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Managed Care Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 5th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Law Weekly | Other Publications

AARP Pennsylvania - AARP Pennsylvania Pleased by House Committee Action

ACS - ACS Continues Partnership With the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies With Three Year Contract Extension

Aetna - Enjoy “Wellness on Us,” Aetna Tells Illinois Employers

Alameda County Access to Care Collaborative - Alameda County Health Care Safety Net Reaches More than Half of the County’s Uninsured

Alzheimer Disease - Reports summarize Alzheimer disease research from Radboud University

Anesthesia - Data from University of the Pacific provide new insights into anesthesia

Asthma - Magellan to Receive Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Product Innovation Award; Three-Minute LeadCare(R) II Test Identifies Children with Lead Poisoning

Autoimmune Disease - Recent findings from S.R. Dube and co-authors highlight research in autoimmune disease

Benefit Informatics Inc. - Benefit Informatics Introduces Executive Summary to Save Time and Resources for Health Plan Analysis and Reporting

Brinker Capital, Inc. - Social Security is Most Important Focus of Congress after Economic Fixes, Brinker Barometer Finds

California Nurses Association - SEIU, CNA/NNOC Announce Major Accord

Cancer - Experts Weigh in on Controversial Issue of Determining Value of Cancer Care at NCCN Conference

Cancer - Findings from E.M. Berke and co-authors broaden understanding of cancer

CGI Group INC. - CGI Announces US$135 Million Award from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Maintain and Enhance Medicare Advantage & Part D Systems

CheapOair - CheapOair Launches Top Travel Safety Tips Article as Part of Their Travel Article Series

Clinical Trial Research - Reports outline clinical trial research study findings from University of Hamburg

Community Health - Research from J.H. Severance and co-researchers in the area of community health described

CSC - Massachusetts Studies Reveal Importance of Incentives in Healthcare Technology Adoption

Deloitte - Need for Health Care Reform Escalates; One in Four Americans Skip Care When Sick or Injured

Diabetic Retinopathy - Study results from J.K. Schmier and colleagues broaden understanding of diabetic retinopathy

Diagnostics - eCardio Diagnostics Launches Academic Medicine Initiative

Diagnostics - New Integrated Medical Center and Critical Access Hospital for San Juan County Hospital District

Dialysis - Research on dialysis described by W.L.S. Peter and colleagues

Disabled American Veterans - White House Drops Plan to Bill Disabled Veterans' Insurance for Care

Eliza Corporation - Eliza Corporation to Participate in ConnextionsHealth-Sponsored World Congress Leadership Summit on Member Retention for Health Plans

Family Medicine - Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University describe findings in family medicine

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Mountain States Health Alliance at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms the Forest at Duke NC at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation's 2009 Revs 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fox Insurance Company - Fox Insurance Company Partners with NAIM for EGWP Marketing to Employer Groups and Unions

Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. - Mansfield Recognized for Cambridge Who's Who

Health Care Service Corporation - Health Care Service Corporation Ranked as One of the Most Diverse Companies in the Country for 5th Consecutive Year

Health Insurance - Highmark Offers Resources to Help Pennsylvanians Without Health Insurance During Cover the Uninsured Week

Health Insurance - New health insurance research from National University described

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Reminds Seniors That Open Enrollment Closes March 31

Health Policy - ABMS Hosts First National Health Policy Forum to Address Physician Accountability and Health System Performance Standards

Health Policy - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Heart Attack - New Aspirin Recommendation Can Help Prevent Heart Attacks & Strokes, Says Partnership for Prevention

HIV/AIDS - Jury Convicts Two Doctors and Two Medical Assistants in $5.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scam

HIV/AIDS - The Pope is Wrong on Condoms

Hooper Lundy & Bookman, Inc. - Charles Oppenheim Joins Hooper, Lundy & Bookman

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Research on hormone replacement therapy detailed by B.G. Silverman and co-authors

Hygiene - Jennings Produces Hand Hygiene Campaign for Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Announces Two Million Share Increase in Common Stock Repurchase Plan

ikaSystems - ikaProHEDIS+ from ikaSystems Achieves NCQA Software CertificationSM

ikaSystems Corp. - Total Health Selects ikaEnterprise to Support Medical Cost Stabilization for Medicaid and Commercial Memberships

