y. Hopf et al highlight recent research in adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research findings from D.J. Williams et al update understanding of adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Woman's Hospital Selects rL Solutions for Improved Adverse Event and Patient Safety Reporting

Aegis Health Group - Hospital-Employer Partnerships Growing as Employers Seek Ways to Improve Health and Manage Dollars in Tough Economic Times

AeroScout - AeroScout and University HealthSystem Consortium Announce Three-Year Agreement

Aetna - Aetna and Magic Johnson Enterprises Introduce “3-Point PlaySM” Health Competition to Houston Schools

Aetna - Aetna Reaffirms 2008 Earnings Guidance, Updates 2009 Preliminary Earnings Guidance

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Agrees to Stop Future Use of Ingenix Databases; Joins New York Attorney General in Creation of New Independent Database for Consumer Reimbursement

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Stimulus: Florida AIDS Patients, RNs Lobby Congress for Funding for HIV Testing

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - ‘Intent to Award’ Florida Medicaid HIV/AIDS Disease Management Program Notice Goes to AHF’s Positive Healthcare

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - High insulin levels raise risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women

Allergies - University Hospitals and OnCallData Launch New Portal Combining State-of-the- Art Electronic Prescribing and Medication Reconciliation

AllMed Healthcare Management - AllMed Announces PeerScore Solutions for Hospital Peer Review

AllOne Health - AllOne MobileSM to Provide Army’s “Wounded Warriors” with Electronic Support System

Alzheimer Disease - Antipsychotic drugs double risk of death among Alzheimers patients

Alzheimer Disease - New Venture Funding for Alzheimer's Disease Drug Developer

Alzheimer Disease - Recent findings in Alzheimer disease described by J.B. Skelton and colleagues

Alzheimer Disease - Research from Curtin University of Technology yields new data on Alzheimer disease

Amcom Software - Amcom Software Adds RFID to Call Center Capabilities

American Academy of Family Physicians - January/February 2009 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet

American Medical Association - AMA Claims Victory With Record Breaking Settlement in Case Against Insurer

Angiology - Research from M.S. Maassen and co-researchers provides new data on angiology

Angiotensins - Researchers at Research Center have published new data on angiotensins

Anti-Infectives - Findings in anti-infectives reported from University El Bosque

Anti-Infectives - Scientists at Marmara University target anti-infectives

Antibiotics - Research from Medical University of Sofia, Department of Microbiology in the area of antibiotics described

Anxiety Disorders - Eli Lilly Pays a Record $1.4 Billion to Settle Federal and State Fraud Investigations into Illegal Zyprexa Off-Label Marketing Practices

Ascent Healthcare Solutions - Ascent Reports - Hospitals Benefit from Sustainability Initiatives with More Than $138 Million in Savings in 2008

Axolotl Corp. - Utah Health Information Network UHIN Chooses Axolotl for Statewide Health Information Exchange to Improve the Quality of Patient Care

Bacteremia - New bacteremia data have been reported by A.G. Vigani and co-authors

Benefit Advocates Inc. - Schering-Plough Selects Benefit Advocates for Health Advocacy

Biospace med - Toronto Hospital for Sick Children ‘SickKids’ acquires Biospace med’s 2D/3D ultra low dose X-ray imager, EOS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Signs First Groups to Its New Alternative Quality Contract

Blue Spoon Consulting Group, LLC - Blue Spoon Consulting Publishes System Dynamics of Prescription Assistance

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Applauds as Oprah Strives to Put Thyroid – and Life – in Balance

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Opens Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Practice in Salt Lake City, UT

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Opens Third California Location in Irvine, CA

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD’s Dr. Alicia Stanton Welcomes Marie Dam M.D. To Practice

Brachytherapy - Study findings from Linkoping University provide new insights into brachytherapy

Brain Cancer - Brain tumours - including pediatric brain tumours

Breast Cancer - Data from M. Esteva and colleagues advance knowledge in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - International Conference to Focus on Concerns of Young Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast Cancer - Reports outline breast cancer study findings from University of Texas

