Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 1st, 2008
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A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Potential Impact of Medicare Legislation to Health Insurers
Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study results from D.E. Heiner et al described
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Treating ADHD Symptoms Without Medication: Free Special Report Examines Alternative ADHD Treatments
Biologics - Insmed Partners With Bill Thomas, Former House Ways and Means Chairman, as Strategic Advisor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - New protocol streamlines therapy that makes more kidney transplants possible
Courage Center - Courage Center Presents 2008 National Courage Award to Congressman Jim Ramstad
Dementia Quality of Care - Findings from University Medical Center broaden understanding of dementia quality of care
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Nurses Association, American Academy of Emergency Medicine Release Statement Denouncing 'Mystery Shoppers' in Emergency Departments
Epilepsy - Research from M.J.V. Pugh and colleagues provide new insights into epilepsy
Equip for Equality, Inc. - Beleaguered Howe Developmental Center Remains Open Despite Additional Deaths and Ongoing Violations of Human Rights
Erectile Dysfunction - The ED Conversation Dilemma: Forty Percent of Men with ED Don't Talk to Their Doctor, Survey Finds
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Appalachian Regional Healthcare Kentucky to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch U.S. Muni Surveillance: Tioga County, New York GOs Affirmed at 'A'; Outlook to Stable
Health Insurance - HTH Worldwide's TravelGap(R) Travel Health Insurance Now Available in New York
Heart Disease - Bravo Health Partners with the American Heart Association in the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart Disease - New data from D.J. Malenka et al illuminate research in heart disease
Heart Failure - Research from Case Western Reserve University in the area of heart failure published
Kidney Disease - New research on kidney disease from D.H. Chand and co-authors summarized
Life Sciences - Capital and Coast District Health Board reports research in life sciences
Life Sciences - New findings from University of Athens, Center for Health in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from J. Szepietowski and co-researchers yields new findings on life sciences
Medicare and Medicaid - 18-Month Extension of Reimbursement Rates for Radioimmunotherapies Becomes Law After Congressional Override of Presidential Veto
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Announces Next Steps on Medicare Bill
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP NY Thanks Congress for Keeping Medicare Fair, Overriding White House Veto
Medicare and Medicaid - All-Med Services of Florida Awarded Medicare Competitive Bidding Contract
Medicare and Medicaid - American Optometric Association Applauds Override of Medicare Cuts
Medicare and Medicaid - APHA Applauds Congressional Override of Medicare Veto
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid published by researchers at National Institutes of Health
Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Georgia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Government Ill-Equipped to Prevent Medicaid Fraud, Says False Claims Act Expert
Medicare and Medicaid - Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from Stanford University in the area of medicare and medicaid described
Medicare and Medicaid - New Web-Based Service from AIS and SMSInc. Helps Hospitals Reduce the Risk of Medicare Overpayments, Rejected Claims and Other Billing Problems
Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Renal Support Network Applauds Congress Passage of Medicare Bill to Help People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Minnesota detail findings in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Melbourne, Center for Health Policy report research in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from AAHSA President & CEO Larry Minnix on Congress Overriding of President Bush's Veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
Medicare and Medicaid - Tennessee Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
Medicare and Medicaid - Texas State Rep. John Davis Honored as 'Champion for Children' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation
Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Override President Bush's Veto of HR-6331
Medicare and Medicaid - Virginia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk
NASA - NASA Assigns Crew for Equipment Delivery Mission to Space Station
National Fisheries Institute - Coalition of Drs. Reassure Consumers About Tilapia
Nephros, Inc. - Nephros Exhibiting at Maryland Ashe Conference July 20th-23rd
Outcomes Health Information Solutions - Universal American Corp. Further Advances Commitment to Clinical Information Transparency and Quality through Outcomes Health Information Solutions
Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg - Latest Laser Fat Removal Procedure Now Available
Pressure Ulcer - Medline Brings Together Wound Care Professionals to Discuss October CMS Changes and Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Rehabilitation Research - Reports outline rehabilitation research study results from T.R. Dillingham et al
Renal Disease - Kidney Community Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reform
Research and Markets - Thailand Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2008 Out Now
Schizophrenia - Study data from University of California update understanding of schizophrenia
Sherlock Company - Blue Cross Blue Shield Administrative Cost Trends Decline in 2007
Smile Reminder - Smile Reminder Brings Botox Lovers Back for More!
