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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 26th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East - In the Midst of a National Nurse Shortage Crisis ... Nurses Celebrate Landmark Legal Settlement That Will Help Ensure Fair Compensation & Bring More RNs to the Bedside

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on the Ratings of Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, Its Members and Eastern Life and Health Insurance Company

AARP - Agent for Social Change to Lead Nation's Largest Membership Organization

Academy of General Dentistry - Members of Congress Receive Legislative Awards During AGD Government Relations Conference, a Great Dentist Goes to Washington

Adrenal Insufficiency - Research from H. Raff and co-authors in the area of adrenal insufficiency published

Adverse Drug Reactions - Michigan Health & Hospital Association Sets Pace with Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Program

Adverse Drug Reactions - Recent findings in adverse drug reactions described by K.S. Boockvar and colleagues

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from University of South Carolina provides new data on adverse drug reactions in children

Aetna - Aetna Research Shows Consumer Confusion Over Health Insurance Options After Being Laid Off

Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Intercoastal Medical Group

Aetna - Aetna, the Aetna Foundation, and Employees Contributed More Than $33 Million to Nonprofits in 2008

Aetna Inc. - Aetna’s Bongi Magubane Named to Top Black Women Executives in Business List

Aggression - Research from S. Gascon and co-researchers in the area of aggression described

Aging Research - Researchers from Landspitali University report on findings in aging research

Akerman Senterfitt - Colorado Representative Anne McGihon Rejoins Akerman Senterfitt

Alliance for Patient Access - AfPA Launches Petition in Support of a National Health Insurer Code of Conduct

Alma Aguado for Senate - Texas Candidate for 2010 U.S. Senator, Dr. Alma Aguado, Announces Political Platform on Education and Healthcare Reform

Alzheimer Disease - A Simple Balance Test May Predict Cognitive Decline in Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer Disease - New Alzheimer disease research from University of Brescia outlined

Alzheimer Disease - New findings from M. Dhanasekaran and co-authors in the area of Alzheimer disease published

Alzheimer Disease Genetics - Findings from Juntendo University, Department of Psychiatry broaden understanding of Alzheimer disease genetics

AMDA Foundation - The American Medical Directors Association Foundation and UnitedHealth Group’s Evercare Business Recognize Top Nursing Homes

America's Health Insurance Plans - NFIB and AHIP Urge Focus on Affordable Health Care for Small Businesses

Anesthesia - American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) - Myths About 'Never Ending Pursuit of Patient Safety and Satisfaction' Debunked

Aneurysm - New aneurysm research has been reported by scientists at Northwestern University, Medical Department

Antimicrobials - Researchers from Midwestern University, Department of Pharmacy Practice publish new studies and findings in the area of antimicrobials

Asthma - Researchers from Northwestern University report recent findings in asthma

Asthma Risk Factors - New asthma risk factors research from Center for Family and Community Medicine discussed

Atherosclerosis - Many Middle-Aged and Older Americans Not Getting Adequate Nutrition: New Study Published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association Evaluates Supplement Intake

Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors - Report summarizes autoimmune disease risk factors study findings from Queen's University, Center for Public Health

Behavior - Independence Blue Cross Launches Incentive Program to Help Keep Members Healthy

Bio-Clean International - Bio-Clean International Subsidiary Expands On-Line Education Opportunities for Veterans under the New GI Bill

BioMed Central - Hospital mobile phones 'superbug' scare

Biopsy - Hialeah Hospital Unveils All-New Stereotactic Program

Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO - New Proposed Biosimilars Pathway Filled with Potholes, Says BIO

Bipolar Disorder - Findings from AstraZeneca broaden understanding of bipolar disorder

Bone Research - Research from University of Auckland in the area of bone research published

Bone Research - Researchers' work from Vienna Medical University focuses on bone research

Botany - Studies from X.Y. Dai et al add new findings in the area of botany

Brain Cancer - AHRQ News and Numbers: Northeast Has Highest Brain Cancer Hospitalization Rate

Brain Cancer - Energetic and Influential Members of the Brain Trust Draw Attention and Funds To Brain Disease Research

Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer described by researchers from University of Arizona

