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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

Breast Cancer - 'New Guidelines Against Breast Self-Examination Could Seriously Endanger Women's Health,' Says Dr. Marisa Weiss, President and Founder of Breastcancer.org

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

Diabetes - 'Snapshots' of Eyes Could Serve as Early Warning of Diabetes or Diabetic Eye Disease, U-M Researchers Report

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

HMS - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Announces Intent to Award Cost Containment Services Contract to HMS

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

Amgen - Study Showed Half of Patients Treated with Enbrel etanercept Plus Methotrexate Can Achieve DAS Clinical Remission and 80 Percent Had No Progression of Joint Damage in Active Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

Arthritis - New Survey Findings Reveal Emotional and Physical Toll of Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Advancement of Treatment Through 'Generations'

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 - Agendia and Ferrer Announce Exclusive Agreement for Sales of Cancer Diagnostic Services in Four Major European Markets

Cancer - For the 14th Year in a Row, Cleveland Clinic Heart Center Is Ranked No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report 'America's Best Hospitals' Survey

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

Illumisys - Alta Bates Medical Group (ABMG) Teams With Illumisys, LLC to Promote Quality of Care to Patients and Increase Adoption and Use of Health Information Technologies.

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

Pediatrics - Researchers at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine Make New Discovery in Pediatric Heart Disease Diagnosis

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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