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Hospital & Nursing Home Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 15th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Hospital & Nursing Home Week | Other Publications

AARP Idaho - AARP Says 'No Way' to No Social Security COLA in 2010

AARP Illinois - AARP, Advocates Urge Governor to Protect Home Care Services

AARP Illinois - Governor's Cuts to Home Care Services to Have Devastating Impact on Older Adults

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Reports summarize abdominal aortic aneurysm study results from University of Kentucky, Medical Department

ABL - ABL and Evivar Medical Enter into Agreements to Form a Global Strategic Partnership and IP Cross-Licensing for Disease Management and Personalized Healthcare of Hepatitis B and HIV Infections

Accelify Llc - Saint Louis Public School District Awards Contract to Accelify

ACS - Employees and Employers Reveal High Satisfaction and Improved Cost Control with HSAs, Surveys Report

Acute Myocarditis - Study results from X. Freixa et al provide new insights into acute myocarditis

Addiction Medicine - Treating Addiction Cuts Health Care Costs - 'Let's Put Our Money Where the Savings Are' Says Howard Meitiner, President and CEO of Phoenix House

Addrenex Pharmaceuticals - Addrenex Pharmaceuticals Files sNDA Submission for Clonicel to Treat ADHD

Aetna - Aetna and the Aetna Foundation Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with CUREchiefs Promotion

Aetna - Aetna Announces Coverage for H1N1 Vaccinations

Aetna - Aetna Introduces Individual Medicare Supplement Plans in Virginia

Aetna - Aetna Set to "ACTIVATE" Kids in Fort Worth

Aetna - Aetna, Georgia Public Broadcasting Begin Campaign to Fight Childhood Obesity in the State

Aetna - CEO Roundtable on Cancer Recognizes Aetna for Commitment to Improving the Health and Well-Being of Employees and Their Families

Aetna - New Mobile Application from Aetna Helps College Students Stay Fit

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - New Tools Help Emergency Planners Select Alternate Care Facilities and Transfer Patients During Disasters

Aging - MetLife Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant to Provide Geriatric Training to Medical Students

Alameda Labor Council - Environmental and Economic 'Perfect Storm' Brews as Industry Legal Manipulation Holds up Landmark Los Angeles Clean Truck Program, Stalls Oakland Progress

All My Sons Moving and Storage - Dallas Movers, All My Sons' Commitment to the Community Continues

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Baptist Memorial Health Care Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management for 3,200 Employed and Affiliated Physicians in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - West Penn Allegheny Health System Selects Allscripts as its Preferred Healthcare IT Provider, Expands Electronic Health Record Deployment to 645 Physicians

American Academy of Neurology - 1 in 8 strokes is preceded by 'warning stroke'

American Federation of Government Employees - For-Profit Health Care Contracts Jeopardizing the Strength of the VA, Union Says

American Kidney Fund - American Kidney Fund Launches National Gala, the Hope Affair, to Spotlight Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease

American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC - SOLD OUT -- ANCC National Magnet Conference: Inspiring Innovation, Achieving Outcomes

Americans United for Life - 'Today Is a Critical Day in Health Care Reform for Pro-Life America'

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. - ANAVEX contracts FORENAP Pharma for clinical trials of ANAVEX 2-73 in Alzheimer's disease

Angiology - Reports on angiology findings from Uppsala University provide new insights

Angioplasty - Data from E. Ascher et al provide new insights into angioplasty

Appendectomy - New appendectomy data have been reported by I. Sucullu and co-authors

Arteriovenous Malformation - Pioneering Brain Malformation Treatment Performed Using Novalis Tx(TM) Radiosurgery Technology in India

Atrial Fibrillation - Sanofi Aventis : Multaq(R) (dronedarone) Recommended for Approval in the European Union

Autism - Stimulus Grant To Fund 'Whole-Genome Sequencing' In Children With Autism

Back Pain - Studies from University of Western Australia yield new data on back pain

Baxter International Inc. - Honor Society of Nursing Recognizes Researcher for Significant Contributions to Geriatric Care

Bladder Cancer - Research from Harvard University yields new findings on bladder cancer

Blood Components - New findings from St. James's University in the area of blood components described

blue sky scrubs - Hospital Uniforms Provider Seeks Non-Profit Organization Who Will Accept a Donation of Scrubs and Scrub Hats

Bone Research - Researchers from Kyung-Hee University report recent findings in bone research