Smoking - New Report: Investment in Disease Prevention Could Save America More than $16 Billion in Five Years
Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Span-America Named Best Value Supplier by Cardinal Health for Therapeutic Support Surfaces
Spirometers - New Breathing Apparatus Aids in Safer, More Accurate Radiotherapy
The Kpmg Foundation - KPMG Foundation Awards $410,000 in Scholarships to 41 Minority Accounting Doctoral Students
University of Phoenix - 3,650 Online Students From 32 Countries to Attend Commencement Ceremonies at University of Phoenix Stadium This Weekend
University of Rochester Medical Center - Positive thinking is prescription for the heart
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Takes Various Rating Actions on 50 Health Maintenance Organizations
Advanstar Communications, Inc. - Advanstar Expands Digital Focus
Aetna - Plan for Your Health Launches Campaign to Improve Doctor-Patient Communication
Aging - Samarion CEO Mark Rodgers Named CAST Commissioner
AirStrip Technologies, L.P. - AirStrip Technologies, L.P. Preps Revolutionary Medical Application for Apple iPhone 3G
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network - MossRehab Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 15th Year
Allergan, Inc. - Legendary Sports Icons, Nadia Comaneci and Mark Spitz, Support Your Personal Best Public Education Campaign
Allergies - Studies from A. Vonberg and colleagues reveal new findings on allergies
Amcom Software - Winter Haven Hospital Improves Efficiency, Patient Care with Online On-Call Scheduling from Amcom Software
American Laser Centers - American Laser Centers Appoints New Corporate Medical Director
Anesthesia - New anesthesia study findings have been reported by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University
Anesthesia Business Consultants, LLC - Anesthesia Business Consultants Expands Service Offering to Include Real-Time Performance and Quality Management
AngioDynamics, Inc. - Radiofrequency Ablation Yields High Proportions of Sustained Complete Responses in Patients with Lung Cancer
Bank of America - Bank of America Announces Nine Key Hires to the Equity Research Platform
Behavior - New behavior research from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department described
Behavior - Studies from A.H. Rosenstein and co-researchers update current data on behavior
Blue Shield of California Foundation - Blue Shield of California Foundation Dramatically Expands Its Work with Hospitals to Fight Healthcare-Associated Infections
Cancer - Physicians Practice and Nevada Cancer Institute Partner to Improve Patient Care
Cancer - Studies from P.S. Staats et al provide new data on cancer
Center for the Advancement of Health - Oxygen therapy might ease pain of migraine, cluster headaches
CHOICE Administrators - CaliforniaChoice Introduces a New Discount Hearing Program for Small-Group Employers
Chronic Disease - Reports outline chronic disease study findings from University of Ottawa
Chronic Pain - Reports summarize chronic pain research from M.H. Landers and co-authors
Clinical Nursing - New clinical nursing study findings have been published by C.W. Kelly and colleagues
Clinical Nursing - Studies from Chang-Gung University provide new data on clinical nursing
Clinical Trial Research - Health Market Science Launches Clinical Investigators(TM)
CliniComp - South Miami Hospital Goes Live with CliniComp's Essentris in All Perinatal Areas
Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. - Cooperative of American Physicians Membership Tops 10,000
CyberKnife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach - MORSE LLC - CyberKnife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach Mark Expansion Into Southwest Florida
DataBay Resources - DataBay Resources Introduces Enhanced Software Tool
Dementia - Researchers from Nagoya University, Medical Department describe findings in dementia
Dementia Prevention - Study data from McGill University, Division of Geriatric Medicine provide new insights into dementia prevention
Diabetes - Technical University details research in diabetes
Diabetes Management - Research from University of Maryland, Medical Department reveals new findings on diabetes management
Dialog Medical - Dialog Medical Secures New Contract with the Hospital of Saint Raphael
Emergency Medicine - Reports summarize emergency medicine research from Logan College of Chiropractic
Emergency Medicine - Researchers from Case Western Reserve University publish findings in emergency medicine
Emergency Medicine - Scientists at University of New Mexico report research in emergency medicine
Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates Drug and Formulary Application on Apple App Store
eRx Network, Llc - eRx Network Joins National ePrescribing Patient Safety Initiative as Connectivity Partner
Fibromyalgia - Research reports on fibromyalgia from Indiana University provide new insights
Fibromyalgia Prevention - Studies from Stanford University further understanding of fibromyalgia prevention
Gerontology and Geriatrics - Reports from University of Tokyo, Nursing Department add new data to research in gerontology and geriatrics
Haemorrhoidectomy - Data on haemorrhoidectomy detailed by researchers at University of York
Handbooks in Health Care Company - PhRMA Revises Its Marketing Code. What Can Pharmaceutical Companies Do to Comply with the New Pharma Marketing Codes?