Breast Cancer - Researchers from Wake Forest University, Medical Department describe findings in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Scientists at Seoul National University discuss research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from University of Madras have provided new information about breast cancer

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

Breast Cancer - Study data from T. Hachisuga and colleagues update understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Prevention - Investigators at National Cancer Institute zero in on breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of General Surgery further understanding of breast cancer risk factors

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Surgery provide new data on breast cancer risk factors

Brustin and Lundblad, Ltd. - Brustin and Lundblad, Ltd. Announce Jury Verdict of $2.6 Million for Wrongful Death of Lawyer's Wife

Cancer - Huntington Hospital Cancer Center Receives Outstanding Achievement Designation

Cancer - Leading German Healthcare Group Selects Equipment and Software from Varian Medical Systems for Major Replacement Project

Cancer - Modern Health Care Economics is Driving Inventiveness in Delivery of Cancer Surgery and Management of Risk

Cancer - New cancer study findings recently were reported by C. Duffy and co-researchers

Cancer - New Hope to Beat Cancer

Cancer - Research results from L. Magill and colleagues update understanding of cancer

Cancer - Virtual Colonoscopies Show Value for Some Patients, but Polyps Will Be Missed

Cancer Pathology - Reports from National Hospital Organization, Department of Pathology highlight recent research in cancer pathology

Cancer Therapy - Reports from Derriford Hospital describe recent advances in cancer therapy

Capital Senior Living Corporation - Capital Senior Living Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

Cardiology - New cardiology research from D.R. Wong et al outlined

Cardiology - Researchers at School of Medicine, Department of Medicine have published new data on cardiology

Cardiology - Study findings on cardiology are outlined in reports from Hope Hospital, Department of Cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from M.L. Neuhouser et al have provided new data on cardiovascular disease

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Older patients with 1 type of heart failure may receive little or no benefit from drugs

CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. - CATANIA Coronary Artery Stent Makes 'Live Case' Debut in Venezuela During the Sociedad Venezolana de Cardiologia Intervencionista

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation to Present at Cowen’s 29th Annual Health Care Conference

Cervical Radiculopathy - Data on cervical radiculopathy described by A.K. Bhadra et al

Choice Hotels International - Cambria Suites Appleton Awarded 'Best Guestroom' Distinction by HotelWorld

Chronic Disease - Data on chronic disease detailed by researchers at University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine

Clinical Infectious Diseases - Study results from A. Naheed and colleagues broaden understanding of clinical infectious diseases

Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research study findings have been reported by scientists at Queensland University of Technology, Faculty of Health

Clinical Trial Research - Research from V. Shalev and co-researchers in the area of clinical trial research described

Clostridium - New clostridium findings from D. Gravel and co-authors described

Colon Cancer - Studies from University of California in the area of colon cancer described

CompPartners - Bernard J. Mansheim, MD to Serve as Chief Medical Officer of CompPartner’s New Specialty Medical Reviews Division

Deborah Heart and Lung Center - Deborah Ranked in the Top Five Percent of All Hospitals in the Country

Defibrillators - Researchers from University of California describe findings in defibrillators

Dementia Therapy - Investigators at University of Ottawa, Ottawa Health Research Institute publish new data on dementia therapy

Dementia Therapy - Researchers from Helsinki University publish new studies and findings in the area of dementia therapy

Democratic National Committee - Democratic National Committee - the Party of No: 50 Days of GOP Obstructionism

Depression - New depression findings from L. Barraganrodriguez and co-authors described

Depression - Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians University report details of new studies and findings in the area of depression

Depression Epidemiology - Data on depression epidemiology described by researchers at University of Washington

Dermatology - Study results from National University provide new insights into dermatology

Detroit Medical Center - The Detroit Medical Center Pioneers New EMR System Preventing Medication Mistakes

Diabetes - Research data from Tampere University update understanding of diabetes

Diabetes - Research from Florida International University in diabetes provides new insights

Diabetes Care - Researchers from University of Wisconsin publish findings in diabetes care

Diabetes Management - Lake Hospital System Receives $60,000 Grant for Groundbreaking Music Therapy Study

Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008 Results

Disabled American Veterans - Disabled Veterans Leader Presses Issues with Key Lawmakers

Drug Resistance - Cepheid Receives Health Canada License for First On-demand Diagnostic Test for Life-threatening MRSA and S. aureus Infections From Patient Positive Blood Culture Bottles

Drug Resistance - Studies from University Hospital further understanding of drug resistance

Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. - Bell Sports Answers Child Safety Concerns with Its New True Fit Helmet Line

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Updates Community on Progress With Los Gatos Campus Activation

Emergency Medicine - Data on emergency medicine described by P.L. Henneman et al

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine study findings have been reported by scientists at Army

Employee Benefit Research Institute - EBRI Policy Forum: Consumer/Patient Engagement in Health Care - 30 Years On

Enzyme Research - Data on enzyme research described by researchers at Rikshospitalet University, Institute of Immunology

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research from Yale University outlined

Family Practice - New family practice study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Bern

Family Practice - Research on family practice discussed by scientists at McGill University

Fibromyalgia Quality of Care - Studies from Ege University describe new findings in fibromyalgia quality of care

Fidelity Investments - Fidelity Investments Survey Finds Majority of Workers Believe Their Benefits Are Better Than or as Good as What Most Companies Offer

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Mount Nittany Medical Center's Pennsylvania 2009 Revs 'A-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Upland Hills Health's Wisconsin Revs to 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fox Insurance Company - Fox Insurance Company Recognized Among Growth Leaders in Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees

G.I. Jobs - New G.I. Jobs Program Provides Hospitals a Cost Effective Way to Find Prior Military Health Care Workers

Gerontology - New gerontology study findings recently were reported by E. Schiffer and co-researchers

Head and Neck Cancer - Research from University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in the area of head and neck cancer published

Headache and Migraine - New Daily Persistent Headache is special focus of neurologist at Michigan HeadPain & Neurological Institute

Health and Medicine - Research on health and medicine discussed by M. Faddy and co-researchers

Health and Society - Findings from Chulalongkorn University provide new insights into health and society

Health Insurance - Consumer Watchdog: Health Insurers & Drug Companies Contributed $5.5 Million to Top 10 Senate and House Recipients Since 2005

Health Insurance - Medical Insurance Coverage in Africa a Possible Key to Improved Healthcare Access, States Frost & Sullivan

Health Insurance - Studies from University of Texas describe new findings in health insurance

Health Insurance - Study findings from K. Kan et al broaden understanding of health insurance

Heart Attack - Data on heart attack detailed by researchers at Kyoto University

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by scientists at Ottawa Hospital

Heart Attack - University of Alabama publishes research in heart attack

Heart Disease Epidemiology - Reports by M. Anselmino and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart disease epidemiology

Heart Failure - Reports from K. Niemi and colleagues advance knowledge in heart failure

Heart Failure - Study findings from D. Catanzariti et al broaden understanding of heart failure

Hepatitis A Virus - Research in the area of hepatitis A virus reported from Rey Juan Carlos University

Hepatitis B Virus - Studies conducted at INSERM on hepatitis B virus recently published

Hilton Hotels & Resorts - Hilton Hotels & Resorts Opens Its 10th Hotel in Arizona, Welcomes the Newly Built Hilton Phoenix/Chandler to Its Portfolio

Hip Fracture - Data on hip fracture detailed by Y.H.D. Lee and co-authors

HIV/AIDS - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS described by N.D. Labhardt and colleagues

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Hollywood Hospital's Trend-Setting Program to Drastically Cut Infections

Hormones - Research on hormones discussed by scientists at Catholic University

Hospitality Design Group - Hospitality Industry Turns to HD Expo in Las Vegas on May 14-16 for Insights Into a Changing Economy

http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/d18763_2006_ats.pdf LEF - NewCourtland Network Plans to Transfer Ownership of Five Nursing Homes

Hyperparathyroidism - Reports outline hyperparathyroidism study findings from McMaster University

Hysterectomy - Oh Baby, Interventional Radiology Makes Childbirth Safer

Immunization - Study data from University of Southern California, Department of Neurology update knowledge of immunization

