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Managed Care Business Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 28th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Business Week | Other Publications

A123Systems - GE Deepens Relationship with Battery Manufacturer A123Systems Through New Investment and Planned Addition of GE’s Technology Head to Board of Directors

ACE Cash Express, Inc. - NetSpend and ACE Cash Express Announce Availability of Mobile Donation Capability to the March of Dimes

Aflac - Aflac Named Top Brand in Insurance and Financial Services Industry

Astra Tech - Astra Tech Brings Patient-Specific Abutment Designs to Life Through 3-Dimensional Imaging with Introduction of Atlantis™ 3D Viewer

AtTask - AtTask Allows GE Healthcare Employees and Managers to Validate Initiatives with Total Visibility Into Projects -- to Speed Installation and Improve Customer Satisfaction

Behavior - Express Scripts Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire WellPoint NextRx Subsidiaries for $4.675 Billion

Cambridge Research and Instrumentation, Inc. (CRi) - Frost & Sullivan Recognizes CRi for Innovations Leading to Personalized Medicine

Cancer - Most Employers Underestimate Full Costs of Employee Health on Productivity

Catchwind - National Breast Cancer Foundation Uses Mobile Reminders as Part of Patient Plans for Prevention and Early Detection

Centerview Partners - Alan Hartman, Richard Girling and Mark Robinson to Join Centerview Partners to Build Healthcare Sector Advisory Practice

Chemotherapy - Cell Therapeutics Initiating Rolling NDA Submission for Pixantrone

Clinical Trial Research - Bio-Optronics Adds Innovative Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Solution to Clinical Conductor Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Continues to Improve Workflow and Productivity

Council for American Medical Innovation - Chicago's Top Minds Join National Business and Health Leaders in Addressing Medical Innovation, Highlighting Policies Needed to Maintain U.S. Competitiveness in Medical Science and Discovery

Detroit Economic Club - Beyond Reform - Modernizing the Health Care System

EHNAC - EHNAC Launches Industry’s Only Accreditation Program for Third-Party Administrators

Endologix, Inc. - Endologix Appoints Vice President of Global Marketing

Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates Alerts U.S. Physicians to Raptiva Recall Within Hours

Frost & Sullivan - Innovation and Strategic Alliances Come to the Rescue of Participants in Mature Brazilian Market for Food Emulsifiers, Finds Frost & Sullivan

Fuld & Company - Rivals Will Drive Toward Alliances or Merge in Healthcare I.T. Industry, National Biz School War Game Predicts

Greencastle Consulting - Lehigh Valley Health Network Selects Greencastle for EMR Training

Health and Society - New health and society study results reported from J.M. Walker et al

Health and Society - Recent findings in health and society described by C. Barrett and colleagues

Health and Society - Research from University of Nevada in the area of health and society described

Health Policy - National Health Experts Launch Bipartisan Coalition to Fight Chronic Disease

HIV/AIDS - GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer Announce Innovative Agreement to Create a New World-Leading, Specialist HIV Company

Humana Inc. - Humana to Recognize Louisiana Nonprofit with $100,000 Grant

InterSystems Corporation - Community Hospital Implements One-Stop Information Delivery in Emergency Department with Forerun System Built on Intersystems Ensemble

Jenner & Block Llp - Jenner & Block Opens Los Angeles Office

Life Sciences - CERAM Strengthens Commercial Team with US Business Development Manager Appointment

Mannatech, Incorporated - Mannatech Chief Science Officer Appointed Vice Chair of Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Senior Scientific Advisory Council

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - ThermoGenesis Names 30-Year Healthcare Industry Executive J. Melville ('Mel') Engle Chief Executive Officer

MedQuist Inc. - MedQuist Names Dominick J. Golio as Chief Financial Officer

Meru Networks, Inc. - Meru Unveils First Video-over-Wireless Infrastructure Solution Optimized for 802.11n Networks

Mylan Inc. - Andrew G. Cuneo Joins Mylan as Vice President of Global Business Development

Neostem, Inc. - NeoStem Completes $11 Million Private Placement Financing to Support Expansion Activities in China, Further Development of NeoStem's VSEL Technology and Advancement of Medical Tourism Initiatives

NMT Medical, Inc. - NMT Medical to Release First-Quarter 2009 Financial Results on May 5

ON Semiconductor - ON Semiconductor Expands Application Specific IC Offering with Investment in 110 nm Technology and Intellectual Property