HealthHonors - HealthHonors Unveils Its Groundbreaking Behavior Modification Platform
Heart Disease - Research from J. Dsouza and colleagues has provided new data on heart disease
Heart Failure - New heart failure study findings recently were reported by K.M. Goode and co-researchers
Hewitt Associates - While HMO Premiums Remain High, Rate of Increase to Decline in 2009, According to Hewitt Associates
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Studies in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection reported from A.D. Heymann and co-researchers
Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical Partners With Private Hospitals, the Veterans Administration and U.S. Army to Improve Patient Safety
Hospitals & Health Networks - Patient Satisfaction Higher at Most Wired Hospitals
HTH Worldwide - HTH Worldwide Introduces mPassport(sm), Mobile Health and Safety
Hydrocephalus - Studies from W. Tse et al further understanding of movement disorders
IAFP - Illinois Academy of Family Physicians: Medicare Spared for Now -- Time to Fix a Broken Program
Incontinence - Scientists at University of Southampton publish research in incontinence
Internal Medicine - Local Returns as Doctor to Serve Communities of High Desert/Victor Valley & Apple Valley
InTouch Technologies, Inc. - InTouch Health Announces Agreement with Genentech on Activase Education and In-Servicing for Telestroke Customers
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Fontana Announces Plans for New State-of-the-Art Replacement Hospital
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Hospital Further Increases Patient Safety with Medication Bar Code Scanning
Laparoscopy - Researchers at University of Michigan publish new data on laparoscopy
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Life Sciences - Alaskas Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Picks PACS and RIS From NovaRad
Life Sciences - Dr. Victoria Maizes Will Keynote New Medical Trade Event, Heal Thy Practice
Life Sciences - gMed's gCare Version 4.0 Receives 2007 Conditional CCHIT Certification
Life Sciences - MEDHOST Selected As a Microsoft Managed Independent Software Vendor Partner
Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by P.I. Rafailidis and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at Yale University, Department of Medicine
Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from St. Louis University
Life Sciences - Research data from University of New Mexico, Health Science Center update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by S. Smith and co-authors
Life Sciences - Researchers from New York Medical College, Medical College publish findings in pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Kitakyushu
Life Sciences - Study results from Center for Medical Research broaden understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Study results from Kyoto University in the area of life sciences published
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation - Brigham and Women's Hospital Signs With LodgeNet Healthcare to Provide Patient Education and on Demand Entertainment Solutions
LTC Financial Partners - LTC Financial Partners Named as Long Term Care Insurance Source by Kiplinger's 2nd Year in a Row
Managed Care - Parkview Health Expands Partnership with ikaSystems to Encompass Integrated Medical Management
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Oakwood Healthcare and UM-Dearborn Develop a New Home for Educational Programs for Children, Families and Future Teachers
MDVIP, Inc. - MDVIP Launches Preventive Medicine Pilot Program for Uninsured in Florida
MedeFinance, Inc. - Orlando Health Expands Mede Self Pay Analytics to Include Physicians Groups
Medicare and Medicaid - Allscripts Supports Landmark Medicare Electronic Prescribing Provisions
Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Physicians Press Sen. Martinez to Support Reform of Medicare Bidding Program after Hospital Discharge Problems Emerge
Medicare and Medicaid - House, Senate Override Presidential Veto to Pass Medicare Bill
Medicare and Medicaid - More Choice for America's Seniors
Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds Congress for Passing Bill That Protects Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare and Medicaid - New AARP Report Finds Mixed Results Among State Governments' Efforts to Balance Long Term Care Services Under Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by T. Bramley et al
Medicare and Medicaid - SNM Applauds Bill Allowing for Medicare Reimbursement of Essential Radiopharmaceuticals