Implants - Florida Medical Center Surgeon Implants New Mitral Valve Repair Ring - One of 20 US Doctors Working with New Impant Ring

Incontinence - Studies from C. Tannenbaum et al have provided new data on incontinence

InstaMed - InstaMed Pledges Support for Project SwipeIT with Patient ID Swipe Card Solutions for Provider Acceptance and Payer Issuance

Intel Corporation - Intel Science Talent Search 2009 Winners Announced

Intensive Care Medicine - New intensive care medicine research from Children's Hospital, Emergency Department discussed

Intensive Care Medicine - New research on intensive care medicine from University of Calgary summarized

JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club - JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club Breaks Ground in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

JAMA and Archives Journals - Parkinson's disease treatment strategies appear to have similar long-term effects on disability

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Diagnostic errors: the new focus of patient safety experts

Kaplan University - Kaplan University’s New Associate’s Degree Designed to Prepare Students for Jobs in Health Information Technology

Kidney Cancer - Freezing Kidney Cancer: Hot Treatment Should Be New Gold Standard for Destroying Small Tumors

Kidney Disease - Research from Chang-Gung University provides new data on kidney disease

Kidney Failure - Studies from R. Terg and co-authors have provided new information about kidney failure

Knee Replacement - Chicago Hospital & Hotelier Announce First Ever Luxury Post-Op After Double Knee Replacement

Kronos - Kronos® Announces Workforce Acquisition™ 8.4

Laryngology - Findings from S.P. Cook et al in laryngology reported

Laryngology - Studies from T.P. Gonsoulin et al in the area of laryngology described

Life Science Intelligence - Critical Trends in $286 Billion Global Medical Devices and Diagnostics Market Analyzed in New Report From HRI

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by researchers at Trinity University

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by F.B. Nedel and colleagues

Life Sciences - Findings from INSERM advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Giving Doctors the Complete Picture: New Regenstrief Clinical Support Tool Significantly Improves Communication Between Doctors

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

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Rochester in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences in children research from University of Queensland

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from Boston University, Division of General Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Research by R.S. Struthers and colleagues in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Royal Children's Hospital has updated our knowledge about pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Wake Forest University has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from J.S.D. Dacosta and co-authors yields new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from R. Ramnarayan and colleagues provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Alabama, Department of Optometry broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Texas in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by scientists at Seoul National University, Department of Internal Medicine

Life Sciences - Researchers at Harvard University release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at American University of Beirut target life sciences

Life Sciences - Skytron Expands its Distributor Partnership with Awarepoint Exclusivity Broadens Awarepoint Presence in Hospitals and International Markets

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at Kaohsiung Medical University, Department of Internal Medicine on life sciences recently published

Life Sciences - Studies from George Washington University have provided new information about life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Study findings from University of Copenhagen, Department of Public Health provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - The Joint Commission Expresses concern over Poor Infection Control in MRIs Infection Control Experts Provide Procedures for Infection Control in MRI

Liver Transplant - Research on liver transplant reported by scientists at University of Regensburg

Longevinex - Researchers Report Combined Molecules in Red Wine by Far Exceed the Biological Activity of Plain Resveratrol, Consistent With the Composition of Longevinex(R)

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Industry Leaders Applaud Formation of Long Term Care Insurance Guild

Lupus - Research from Catholic University of Korea, Division of Rheumatology reveals new findings on lupus

Managed Care - Security Health Plan Becomes First ICSI Sponsor Outside of Minnesota

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Marian College and St.Vincent Health Announce Collaboration To Address Nursing Shortage in Indiana

Massachusetts General Hospital - Both Latino and non-Latino women likely to accept HPV vaccination for selves and children

Mayo Clinic - Patients Being Discharged Against Medical Advice

McKesson Corporation - Ohio State University Pathology Services Selects McKesson for Revenue Cycle Management

Measles - Studies from O. Wichmann and colleagues reveal new findings on measles

Med-Vantage Inc. - Med-Vantage and Leapfrog Present Early Results from 4th National P4P Survey at IHA Summit Meeting – Shows P4P Growing into Mature Payment Strategy, Improving Health Care

