MD Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 14th, 2008
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AARP Pennsylvania - Montgomery County Women Voters Say Presidential Candidates Will Need to Address Healthcare and Financial Security in Final Days Leading to the Election
Advantica EyeCare - Advantica EyeCare Appoints Human Resources Director
AmSurg Corp. - AmSurg Reports Third-Quarter Net Earnings from Continuing Operations of $0.39 Per Diluted Share
AuthorHouse - Physician Portrays Powerful Poetry at Heart of Human Condition
Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Research conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital has provided new information about breast cancer epidemiology
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Data Demonstrate ORENCIA abatacept Improves Health-Related Quality of Life, Pain and Sleep Quality in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Study Results Demonstrate More Patients With Early Erosive Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With ORENCIA abatacept and Methotrexate MTX Achieved DAS28 CRP-Defined Remission Compared to MTX Alone
Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Earnings
Diabetes - Advanced Health Care Options for People With Diabetes
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health NM Bonds to 'B'; Outlook Stable
GlaxoSmithKline - GSK Believes There Is No Liver Safety Issue With AVANDIA; Responds to Public Citizen Petition
Heart Attack - Research data from University of North Carolina update understanding of heart attack
HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at Oppenheimer 19th Annual Healthcare Conference
Humana Inc. - Humana Guidance Center supports service to seniors in Mesa
Kaplan EduNeering and PBMI - Kaplan EduNeering and Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute PBMI Develop Alliance to Support Learning in the Healthcare Industry
Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Florida zero in on life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by D.G Penington and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Project HOPE CEO Receives Person of the Year Honor from Serviam Magazine
MedAire Inc. - MedAire's Life-Saving Services Renews Contract with Boeing
Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Proposes Aggressive 13-Point Plan to Stop Medicare Fraud and Recoup Billions; Calls Steps Essential to Medicare's Health
Medicare and Medicaid - Care Improvement Plus Launches 2009 Benefits in Arkansas
Medicare and Medicaid - Need Help Making Medicare Work for You?
Medicare and Medicaid - New findings reported from Duke University describe advances in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Professional Healthcare Ranked Among the Top 25 Percent of Home Health Care Providers in the Country for 2008
National Analysts Worldwide - 74% of Oncologists Predict Rising Costs Will Exceed Society's Ability to Pay for Optimal Cancer Care, Shows New Study by National Analysts Worldwide
National Quality Forum - NQF Endorses Consensus Standards to Reduce Waste and Promote Safe and Effective Use of Imaging Procedures
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. - Investors Seek Growth at Oppenheimer 19th Annual Healthcare Conference
Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software - Companion Data Services Selects Group 1 Software to Improve Insurance Claims Processing
Research and Markets Ltd. - A Company Profile of WellPoint, Inc. 2008: Gain an Insight into the Company's Finances, Strategies & Business Activities
Schering-Plough Corporation - Schering-Plough to Appeal Jury Decision in Missouri Reimbursement Case
Self Insured Solutions - California Contractors Network Secures Workers' Comp Fraud Conviction
Smoking - Anti-Smoking Web Site Helps Parents Plug Into Prevention
Stanford Hospital & Clinics - ALERT: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday event 3rd Annual Roper Invitational Golden Gate Swim See details below
Tableau Software - Tableau Software and Vertica Join Forces to Deliver Data Visualization and Analytics on Super-Sized Databases in Cloud Architectures and in Internal Datacenters
Vemics, Inc. - Vemics Shares Approved for Trading on OTC Bulletin Board
Yale University - Elderly fare better when included in decisions on treatment trade-offs
Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers at University of Navarra publish new data on adverse drug reactions
AllMed Healthcare Management - AllMed Announces Annual Hospital Peer Review Survey Results
American Academy of Ophthalmology - Diabetes Threatens the Eyesight of Many Unsuspecting Americans
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - State and National Leaders Call for Long-term Care Financing Reform
Association for Psychological Science - Just a numbers game? Making sense of health statistics
Benefit Informatics - Benefit Informatics Offering Customers Access to HealthGrades Health Management Suite
Berkery Noyes - Wolters Kluwer Completes Its Acquisition of UpToDate
Biologics - Humira to Replace Remicade as First Choice Among Biologics for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Require e-Prescribing to Qualify for its Physician Incentive Programs
Blue Spoon Consulting Group, LLC - Reframing the Value Proposition of Pharmaceutical Sales
Boston University - Boston Medical Center researchers educating chief residents about addiction
Breast Cancer - St. Louis Local, Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Receives Courage Award
Cancer Risk Factors - New cancer risk factors study findings recently were published by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, University Cancer Institute
Cardiology - WakeMed and Wilson Medical Center Announce Cardiac Services Affiliation
Cat Scratch Disease Prevention - New cat scratch disease prevention study findings reported from Ohio State University, Department of Family Medicine