Boston University Medical Center - A need for leadership in primary care

Boston University Medical Center - Researchers believe hormone therapy should not be stopped prior to mammograms

Breast Cancer - Research findings from Howard University update understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Reports summarize breast cancer therapy research from University of Minnesota, Department of Surgery

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee - California Nurses Association/NNOC Issues Policy on H1N1 Flu Vaccination: Encourage, Don't Mandate

Cancer - HealthWell Foundation(R) Gathers Leading Health Care Stakeholders to Discuss Crisis of the Underinsured

Cancer - Reports outline cancer research from K.Y. Bilimoria and colleagues

Cancer - Studies from Sunnybrook Health Science Center provide new data on cancer

Cardiology - Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas Recognized for Exemplary Surgical Patient Care

Cardiology - MedCath Sells Sun City Cardiac Center Associates to Banner Health

Cardiovascular Risk - Research reports from J.J. Mourad and co-authors provide new insights into cardiovascular risk

Carotid Stenosis - Reports from C.K. Zarins and colleagues advance knowledge in carotid stenosis

Catholics for Choice - Catholics Support Healthcare Reform, Including Coverage for Abortion

CDW Healthcare - Mercy Memorial Hospital Partners with CDW Healthcare to Improve Data Availability for More Efficient Patient Care

Center for Justice & Democracy - National Consumer Groups Announce Urgent New Ads Asking Congress to Oppose Medical Malpractice Limits

Cerebral Hemorrhage - Researchers at Chang-Gung University have published new data on cerebral hemorrhage

Children's Hospital Boston - 'Intelligent' Medical Histories Could Flag Domestic Abuse Sooner

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Launches Fundraising Initiative, Fill a Room With Care

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from T.A. Lee and colleagues yield new information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CIGNA - CIGNA Offers Assistance to Customers Affected by Georgia Floods

CIGNA Corporation - CIGNA Cardiologist Rebecca Allison, M.D., Becomes President of Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Clinical Trial Research - New findings in clinical trial research described by A.J. Gray and co-researchers

Clostridium - Researchers at University of Virginia publish new data on clostridium

Common Cause and Public Campaign - Insurance Industry Successful in Initial Fight Against Public Option; Public Feels Left Out

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. - Companion Global Healthcare Adds Barcelona's Teknon Hospital to Network

Concentra - Concentra Has Flu Shots Available to Protect Patients Against the Flu

Consumer Watchdog - Votes Against 'Public Option' Make Regulation of Health Insurance Premiums and Rates a Last Chance for Healthy, Competitive Market Under Reform, Says Consumer Watchdog

Convulsive Therapy - Research from J.A. Vanwaarde and co-researchers in the area of convulsive therapy published

CPM Marketing Group Inc. - CPM Marketing Group Launches Enhanced Marketing Service for Hospitals to Recruit New City Residents as Patients

Critical Care Medicine - First Video Laryngoscopic Intubation Performed via Telemedicine

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Launches Distribution of $3 million in Free Seasonal Flu Shot Vouchers to the Unemployed

Cytomegalovirus - Researchers from University of Munich report on findings in cytomegalovirus

Delta Dental - Delta Dental Awards $10,000 to Help Launch Butler County Dental Clinic for Uninsured

Dementia - Findings from J.W. Shega and co-authors broaden understanding of dementia

Dementia - New research on dementia from J.T. Vandersteen and co-authors summarized

Dementia - Studies from R. Jones and co-researchers update current data on dementia

Dementia Genetics - Studies from Copenhagen University have provided new data on dementia genetics

Dengue Fever - New findings from K.M. Tomashek and co-authors describe advances in dengue fever

DeviceAnywhere - Healthcare Industry Turns to DeviceAnywhere to Bring Their Products and Services to the Mobile Platform

Dialysis - Data from St. Michael's Hospital provide new insights into dialysis

Drug Abuse - New Tools to Assist Military Families and Teens Through Difficult Transitions Launched Today by Partnership for a Drug-Free America

Drug Resistance - New data from A. Goyal et al illuminate research in drug resistance

Dystocia - Scientists at University of California publish new data on dystocia

Eclipsys Corporation - Children's Hospitals Turning to Eclipsys for Advanced, Integrated Performance Management

Emergency Excellence - Aurora BayCare Acknowledged as the Nation's First 'Emergency Center of Excellence'

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - Emergency Medical Services Announces Medical Transportation Agreements with SavaSeniorCare, HealthSpring, Inc., and Bravo Health, Inc.

