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Managed Care Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 12th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Law Weekly | Other Publications

Aetna - Aetna Wins Contracts for Central, Eastern and Western Missouri Medicaid

Aging - AAHSA Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Hearing

Akerman Senterfitt - Akerman Senterfitt Announces Expansion of Healthcare Practice

Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. - Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. Offers PPO Health Insurance Plan as Low as $199

American Cancer Society - Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer

American College of Physicians - Call for primary care reform from AAFP, ACP and AOA

American Legislative Exchange Council ALEC - Legislators Say Federal Health Reform Efforts Trample States’ Rights

Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. - Arcadian Management Services Names CEO Robert Fahlman as Chairman of the Board

Avalon Healthcare - Avalon Healthcare Signs Contract with Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Beazley plc - Beazley Expands Healthcare Team with Appointment of Tom McNally

Bird Flu - New bird flu study findings recently were reported by researchers at Food & Drug Administration

Brandeis University - Cardiac rehabilitation saves lives

Breast Cancer - Data from University of Texas advance knowledge in breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - Study findings from K.C. Brown et al provide new insights into breast cancer screening

California Pharmacists Association - CPhA Applauds Efforts to Help Seniors Afford Prescription Medications

Cancer - The Wellness Community Launches National Education Program Addressing the Cost of Cancer Care

CHOICE Administrators - Leader of CHOICE Administrators®, the Nation’s Largest Group Health Insurance Exchange, to Attend NAHU Annual Convention in New York City, NY

Choice Hotels International, Inc. - Choice Hotels Selects Correll to Offer 401k Savings Program to Franchisees

CIGNA - CIGNA Uses Social Media to Deliver Health and Wellness Messages

CIGNA Corporation - H. Edward Hanway Plans to Retire as CEO of CIGNA at End of 2009; David M. Cordani Named as Successor; Company to Separate Roles of CEO and Chair

Clinical Nursing - New clinical nursing study findings have been published by S.C. Wu and colleagues

Clinical Trial Research - Study findings on clinical trial research are outlined in reports from University of Hamburg

Cloning - Researchers from University of Manchester publish findings in cloning

Cogent Healthcare - Study Finds Cogent’s Hospitalist Programs Result in Profoundly Low Hospital Readmission Rates

Community Health - Natural Products Foundation Program Makes First 'Healthy Match'

ConAgra Foods, Inc. - ConAgra Foods Fourth Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations More Than Doubles Vs. Year-Ago Period; EPS of $1.63 – $1.66 Expected in Fiscal 2010, Excluding Items Impacting Comparability

Concentra - Athletic Health Specialists Bring Better Health to Work

Dell, Inc. - Dell, NFIB Honor Nation’s Most Innovative Small and Mid-Size Businesses as Part of 2009 Global Dell Small Business Excellence Award

Derma Sciences, Inc. - Derma Sciences Announces First Commercial Sales of BIOGUARD(TM) Barrier Dressings

Diabetes - Findings in diabetes reported from C. Hachem and co-researchers

Diabetes Care - Henry Ford Health System Adopts Healthy Interactions Conversation Map® Education Program As Standard Curriculum In Diabetes Education

Endometriosis - New endometriosis research from University of Adelaide described

Epidemics - New Study Says Purported Melanoma Epidemic is Vastly Overstated

Epilepsy - Research reports on epilepsy from W.M. Zachry and colleagues provide new insights

eWomenNetwork-Boston/MetroWest - Casting a Wider Net - Two Boston-Area Professional Women's Group Leaders Collaborate to Fill the Boat With Success

Family Medicine - Research findings from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine update understanding of family medicine

Freed Maxick & Battaglia CPAs - Freed Maxick Expands Healthcare Consulting Practice

Fusion Sleep - UnitedHealthcare and Fusion Sleep Announce New Agreement

Genesis HealthCare - Five Genesis HealthCare Centers To Be Awarded Prestigious National Award

Gerontology and Geriatrics - Reports outline gerontology and geriatrics research from L. Pascazio and colleagues

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Retains the Commonwealth of Virginia Health Insurance Account

Health Insurance - Cinergy Health Commentary On President Obama's Call for Cost Control, Competition in Health Insurance Arena

Health Insurance - Consumers Can Now Shop Online for Individual Health Insurance Coverage With Mercy Health Plans

Health Insurance - Mercy Health Plans Launches MercyOne Connect(TM)

Health Insurance - New EPI Healthcare Study by June O'Neill Shows Uninsured 'Crisis' Wildly Overestimated

Health Insurance - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Urges General Assembly to Support Children's Health Insurance Program

Health Insurance - Research from L. Mccormack and co-researchers in the area of health insurance published

Health Insurance - Researchers from University of Melbourne discuss findings in health insurance