National Hispanic Health Foundation - The National Hispanic Medical Association and the New York Academy of Medicine Showcased Health Care Reform for Minority Communities at Policy Briefing July 15
Nosocomial Infections - FDA Advisory Committee Provides Opinion of DORIBAX(TM) for the Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Osteoarthritis - Scientists at University of British Columbia publish research in osteoarthritis in women
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy - Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Announces 2008 Annual CONNECT Conference
Pharmacy Research - Study results from A.R. Naso et al provide new insights into pharmacy research
Premier Inc. - North Mississippi Medical Center Expands Affiliation with Premier Healthcare Alliance to Include Infection Tracking Tool
Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at Conferences Around the World in July
Prostate Cancer - Findings in prostate cancer reported from Kaiser Permanente
Prostatic Hyperplasia - Research conducted at University of Michigan has updated our knowledge about prostatic hyperplasia
Prymak, Llc - Fox Learning Systems Selects Prymak's Discovery-180(TM) Technology Assessment to Guide Search for New LMS
QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Signs $10.6M QCPR Contract with Saudi Arabia National Guard Health Affairs NGHA
Rheumatology - New rheumatology study findings have been reported by T.A. Mcnearney and colleagues
Rheumatology - Reports from National Autonomous University advance knowledge in rheumatology
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - 6,000 Healthcare Workers March Against SEIU's Move to Split Their Union Apart
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - California Workers Settle Contract With Atlanta Nursing Home Firm
Sermo - Sermo Jobs Empowers Physicians to Advance Careers on their Terms
Service Employees International Union - Hearings Set for Monday as Part of Two-Year Democratic Process to Unite the Strength of California Long-Term Care Workers to Improve Their Lives and Better Serve Their Clients
SinuCleanse - SinuCleanse Introduces Kids Mist
Smoking - Researchers at Ohio State University, College of Public Health target smoking
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces CE Mark Approval and European Launch of HydroSteer Guidewire Line with Hydrophilic Coating
Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford Doctor Works to Get Medical Relief to Iraq's Civilian People
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. - Marion General Hospital Selects Streamline Health(R) for Integrated Document Workflow Solutions
Surgery - Findings from C.W. Carter and co-authors provide new insights into surgery
Surgery - Largest Review of Office-Based Plastic Surgery Confirms Safety in Accredited Facilities
Surgical Technology - Alternative to LASIK Increases Momentum with U.S. Consumers
TelaDoc Medical Services - TelaDoc Exemplifies Principles of Patient-Centered Medical Home
The Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative - PCPCC Releases Health Plan Purchasing Guide for Employers - Goal to Advance Medical Home
Tornier Inc. - Tornier Reaches the 100,000 Implant Milestone with the Aequalis Shoulder System
Total Access Medical - Personal Nutritionist Counseling, One More Benefit from the Area's Leading Concierge Medical Firm, Total Access Medical
Touchstone Health HMO, Inc. - Touchstone Health Announces Appointment of Penelope Kokkinides as Chief Operating Officer
Transfusion Medicine - First Ever National Biovigilance Network in the U.S. Reaches $1 Million in Funding, Prepares for Fall Pilot Launch
Travel Nurse Source - Travel Nurse Source to Participate in Inaugural Conference for Travel Medical Professionals
Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics - Video: Trinity Mother Frances and Texas Oncology-Tyler Among the First in U.S. to Boast New Cancer-Fighting Technology
University of Michigan Health System - After ER visit, many patients in a fog, U-M study finds
ValuSource Software - ValuSource and MGMA Launch Free Benchmarking Dashboards for Medical Practices
VendorClear.com - VendorClear(TM) Introduces Revolutionary Products for Healthcare Facilities and Vendor Representatives
Verse Group - PointRight Rebranding Program Developed by Verse Group
Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - SouthMed, Inc. and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Reseller Agreement
Webahn Inc. - Electronic Medical Records Are No Longer Limited to Physicians with Deep Pockets
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