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC - Oncor Launches Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program

Pallas Athena - Pallas Athena to Implement Enterprise-Wide BPMone Solution at Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease - Illinois Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Launches

Patents - Boston Scientific Announces First Quarter Special Items

Pediatrics - 1-800-GOT-MOLD? to Exhibit at NY/NJ Franchise Expo April 18-19

Pediatrics - Death of a Child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Long-term Consequences for Siblings

Perot Systems Corporation - The Christ Hospital Selects Perot Systems for Revenue Cycle Solutions

Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical heads pull together to reverse the Economic Downturn

Pharmaceuticals - Waste Management Subsidiary Acquires PharmEcology(R) Associates, LLC

Planet Fitness - Despite Ailing Economy, Planet Fitness Thrives

Pneumonia - FDA Approves New Indication for Wyeths TYGACIL (tigecycline) for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Extends Funds’ Participation in Treasury Money Market Program

Radiology - Foundation Radiology Group Raises $10 Million in Venture Funding Led by Chrysalis Ventures

Regulatory Actions - Honeywell HomMed Receives Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Approval for Genesis DM Telehealth Monitor

Research and Markets - Insights into Platform Technology and Early-Stage Pipeline Mergers and Acquisitions is a Must-Read for Biotech Companies

Riverside Partners - Riverside Partners Teams with Management to Acquire IZI Medical Products

RWD Technologies, Llc - RWD Announces Investments In Growing Health Care Practice

SC Johnson - Get Your Edge With New Edge Infused Shave Gels

Sciele Pharma, Inc. - Sciele Pharma Announces FDA Approval of Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5%, First Prescription Non-Neurotoxic Head Lice Treatment

SoftBrands, Inc. - SoftBrands Partners with Intelligenz to Provide Spa and Activities Solution

Stem Cell Research - NeoStem, Inc. Announces Agreement With Progenitor Cell Therapy, LLC

Surve Consulting Group - TSI Healthcare and SURVE Consulting Announce a Strategic Alliance for Leadership and Business Development

U-Systems - U-Systems, Inc. and Dr. Rachel F. Brem of the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates Announces Initiation of the SOMO·INSIGHT Clinical Study

Vocantas - Tech Award Recognizes Vocantas for Commercialization Partnership, Development of World-leading Chronic Disease Management Solution

Wainwright Bank & Trust Company - Wainwright Bank & Trust Company Reports First Quarter Results

Welch Allyn - Welch Allyn Announces Long-Term Strategic Global Partnership with Schiller AG

Wellness - Physicians Wellness Network Offers Online Laboratory Testing Services On Google Health

Adverse Drug Reactions - Prescription Solutions Provides Innovative Real-Time, Multi-Provider and Multi-Pharmacy Intervention Program to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions

Aegis Living - Aegis of Bellevue, the Finest in Senior Living Communities

Aging Research - Researchers from Trinity College detail findings in aging research

Akerman Senterfitt - Akerman Senterfitt a Formidable Force Inside the Beltway

Alternative Reproductive Resources - Egg Donor Surge Makes Due Diligence Critical: 7 Questions Donors Should Ask

Biotechnology Business - BioSignia and L1 Enterprises Announce Partnership Promoting Breakthrough Health Risk Assessment Technology to Federal Agencies

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California CEO to Speak at World Health Care Congress in Washington D.C.

Bone Research - Health Alliance Announces First Fracture Protection Program for Actonel(R) (risedronate sodium) Tablets

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers at University of Lubeck have published new data on breast cancer therapy

Cancer - Study findings on cancer in women are outlined in reports from Erasmus University, Department of Public Health

Cejka Search - The Economy Plus Flexibility Keep Physicians in Practice

Chlamydia - Low Chlamydia Screening Rates Spur Outreach to Health Professionals

Chronic Disease - Adult Well-Being Services Offers Valuable Resources for Caregivers

Chronic Disease - Studies conducted at University of California on chronic disease recently published

City of Warrensville Heights - City of Warrensville Heights Residents Have Access to Easy-to-Use Prescription Drug Discount Card Launched Today

Clinical Trial Research - Data on clinical trial research discussed by researchers at Kyoto University

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Emory University release new data on colon cancer

Colonoscopy - Scientists at Stanford University discuss research in colonoscopy

Courion Corporation - MEDNAX National Medical Group Uses Courion's Enterprise Suite to Automate Identity and Access Management

