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Managed Care Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 26th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Law Weekly | Other Publications

Aetna - Aetna Honored as Healthy Lifestyles Employer

Aetna - Aetna Pilot Helps Physicians Improve Care for Diabetics

Aetna - Aetna Teams up with Bishop Eddie Long to Spread the Word about Preventing and Managing Diabetes

Alliance for Patient Access AfPA - National Health Insurer Code of Conduct Hits 1000 Signatures of Support

America's Best Companies - Finally a Health Care Option for Small Businesses

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - Obama Administration Advances Long-Term Services and Supports in Health Care Reform

American College of Physicians - Internists support broad goals of House 'tri-committee' proposed health-reform legislation

American Hospital Association - Statement About Agreement With White House and Senate Finance Committee on Health Reform

AmWINS Group Benefits - Six Ways to Fix the American Healthcare System

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky, UK HealthCare Renew Network Agreement

Anxiety Disorders - Researchers at World Health Organization target anxiety disorders

Arthritis - Arizona's AM 1230 KOY to be Broadcast from SCAN Health Plan Studios

Atrial Fibrillation - Study data from S. Sharma and co-authors update knowledge of atrial fibrillation

AuthorHouse - Insightful Handbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers

Back Pain - Research from Portland State University yields new data on back pain

BestHealthcareRates.com - BestHealthcareRates.com Advises Consumers to Request MIB File Before Medical Insurance Reforms Take Effect

Brown & Toland - Brown & Toland Ranked 'Elite' Among Physician Groups

Canadian Medical Association Journal - 200 percent increase in cardiovascular medication costs to $5 billion in Canada

Cancer - Community Oncologists and Patients Stand Up for Cancer Care on Capitol Hill

Cancer - OncologyRx Care Advantage(TM) Specialty Pharmacy Passes $15 Million Milestone in Patient Financial Assistance

Cancer - Research from Ben-Gurion University in the area of cancer published

Cancer Prevention - Research from H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center yields new data on cancer prevention

Cardiovascular Disease - Study findings on cardiovascular disease are outlined in reports from R.W. Dettloff and colleagues

Cavit Sciences, Inc - Merger: Cavit Sciences Takes over National Health Services

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Receives Notice of Texas Contract Award

Chelsea Green Publishing Company - Governor Howard Dean to Appear at a Capella Books Event in Atlanta

CIGNA - CIGNA HealthCare Customer Call Centers to Be Open 24/7 Starting 7/24

CIGNA - Health Coverage and Financial Security for the Business Traveler: CIGNA Launches New Business Travel Accident & MedicalSM Plan

Cincom Systems, Inc. - CareMedic and Cincom Sign OEM Technology Partnership for Healthcare Solution

Clinical Trial Research - Data on clinical trial research published by researchers at Maastricht University

Concierge Choice Physicians - Hybrid Concierge Medical Practice Provides More Value, Options to Growing Number of Physicians Nationwide

Cook Medical - Ability to Reduce Risk of 250,000 Potentially Fatal Hospital Acquired Infections Sparks Sales of Cook Medical's Spectrum Turbo-Ject PICC

CS STARS LLC - CS STARS Announces Strategic Alliance with Gould & Lamb to Deliver Solution for MMSEA Section 111 Mandatory Reporting

Dementia - Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Samarion(SM) Form Strategic Alliance to Enhance Care for Individuals with Dementia

Dementia - Data on dementia reported by researchers at Bergen University

Dementia - Reports from Pennsylvania State University add new data to research in dementia

Dementia - Scientists at Brown University target dementia

Dementia - Study data from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center update understanding of dementia

Dementia Therapy - Researchers from Purdue University detail findings in dementia therapy

Depression - Scientists at St. Louis University publish new data on depression

Diabetes - Investigators at Oregon Health & Science University publish new data on diabetes

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been reported by K.L. Brittain and co-researchers

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Oklahoma detail findings in diabetes

Dialysis - Research in the area of dialysis reported from P. Bhat and colleagues

Drug Abuse - Recent findings from G.O. Cisneros and co-authors highlight research in drug abuse