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Louisiana School Bus Workers Overwhelmingly Choose Teamsters

Kansas State University - Employee cardiovascular health relates to psychological well-being

Keenan & Associates - Annual Keenan Summit Addresses Challenges and Opportunities in Health Care

Kidney Transplants - The National Kidney Foundation of Florida Commends Senator Thad Altman, Representative Ritch Workman for Co-Sponsoring 'Common Sense' Legislation Widely Hailed as 'Good for Patients, Good f

law firm of Knapp & Roberts - Arizona Jury Awards Landmark $11 Million Verdict in Assisted Living Case

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at Umea University, Department of Nursing

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from D. Esposito et al outlined

Life Sciences - Research data from A. Nyika and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Windsor has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by scientists at University of Oslo

Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from P. Gaspard and colleagues provide new insights

Life Sciences - Studies from J. Cooper and colleagues reveal new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study Shows Moderate Intensity Walking Means 100 Steps per Minute: 3000 Steps in 30 Minutes 5 Times a Week

LiveData - The Johns Hopkins Hospital to Install LiveData OR-Dashboard, Driving Universal Protocol and SCIP Compliance

Managed Care - Leader in Health Plan Cost Containment Cites Three Economy-Driven Reasons Why Self-Insured Health Plans Should Brace for Claim Increases and Fund Reserves Accordingly

Managed Care - Urban Health Plan Receives $1.3M from Economic Stimulus Package to Increase Health Care Access in Corona, Queens

March of Dimes - Medical Costs for One Premature Baby Could Cover a Dozen Healthy Births

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Explores Systemic Risk in the Health Insurance Industry

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - VA to Build Stand-Alone Replacement Hospital in Denver

McKesson - Abington Memorial Hospital Turns to McKesson for Revenue Management Overhaul

McKesson Corporation - McKesson Specialty Care Solutions Launches CMS-Qualified RelayHealth E-Prescribing Tool with Lynx® Technology Platform

MEDai, Inc. - Leading Healthcare Organizations Share Successes Realized with MEDai's Predictive Analytics

MedAssets - MedAssets’ Supply Intensity Metric Analysis Accurately Predicts Hospital Supply Costs

MEDecision, Inc. - MEDecision Quadruples Booth at HIMSS Conference and Exhibition

Medica - Medica Pay for Performance Program Rewards Providers More Than $3 Million

Medical Care Research - Reports outline medical care research from University of California

Medical Ethics - Data on medical ethics detailed by L. Brits and co-authors

Medical Ethics - New medical ethics research from Royal Children's Hospital outlined

Medical Ethics - Reports outline medical ethics study results from University of Leuven

Medical Ethics - Research findings from B. Hofmann et al update understanding of medical ethics

Medical Ethics - Researchers at University of Leicester target medical ethics

Medical Ethics - Study findings from University of Melbourne broaden understanding of medical ethics

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Applauds President Obama's Plan to Aid Small Businesses

Medicare and Medicaid - CIMRO of Nebraska Uses Milliman Care Guidelines(R) for Nebraska Medicare Reviews

Medicare and Medicaid - Coalition to Protect Senior Care Urges House Ways and Means Panel to Reject MedPAC Recommendations on SNF Medicare Funding

Medicare and Medicaid - Data from M.L. Kilgore et al provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Discussions About End-of-Life Care Reduce Healthcare Costs in Last Week of Life

Medicare and Medicaid - Heart Hugger by General Cardiac Technology, Eases Pain of Medicare's Decision to No Longer Cover Hospital Errors

Medicare and Medicaid - Illinois Hospital Association Commends Governor for Protecting Health Care in State Budget Proposal

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results from State University of New York described

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports on medicare and medicaid findings from K.A. Stewart and co-researchers provide new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Minnesota in medicare and medicaid provides new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid discussed by scientists at Army

Medicare and Medicaid - Study Finds that Dying Patients and Families Suffer from Lack of Continuity of Physician Care

MediConnect Global, Inc. - MediConnect CEO, Amy Rees Anderson, Recognized in vSpring Capital Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs

MedSolutions - Radiology Benefits Management: Good for America’s Health and Economy

Mental Health - Health Integrated Launches Unique Service for Health Plans Preparing for Federal Mental Health Parity Regulations

Mental Health - Reports from J. O'Sullivan et al highlight recent research in mental health

Mental Health - Study results from S. Brownie and colleagues in the area of mental health published

Mental Illness - New mental illness research reported from P.G. Stiles and co-authors

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Joanne Volovar Named President of Molina Healthcare of Missouri

National Hispanic Medical Association - National Hispanic Medical Association Conference in NYC Focuses on Increasing the Latino Health Care Workforce

National Safety Council - New Data Counters Public Perception: Study in NSC Journal of Safety Research Supports Rural State Seat Belt Laws

Obesity - New findings from University of North Carolina in the area of obesity published

Peak Performance Solutions, Inc. - Peak Performance Announces New Services for Medicare Mandatory Reporting, OFAC Compliance, and Automated Sequencing for the P&C Insurance Industry

Pediatrics - 'Comfort' Now Available to Caregivers of Ohio's Seriously-Ill Children

Pediatrics - The Danger of President Obama's Insurance for Children (SCHIP)

Pennsylvania Commission for Women - PA Commission for Women Kiosk Helps Women Access Health Information

Pharmaceuticals - Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy - a Thriving Michigan Based Healthcare Company

PHC, Inc. - PHC Completes Sale of Pivotal Research Centers for $5 Million

PMSI - PMSI Settlement SolutionsSM Responds to New Legislation and Client Needs with Reporting Solution

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Names DeVore President and Chief Executive Officer

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance to Expand Participation in Cost and Quality Improvement Collaborative, Launches QUEST 2009

Psychiatry - New findings from D. Hailey and co-authors in the area of psychiatry published

Psychiatry - Researchers at Umea University, Department of Nursing have published new data on psychiatry

Rectal Cancer Therapy - Research from Stavanger University, Department of Surgery provides new data about rectal cancer therapy

RediClinic Llc - RediClinic Introduces New Services and Reaffirms its Commitment to Year-Round Service in Houston and Austin

Research and Markets - Case or Care Management, 3rd Edition 2009 Update

Research and Markets - Colombia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2009

Research and Markets - Germany Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2009

Research and Markets - Healthcare Performance Improvement: Plans, Policies & Procedures - the Complete 2009 Updated Edition

Research and Markets - Moldova Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2009

Research and Markets - Pharmaceutical Prices in the Czech Republic Are Set To Significantly Decline Throughout 2009 According To This Q1 2009 Report

Research and Markets - The 2009 U.S. HMO Medical Centers Industry Report Finally Available

Research and Markets - The Saudi Arabian Government Has All but Admitted It Cannot Finance a Sustainable Healthcare Sector; Read More Inside Q1 2009 Report

Surgery - Blue Cross Puts New Online Shopping Tool in Hands of Consumers

Surgery - Reports from Children's Hospital describe recent advances in surgery

Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters - Thomson Reuters Analyst Examines Tax Considerations for the Recently Un- or Underemployed

Texas Back Institute - Suffering From Back and Neck Pain? Investing in Treatment Pays Off in the Long Run

The American Legion - American Legion Commander Praises Obama’s Change in Plan

The American Legion - The American Legion Strongly Opposed to President's Plan to Charge Wounded Heroes for Treatment

The Haley Group - Haley Group Urges Governors to Reform Medicaid’s Wasteful Two-Week Payment System

The MMIC Group - MMIC Announces Enhanced Roles for Key Executives

Uluru Inc. - ULURU Inc. Announces Appointment of Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, M.D., as Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board

UnitedHealthcare - Discounted Health Insurance Options Now Available to New Jersey Social Service Workers

Urinary Tract Infection - Study results from C.L. Zhan and colleagues broaden understanding of urinary tract infection

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint Announces Strategic Relationship With Availity to Enhance the Provider and Health Plan Relationship and Advance Improvements in Patient Care

Wiley-Blackwell - Barriers to diabetes care include restaurants and high-risk lifestyles, says international review

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