Breast Cancer - Research from University of California in the area of breast cancer described

Breast Cancer - Studies from N.A. Bickell et al have provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from Osaka City General Hospital add new findings in the area of breast cancer therapy

Business Processes Redefined, LLC - According to Business Processes Redefined, LLC; Economic Slump Sends Hospitals, Banks, Auto Lending Firms Looking for New Ways to Collect Unpaid Consumer Debt

Cancer - Cancer as a Crucible: the Story of a Teenage Immigrant Who Survived Cancer and Built a New Life for Herself

Cancer - Estonian Cancer Patients Have Access to More Conformal Radiotherapy Treatments for First Time with Unveiling of Advanced Varian Treatment Machine

Cancer - Hospital Association Presents Awards for Commitment to Healthcare

Cancer - NCC and Wyeth Donation to Assist Cancer Patients in Latin America

Cancer - Research data from R. Keller and colleagues update understanding of cancer

Cancer - Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital have provided new information about cancer

Cancer Prevention - Studies from Duke University reveal new findings on cancer prevention

Cancer Therapy - Reports summarize cancer therapy study results from University of North Carolina

Cardiology - Research from National Institute of Public Health provides new data about cardiology

Cardiology - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University report recent findings in cardiology

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Scientists at University of Bologna release new data on carpal tunnel syndrome

Chemotherapy - Scientists at Oncology Center, Department of Medical Oncology publish new data on chemotherapy

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease described by G.S. Drescher and colleagues

CIGNA Corporation - CIGNA Chairman and CEO, Ed Hanway, Elected to Board of Directors of the Alliance for Health Reform

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA Study: Americans with CDHPs Cut Medical Costs Without Cutting Care

Clinical Trial Research - Reports from E. Gershkevitsh and co-researchers add new data to research in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Research results from K.A. Gerten and co-authors update knowledge of clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from University of Heidelberg provide new data on clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Study data from Autonomous University update knowledge of clinical trial research

Clostridium - BD Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of Novel Molecular Assay to Diagnose Clostridium difficile Infections

CMG Holdings, Inc. - CMG Holdings Inc. CMGO Creative Management Group Agency Announces the Signing of Dr. Bob Arnot by General Mills to serve as Medical Educator for their "Eat Better America" Campaign

CMR Institute - CMR Institute Courses Approved for Continuing Education Requirements of SafeRx

Coma - New findings reported from University of Dortmund describe advances in coma

Command Spanish(R), Inc. - Command Spanish Online offers Healthcare Spanish Anytime, Anywhere, and at Your Own Pace

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. - Companion Global Healthcare Awarded for Outstanding Web Site

Coventry Health Care, Inc. - Coventry Health Care to Speak at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Crowe Paradis Services Corporation - MSP Navigator© Offers the Insurance Industry a Fully Outsourced Solution to Medicare’s New 2009 Mandatory Insurance Reporting Requirements

Cytori Therapeutics - Cytori Forms Commercialization Partnership with GE Healthcare

Data Systems Analysts - My Medical Memory and Data Systems Analysts Partner to Provide Secure, Portable Health Records

Delta Dental Plans Association - New Data Show Delta Dental Continues Offering Largest Nationwide Network

Dementia - Lilly Resolves Investigations of Past Zyprexa Marketing and Promotional Practices

Dementia - Reports on dementia findings from National University provide new insights

Dementia - Studies from A. Nobili et al have provided new data on dementia

Dementia - Studies from Nagoya University, Medical Department have provided new information about dementia

Dentistry - Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey has provided new information about dentistry

Depression Epidemiology - New depression epidemiology research from Otto Wagner Hospital discussed

Developmental Disabilities - Data on developmental disabilities published by researchers at University of North Carolina

Developmental Disabilities - Justice Department Reaches Settlement With Georgia Regarding State's Seven Psychiatric Hospitals