Med-Vantage Inc. - Med-Vantage® HealthSmart Enhanced Provider Directory Adds Powerful Enhancements to Help Health Plans Fully Meet Growing Healthcare Consumer Transparency Needs

MedAssets, Inc. - MedAssets Expands Revenue Cycle Management Agreement with Kindred Healthcare’s Hospital Division

MedCom USA, Inc. - MedCom Signs National Provider Contract With AmeriPlan Corporation

Medicare and Medicaid - ALFA Calls for Co-Pay Equity for Home and Community Based Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Complexities Simplified for Medicare's Mandatory Insurer Reporting

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid detailed by S.D. Pizer and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Enclarity Secures Series C Funding from Bain Capital Ventures and Ignition Partners

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Emergency Room Costs Increased 25 Percent in the Last Year and May Lead to More Opportunity for Pharma Industry

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Arkansas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to South Carolina Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Texas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Helps to Bridge Oral Care Gap in Appalachia

Medicare and Medicaid - House Bill to Improve Accuracy of Medicare Reimbursement Introduced: Members of Congress Seek to Stem Growing Healthcare Coverage Shortfalls, Community Oncology Alliance Advocates for Swift Passage of Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from A.R. Morse and co-authors yields new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Seminars Offered to Missouri Seniors With Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from C.M. Blanchette et al further understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from J.C. Famadas and co-researchers update current data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study of 160,000 Medicare Patients Shows Hispanics Have Greater Costs for End-of-Life Care

Medicare and Medicaid - United States Joins Suit Against Community Health Systems Inc. and Three of Its Hospitals in New Mexico

MedNetwoRx - Dallas-based MedNetwoRx Leading the Way With Healthcare Reform

Memory Disorders - Studies in Animals Demonstrate AMPAKINE Molecules Reverse Memory Loss in Huntingtons Disease

Meningococcal Disease - Studies from University of Sheffield yield new data on meningococcal disease

Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania - Win for Low Income Residents of Personal Care Homes

Molecular Biology - Research data from Nagoya University update understanding of molecular biology

Motorola, Inc. - Motorola Empowers the Mobile Workforce to Work Without Boundaries with New Enterprise Digital Assistant

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Cancer Advocates, Survivors Address the 'Now What?' Stage of Cancer

National Parkinson Foundation - Young Onset Parkinson Conferences: a First-Ever Collaboration

New Jersey Hospital Association - NJHA, McNamara and Associates Inc. Team Up to Provide Strategies for Controlling Workplace Violence

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance - HP Hood and Organic Valley Cut Organic Family Farmers Income and NODPA Praises Horizon Organic for Honoring Their Contract With Their Farmers

nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent Releases Next-Generation Insurance Verification Tool

Obesity and Diabetes - Paving the way to increase EU support for innovation in surgery

Obstetrics - New obstetrics findings from I. Jehan and co-authors described

Ochsner Health System - Ochsner Health System Goes Transparent by Posting ER Wait Times Online

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis published by V.H.H.P. Straten and colleagues

Osteoporosis - Studies from P. Carpintero and colleagues provide new data on osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - University of California publishes research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Epidemiology - Researchers from Copenhagen University describe findings in osteoporosis epidemiology

Osteoporosis Prevention - Reports from Paris Descartes University advance knowledge in osteoporosis prevention

Osteoporosis Therapy - Researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University report details of new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis therapy

Ovarian Cancer - Research results from National Institutes of Health update understanding of ovarian cancer

Palliative Care - Research from Research Center provides new data on palliative care

Paralysis - Punch Energy Drink Announces Recipient of Its Inaugural LIVE BETTER AWARD(R)

Patents - Lilly Granted Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Launch of Generic Raloxifene

Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. - Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. Announces the Adoption of the Safety-Sponge(TM) System by the First Hospital in the State of Indiana

Pediatrics - AHRQ Issues Recommendations for Safeguarding Children During Public Health Emergencies

Pediatrics - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Reports Impressive Measurable Results and Expands Strong4Life Wellness Program

Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Launches Webinar Series and Website Resources on Healthcare Stimulus Plan Provisions

