Managed Care Weekly Digest
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 7th, 2005
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Drug Marketing - One-third of drug ads do not contain references supporting medical claims
Medical Training - Cardiology losing out as women "turned off" by family unfriendly specialty
Obesity - Morbidly obese pay nearly twice as much for healthcare
Quality Assuance - Older doctors less likely to follow current standards of care
Staffing - Early focus on physician satisfaction is key to retention
Abortion - Arizona bill would let pharmacists invoke conscience clause
Addiction Medicine - Research identifies proteins crucial to brain's information superhighway
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Company announces reimbursement terms for Macugen
Aging - Health insurance database reveals high incidence of hip fracture in Taiwan
Alternative Care - Despite naysayers, injured horses getting holistic treatments
Alzheimer Disease - Missouri lawmaker highlights anti-Alzheimer effort
Antibacterial Agents - Positive results reported for Microbisol
Awards - Graduate student recognized for inventing promising new treatments
Bariatric Surgery - Arkansas woman shares story of weight loss
Behavioral Medicine - Cigna HealthCare to expand disease management offerings
Brain Cancer - Brain tumor victim commutes daily for rehab
Breast Cancer - Use of standardized patients improves CBEs for U.S. military women
Business & Finance - Health care products company announces financial results, new hire
Business & Finance - IDX Systems Corporation issues 2006 guidance, announces metrics manager
Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces first quarter ended December 31, 2004, results
Business Update - AMS Homecare further delineates plan to enter U.S. market
Business Update - Ascom wireless handsets to interface with COMLinx Nurse Communication System
Business Update - Banta Corp. sells its healthcare products business
Business Update - California Department of Health Services approves licenses for hospitals
Business Update - Community Health Systems signs definitive agreement to sell Mississippi hospital
Business Update - Davis Vision's managed care laboratories achieve ISO 9001:2000 Certification
Business Update - Distribution of Powerheart AEDs to U.S. hospitals begins
Business Update - Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, plans expansion to meet demand
Business Update - Health Net to pay Tenet $28.5 million to settle California disputes
Business Update - Healthcare industry IT developer changes name to reflect company's commitment
Business Update - Healthcare-focused systems software developer now marketing as Streamline Health
Business Update - Hospital company announces agreement to sell two hospitals in Puerto Rico
Business Update - Hospitals can save annually 1 billion euro with YUSE integrated IT package
Business Update - Intermountain Healthcare tax bill dropped for divestiture proposal
Business Update - McComb-based system to manage Claiborne Hospital in Mississippi
Business Update - MediServe Information Systems announces agreement with Johns Hopkins
Business Update - Medicare Modernization Act was focus of group purchasing group's conference
Business Update - Primetime Instant Medical History solution, IDX Patient Online to integrate
Business Update - Profit rises 12% at pharmacy-benefits manager MeD.C.o Health
Business Update - Small business association responds to Blue Cross Blue Shield announcement
Cancer Therapy - Immune system treatment boosts survival from advanced prostate cancer
Cardiac Care - Mayo Clinic expands Dubai experiment to full-time clinic
Cardiology - New York City Council passes defibrillator law
Chlamydia Trachomatis - U.K.'s proposed pilot project offering free testing in pharmacies raises issues
Collaborations - Aetna reaches agreement with Virtua Health
Collaborations - Arizona State Univ., Mayo Clinic teaming up on several research projects
Collaborations - Diet and nutrition companies join to offer discounts on weight-loss products
Collaborations - Galvanon and NEC Solutions America to deliver patient self-service kiosks
Collaborations - Houston hospital and university sign partnership
Collaborations - Supply agreement signed for sale of needle-free systems
Cosmetic Surgery - Concern over cosmetic injections by unlicensed doctor
Diabetes - Community-based diabetes plan of action introduced
Diagnostics - Improvements to routine fetal cardiac screening suggested
Diagnostics - Maker of cholesterol monitors agrees to sell intellectual property to LifeNexus
Diet & Nutrition - Legislators put high schools back in proposed Arizona junk food ban
Diet & Nutrition - Nutrition info could join specials on restaurant menus
Diet & Nutrition - Reading, writing and waistlines? Bill calls for kids to be weighed
Diet & Nutrition - Report: Wellness programs key to boosting online weight loss programs' success
Disease Awareness - Cerebral palsy sufferer wants to use his book to educate
Disease Management - Population care, disease management improve with information prescriptions
Disease Prevention - Year-long campaign underway to educate women about heart disease
Drug Abuse - Methamphetamine-contaminated homes spur new push for federal research
Drug Abuse - Wyoming Senate panel approves meth bills
Drug Abuse - Zoners approve methadone dispensing on Bay Street in Vermont
Drug Importation - Bill would let Texans buy prescriptions from Canada
Drug Importation - Minnesota governor, Pfizer executive defend drug importation
Drug Safety - Drug safety, bioterror top new U.S. FDA chief's priority list
Drug Safety - Healthcare groups form Maryland Safety through e-prescribing STEP initiative
Electronic Medical Records - CliniComp announces comprehensive, rapid-response patient safety system
Electronic Medical Records - Diagnostic, reporting software for chiropractors enhanced
Electronic Medical Records - Information technology company announces successful EMR installations
Electronic Medical Records - Majority of HIM professionals prepared for electronic healthcare
Electronic Medical Records - New study shows advantages of computerized decision support system
Electronic Medical Records - Women's Health Partnership selects electronic medical records system
Environmental Health - Landfill closed after two people sickened
Ethics - How should health professionals communicate risk to patients?