Diabetes - Investigators at University of Pittsburgh publish new data on diabetes

Diabetes - Studies from University of Ibadan have provided new information about diabetes

Dialysis - Data on dialysis detailed by researchers at University of Toronto

DisastersNet, Inc. - Positioned for Rapid Growth, DisastersNet, Inc. Provides Web-Based Disaster Management Systems for Hospitals, Other Industries

DrScore.com - DrScore.com Says: Know Your Source When Going Online To Review Your Doctor's Rating

Drug Development - Data on drug development reported by researchers at Boston University

Drug Resistance - Findings from L.B. Johnson et al in drug resistance reported

Drug Resistance - NovaBays NVC-422 Cleared by FDA for Human Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology

Drug Safety - Pfizer Contributes Critical Data to URMC Drug Safety Initiative

Dyspnea - New research on dyspnea from C. Esteban and co-authors summarized

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Updates Community on Next Steps in Plans for New Los Gatos Location

Elephant Ensemble Theater - Elephant Ensemble Theater Launches New Tour at the Ronald McDonald House in Long Island

Emergency Medicine - Report summarizes emergency medicine study findings from University of Ottawa, Medical Department

Emergency Medicine - Research from Stanford University in the area of emergency medicine published

Emergency Medicine - Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, Medical Department detail new studies and findings in the area of emergency medicine

Endoscopy - Researchers from Beaumont Hospital detail findings in endoscopy

Erythropoiesis - Research reports from Brigham and Women's Hospital provide new insights into erythropoiesis

Escherichia coli - New Escherichia coli study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

First DataBank - First DataBank Names Thomas R. Bizzaro Vice President, Health Policy and Industry Relations

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Beaumont Hospital Michigan at 'A'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Union Hospital's Ohio $21.5MM Revs at 'A-'; Outlook Stable

Fournier Gangrene Epidemiology - Research from Ankara University, Department of General Surgery provides new data on fournier gangrene epidemiology

Frost & Sullivan - New Needs in Health Management Boost Demand for Telemetry

Gastric Cancer - New gastric cancer study findings have been reported by scientists at Juntendo University

Gastroenteritis - Research findings from King Abdul-Aziz University, College of Medicine update understanding of gastroenteritis in children

Gastroenterology - New gastroenterology research from A. Andriulli and colleagues discussed

Gene Therapy - Research from Leiden University in the area of gene therapy published

General Internal Medicine - Study data from York University update understanding of general internal medicine

Genetics & Genomics - Lafayette General Medical Center is the First Hospital in Louisiana to Use Genetic-Based Technology to Test for Respiratory Disease

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Genworth Forges Strategic Relationship with National LTC Network

Geriatric Nursing - New findings from University of Texas in the area of geriatric nursing published

Gift of Life Donor Program - Gift of Life Celebrates 35th Anniversary as National Leader in Organ Donation

Glaucoma - MEMOTEXT Collaborating with Johns Hopkins University To Evaluate Technology-Driven Adherence Programs

Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc. - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Marietta Health Park in Marietta, Ga.

Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics to Present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Harris Interactive Inc. - Support for Government Services Is Substantially Higher than It Was in 2005

Hawaii Medical Service Association - First in the Nation, HMSA's Online Care Goes Live

Headache and Migraine - January 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Stroke Symptoms, Personal Health Records and Volunteering

Health and Society - New health and society study results from University of the West of England described

Health Economics Consulting Group - Congressional Action Could Harm Physician Hospitals; Economic Impact Could Be Severe Warns PHA

Health Forum - 2009 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study Opens Today

Health Insurance - Facing Large and Uncontrollable Financial Losses on Individual Policies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Will Cut Up to 1000 Jobs in 2009, Reduce Spending and Seek Rate Increases on Individual Plans

Health Insurance - Fattah Calls SCHIP Vote 'Major Stride' in Expanding Health Care

Health Insurance - Health Provisions Among Public's Top Priorities for Economic Stimulus

Health Insurance - S.C. BlueCross to Open Its First Health Insurance Retail Store