Diabetes Care - Research data from Virginia Commonwealth University update understanding of diabetes care

Diabetes Care - Researchers from Kaiser Permanente provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes care

Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics to Pay U.S. $302 Million to Resolve Allegations That a Subsidiary Sold Misbranded Test Kits

Dialysis - Businessman Exposed Problems With Quest Subsidiary's Blood Test Kits; Led to $302 Million Settlement

Fatigue - Studies from J.M.S. Lin et al have provided new data on fatigue

Firstsource Solutions - Firstsource Announces North American Leadership Team

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Comments on WellPoint's Agreement to Sell PBM Subs

Flinn Foundation - Flinn Foundation Elects New President and CEO

GAB Robins North America, Inc. - GAB Robins Features MSP and Technology Experts at RIMS

Health and Medicine - Study data from University of Washington update understanding of health and medicine

Health and Society - Recent studies by F.H. Decker and co-authors add new data to health and society findings

Health and Society - Recent studies from University of Toronto add new data to health and society

Health and Society - Reports from Temple University advance knowledge in health and society

Health and Society - Research from M.V. Sarrazin et al has provided new information about health and society

Health and Society - Research results from Mayo Clinic update knowledge of health and society

Health and Society - Researchers at University of California target health and society

Health and Society - Study data from E.S. Fisher et al provide new insights into health and society

Health and Society - Study results from A. Weil and colleagues update understanding of health and society

Health and Society - Study results from T. Bhattacharyya and colleagues update understanding of health and society

Health and Society - Study results from University of Alabama update understanding of health and society

Health Insurance - Blue Cross Launches Largest Selection of Individual Plans Available in Minnesota

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Adoption of Consumer-Driven Health Plans Accelerated by Recession

Heart Attack - St. Joseph's Healthcare System Becomes First Hospital in the Region to Implement Pre-Hospital Therapeutic Cooling to Save the Lives of Cardiac Arrest Patients

Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research - Study finds multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria high in long-term care

Hormones - Data from N.F. Sanchez et al provide new insights into hormones

Hormones - IROs Help Determine Medical Necessity of Growth Hormone Therapy

HTH Worldwide - New Health and Travel Blog Launches to Raise Awareness of International Travel Issues and Trends

Humana Inc. and SIHO Insurance Services - SIHO Insurance Services and Humana Form Alliance to Offer Benefits Solutions

Illinois Hospital Association - Report Ignores True Value of Chicago Hospitals

Independence Blue Cross - Study Shows Consumers With High Deductible Health Plans Are More Savvy About Controlling Costs, Improving Health

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Illinois First Student Workers Join Teamsters Union

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - KCI Issues Statement Regarding AHRQ Draft Report

Life Sciences - Bravo Health Names Julia Ciorletti Senior Vice President, Government Relations

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from C.Y. Wu and co-researchers described

Life Sciences - New UnitedHealthcare Web site makes health care management more convenient and efficient for women of all ages

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from Kochi University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - Richard G. Bennett, M.D., to Take Helm as New President of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Life Sciences - Study results from A.S. Chukmaitov and colleagues in the area of life sciences published

Lung Cancer - Research on lung cancer detailed by scientists at University of Washington

Managed Care - Kaiser Permanente Receives Top Marks in 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Study

Managed Care - Keynote Speakers Announced for 2009 Pharmacy Benefits Academy

Managed Care - New findings from City University of New York, Baruch College in the area of managed care described

Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Provides 'Senior Sensitivity Training' to City of Los Angeles Department of Aging and Network Service Providers

Managed Care - WellPoint Chief Pharmacy Officer Named President-Elect of Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - ExpressMD(TM) Solutions' Remote Patient Health Monitoring Device Receives 510(K) Market Clearance Approval From FDA

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - RealMed and American Well Join Forces to Expedite Online Care Integration Into Health Plans' Financial Systems

MedAmerica - Insurer Grows with $70 Million Acquisition

Medical Care Research - Reports outline medical care research research from N.J. Zhang and colleagues

Medical Care Research - Research on medical care research discussed by O.C. Damman and co-researchers

Medical Care Research - Studies from University of Rochester, Medical Department provide new data on medical care research