Health Insurance - Robert Reich Challenges Senate Democrats to Fight for Public Health Insurance Option to Control Costs

Health Insurance - U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Advocates Strong Healthcare Reforms in Support of American Values

Healthcare Policy - Studies from Harvard University, Medical Department in the area of healthcare policy described

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Electronic Medical Record Technology Uptake Faces Challenges

Heart Failure - West Wireless Health Institute Teams with Corventis for its First Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial

Highmark Inc. - Highmark Program Receives Top Community Leadership Award

HighRoads - Fortune 500 Employers Turn to HighRoads as the President’s Budget Boosts DOL Enforcement

Hip Fracture Risk Factors - Study results from University of Sydney in the area of hip fracture risk factors published

HMS - HMS Urges Healthcare Reform Measures to Manage Costs, Target Resources, Fight Fraud

HTH Worldwide - Angelo Masciantonio, CEO and Co-Founder of HTH Worldwide Named Ernst & Young 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year(R) in Greater Philadelphia

Humana Inc. - Humana Announces Strategic Alliance with CUNA Mutual Group

Immunization - Adults with Asthma Not Getting Their Flu Shots: At-Risk Population Under Vaccinated

Insurance.com - Hit by an Uninsured Motorist? Get Help with Auto Insurance Claim Questions

JAMA and Archives Journals - Total knee replacement appears cost-effective in older adults

Kidney Disease Therapy - Research from Case Western Reserve University, Division of Nephrology in kidney disease therapy provides new insights

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: Childbirth Injuries Fall Sharply, but More Could Be Prevented

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by B. Hass and co-authors

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at University of Connecticut, Health Center

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from O. Kirkevold et al

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at University of Science and Technology

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at Institute of Tropical Medicine, Department of Public Health

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at University of Leuven on life sciences recently published

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Leicester have provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from King's College London broaden understanding of life sciences

Lockton Companies, Llc - New Hires Illustrate Lockton Dunning Benefits' Continued Growth

Lung Cancer - Research from University of Washington in lung cancer provides new insights

Magellan Health Services - National Imaging Associates’ Perspective on Health Care Reform

Managed Care - Leading Health Plan Utilizes MEDai Solution to Reduce Hospital Admissions and Target Interventions

MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Notified of Tentative Award from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Medical Ethics - Recent findings in medical ethics described by H. Davies and colleagues

Medical Ethics - Research results from E. Wager and colleagues update understanding of medical ethics

Medical Quality - Research reports on medical quality from N. Wu and colleagues provide new insights

Medical Quality - Study data from A.H. Rosenstein et al provide new insights into medical quality

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Launches Money-Saving Prescription Drug Resource

Medicare and Medicaid - Easter Seals Applauds Agreement to Cut Costs of Prescription Medications

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Medicare to Provide Case by Case Reimbursement for the Renessa(R) Treatment for Incontinence in Women

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Community Urges President Obama to Stop Funding Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice of Michigan President and CEO Available for Comment on New England Journal of Medicine Article on Profits in Hospice Industry and Proposed Changes From MedPAC

Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds President Obama's and Senator Baucus's Efforts to Work With PhRMA to Bring Down Health Care Costs and Advance Meaningful Reforms

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

Medicare and Medicaid - RetireSafe Salutes Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for Its Commitment to Cut Drug Prices and Help Seniors in the Medicare 'Doughnut-Hole'

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from M.B. Nichol and co-researchers yield new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from E.R. Balotsky and co-authors update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from R.E. Faught and colleagues in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint State Sponsored Business Launches New Program with Arcadia HealthCare to Help Improve Medication Safety, Efficacy and Compliance for Medicaid Members

Medicity Inc. - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Selects Medicity to Achieve “Meaningful Use” Through Health Information Exchange

Mental Disorders - Researchers at George Washington University release new data on mental disorders

Mental Health Epidemiology - Studies from St. George's University in the area of mental health epidemiology described

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck & Co., Inc. Statement on Medicare Part D Assistance

Michigan Business and Professional Association - Health Care Legislation Proposed by Michigan's Senate is the Wrong Medicine for Business

MinuteClinic - MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider in All CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Plans

Mitchell Yass - One Man's Mission to Improve Our Healthcare System and Resolve Chronic Pain

MRO Corp. - MRO Corp. Announces Audit Tracker Online Contracts with Wellspan and Western Maryland Health System

MyBackOffice - Local Company Offers Micro-Businesses Fortune 500-Style Administrative Services in a Competitive Economy

National Association for the Self-Employed - Micro-Businesses Offer Strong Opinions On Health Reform Proposals

National Cooperative Business Association - Cooperatives Can Address Health Care Needs if Properly Defined and Adequate Consumer Protections are Established