Central Logic Healthcare Systems - Central Logic to Provide Geisinger Health System with Patient Transfer Solution
Chronic Heart Failure - New chronic heart failure study findings have been reported by L. Tavazzi and co-researchers
Chronic Pain - Boston Scientific Welcomes Passage of Federal Pain Care Legislation to Benefit Military Members and Veterans
Ciena Corporation - Ciena Solutions Gain Continued Momentum with Healthcare Institutions
College of American Pathologists - College of American Pathologists Selects Charles Roussel as Its New Executive Vice President
Community Health - Anthem Blue Cross Secures $18.5 Million Bond for San Diego's La Maestra Community Health Centers
Compression Fractures - DFine Secures $30 Million in Series D Funding
ConnectivHealth - ConnectivHealth Releases Physician Information Needs Assessment
CytoCore Inc. - Pivotal Study of SoftPAP Collector Demonstrates Significant Improvements Over Conventional Collection Technique for PAP Sample
Dementia - New dementia study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Connecticut
Dentistry - URMC Breaks Ground for New Translational Research Institute
Diabetes - Data on diabetes described by B.R. Shah et al
Diabetes - Research on diabetes described by scientists at University of Maastricht
Diabetes - Research on diabetes reported by scientists at University of Aberdeen
Diabetes - Study Finds Preventative Diabetes Care Reduces Amputation Occurrence
Doctor.com - All-New Doctor.com Unites Powerful Doctor Search with Unique Social Media Features
Family Medicine - Recent findings in family medicine described by P.A. Pugno and colleagues
Family Medicine - Research from University of Wisconsin yields new data on family medicine
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Lakeland Hospital's Michigan $123.65MM 2002, 2003, & 2006 VRDBs 'AA-'
Gastroenteritis - Rotavirus Infections Decline More than 70 Percent in Children in U.S.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Gilead Announces Two-Year Clinical Data for Letairis ambrisentan for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension WHO Group 1
Gullapalli & Associates - University of Kentucky Launches Clinical Outcomes-Based Educational Initiative to Reinforce Rheumatoid Arthritis RA Standards of Care
HairDX - Next Generation of Genetic Test for Baldness Unveiled By HairDX
Harris Interactive - Health Insurance Companies Get the Most Blame for Increasing Cost of Health Care
Health and Medicine - Study findings on health and medicine are outlined in reports from Johns Hopkins University
HealthcareScoop.com - Healthcare Scoop Expands Consumer Conversation to Dialogue with Premier Healthcare Organizations
HIV/AIDS - Studies from University of California describe new findings in HIV/AIDS
Incontinence - ConvaTec Introduces Flexi-Seal® FMS Advanced Odor Control
Incontinence - Law Firm Confirms Health Risks for Women Raised by New FDA Med Alert
Injury Infection and Critical Care - Investigators at Wake Forest University release new data on injury infection and critical care
JAMA and Archives Journals - Diabetes treatment becomes more complex, costly
John Muir Health Foundation - Rick and Janet Cronk Give $1 Million to John Muir Capital Campaign
Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Recognized for Hiring Youth for Summer Employment at Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Business Appreciation Breakfast
Kidneys - Reports summarize kidneys study results from H.Y. Wang and co-researchers
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. - Lantheus Medical Imaging Awarded Second Consecutive Sole-Source Supplier Contract from Premier for DEFINITY
Life Sciences - Bluetooth® Integration Made Simple─ Via Bluetooth Testing Software
Life Sciences - Emergency Department "Boarding" Solution Is Associated With Lower Mortality Rates and Lower ICU Admissions
Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Pennsylvania described
Life Sciences - New MEDHOST Version Is More Physician Friendly Than Ever
Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences summarized
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of California target life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Dundee University target life sciences
Life Sciences - Study data from University of Arizona, Department of Surgery update understanding of life sciences
LiveData, Inc. - LiveData, KARL STORZ to Unveil Patient-Aware OR At CIMIT Innovation Congress, Oct. 28-29 in Boston
LTC Financial Partners Llc - When You Need Long Term Care, Don't Look to Medicare, Agency Warns
Lung Cancer - Research from University of Rochester provide new insights into lung cancer
Managed Care - California Insurers are Behind the Curve with Consumer-Driven Health Plans
Managed Care - Foundation Releases Comprehensive Regional Health Care Report Card
Managed Care - HTH Worldwide Unveils First Digital Healthcare Card
Managed Care - Oridion Signs Agreement With Major US Health Plan Provider for Microstream(R) Capnography
McKesson Corporation - McKesson Renames Specialty Business Unit ''McKesson Specialty Care Solutions'' Following Completion of OTN Integration
Medicare and Medicaid - Gateway Health Plan(R) Signs New Agreement with Cleveland Clinic Hospitals
Medicare and Medicaid - Top 25 Managed Care Organizations Lead Increases in Managed Care Medicaid Enrollment Nationally, Though Hold Only One-Third of Its Enrollment
MetLife - MetLife Mature Market Institute Releases National Survey of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Costs
MJ Consulting Group - Johns Hopkins and National Fibromyalgia Association Launch Fibromyalgia Educational Initiative to Bridge Chasm in Diagnosis and Care
National Quality Forum - National Quality Forum Endorses National Consensus Standards for Perinatal Care