Finance - Behavioral health company announces record revenues for 2005 second quarter
Finance - Delphi Financial increases cash dividend
Finance - Diagnostic services company reports Q04, full-year 2004 results, 2:1 stock split
Finance - Drug distributor declares 17th consecutive quarterly cash dividend
Finance - Health Net's charges cause Q4 2004 net loss
Finance - Hospital company reports fourth quarter and year-end 2004 results
Finance - IT healthcare systems provider reports record January 2005 transaction volume
Finance - IT systems provider announces fourth quarter and year-end 2004 financial results
Finance - Insurance company contributes to Cancer Treatment Research Foundation
Finance - Managed care company reports fiscal year end results
Finance - Medical waste management company reports fourth quarter, full year 2004 results
Finance - Nonmedical management services provider reports Q01 fiscal year 2005 results
Finance - Orthopedic medical device company reports fourth quarter 2004 results
Finance - Provider of best practices research to healthcare reports 3Q FY2005 results
Finance - Provider to healthcare professionals announces fiscal 2004 results
Finance - Respiratory therapy services provider announces record 2004 financial results
Finance - Technology company announces record financial results
Finance - WellPoint reports results for fourth quarter and full year 2004
Fitness & Wellness - Famed inventor primes himself for forever
Fitness & Wellness - Hotels launch in-room fitness options for busy travelers
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Epidemiology and patients' quality of life reviewed
Generic Drugs - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan generics program recognized as model
Genomics and Genetics - Researchers: Therapeutic cloning ban could hurt economy
Geriatrics - Ethical challenges of geriatrics examined
HIV Screening - Early HIV screening prolongs life and is affordable, Stanford study shows
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Research shows HIV screening is cost effective
HIV/AIDS Screening - Coalition on HIV/AIDS applauds new study recommendation to test all adults
HIV/AIDS Virus Strain - Officials say San Diego HIV case may be linked to aggressive strain of virus
HIV/AIDS Virus Strain - Scientists trying to find source of possible HIV strain
Health & Safety Violations - Iowa fines care facility for violations
Health Plan - Consumer health organization offers Medicare advantage plan
Health Promotion - African Americans urged to take charge of their health
Health Promotion - Group supports proposal to ban sales of candy-flavored cigarettes
Healthcare Access - Hearing on Madison, Alabama, hospital proposal delayed a month
Healthcare Access - Hospital comparison tool offered for Spanish-speaking members
Healthcare Access - Massey opens clinic for employees
Healthcare Access - New U.S. Army program gets injured soldiers medical help close to home
Healthcare Access - Social networks, ethnicity, and public home care use in Israel examined
Healthcare Access - Washington hospital, medical center pick emergency department management service
Healthcare Costs - Ads on discounted drugs targets 1.2M Ohioans
Healthcare Costs - Study: Health plans attempt to rein in radiology costs
Healthcare Costs - West Virginia Premier Alliance saves $1M through group purchasing contracts
Healthcare Costs - Yuma, Arizona, library, health services looks for more money
Healthcare Coverage - Americans with medical debts don't make other major purchases
Healthcare Coverage - California's job-based health insurance system rapidly eroding, report shows
Healthcare Coverage - Connecticut Democrats come up with plan to continue health coverage
Healthcare Coverage - Doctor helping other doctors reduces drug costs for poor
Healthcare Coverage - Dongbu and SsangYong Launch health plan for Korean consumers
Healthcare Coverage - GHI selected to offer special needs plan for Medicare and Medicaid eligible
Healthcare Coverage - Gaps found in private health insurance coverage for people with diabetes
Healthcare Coverage - Insurance company expands complex care management program
Healthcare Coverage - Insurance department reviews reserve and surplus applications
Healthcare Coverage - Insurance plan for Kentucky's retired teachers running short of funds
Healthcare Coverage - Iowa State Univ. may require students to have health insurance
Healthcare Coverage - Kentucky House passes plan to help small businesses
Healthcare Coverage - Key lawmaker won't rule out new, higher veterans' fees
Healthcare Coverage - Michigan House Republicans want to get rid of healthcare tax
Healthcare Coverage - Nevada Legislature takes up healthcare
Healthcare Coverage - Ohio reverses stance on eliminating health program for poor
Healthcare Coverage - Pennsylvania budget preserves protection for vulnerable citizens