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - NHPCO Comments on NEJM Article and Emphasizes Position of Hospice Community

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Data on non-small cell lung cancer discussed by K. Lang and colleagues

ODS Companies - ODS Celebrates Charity Challenge Success with Rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square

One Call Medical, Inc. - Survey of Independent Imaging Centers Reveals That Diagnostic Radiology Networks Play a Critical Role in Channeling Patients

Orthopedics - Technological Advancements Shift Site-of-Care From the Operating Room to Your Doctor's Office

PA Assisted Living Consumer Alliance - Death at Assisted Living Facility Points to Desperate Need for Better Regulations from the State

Patient Advocate Foundation - Elizabeth Edwards to Deliver Keynote Address at Patient Advocate Foundation's 10th Annual Patient Congress

Patient Advocate Foundation - Patient Advocates From All 50 States Gather in Nation's Capitol to Meet With Lawmakers and Urge Passage of Comprehensive Health Care Reform

Pediatrics - Davis Vision, United Concordia Dental and the Pittsburgh Pirates Team Up to Provide Free Dental and Vision Screenings

Pharmaceuticals - Businesses, Community Leaders Invited to Come Together to Examine the Rising Cost of Healthcare

Pharmaceuticals - HCPC Calls for Greater Healthcare Savings Through Improved Adherence to Prescription Drug Regimens

Pharmaceuticals - Millennium Pharmacy Systems is Open for Business in Florida

Pharmaceuticals - Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Look-Alike Drug Name Medication Errors

Physicians Healthcare Management Group, Inc. - Phyhealth Issues 2008 Audited Financial Statements and Provides Business Update

Powell Tate - Data: Actual imaging use far below president's recommended 95 percent utilization rate for Medicare

Preferred Health Technology Inc. - PHT Names VP to Lead Sales of A-Claim Payment Solution for Doctors, Hospitals

Psychiatry - New psychiatry data have been reported by L.H. Myklebust and co-authors

Psychiatry - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital yields new data on psychiatry

Public Health - Nation's Staff RNs Call on Congress to Implement Public Health Care Option

Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. - Quick-Med Technologies Announces First Commercial Sales of NIMBUS® Wound Care Products

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union - Retail Union Head Blasts Merchants Group for Opposition to Health Care Reform

Schizophrenia - Recent findings from University of California highlight research in schizophrenia

Somnia Anesthesia - Somnia Anesthesia: 3rd Study Confirms Anesthesia Improves Cancer Detection in Colonoscopies

Stanford University School of Medicine - Media Advisory: Stanford Podcast Says Government-Run Health Care is Not the Solution

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems’ North Georgia Medical Center & Gilmer Nursing Home Recognized for Leadership of Excellence

Surgery - Study results from S.D. Barnett and colleagues in the area of surgery published

SynerMed - SynerMed Announces Partnership with Torrance Hospital IPA to Deliver Next-Generation IT Solution, Prepare for EHR Interoperability

Telemedicine - Research conducted at S.F. Shoaib and co-authors has provided new information about telemedicine

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - Jeff Margolis Receives American Jewish Committee’s 2009 National Human Relations Award Recognizing His Contributions to Improving Healthcare and Community

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Announces Initiatives in Support of the “Year of Community Living”

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius On the 10th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Olmstead v. L.C.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Release of $6 Billion in New CHIP Funds to Insure Children

U.S. Department of Justice - Eight Miami-Area Residents Charged in $22 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Home Health Care Agencies

U.S. Department of Justice - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations Lead to Charges Against 53 Doctors, Health Care Executives and Beneficiaries for More Than $50 Million in Alleged False Billing in Detroit

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Invests $20 Million in St. Rose Hospital to Enhance Access to Health Care Services in Alameda County

University of California - Los Angeles - Long-term care costs exceed yearly income for many Calif. seniors living alone

University of California - San Francisco - UCSF commentators call for health reform to revitalize primary care

University of the Rockies - University of the Rockies Improves Educational Experience With Four New Hires

Weight Loss - Study findings from S.A. Shikora et al broaden understanding of weight loss

Wellness - Faced With Economic Downturn, Employers Choose To Reform Their Benefit Offerings From Within

Wellness - Independent Health to Begin Offering Its Members Vitamins, Supplements and Natural Products

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and Its Subsidiaries

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Assigns Rating To Lincoln National Corporation’s New Senior Unsecured Notes

Research and Markets - Consumer Healthcare 2009 Handbook: Assess US Healthcare Planning and Decisionmaking from a Consumer/Patient Perspective

Research and Markets - Worksite Wellness: How to Successfully Gain Senior Management Support Audio Webcast on CD-ROM



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