Medical Mutual of Ohio - Medical Mutual of Ohio Names Dugan Chief Legal Counsel

Medicare and Medicaid - AHRQ News and NumbersMedicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Spending Jumped from $5.9 billion to $44.3 Billion between 2005 and 2006

Medicare and Medicaid - APS Healthcare and Thomson Reuters to Manage New York State's Medicaid Clinical Best Practices Review Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Baker Donelson Welcomes Health Lawyers Tom Baker and Gina Greenwood to Georgia Offices

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at National Cancer Institute

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid reported by H.N. Ibrahim and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - General Dynamics Awarded $45 Million Task Order by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare and Medicaid - Homecare Associations Nationwide Urge Policymakers to Rescind Controversial Medicare 'Competitive' Bidding Rule

Medicare and Medicaid - Improved Care for Kidney Patients Reduces Medicare Costs and Saves Taxpayers Money

Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at University of California release new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Among Top Five Percent in the Nation for Patient Safety for the Third Year in a Row

Medicare and Medicaid - Quantum and Renaissance Health Systems Take Leadership Role in Advancement of Electronic Health Records in Florida

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid study findings from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by S. Guterman and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - STAAR Surgical Releases Afinity(TM) Collamer(R) Aspheric Single Piece NTIOL

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Brandeis University provide new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - The Quantum Group Announces 10% Growth of Patient Base

MediConnect Global, Inc. - Amy Rees Anderson of MediConnect Global to Speak at World Health Care Congress

MedInsights, Inc. - National Managed Care Provider First to Workers' Compensation Market with Innovative Technology that Reduces Costs to Employers

Mental Health - Centerstone and Advantage Behavioral Health Partner with Dawson McAllister Associations HopeLine to Provide Crisis Counseling

Mental Health - Congress Urged to Support Mental Health Checkups for Teens: Pediatricians, Mother of the Late Garrett Lee Smith Brief Congress On Teen Suicide Prevention in Primary Care

Mental Health - Studies from M.C. Ouellet et al further understanding of mental health

Mental Health - Where You Live May Affect Your State of Mind: Stress and Depression Vary by Region, According to New Study

MN Community Measurement - Several Minnesota Medical Groups Improve Care for Patients Served by Minnesota Health Care Programs, but Disparities Gap Remains

Nursing - New findings from University of Pennsylvania in the area of nursing published

Obstetrics - Reports on obstetrics findings from K. Murthy and co-researchers provide new insights

Obstructive Lung Disease - Research results from M. Gulati and co-authors update knowledge of obstructive lung disease

Occupational Health - Report summarizes occupational health study findings from T. Morken and co-researchers

Olympus Managed Health Care, Inc. - Olympus Managed Health Care Extends Proven-Cost Containment Program

Patents - AHRQ Director Carolyn Clancy and Dr. Mark McClellan to Address Device Executives 2009 MDMA Annual Meeting

Pegasystems - HealthNow New York Inc. Empowers Business Users to Drive Improvements in Claims Processing and Increase Member Retention and Loyalty

Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Mortgage Capital Arranges $756 Million FHA Loan for Trenton Area Hospital

Public Health - HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Investigates the Possibility of a Better Health Care System North of the Border

Purifan, Inc. - More Schools Install Classroom Air Filters to Improve Air Quality

Renal Disease - New data from Kaiser Permanente, Department of Nephrology illuminate research in renal disease

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. - Skilled Healthcare Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility in Dallas

Skin Cancer - Research from N. Hirst and co-authors reveals new findings on skin cancer

Telemedicine - High Tech Brings Back the Company Doctor

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America - New Program Gives Guardian Dental Pre-Paid/DHMO Members Greater Access to Specialty Care

The Mahone Group, Inc. - Mahone Hires Connie Garrison as Head of Healthcare Staffing Services

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - CareMore’s Go-Live on TriZetto’s Clinical CareAdvance System to Enhance Member Care and Support Business Growth

UNITE HERE Local 11 - Radisson LAX Signs Union Contract with UNITE HERE Local 11, Becoming Fourth LAX Hotel to Become Union on the ‘ New Century’ Blvd

University of Rochester Medical Center - Scientists discover way to jumpstart bone's healing process

Upp Technology, Inc. - Upp Technology, Inc. Promotes Director of Recruiting

Urinary Tract Infection - Investigators at University of Virginia have published new data on urinary tract infection

Valor Healthcare - Valor Healthcare Opens 15th Veterans Clinic



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