Emergency Medicine - Investigators at University of California publish new data on emergency medicine

Emergency Preparedness - The Thermal Angel Blood and IV Fluid Warmer Provides Healthcare Providers with a Low-Cost Solution to Help H1N1 Flu Victims Battle Hypothermia

enXco - enXco and Carrier Clinic Break Ground on a 1.8 MW Solar Project

Epidemiology - Research conducted at United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences has provided new information about epidemiology

Excelsior Medical Corp. - Excelsior Medical Launches SwabCap to Disinfect Catheter Luer Access Valves

FORBA Holdings - Dr. Anupama Tate Joins FORBA Pediatric Advisory Board

Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Reports from Selcuk University describe recent advances in forensic medicine and pathology

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan: Healthcare, Medical Technology Sectors Major Areas of Growth for Companies Outside These Industries

Fujitsu Frontech North America, Inc. - Bates County Memorial Hospital Integrates Fujitsu PalmSecure Biometric Solution Into New Time and Attendance System

Gastric Cancer - Studies conducted at Prince of Wales Hospital on gastric cancer recently published

Gastroenterology - Research on gastroenterology described by scientists at University of Amsterdam

Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Research from University of Cincinnati, Medical Department provides new data about gastroenterology and hepatology

Germ Cell Cancer - Findings from Indiana University broaden understanding of germ cell cancer

Golden Rule Insurance Company - New Temporary Health Insurance Plans Launched for Individuals, Families Without Current Coverage

Headache and Migraine - New headache and migraine data have been reported by D. Friedman and co-authors

Health Geographics - Research from University of Texas has provided new data on health geographics

Health Insurance - Capital BlueCross Invites National Association Leader Karen Ignagni to Discuss Status of Health Care Reform

Health Insurance - Consumer Watchdog Tells Blue Dog Democrats Not to Be Insurance Company Lapdogs

Health Insurance - Healthcare Takes Front Row Seat In Daily U.S. Conversation

Health Insurance - Hospital Group Receives $1 Million Grant to Help Patients Access Health Insurance

Health Insurance - NSBA Releases New Survey on Health Care Reform

Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc. - Health Net Creates Solution to Help Small Business Owners

HealthTrans - HealthTrans Announces Market Readiness for Changes to Average Wholesale Prices

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been reported by A. Goldberg and co-researchers

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been reported by researchers at Chiba University, Medical Department

Heart Attack - New heart attack study results reported from P.S. Chan et al

Heart Attack - Research from U.N. Khot and co-researchers provides new data on heart attack

Heart Disease - Bundling Two Generic Low-Cost Heart Drugs Prevents Heart Attack and Stroke in Large, Diverse Population, Observational Clinical Study Shows

Heart Disease - ExpressMD(TM) Solutions Selected to Supply Chronic Heart Disease Telehealth Program in Florida

Heart Failure - Corthera's Relaxin Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for the Treatment of Acute Heart Failure

Heart Failure - Researchers from University of Basel report on findings in heart failure

Heart Failure - Scientists at Cooper University describe research in heart failure

Henry J. Kaiser Foundation - Public Support for Health Reform Increases in September, Reversing Summer Declines as Congress Takes Up Legislation

Hepatic Cancer - Research from W.J. Gasper et al broadens understanding of hepatic cancer

Herpes Zoster Virus - New herpes zoster virus data have been reported by B.P. Yawn and co-authors

Hewitt Associates - Employees Unlikely to See Significant Changes to Next Year's Benefits Plans, According to Hewitt Associates

Hewitt Associates - Hewitt Associates' Data Reveals U.S. Health Care Cost Increases to Remain Stable for Third Consecutive Year

Hip Fracture - Data on hip fracture published by researchers at Duke University

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Acquires IntegriGuard to Expand Program Integrity Capabilities

Honeywell - Honeywell Brings Facility Expertise to New University of Kentucky Hospital

Hormones - Research from University of Pittsburgh in the area of hormones described

Hyperbilirubinemia - Universal Screening Lowers Risk of Severe Jaundice in Infants

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - New findings in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy described by T. Kubo and co-researchers

Hysterectomy - Research from S.F. Abdollahi and co-authors provides new data about hysterectomy

Hysterectomy - Scientists at University of North Carolina target hysterectomy

Immunization - American Lung Association of Florida-South Area Encourages Miami Residents to See Themselves Among the Many 'Faces' of Influenza