Pharmaceuticals - Baxa Corporation Acquires Florida-Based ForHealth Technologies

Pharmaceuticals - Pharmacy OneSource Names Tim Gibbons to Serve as CEO and President

Pharmaceuticals - Studies from Groningen University provide new data on pharmaceuticals

Pharmacokinetics - New findings in pharmacokinetics described from University of Surrey, Medical Research Center

Pneumonia Therapy - National Center for Antimicrobials and Infection Control details research in pneumonia therapy

Polyarteritis Nodosa - Data on polyarteritis nodosa published by researchers at Ehime University

Post Operative Pain - Studies from D.S.K. Phua et al provide new data on post operative pain

Precyse Solutions - Precyse Solutions Adds Executives, Realigns Around Service Lines

Premier Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Executive Named to Premier Healthcare Alliance Committee Dedicated to Healthcare Cost Improvement

Premier Inc. - Premier Listed as a Patient Safety Organization PSO by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ

Premier Inc. - Webcast to Address Hospital Prevention, Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. - Press Ganey Releases Innovative Report to Assess Culture of Safety in U.S. Hospitals

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology - Reports from University of Texas advance knowledge in prostate cancer epidemiology

Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Studies in the area of Pseudomonas aeruginosa reported from V. Schechner and co-researchers

Pulmonary Edema - Reports from R. Cosentini and co-researchers add new data to research in pulmonary edema

Pulmonary Embolism - Recent findings in pulmonary embolism described by researchers from University of Santa Maria

Pulmonary Embolism - Study findings on pulmonary embolism are outlined in reports from D. Aujesky and colleagues

QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Corporation Announces 2008 Results

Quality and Safety In Health Care - Data on quality and safety in health care reported by researchers at Uppsala University

Quality and Safety In Health Care - Studies from University of Sheffield have provided new data on quality and safety in health care

Radiology - Greenway Medical Technologies' Interoperability Engine, PrimeExchange, Allows Physicians to Securely Share Patient Data Amongst Wide Range of Providers in Patient's Care Continuum

Radiology - NovaRad and Digisonics Bundle PACS and CRS for Convenience and Affordability

Rectal Cancer - Findings in rectal cancer reported from University of Berlin

Rehabilitation Research - Studies conducted at University of Maryland on rehabilitation research recently published

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America - Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of America Debuts Individual Dental Insurance for Retirees

Renal Disease - Miami Heat Fan Favorite and NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Visits Florida Legislature, Governor to Urge Needed Coverage for Florida Kidney Patients

Renal Disease - Research from B.L. Jaber and co-researchers yields new findings on renal disease

Reproductive Health - AHRQ Announces New Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Research and Markets - 2009 CIGNA - Health Insurer Insights

Research and Markets - Aged Population Segment Fuels Growth in the Medical Imaging Markets in Taiwan

Research and Markets - Hospital Market in India - Worth USD 25 bn in 2008

Research and Markets - Promise of Clinical and Cost Benefits to Encourage Uptake of Acute Care Information Systems in Europe

Research and Markets - Success Rate of Electronic Reimbursement Claims Invigorate the U.S. IT Homecare Markets

Research and Markets Ltd. - Insights From Health Insurers Into Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Research and Markets Ltd. - The Q1 2009 Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Australia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry.

Residential Finance Corporation - Credit Card Debt? Residential Finance Corp. Says Refinance Mortgage to Pay Bills, Get Tax Deductions, Protect Your Credit

Respiratory Care - American Association for Respiratory Care Recognizes Pulmonary Services at St. Marys Medical Center as a Quality Respiratory Care Provider

Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Reports from Charite University highlight recent research in respiratory distress syndrome

Respiratory Tract Infections Epidemiology - New respiratory tract infections epidemiology study findings have been reported by scientists at Duke University

Rheumatology - Researchers from Vrije University Amsterdam provide details of new studies and findings in the area of rheumatology

Save Abandoned Babies Foundation - Save Abandoned Babies Foundation Commends Illinois Hospitals for Being 100% in Compliance in Displaying 'Safe Haven Signs'