Healthcare Coverage - Research shows consumer-driven health plans gaining popularity
Healthcare Coverage - Special interest groups voice concerns about HCRA
Healthcare Coverage - Study shows medical management organizations respond to quality care initiatives
Healthcare Coverage - Teachers, school officials pitch state health plan in Montana
Healthcare Coverage - U.S. Senators push administration for immigrant aid for hospitals
Healthcare Coverage - U.S. senator backs health bill for military reservists, guardsmen
Healthcare Coverage - Universal healthcare considered in 19 Vermont towns on Town Meeting Day
Healthcare Policy - British conservatives should beware of Australian health service reforms
Healthcare Reform - Poland's parliament rejects bill to reform health sector
Human Cloning - Proposed amendment would ban human cloning in Arizona
Hypertension - Meditation may help lower blood pressure
Influenza - Flu expanding in Wyoming; more than 500 cases reported
Influenza - Influenza, flu-like illnesses spreading across Tennessee
Influenza Vaccine - Flu shots don't save lives in elderly, study suggests
Information Technology - 100,000 nurses, doctors use Sentillion's access management software
Information Technology - Abington Memorial Hospital implements system to automate ED
Information Technology - Banner Health incorporates supply automation technology
Information Technology - Care Fusion to provide wireless solutions to Texas children's hospital
Information Technology - CareScience announces agreement with Scripps Health
Information Technology - Catholic Health East selects Surgical Information Systems as solution partner
Information Technology - Center for Evidence Based Pharmacy Practice pharmacy cost control toolkit
Information Technology - ClearCube Technology, EnovateIT Mobile to create wireless healthcare solution
Information Technology - Company launches expanded online library of 1200-plus scientific journals
Information Technology - Direct web-based transaction exchange available to ConnectiCare providers
Information Technology - Eclipsys IT Solutions contracts with Trillium Health Centre
Information Technology - Eclipsys services to be deployed by McKenna Health System
Information Technology - Emerging to provide infrastructure support services
Information Technology - Hospitals choose IT platform for enterprise-wide healthcare information systems
Information Technology - Medical claims audit firm selects audit and claims recovery software
Information Technology - New York hospital to implement obstetrics quality improvement software system
Information Technology - New York medical center installs revenue, business management IT system
Information Technology - New York medical center installs software system for quality and cost analysis
Information Technology - North Carolina-Tennessee healthcare center selects web-based ER software system
Information Technology - Rex-The Talking Bottle maker announces southern Illinois retail partnership
Information Technology - Successful beta testing of practice management-patient care system completed
Information Technology - Supplier to healthcare, Zynx agree to integrate nursing content into IT system
Information Technology - Web-based information software selected by Florida health delivery system
Legal Issues - Clarksville doctor indicted for healthcare fraud
Legal Issues - Doctor plans to sue for defamation, says demotion is over abortion
Legal Issues - Judge rules Texas infant can be taken off life support
Legal Issues - Jury awards whistlebower almost $500,000
Legal Issues - Jury finds 15-year-old boy guilty in Zoloft defense trial; 30 year sentence
Legal Issues - St. Francis Hospital settles vaccine fraud case
Malaria - Dominican Republic reports no new incidents of malaria
Medical Device Recall - Guidant recalls some catheters to address leak potential
Medical Devices - Orthopedic joint replacement markets driven by expanding demand in Asia
Medical Fraud - Board says Maryland physician-legislator falsified documents
Medical Fraud - Insurer refuses to cover WebMD losses, citing fraud charges
Medical Malpractice - Attorneys take sides on medical malpractice reform issue
Medical Malpractice - Georgia governor signs malpractice reform bill
Mental Health - Book outlines way to halt the progression of mental illness
Mental Health - Broward hospital disciplined for treatment of Baker Act patients
Mental Health - Critics decry Iowa plan to gather mental health data
Mental Health - Work on North Carolina psychiatric hospital plan running behind
Mergers & Acquisitions - Brown & Brown, Inc., acquires Emerald Benefits, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Calvert Health Partners poised to make acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions - DrugMax provides update on DrugMax/Familymeds merger integration
Mergers & Acquisitions - Healthcare customer interaction company acquires call center services agreement