Immunization - Kristi Yamaguchi Joins the American Lung Association of the Central States to Encourage Annual Influenza Vaccination to Help Americans Prepare for Flu Season

Immunization - Washington State Nurses Association Seeks Injunction in Federal Court to Block Mandatory Vaccination Policy by MultiCare Health System

Impulse Monitoring, Inc. IMI - Impulse Monitoring to Provide Neuromonitoring Support to Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Influenza - BioCryst Provides Update Regarding Peramivir for Influenza

Ingenix - State of Illinois Paying Bonuses to Best-Performing Doctors

Instrumentation Laboratory - Instrumentation Laboratory Installs 2000th ACL TOP(R) System

JAMA and Archives Journals - At-home care may be an alternative to hospital care for elderly patients with chronic heart failure

JAOtech - Pioneering New Jersey Hospital Selects JAOtech for Second Generation Patient Bedside Terminal Roll-out

Keller & Keller - Indianapolis Law Firm Donates Extraction Tools to Indiana Fire Departments

Kidney Failure - Study results from S. Beltran and colleagues broaden understanding of kidney failure

Klebsiella pneumoniae - New Klebsiella pneumoniae research has been reported by scientists at Anhui Medical University

Knee Arthroplasty - New knee arthroplasty study findings reported from B. Taylor and co-authors

Kronos Incorporated - HCF Management Live on Latest Version of Kronos(R) Workforce Central(R) Suite

Laparoscopy - New findings from Mayo Clinic in the area of laparoscopy described

Leprosy - New leprosy research from J. Ebenso and co-researchers described

Life Sciences - New findings reported from W.J. Werner and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by K. Sriram and co-authors

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Queensland

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from J. Rycroftmalone et al

Life Sciences - Research by P. Mbindyo and colleagues in life sciences provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research from C.D.R. Pengelly and co-researchers yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from C.T. Hore and co-authors provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Tokyo University discuss findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from University of Texas, Medical Department focuses on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Melbourne detail research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at C.A. Roelen et al on life sciences in women recently published

Life Sciences - Study data from J.M. Brunet-Maheu et al provide new insights into life sciences

M2SYS Technology - M2SYS Donated Revolutionary Fingerprint System to Bwindi Community Hospital to Identify Patients

Managed Care - Findings from Kaiser Permanente broaden understanding of managed care

Managed Care - Reform, Integrated Healthcare Headline Health Integrated Forum

Managed Care - Scientists at Aetna Inc. detail research in managed care

Managed Care - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Mark Farrah Associates - Private Health Insurance Decline Problematic According to Mark Farrah Associates

Markets and Markets - MarketsandMarkets: Global Home health Care Market Worth US$159.6 Billion by 2014

Markets and Markets - MarketsandMarkets: Healthcare Information Technology Systems Market to be Worth $53.8 Billion by 2014:

McKesson Corporation - Healthcare Providers Eye McKesson's New Release of Information Solution

Med-Vantage, Inc. - Med-Vantage, Leapfrog and IHA Sponsor Free Webinar to Present Final Results from 4th National P4P Survey and New Consumer Transparency Survey

MedAssets, Inc. - Scripps Health Realizes Supply Chain Savings with MedAssets Spend Management Capabilities; Renews Relationship

Medica - Medica Now Available to Medicare Beneficiaries in Additional 57 Counties in the Upper Midwest

Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Broadens Medicare Options With New Medicare Advantage PPO Product

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Approves Press Ganey as a Qualified Home Health Care CAHPS Survey Vendor

Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit-Area Rehabilitation Facility Executive Pleads Guilty to $18.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Medicare and Medicaid - Edifecs(TM) Provides Free Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Solution for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)

Medicare and Medicaid - HHS OIG Omits Data Essential for Accurate Evaluation of Medicare Program's Power Wheelchair Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Indiana and Alabama Hospitals to Pay U.S. Over $8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Masspro QIO Uses Milliman Care Guidelines(R) for Medicare and Medicaid Reviews in Massachusetts

Medicare and Medicaid - Medcore Health Plan Members to Transition into SCAN Health Plan

Medicare and Medicaid - New Jersey Hospital to Pay $8.3 Million for Alleged Kickbacks and Causing Submission of False Claims to Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - North Shore-LIJ Health System Investing $400M to Connect Up to 7,000 Physicians, 13 Hospitals with Electronic Health Records System