Health Insurance - Studies from Johns Hopkins University provide new data on health insurance

Health Maintenance Organizations - Detroit Area Hospitals Seek $75 Million from United American HealthCare Arising out of its Management of the Liquidated OmniCare HMO

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Previews Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Results and Announces 2009 Objectives

Health Policy - Capitol Counsel Adds Health and Tax Experts to Its Government Relations Team

HealthMarkets, Inc. - HealthMarkets® Announces Partnership with SHPS

Heart Attack - New data from Ulleval University, Institute for Experimental Medical Research illuminate research in heart attack

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by scientists at University of Pennsylvania

Heart Attack - New heart attack findings from W.J. Rogers and co-authors described

Heart Attack - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases December Advisory

Heart Attack - Recent findings in heart attack described by researchers from University of Berlin

Heart Attack - Reports on heart attack findings from E.D. Peterson and co-researchers provide new insights

Heart Attack - Research in the area of heart attack reported from C.M. Gibson and colleagues

Heart Attack - Research results from P.W. Baker and co-authors update knowledge of heart attack

Heart Attack - Researchers from Meir Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine detail findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - Studies from University of New South Wales, Center for Health Services Research reveal new findings on heart attack

Heart Attack - Study results from Jagiellonian University, Medical Department provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack - Study results from University of Arizona, Sarver Heart Center provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack Epidemiology - Studies from University of Ottawa, Ottawa Health Research Institute yield new data on heart attack epidemiology

Heart Attack Therapy - Researchers from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Department of Emergency Medicine detail findings in heart attack therapy

Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports by S. Manabe and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research from Copenhagen University reveals new findings on heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - New findings reported from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital describe advances in heart disease

Heart Disease - New heart disease research from University of London, Imperial College discussed

Heart Disease - Research results from Gentofte University update knowledge of heart disease

Heart Failure - Data on heart failure reported by J. Myers and co-researchers

Heart Failure - New heart failure research from Duke University discussed

Heart Failure - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente target heart failure

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

Heart Failure - Studies from J.M. Kramer and colleagues reveal new findings on heart failure

Heart Failure - Study data from University of Santiago provide new insights into heart failure

Hepatitis B Virus - New hepatitis B virus study findings have been reported by scientists at Akdeniz University

Hepatocellular Cancer - Study results from K. Lang and colleagues broaden understanding of hepatocellular cancer

Hill-Rom - Hill-Rom Reports First Quarter Revenue of $350 Million and Announces Further Actions to Address Challenging Economic Environment

HIV/AIDS - Health for All Inaugural Ball Brings Renowned Speakers and Entertainment to Election's Key Issue

HIV/AIDS - Medical Clinic Executives and Worker Plead Guilty to $5.3 Medicare Fraud Scheme

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. Revises 2008 Full Year EPS Guidance

Hologic, Inc. - Hologic To Provide Business Update at Investor Meeting

Hormones - Scientists at Kansai Medical University, Department of Physiology report research in hormones

HP - EDS, an HP Company, Awarded $176 Million Contract for Medicare Administrative Services in Northeast

Huntington Disease Animal Studies - Studies from Seoul National University, Clinical Research Institute in the area of Huntington disease animal studies described

Hypertension - New hypertension study results from University of Alberta, Medical Department described

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Wins 2009 Frost & Sullivan North American Growth Strategy Leadership Award

Immunization - Researchers from Brandeis University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of immunization

Incontinence - Research conducted at H.A. Fink and co-authors has provided new information about incontinence

Incontinence - Research from S.H. Yang and co-researchers in the area of incontinence published

Influenza - Data from University of Toronto advance knowledge in influenza

Instrumentation Laboratory - 2009 Marks 50 Years of Innovative 'Firsts' for Instrumentation Laboratory

Internal Medicine - Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey provide new insights into internal medicine

ISO - ISO Acquires D2Hawkeye, Inc., Market Leader in Transforming Healthcare Data into Actionable Information