Mergers & Acquisitions - Humana completes acquisition of CarePlus Health Plans of Florida
Mergers & Acquisitions - Information technology company acquires health software company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Kindred Healthcare to acquire assets of Pharmacy Partners, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Practices complete merger to form OrthoCarolina
Mobile Healthcare - Unique Navy cooperation with aid group backs up battered healthcare system
Munchausen Syndrome - Mother accused of contaminating infant daughter's IV
Obesity - Cigna HealthCare to launch new programs to address obesity
Obstetrics - Midwives call on U.S. Congress to examine cesarean section rate
Obstetrics - Physician's advisory committee develops obstetric patient safety protocols
Obstetrics - Study shows early pain relief during childbirth does not raise risk
Pain Management - Painkiller sales decline shows more pain patients may be suffering
Patient Safety - Companies to develop medication management solution for use at patient bedside
Pediatric Healthcare - Bill transfers child care inspections from Mississippi Health Dept. to DHS
Pediatric Healthcare - Expensive drugs for rare illnesses increase pinch for state aid
Pediatric Healthcare - Gender bias in child growth evaluations may miss disease in girls
Pediatric Healthcare - Newest in nation's children's hospital building boom opens at U. of Chicago
Pediatric Healthcare - Schools responding to increasing use of hyperactivity drug
Personnel - Bush fills long-standing vacancy at FDA with Univ. of Georgia graduate
Personnel - Courage Center announces new chief executive officer
Personnel - Disease management services company names Brian Vervynck VP of sales
Personnel - Firm hires new health care research analyst
Personnel - Frank Powers to serve as American HomePatient, Inc.'s, COO
Personnel - GTESS names regional sales director and regional sales manager for Southeast
Personnel - Health Language, Inc., names new director of client services
Personnel - Healthcare services company hires a new senior vice president of procurement
Personnel - Heritage Valley Health System appoints new chief operating officer
Personnel - Hooper Holmes announces executive appointments
Personnel - I-trax names new chief executive officer
Personnel - Kaiser Permanente's chief financial officer resigns
Personnel - Mental health chief switches jobs amid effort to close hospital
Personnel - Missouri Governor picks St. Charles entrepreneur to head health department
Personnel - Online medical company announces resignation of Michael A. Singer from positions
Personnel - Orthopedic device company announces departure of senior VP of operations
Personnel - Pharma company president elected to California Healthcare Institute Board
Personnel - Policy studies company names vice president to oversee child support offices
Personnel - RESOLVE names director of government relations
Personnel - Sinaiko Healthcare Consulting names president, vice president of firm
Personnel - Standard Insurance Company names VP of marketing for Employee Benefits Division
Personnel - Stephen Lynch named president of California managed healthcare company
Philanthropy - Grant awarded to help women's center expand mental health services
Prison Healthcare - Report says Iowa inmates need more mental health treatment
Product Licensing - Dialog Medical and NeoTool Development announce partnership
Proteomics - Protein can help doctors predict how dangerous clogged arteries will be
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Encysive Pharma shares surge as Thelin drug meets late-stage study
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Lawmakers push for insurance to cover birth control
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Study shows partner-delivered treatment works for STDs
Social Security - Reform proposals in U.S. raise concerns for older women
Staffing - Survey reveals trends in healthcare recruiting
State Medicaid - Health Secretary refuses to name states cheating on Medicaid
State Medicaid - Hospitals cite free care in arguing for Medicaid funding
State Medicaid - Medicaid cuts painful? Wait until next year
Stem Cells - Stem cell research support organization launched
Subsidized Medicine - Russian health minister criticized for poor implementation of welfare reforms
Surgical Devices - Invention mania: body scans, snappy 3D modeling, force feedback
Surgical Technology - Supplier of digital surgical centers optimizes technology
Transplant Medicine - Alabama boy woos Capitol Hill in marrow transplant campaign
Transplant Medicine - Woman donates kidney to coworker
Type 1 Diabetes Research - Chicago Cubs fan walking 2,000 miles for diabetes research
Women's Health Management - GHI selects HMC to provide disease and maternity management services
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