Endocytosis - Findings from University of Missouri in endocytosis reported

Family Research Council - Family Research Council: U.S. Senate Moves One Step Closer to Tax-Funded Abortions Within Health Care Reform

Farmers Insurance - Farmers Insurance Annual Challenge: Be a Hero for Babies Day(SM)

Great American Insurance Group - Great American Insurance Group Receives 2008 "Healthiest Companies in America" Award from Interactive Health Solutions

Health Insurance - Conning Research: Health Insurance Industry Premium Growth and Profitability Under Pressure Through 2011

Health Insurance - Controlling Risk Mandates Health Insurance Reviews

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Options for Domestic Partnerships

Health Insurance - New health insurance study findings have been reported from University of London

Health Insurance - New Software Makes Lawyers Accountable for Their Part in Our Healthcare Crisis

Health Integrated - Health Integrated Hosts Industry Collaborative Focused on the Patient-Centered Medical Home PCMH

Health Integrated - Health Plans Continue to Select Health Integrated to Improve Member Health, Reduce Costs

HealthTrio LLC - Johns Hopkins HealthCare Selects HealthTrio Solutions to Enhance Member and Provider Communication

HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS research from L.S. Brown and colleagues

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement - ICSI Plans Symposium on New Depression Treatment Program That Is Improving Patient Outcomes Five-Fold Over Typical Primary Care

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Bayside Police Teamsters Win Arbitration Ruling in Insurance Case

Keystone Research Center - Deep Budget Cuts Will Add to Unemployment Rolls at Wrong Time

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Maryland discuss findings in life sciences

Lower Back Pain - Data on lower back pain reported by D.E. Nampiaparampil and co-researchers

Managed Care - SXC Health Solutions announces PBM contract with Presbyterian Health Plan

Manhattan’s Physician Group - Manhattan's Physician Group Improves Patient Safety Through AAAASF Accreditation

March of Dimes - Farmers Insurance Pledges to Match All Donations Up to $250k for "Be a Hero for Babies Day" to Benefit March of Dimes

Medical Management - New medical management research from University of North Carolina described

Medicare and Medicaid - Dr. John Mach Appointed Chief Medical Officer at XLHealth

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of Maryland in medicare and medicaid reported

Medicare and Medicaid - HMS Awarded Third Party Data Match and Recovery Contract by Mississippi Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - National Survey: Americans Fear Paying for Cancer Treatment As Much As Dying of the Disease

Medicare and Medicaid - New Letter to Rangel, Waxman, Miller from National Seniors Coalition Outlines Concerns With House Tri-Committee Health Reform Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from Duke University described

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from University of Florida discussed

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results reported from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Medicare and Medicaid - Physician Hospitals of America Charges: Hospital Associations Bargain Away $155 Billion in Medicare Funding in Attempt to Destroy Physician Hospitals

Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from Food & Drug Administration

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from University of Michigan add new data to research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at University of Basel have published new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - TeamPraxis Finishes Strong First Year of National Sales

Medicare and Medicaid - Vital New Quality Data on Hospital Readmission Rates Available on Hospital Compare Website

Mental Health - Studies from M. Mitchell-Lowe et al add new findings in the area of mental health in adolescents

MetLife - MetLife Introduces Small Business Resource to Help Companies Maximize Benefits ROI

Molecular Systems Biology - Studies from Northeastern University add new findings in the area of molecular systems biology

Multiple Sclerosis - Study findings on multiple sclerosis are outlined in reports from University of Sheffield

Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. - Two Noteworthy Medical Systems EHRs Receive 08 Conditional CCHIT Certification

Occupational Health - Research reports from B. Kinnunen and co-authors provide new insights into occupational health

OMNI Home Care - OMNI Home Care Acquires Certain Assets of Homecare Solutions Group

Oral Hygiene - Studies from Yale University, Department of Internal Medicine describe new findings in oral hygiene

Pain Management - Researchers from Emory University describe findings in pain management

Parathyroidectomy - New parathyroidectomy study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Pittsburgh, Medical Department