Keating Building Corporation - Keating Building Corporation Acquired by Perini Corporation, Creates East Coast Construction Powerhouse

Kent Hospital - Kent Hospital Stroke Center Earns Top Accreditation

Kidney Disease - New kidney disease findings from L. Fried and co-researchers published

Kidney Disease - Studies from University of Maryland provide new data on kidney disease

Kidney Failure - Reports summarize kidney failure research from University of Oklahoma

Kidney Failure Risk Factors - Studies in the area of kidney failure risk factors reported from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Knee Arthroplasty - Investigators at Northern Arizona University have published new data on knee arthroplasty

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces $270 Million Senior Notes Offering

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Commencing the Arrangement of an Amended and Restated Bank Credit Facility

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents and Execution of Supplemental Indentures for Its 9.5% and 7.5% Senior Notes Due 2014

Lemon Grove Press - Critical Conditions Wins 2008 DIY Book Festival Award

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at Qilu Hospital

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at University of Amsterdam

Life Sciences - EC Summit helps hospitals understand sweeping new Joint Commission rules on Emergency Management, Life Safety and EOC

Life Sciences - Enclarity announces significant new enhancements to its ProviderPoint healthcare information solution Improvements extend companys market leadership; enable greater administrative cost savings for healthcare payers, PPOs and P&

Life Sciences - EZ-CAP(R) Thrives Despite Economic Uncertainty

Life Sciences - Findings from R. Reeves and co-authors broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - New data from University of Manchester illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from E.E. Walsh and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from University Complutense of Madrid describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Edinburgh in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Reading describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from National Public Health Institute

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from J. Rollason and co-researchers described

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at Ottawa Hospital, Division of Infectious Diseases

Life Sciences - Pharmacists Document More Than $100 Million in Cost Savings with Quantifi

Life Sciences - Recent studies by J.S.W. Lee and co-authors add new data to life sciences findings

Life Sciences - Recent studies from Lund University add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports by D. Wolf and co-researchers describe recent advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from D. Johnson and co-researchers provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research conducted at T.R. Clancy and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from A.L.H. Peh and co-authors provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology

Life Sciences - Researchers at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Science Center describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from University of Houston, College of Pharmacy focuses on life sciences

Life Sciences - RNCOS Releases a New Report: Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market Forecast to 2012

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Siena add new findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from Laval University update knowledge of life sciences

LiveData - LiveData Statement on World Health Organization Study Concluding That OR Checklist Improves Team Communications, Save Lives

Liver Surgery - Studies from Southampton University yield new data on liver surgery

LMI - Nelson M. Ford Becomes President and CEO of LMI

Lower Back Pain - New research on lower back pain from University of Otago summarized

Lupus - Findings from S.S. Yeap and co-authors broaden understanding of lupus

Madeira Therapeutics - Dr. Gregory L. Kearns, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Joins Madeira Therapeutics Board of Advisors

Malnutrition Therapy - Data on malnutrition therapy published by researchers at Maastricht University

Managed Care - Research from Emory University yields new findings on managed care

Managed Care - UPMC Health Plan Introduces 'MyFlex Advantage' Card

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Ohio Business, Health Care Leaders Join Together to Improve Patient Safety, Reduce Costs in Ohio Hospitals

Maternal Mortality - Studies from C. Ronsmans et al have provided new data on maternal mortality

MedAvant Healthcare Solutions - MedAvant Acquires Medicare Crossover Business

Medicare and Medicaid - After Founding Meeting in St. Louis ... Labor Unions Vow Stepped Up Pressure on Congress to Support 'Medicare for All' Approach to Healthcare Reform

Medicare and Medicaid - Alabama-Based Hospice Company Pays U.S. $24.7 Million to Settle Health Care Fraud Claims

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Criticizes Release of Controversial Medicare Bidding Rule in Final Hours of Bush Administration

Medicare and Medicaid - AMERIGROUP Community Care of Ohio Awarded New Health Plan Accreditation From NCQA

Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Expands Medicare Advantage Business in Houston Market; Plan Now Available to Beneficiaries in Fort Bend, Liberty, Chambers and Montgomery Counties

Medicare and Medicaid - Cain and Associates Launches Government Audit Protection (GAP) Service

Medicare and Medicaid - CSC Wins $265 Million Contract From North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Medicare and Medicaid - First-of-Its Kind Study: Medicare for All (Single-Payer) Reform Would Be Major Stimulus for Economy With 2.6 Million New Jobs, $317 Billion in Business Revenue, $100 Billion in

Medicare and Medicaid - LifeSecure Insurance Company Strengthens National Footprint with Partnership Program Approvals in Six States

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Advantage Membership Increased by One Million Between January and July 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - Milliman Care Guidelines(R) Replaces Multiple Guideline Sets for Wisconsin QIO

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings reported from Duke University describe advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Providence Service Corporation Provides Update on Potential Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from E. Lacson et al update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University publish research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from A.B. Frakt et al have provided new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from Thomas Jefferson University provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - THCA: Protecting Seniors, Respecting Taxpayers the Right Agenda for Texas

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Statement on CMS Action

MedSynergies Inc. and Texas Health Resources Organization for Physicians - Texas Health Resources Organization for Physicians and MedSynergies Create Joint Venture to Offer Management Services to Physicians

Melanoma - New melanoma findings from University of Modena published

Melioidosis - Data from University of Medicine 2, Department of Microbiology provide new insights into melioidosis

Menopause Therapy - Researchers from Paris Descartes University describe findings in menopause therapy

Menopause Therapy - Studies from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medicine provide new data on menopause therapy

Mental Health - Research on mental health reported by scientists at Brown University

Meridian Health System - Meridian Makes CES Good for Your Health

Microsoft Corp. - Microsoft Releases Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, Offering Retailers and Hospitality Organizations a Flexible and Connected Industry-Specific Operating System With Simplified Deployment

Millennium Pharmacy Systems, Inc. - Millennium Pharmacy Systems and MidCap Financial Close New $35 Million Senior Credit Facility

Mintz Levin - Mintz Levin Expands Employment, Labor and Benefits Section In its New York Office

Mycobacteria - Study results from H. Sebakova and colleagues update understanding of mycobacteria

Mystic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - MacuCLEAR and Mystic Pharmaceuticals Agree To Collaborate on Macular Degeneration Phase I/II Clinical Trial

NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. - St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Improves Safety and Regulatory Compliance with Wi-Fi Temperature Monitoring Solution from NEC and AeroScout

New Jersey Hospital Association - Hospital Association Names New Chairman, Appoints Board Officers and New Members

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial - Study findings from Beckman Research Institute provide new insights into non-small cell lung cancer clinical trial

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NovaBay’s NVC-422 Cleared by FDA for Human Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology

nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent’s Self-Pay Management System Endorsed by ShareCor, a Subsidiary of Louisiana Hospital Association and Metropolitan Hospital Council of New Orleans

Nursing - Research from Mid Sweden University broadens understanding of nursing

Obesity and Diabetes - Coke Sued for Fraudulent Claims on Obesity-Promoting 'VitaminWater'

Opus Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - OpusMobility(R) Clinical Information System Runs on Google G1 Smart Phone

Orthopedics - Research from B.A. Rogers and co-authors yields new data on orthopedics

Orthopedics - Scientists at University of Massachusetts, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery discuss research in orthopedics

Osteoporosis - Studies in the area of osteoporosis reported from S.L. Silverman and co-researchers

Ostomy - Gateway to Knowledge: Opening Doors for WOCN Professionals to Thrive in a Changing Health Care Environment

Outcome Sciences, Inc. - Outcome Receives Approval to Transmit Data for the Joint Commission Children’s Asthma Care Measure Set

Pain Medication - Oridion Signs Strategic Development and Marketing Agreement with Global Healthcare Company