Medicare and Medicaid - Proposed Medicare Changes Will Increase Costs to Government, Decrease Options for Patients

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Yale University provides new data about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from State University of New York detail new studies and findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SCAN Health Plan Announces Its 2010 MAPD Benefits

Medicare and Medicaid - SCAN Health Plan Arizona Announces Its 2010 MAPD Benefits for Maricopa County

Medicare and Medicaid - Six Hospitals in Indiana and Alabama Pay $8.3 Million to Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit for Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - Southeastern Regional Medical Center Selects Allscripts Care Management to Streamline Patient Care and Prepare for Medicare RAC Audits

Medicare and Medicaid - Today Marks the Beginning of Cuts of Up to $16 Billion to Skilled Nursing Home Care

MedQuist Inc. - MedQuist Awarded RAC Consulting and Solution Agreement with Doylestown Hospital

Mental Health Therapy - Recent findings in mental health therapy described by researchers from King's College London, Department of Psychological Medicine

Mondial Assistance - Mondial Assistance Joins Global Partnership for Humanitarian Aid

Monoclonal Antibodies - Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Reduces Need for Surgery by Almost Half

Myeloma - Nationally Recognized Multiple Myeloma Expert Dr. David Vesole Joins the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

National Cheng Kung University - President of University of Jena, Prof. Dr. Klaus Dicke, Visited NCKU

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Bill Maintaining Seniors' Access to Durable Medical Equipment

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Applauds Senate Committee's Vote to Reduce Health Care Costs by Approving Transparency Requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Nccnhr - Long-Term Care Consumer Voices Strengthened

Neuropathy - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Hiring! Increases Staff by 40%

Neuropathy - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Reports Huge 68% Increase in Neuropathy Sales

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Study finds nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease on the rise in the United States

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Although Most Surveyed Oncologists Prescribe it for Many Cancer Types, Avastin's High Cost Remains a Barrier to Treatment for Some Patients

Nursing - Study data from A.J. Young and colleagues update understanding of nursing

NYLO Hotels - New Alliance Opens the Door for Hotel Development

Obstetrics - Reports summarize obstetrics research from A.L. Spencer and co-authors

Ohio Health Care Association - Ohio's Largest Long-Term Care Association Supports Governor's Proposed Budget Fix

On Assignment, Inc. - Maine Hospital Association Exclusively Endorses VISTA Staffing Solutions, Provider of Locum Tenens Physicians, and On Assignment, Inc., Provider of other Healthcare Professionals

Optimum Lightpath - Holy Name Hospital Improves Patient Efficiencies and Saves Big with Optimum Lightpath

ORC Guideline - Many Consumers Unclear on Correct Prescription Drug Usage

Organ Donation - Study results from University of Tubingen update understanding of organ donation

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Modena

Osteoporosis - Studies from Creighton University add new findings in the area of osteoporosis

Pan-American Life Insurance Group - Pan-American Life Insurance Group Plans to Complete Coverage in Central America With Entry Into Costa Rica; Company Files Request for Authorization

Pandemics - DePaul Security Helps Pacific Northwest Businesses be Ready for Swine Flu and Security Staffing Issues

Pandemics - Recession-Driven Cuts by Hospitals, Municipalities Lead to 2009 Loss for Allied Healthcare Products

Patients First - Patients' Group Launches Spanish website - www.pacientesprimero.com

Pediatrics - Board Member, Civic Leader Elected New President/CEO

Pediatrics - Delayed First Visit to Dentist Can Affect Children's Lifelong Oral Health

Perot Systems Corporation - West Georgia Health System Selects Perot Systems to Manage Its Revenue Cycle

Pharmaceuticals - Research from University of Pittsburgh in pharmaceuticals provides new insights

Pharmaceuticals - Talyst and RXinnovate Partner on Pharmacy Automation Implementation

Planetree - Health Care Leaders Focus on Patient-Centered Care

Post-Trials Research - Studies from P.E. Spronk and colleagues provide new data on post-trials research

Postoperative Hemorrhage - New research on postoperative hemorrhage from Novo Nordisk summarized

Preferred Care Partners - Preferred Care Partners Ranks #39 on the 2009 InformationWeek 500

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Orthopedic Soft Goods

Premier Inc. - St. Francis Medical Center Selects Premier Healthcare Alliance Web-Based Infection Tracking Solution to Increase Patient Safety, Reduce Costs