National Quality Forum - NQF Endorses Guidelines for Consumer-Focused Public Reporting
National Quality Forum - NQF Endorses Measures to Address Care Coordination and Efficiency in Hospital Emergency Departments
National Vaccine Information Center - NVIC Says Government Denies Gardasil Risks
Neurosurgery - Midwest NeuroSurgery & Spine Specialists Chooses Intergy EHR by Sage
NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Politics & Government Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication
Oncology - Doctors Test Advanced Tool for Treating Prostate Cancer
Oncology - Research from T.L. Mark and co-authors yields new data on oncology
Oridion Systems Ltd. - Oridion Signs Agreement With Major US Health Plan Provider for Microstream Capnography
Osteoporosis - Studies from Stony Brook University yield new information about osteoporosis
Otitis Media Therapy - Research from American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery reveals new findings on otitis media therapy
Pediatrics - Raleigh Pediatrics Dr. Jerry Bernstein Honored with the John Rex Endowment Hands of Health Award
Perfusion - West VA University Study Calls for New Method of Stroke Diagnosis
PICA Group - PICA Group Will Become Part of ProAssurance
Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors - New pressure ulcer risk factors study findings have been reported from Charite University
ProAssurance Corporation - The PICA Group Will Become Part of ProAssurance
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from University of North Carolina, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research have provided new data on prostate cancer risk factors
Public Health - Investigators at Nihon University, Department of Public Health have published new data on public health
Pulmonary Embolism - Researchers from Taipei Medical University report recent findings in pulmonary embolism
Radiology - Foundation Radiology Group Announces Multi-Year Deal with Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
Radiology - The Cost of Emerging Health Care Technologies to Radiology
Rehabilitation Research - Evolution Physical Therapy First Clinic in Southern California to Introduce NASA-Designed Anti-Gravity Treadmill for Public Use
Research and Markets Ltd. - A Company Profile of AmerisourceBergen/PharMerica: a Business Intelligence Report Providing an Analysis of Trends, Strategy & Lines of Business
Research and Markets Ltd. - Examine What Makes Express Scripts One of the Leading Pharmacy Benefit Managers in the North America
Research and Markets Ltd. - Trends in Pharmaceutical Portfolio Management Report: Strategies to Maintain Profitability Despite Adversity
Roche Molecular Diagnostics - Roche Receives FDA Approval for Hepatitis C Viral Load Test on Its Fully Automated Real-Time PCR Platform
Schistosomiasis Therapy - New schistosomiasis therapy study findings reported from Hunan Institute of Parasitic Diseases
Scoliosis - New research on scoliosis from Y.P. Wang and co-authors summarized
Sepsis - Medical Simulation Corporation Introduces Sepsis Quality Initiative Program
Skintastic Medical and Surgical Rejuvenation Center - Economic Update: You Should Invest (in Your Appearance)
SKINTASTIC(TM) Medical and Surgical Rejuvenation Center - Longer-Lasting Restylane(R) Beauty Results Confirmed
SpectraCell Laboratories, Inc. - SpectraCell Laboratories Expands Operations in New Facility
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces Publication of 20-Year Durability Data on Tissue Heart Valve
Standard Register - Apexus Enlists Standard Register to Help 340B-qualified Healthcare Providers Fight Prescription Fraud and Improve Patient Safety
Stanford University Medical Center - Costlier new diabetes drugs don't necessarily produce better outcomes, Stanford researcher says
Sunquest Information Systems Inc. - Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire UK-Based Anglia Healthcare Systems, Ltd., Expanding International Market Presence and Broadening Solution Portfolio
Surgery - Baltimore Local, Burn Victim Wins Patient of Courage Award
Surgery - Gilbert Resident, Iraq War Hero Wins Patient of Courage Award
Surgery - Healthcare Providers Improve Financial, Clinical and Operational Efficiencies Through IT
Surgery - Researchers at University of California, Department of Surgery have published new data on surgery
Surgery - Towson Student Wins Courage Award, Turns Facial Differences Into Positive Tool
Telemedicine - Esteemed Emergency Medicine Physician Appointed to TeleHealth World Magazine Editorial Advisory Board
The Garcia Law Firm - 10 Minnesota Nursing Homes Named in Class Action Lawsuit Against Extendicare
The Leapfrog Group - More Hospitals Adopting Leapfrog Group's 'Never Events' Policy Which Inculdes Apologies, Reporting, and Waiving Costs
Thromboembolism Prevention - Studies from R. Lecumberri et al in the area of thromboembolism prevention described
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Provides Full Range of Cardiac Imaging Solutions with Multiple Toshiba Modalities
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba and MAQUET Partnership to Offer Hybrid Solutions for Infinix-i Addressing a Wide Range of Surgical, Imaging and Interventional Needs
TriMix Laboratories Llc - For Patients Who Fail on Viagra, Levitra or Cialis
Type 1 Diabetes - Research results from American University of Beirut update understanding of type 1 diabetes
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Better instructions reduce complications among patients using common blood thinner
University of Rochester Medical Center - First international guidelines for treatment of psoriatic arthritis
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International - Valeant Pharmaceuticals Announces Promotion Agreement for Diastat AcuDial
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