Managed Care Law Weekly

Measles Vaccines - Scientists at Emory University describe research in measles vaccines

Medicaid - Study shows Medicaid upper payment limit policies can bar states from expanding managed care

Medicare - America's Health Insurance Plans makes statement regarding Medicare out-of-pocket costs

Medicare - Extra payments to Medicare Advantage plans totaled $5.2 billion over fee-for-service costs in 2005

Medicare - Medicare publishes new hospital requirements

Medicare - Online Harris poll shows seniors satisfied with Medicare Part D drug plans

Osteoporosis - Study comparing two osteoporosis drugs in 33,830 women shows difference in hip fracture rate

Pain Management - Chronic back pain is linked to changes in the brain

Philanthropy - Delta Dental contributes $60,000 as seed funding for new NFDH program

Philanthropy - The Hartford donates $175,000 to Coaches vs. Cancer for cancer research, education, advocacy

Professional Education - Survey affirms long-term care certification training objectives for designation being met

Alzheimer Disease - New data from University of California, U.S., illuminate research in Alzheimer disease

Breast Cancer - Findings from Harvard University, U.S., broaden understanding of breast cancer

Colon Cancer - Findings from the United Kingdom, United States and Denmark in colon cancer research reported

Healthcare - New healthcare research reported from Emory University, U.S.

Healthcare - New healthcare study findings reported from Yale University, U.S.

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings recently were reported by scientists from Duke University, U.S.

Urology - Findings from Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom in urology provide new insights

University of North Carolina, U.S. - New data from University of North Carolina, U.S., detailed

University of Alabama, U.S. - Papers describe findings from University of Alabama, U.S., studies

University of Minnesota, U.S. - University of Minnesota, U.S., researchers publish recent findings

American Medical Association - American Medical Association officials detail recent developments

Siemens Medical Solutions - Officials from Siemens Medical Solutions report latest developments

University of Cologne, Germany - Study data released by University of Cologne, Germany

University of California, U.S. - New medical research reported by University of California, U.S.

Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - Recent Case Western Reserve University, U.S., study findings reported

British Medical Journal - British Medical Journal officials provide details on the latest developments

University of Washington, U.S. - Reports summarize new developments from University of Washington, U.S.

University of Sydney, Australia - New medical findings reported by University of Sydney, Australia, researchers

University of Florida, U.S. - Researchers from University of Florida, U.S., publish new findings

University of Bologna, Italy - New study findings published by University of Bologna, Italy

Yonsei University, South Korea - Studies reveal new findings from Yonsei University, South Korea, research

American Diabetes Association - Reports from American Diabetes Association highlight the latest developments

IsoRay - IsoRay officials report on new developments

Critical Therapeutics - Reports highlight recent developments from Critical Therapeutics

Columbia Laboratories - New reports from Columbia Laboratories detailed

IMS Health - IMS Health provides information on its latest news and research developments