Prostate Cancer - Bayer Sued Over Unsupported Prostate Cancer Claims on One a Day

Psoriatic Arthritis - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital yields new data on psoriatic arthritis

PureSafety - PureSafety Inks Deal with Salem Hospital

Quality of Care - Cardinal Health Foundation Invites Health Care Providers to Apply for $1 Million in Grants to Improve Efficiency, Quality of Care

Quality of Life - Research results from Central South University update understanding of quality of life

Radiology - Research from Northwestern University, Medical Department provide new insights into radiology

Radisson Hotels & Resorts - Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis Earns 2009 AAA Four Diamond Award

RAND Corporation - Study outlines strategies to test new payment models for health care

Randstad US - Current Economy Impacts Americans' Definition of the 'Perfect' Job ...or Does It?

Rehabilitation Research - New Annual Report Provides Objective, Independent Analyses of Quality Improvements in America's Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities

Renal Disease - New renal disease research from C.R. Schneider and colleagues discussed

Rite Aid Corporation and Atlantic General Hospital and Health System - Atlantic General Hospital and Rite Aid Bring In-Store Health Care Clinics to Ocean Pines and Pocomoke City, Maryland, and Millsboro, Delaware

RWD Technologies, LLC - Modern Healthcare Lists RWD Technologies as One of the 2009 Largest Healthcare Management Consulting Firms

Safeway Inc. - Safeway Launches Annual Companywide Breast Cancer Fundraising Campaign

Saint Thomas Health Services - Saint Thomas Health Services Launches Stroke Network

Sanofi Aventis Groupe - Sanofi Aventis : Multaq dronedarone Recommended for Approval in the European Union

Scabies - Research findings from K. Makigami et al update understanding of scabies

Scient’x Groupe S.A.S. - Scient'x Announces Strategic Alliance In Dynamic Fusion with Allegheny General Hospital

SCIOinspire - SCIOinspire Webinar Addresses Specialty Pharmaceutical Cost Trends

Scoliosis - Where Surgery Was the Standard, Casting May Be the Future

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. - Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, ProCure to Develop Proton Therapy Center

Securian Financial Group, Inc. - Employers Join Forces to Boost Benefits Buying Power

Seniorlink, Inc. - Seniorlink, Inc. Names Thomas P. Riley as President and Chief Operating Officer

Sherlock Company - Medicare Plan's Administrative Costs Increase on Marketing Growth in 2008

Shoe4Africa - Anthony Edwards Attends Clinton Global Initiative

Siemens Enterprise Communications Group - Ottawa Regional Hospital Selects Siemens Enterprise Communications and PosTrack to Improve Health of Communications Infrastructure

Skin Cancer Dermatology - New skin cancer dermatology study findings recently were published by researchers at Martin-Luther University

Society of Nuclear Medicine - SNM urges Congress to support CARE bill

St. Michael's Hospital - Less than 50 percent of men and women with depression see a doctor for treatment

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stanford Hospital Strengthens Patient Safety with Machine-powered Lifters

Surgery - Data from University of Auckland provide new insights into surgery

Surgery - Data on surgery discussed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by J. Rodriguezvela and co-authors

Surgery - New surgery research from B.L. Hall et al outlined

Surgery - Reports on surgery findings from University of Maryland provide new insights

Surgery - Research from G. Subhas and colleagues has provided new data on surgery

Teamsters Local 325 - Teamsters Protest MillerCoors

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Names Kelvin A. Baggett, M.D., Chief Medical Officer

Terrorism - Inova Health System Responds to Simulated Terrorist Emergency

Tetralogy of Fallot - Research from L. Dos and co-researchers provides new data on tetralogy of fallot

The Principal Financial Group - The Principal Financial Group Places Platinum with Wellness Council of America

The Seltzer Group - The Seltzer Group Teams with St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital to Provide Insurance and Health Services

TheraDoc - TheraDoc Surveillance Technology Helps Hospitals Identify, Monitor & Report H1N1 Influenza Cases

Therapy - Scientists at Vall d'Hebron University describe research in therapy

Thromboembolism - New thromboembolism research from University of Sydney described

Thrombolysis - Research from University of Barcelona has provided new information about thrombolysis

Thrombophilia - Cepheid Receives FDA Clearance for Xpert(R) HemosIL(R) FII & FV Test

Thrombosis - Studies from B.J. Sabol et al have provided new data on thrombosis

Thrombosis Epidemiology - Research from A.A. Heestermans and co-authors reveals new findings on thrombosis epidemiology