Schizophrenia - Research results from Newcastle University update knowledge of schizophrenia

Sicel Technologies, Inc. - Sicel Technologies, Inc. Receives U.S. Food & Drug Administration Clearance for DVS®-HFT, a Next-Generation Wireless Sensor to Measure Actual Radiation Dose at Breast and Prostate Tumor Site

Smoking - New Poll: 72 Percent of Minnesotans Support Tobacco Tax Increase

Spinal Cord Compression - New spinal cord compression study findings have been reported from C. Fattal et al

Spinal Cord Injury - National Rehabilitation Hospital replaces condom catheters with BioDerms Liberty TM

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital Release Fiscal Impact Study

Stereotaxis, Inc. - Stereotaxis Signs Agreement With Leading Leasing Specialist to Offer Alternative Financing to Hospital Customers

Strategic Hotels - Strategic Hotel's Laurence Geller Calls for Feds to Stimulate Hospitality Industry by Ending Rhetoric

Surgery - New surgery study results from Vrije University Amsterdam described

Surgery - Researchers from University of Sydney describe findings in surgery

Surgery - Studies from Kyorin University reveal new findings on surgery

Surgical Information Systems - SIS Offers Increased Financial and Operational Efficiencies with Pyxis Supply Technologies

Surgical Information Systems - SIS Trax Unveiled as First Fully Integrated Tissue Management Solution

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - Heart & Diabetes Center NRW Hires New Director of Clinic for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery

Synosia Therapeutics - Synosia Announces Second Agreement with Roche

Tachycardia - Research data from S. Patane and colleagues update understanding of tachycardia

TCGRx - TCGRx Partnership with Swisslog Expands Options to Enhance Patient Safety and Hospital Staff Productivity

TeleHealth Services - TeleHealth Services and Meridian Health Partner to Create the Ultimate Patient Experience

Telemedicine - New telemedicine research has been reported by scientists at University of Erlangen

The Garcia Law Firm - Stephen M. Garcia Honored With California Lawyer of the Year Award

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. - Nurses On Call: the Hartford Updates Disability Claims Services, Helping Workers Get Back To Work Faster, Easier

TheraDoc - TheraDoc Helps Memorial Healthcare System Achieve 90 Percent Compliance with Pediatric Asthma Performance Core Measure

Tissue Engineering - Research from Chinese University of Hong Kong yields new findings on tissue engineering

Tracheotomy - Reports from Pennsylvania State University highlight recent research in tracheotomy

Transplantation - Research from A.R. Levy and co-authors reveals new findings on transplantation

Traumatic Amputation - Research in the area of traumatic amputation reported from Royal Institute of Technology

Traumatology - Data on traumatology reported by researchers at University of Sao Paulo

Tsoi/Kobus & Associates - Jocelyn Frederick Joins Tsoi/Kobus & Associates as Principal

Type 1 Diabetes Genetics - Researchers from Rikshospitalet University, Institute of Immunology provide details of new studies and findings in the area of type 1 diabetes genetics

Type 2 Diabetes - Investigators at Emory University, Medical Department have published new data on type 2 diabetes

U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID Launches Cancer Early Detection Program in Georgia

U.S. Department of Justice - San Mateo County, California, to Pay U.S. $6.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations

Ulcerative Colitis - Findings from University of Pittsburgh provide new insights into ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative Colitis - Research from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College yields new data on ulcerative colitis

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW - UFCW Calls for Immediate Health Care Reform

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business - U.S. Hospitals Waste $12 Billion Annually Because of Poor Communication

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota researchers examine the value of health information technology

University of North Texas Health Science Center - Unemployment, Health Care Spending Affect Mortality

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - For psychiatric services, wait for the beep

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Racial disparities in emergency department length of stay point to added risks for minority patients

Unstable Angina - Reports outline unstable angina study results from A. Ziakas et al

Virtua Health - Virtua Commends Gov. Corzine's Charity Care Funding Plan

Vyopta - Vyopta Video Network Offers Affordable Subscription-Based Visual Communications

World Health Organization - Studies from G.K.M. Ali and co-researchers in the area of world health organization published



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