Parkinson Disease - VA-NIH Study Offers Hope for Parkinson's Patients

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease - PFCD Experts Cite Health Information Technology as Key Investment for Economic Stimulus

Patents - Japanese Government Promoting Generics to Contain Surging Healthcare Cost

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Studies from F. Sanchezgiron and colleagues yield new information about pathology and laboratory medicine

Pediatrics - Window World Cares Raises $160,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital, Commits to Ongoing Support

Peregrine Charities - Peregrine Charities Announces Iowa Hospital Grants

Perinatology - Research reports on perinatology from J. Gadzinowski and colleagues provide new insights

Perlegen - Perlegen Advances toward Product Launch with Hiring of Specialized Sales Leader

Personality Disorders - A Study In This Month's Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease Reveals Hope for Recovery From Suicidal Thinking and Treatment Resistant Mental Illness

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA: HIT Bill an Opportunity for Huge Success… or Failure

Pharmacological - Scientists at Jikei University, Medical Department detail research in pharmacological

Pharmacy - Study findings from University of Basel provide new insights into pharmacy

Physician Hospitals of America - Opponents Use SCHIP Children's Health Care Bill to Attack Physician-Owned Hospitals: Doctors Call on Congressional Leadership to Remove Lobbyist Inspired Attack Reports PHA

PivotHealth - Tennessee Hospital Association Selects PivotHealth To Provide Hospital-Physician Alignment Services

Poisoning - University of Peradeniya publishes research in poisoning

Premier Inc. - CHIPS Purchasing Joins Premier Healthcare Alliance Through Affiliation with Colonial Regional Alliance

Premier Inc. - Hospitals Join New Premier Healthcare Alliance Program to Accelerate, Sustain Supply Chain Savings, Process Improvements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreement for Stainless Steel Carts, Equipment

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology and Peripheral, Biliary Stent Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier’s Electrophysiology Products Agreements

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Board Appoints Members to Committees Dedicated to Improving Quality, Safely Reducing Costs and Promoting Social Responsibility

Pressure Ulcer - Investigators at University of Duisburg-Essen target pressure ulcer

Pressure Ulcer - Research results from R. Thomas and colleagues update understanding of pressure ulcer

Prostate Cancer - Cryotherapy Provides Alternative to Traditional Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate Cancer - Study data from Massachusetts General Hospital update knowledge of prostate cancer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Research on Pseudomonas aeruginosa reported by S. Hota et al

Psychiatric Disorders - Eli Lilly and Company Agrees to Pay $1.415 Billion to Resolve Allegations of Off-Label Promotion of Zyprexa

Psychiatry - New psychiatry research from M. Hamer et al outlined

Psychiatry - Research from Y. Lunsky and co-researchers provides new data on psychiatry

Psychiatry - Research on psychiatry reported by scientists at University of Guelph

Public Health - AMERIGROUP to Establish Public Policy Institute

Public Health - Research from National Public Health Institute in the area of public health published

Quality of Life - Studies from University Hospital, Department of Oncology yield new data on quality of life

RehabCare Group, Inc - RehabCare Announces 2008 Award Winners

Rehabilitation Research - Project HOPE and Johnson & Johnson Partner to Improve Rehabilitation Services in China

Renal Disease - Researchers from University of Adelaide describe findings in renal disease

Research and Markets - "Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market Forecast To 2012" Gives an Extensive and Objective Analysis On the Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market

Research and Markets - 1,000s of Facts and Analysis to Be Found within the 100 Biggest Acute Hospitals in Europe Report

Research and Markets - Moving Forward after Spinal Cord Injury DVD Contains Current Best Practices in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Research and Markets - Republic of Korea Hospital Supplies Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 is on Sale Now

Sepsis - Research reports on sepsis from Patras University, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights

Sepsis Epidemiology - Research results from Aga Khan University update understanding of sepsis epidemiology

Service Employees International Union - Statement From SEIU International President Andy Stern on UHW Leaders' Response to the Jurisdiction Decision

Sheller, P.C. - The Largest Pharma Fraud Whistleblower Case in U.S. History Totaling $1.4 Billion

SHPS, Inc. - SHPS and HealthMarkets partner to provide Carewise® Health services to individuals, the self-employed, and small business plan members

Spheris - Spheris Renews Transcription Agreement with VHA Inc.