Transfusion Medicine - New transfusion medicine data have been reported by researchers at Yamaguchi University

Transplantation - Data from M.M. Delatorre et al provide new insights into transplantation

Transplantation - Studies from A. Andres et al have provided new data on transplantation

TripAdvisor - TripAdvisor Adds Free Customer Satisfaction Dashboard to Owners' Resource Center

Trust for America's Health - New Report Finds Hospital Beds Could Run Out in 15 States if 35 Percent of Americans Get H1N1

Type 2 Diabetes - Obama's Healthcare Debate and Dr. Chao's 8 Herbal Ounces of Prevention

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Secretary Sebelius Releases New Success Story Report: Health Information Technology Strengthens Care in Rural Communities

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - New Rules Protect Patients' Genetic Information

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million to States to Find, Enroll Children in CHIP, Medicaid

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Releases $27.8 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Expand the Use of Health Information Technology

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Releases $7.6 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Support Health Professionals Serving in High Need Areas

UMB Financial Corporation - UMB Healthcare Services' Dennis Triplett to Speak at National Treasury and Finance Conference

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. - Amerinet Selects Unibased Systems Architecture as a Contracted Supplier for the Group Purchasing Organization GPO Network Serving More Than 33,000 Members

Union of American Physicians and Dentists - Nation's Largest Doctors' Union to Announce Survey Results: Doctors Say Congress Must Include Public Option in Health Care Reform

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Invests $2.4 Million in Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District to Enhance Access to Health Care Services in Kern County

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Unveils 2010 Medicare Plans

University of Maryland Medical Center - Study details safe, effective, minimally invasive mitral valve repair

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Penn studies point to strategies for reducing painful breast cancer drug side effects

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Penn Study Asks, Protection or Peril? Gun Possession of Questionable Value in an Assault

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Insulin boost restores muscle growth in elderly

UTC Associates, Inc. - US Pan Asian Chamber of Commerce, US Bangladesh Partners and UTC Associates Host the Successful 2009 Bangladesh Investment Summit in NYC with Keynote Speaker Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh H.E. Sheikh Hasina

VBCC - Karl W. Miller Files Complaint with the North Carolina State Bar Seeking to Formally Disbar George Rountree III, and Expresses Gratitude to Market Participants for Their Overwhelming Support

Versus Technology, Inc. - Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center Expands Real-Time Locating Solution From Versus Technology, Inc.

Walgreens - Walgreens Launches National Initiative for 90-Day Prescriptions at Community Pharmacies

Washington University School of Medicine - Sleep loss linked to increase in Alzheimer's plaques

Weber Shandwick Worldwide - Major disasters tax surgical staff but may reduce costs for routine operations

WhyMomsRule.com - New Survey Says Moms Shut Out of Health Care Reform Debate

Z-Medica Corporation - Z-Medica QuikClot(R) Combat Gauze Named a "Top Ten Greatest Invention of 2008" by the U.S. Army Materiel Command

Zygomycosis - New zygomycosis research from University of Hong Kong described

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois, Inc. HMO Following Statutory Filing Change

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Dickinson County Healthcare System, Michigan Hosp Revs at 'BBB-'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms the William W. Backus Hospital Connecticut Revenue Bonds at 'A+'; Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Washington Hospital's PA Revs at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Northern Berkshire Health System's MA Bonds to 'BB'; Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Froedtert & Community Health Wisconsin $194MM 2009C Revs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Research and Markets - Between 2009 and 2014, Peru's Annual Growth in Pharmaceutical Expenditure at Retail Prices is Expected to Be 5%

Research and Markets - Hypertension and Heart Failure - Evaluation and Management Clinical Guidelines

Research and Markets - In 2009, the Slovak Market for Medical Equipment and Supplies is Estimated at US$455 Million, or US$83 Per Capita

Research and Markets - Last Report of the Year in This Series to Focus on France Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry

Research and Markets - Slovenia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2009 - Now Available

Research and Markets - The Pharmaceutical Market in the Middle East and Africa Region is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 11% During 2010-2012

Research and Markets - The Value of Serbia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market Is Expected to Top RSD113.77 US$1.69bn in 2013

Research and Markets - Turkey Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2009

Research and Markets Ltd. - Future Prospects for the General Hospital Consumables and Cardiovascular Products Market in Sri Lanka Look Promising Driven by Superior Healthcare Infrastructure



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