Pfizer Helpful Answers - Keep Healthy in a Poor Economy

Pharmaceuticals - New Day Pharmacy Receives $10.2 Million in Growth Capital

Pharmaceuticals - Studies from D. Pillitteredugan and colleagues reveal new findings on pharmaceuticals

Priority Health - Priority Health Quality Awards Recognize Excellence in Health Care

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. - Prospect Medical Holdings Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Secured Notes

ProVation Medical - Executive Solutions for Healthcare Selects ProVation Software for Multi-Specialty Procedure Documentation at Trinity Plaza Surgery Center, Endoscopy Center of Lodi

Public Health - AHRQ Launches Monthly Health Advice Column and Enhanced Web Site In Spanish

Qliance Medical Management Inc. - Emerging Washington State Health Care Model Secures $7.5 Million in Venture Capital

Quality of Life - Researchers from University of Zagreb describe findings in quality of life

Renal Disease - New renal disease research from National Institutes of Health described

Schizophrenia - Studies from A.P. Yu et al further understanding of schizophrenia

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Contemptible: Governor, State Officials Defy Court Order to Stop Home Care Cuts, Says SEIU

Seizure - American Heart Association Launches First iPhone Application: First Aid and CPR Information Within Pocket's Reach

Seniorlink, Inc. - Seniorlink, Inc. Named Better Government Award Winner in Pioneer Institute Competition

Sherlock Company - Independent / Provider-Sponsored Administrative Cost Trends Increase in 2008 as Ratios Decrease on Product Mix Change

Smoking - New research on smoking from State University of New York summarized

Specialty Hospitals of America - Specialty Hospitals of Washington Adds Additional Skilled Nursing Facility Beds at United Medical Center in South East DC

TeamHealth - TeamHealth Medical Call Center Awarded Third Consecutive URAC Health Call Center Accreditation

The Fraser Institute - The Fraser Institute: U.S. Medical Bankruptcies a Myth; Personal Bankruptcy Rate Higher in Canada

The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Does Not Expect California Budget Issues to Materially Impact Its Business in the State

Thromboembolism - New thromboembolism research from P.L. Lutsey and colleagues discussed

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Announces Availability of $40 Million in Grants to Help Insure More Children

U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship - Landrieu, Snowe Convene Roundtable on Healthcare for Small Businesses

University of Washington - Survival rates for elderly receiving hospital CPR did not improve from 1992 to 2005

Verizon Business - Verizon Business to Provide Voice, Data Services to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Ward Group - Ward Group Identifies 2009 Ward's 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies

Ward Group - Ward's 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies to be Released by Ward Group

WellCentive - WellCentive Approved by CMS for the 2009 PQRI Program

Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc. - Wells Fargo Insurance Develops Innovative Concussion Care Program

Zurich - Zurich North America Commercial and Presidio Reinsurance Group Announce Strategic Relationship Strengthening Their Positions in the Specialty Health Marketplace

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Assigns Debt Rating to MetLife, Inc's Junior Subordinated Debenture Offering

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to National Health Insurance Company

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Castle Key Group and Its Members

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best's 2009 Best's Key Rating Guide Available for Download, Now Featuring Caribbean Insurer Information

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Univ of Colorado Hospital Auth Ser 2009A Bonds 'A'; Upgrades Outstanding Bonds to 'A'

Research and Markets - Brazilian Patient Monitoring Market Report: Expansion Trends among Hospitals Boost Investments in Infrastructure and Thereby, Patient Monitoring

Research and Markets - Slovakia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Reveals Drug Market Expenditure in Slovakia Should Increase from US$2.04Bn in 2008 to US$2.60Bn in 2013

Research and Markets - The 2009 Report on Accident and Health Insurance - World Market Segmentation by City

Research and Markets - The Book Social Work Ethics Includes Essays from an Array of Professions and Disciplines

Research and Markets - The Rheumatoid Arthritis Market - Competitive Landscape and Clinical Stage Analysis

Research and Markets Ltd. - Private Healthcare Market Report 2009: Examination of the UK £25.81bn Market

Research and Markets Ltd. - The US Managed Healthcare Industry Includes About 3,000 Companies With Combined Annual Revenue of About $350 Billion



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