Spinal Cord Injury - Studies from Thomas Jefferson University further understanding of spinal cord injury

Spinal Cord Injury - Study results from H.Y. Chen and colleagues in the area of spinal cord injury published

Surgery - America's Best Hospitals Way Ahead of World Health Organization on Surgical Checklist Use

Surgery - Broward Health is South Floridas First Hospital System to Offer CyberKnife Radiosurgery

Surgery - New surgery study findings have been reported by F. Filsoufi and colleagues

Surgery - North Shore Medical Center Welcomes Two New Physicians

Surgery - Researchers from Heart Center detail findings in surgery

Surgery - Studies by P. Rhodes and co-authors describe new findings in surgery

Surgery - Studies conducted at A. Arroyo et al on surgery recently published

Telemedicine - Houston's NuPhysicia LLC has Remote Medical Technologies and Services Featured on CNN Health Report

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Reaches Agreement with Blue Shield of California

Teva Specialty Pharmaceuticals - Economically Disadvantaged Asthma Sufferers Breathe Easier with FREE ProAir® HFA Donation by Teva to Direct Relief International

The Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths - Gerberding's Departure From the CDC Is No Loss

The Texas Physician Hospital Advocacy Center - TPHAC Reaction to Economic Impact Study

Thomson Reuters - Tomball Regional Medical Center Selects Clinical Xpert(TM) from Thomson Reuters to Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives

Tikcro Technologies Ltd. - USA FDA Allows BioCancell to Commence Phase I/IIa Ovarian and Pancreatic Clinical Trials

Tom?s of Maine - Tom's of Maine Invites Everyone to Start the New Year by Helping Families in Need

Transfusion Medicine - New transfusion medicine study findings have been reported from University of Minnesota

TriZetto Group, Inc. - Neighborhood Health Plan Adds TriZetto’s Clinical CareAdvance System and Hosting Services

Trust Digital - Trust Digital’s Enterprise Mobility Management Platform Deployed by Leading Healthcare Organizations

Tuberculosis - Research from R. Overtoom and co-researchers in the area of tuberculosis published

Type 2 Diabetes - Research results from Kaiser Permanente update understanding of type 2 diabetes

U.S. Census Bureau - U.S. Census Bureau: Medicaid Tops Funding for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA, DOT, DOD Steer Vets Toward Safe Driving

Ulcerative Colitis - Research from G.C. Nguyen and co-researchers provides new data on ulcerative colitis

UNITE HERE Local 24 - Local Hospitality Union Under Siege in Detroit

Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. Announces 2009 Guidance

University General Hospital - Penguin Publishing Distributes University General Hospital’s Center of Excellence Doctor’s New Bestseller Nationwide

University of California - Los Angeles - Most heart attack patients' cholesterol levels did not indicate cardiac risk

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Penn study: Chances of surviving cardiac arrest depend on where patients are treated

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Study examines impact of managed care on stroke prevention surgery

Ventricular Fibrillation - Innsbruck Medical University reports research in ventricular fibrillation

Versus Technology, Inc. - Versus Technology, Inc. Announces Successful Implementation of Automatic Hospital Tracking System at Anne Arundel Medical Center

ViraCor Laboratories - ViraCor Laboratories Launches Fastest Available Cytomegalovirus Antiviral Resistance Test

VisionShare Inc. - Noridian Licenses Total OnBoarding™ From VisionShare® and Foresight

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Hormone therapy linked to brain shrinkage, but not lesions

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint to Reduce Operating Expenses for Continued Long-Term Success

Women's Health - Data on women's health reported by researchers at Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Psychological Medicine



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