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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 28th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - New protocol streamlines therapy that makes more kidney transplants possible

Children's Hospital Boston - Learning to talk to teens about sex -- while at work

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Studies in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection reported from A.D. Heymann and co-researchers

Prostate Cancer - Findings in prostate cancer reported from Kaiser Permanente

Fibromyalgia - Research reports on fibromyalgia from Indiana University provide new insights

Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study results from D.E. Heiner et al described

Bipolar Disorder - Researchers at University of Cincinnati publish new data on bipolar disorder

Diabetes - New diabetes findings from Y.S. Liou and co-authors described

Epilepsy - Research from M.J.V. Pugh and colleagues provide new insights into epilepsy

Health Insurance - New health insurance research has been reported by scientists at University of London

Health Insurance - New health insurance research has been reported by scientists at University of Tokyo

Heart Bypass Surgery - Studies from V. Guru and colleagues reveal new findings on heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - New data from D.J. Malenka et al illuminate research in heart disease

Heart Failure - Research from Case Western Reserve University in the area of heart failure published

Hypertension - New hypertension research from B.B. Green and colleagues discussed

Managed Care - Study findings on managed care are outlined in reports from M. Tegenu and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid published by researchers at National Institutes of Health

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by T. Bramley et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Minnesota detail findings in medicare and medicaid

Mental Health - Research findings from J. Pulford et al update understanding of mental health

Rehabilitation Research - Reports outline rehabilitation research study results from T.R. Dillingham et al

Scabies - Data on scabies discussed by N. Ishii and colleagues

Schizophrenia - Study data from University of California update understanding of schizophrenia

Anxiety Disorders Therapy - New anxiety disorders therapy research reported from Center for Health Policy Research and Development

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Athens, Center for Health in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by researchers at University of Birmingham

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from Norwegian University of Science and Technology described

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from University of Zaragoza

Life Sciences - Research from University of Queensland provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Sydney reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Eulji University, College of Medicine update current data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Kyoto University add new findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from School of Public Health yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health reveal new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from Center for Medical Research broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from Kyoto University in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - University of California, Department of Medicine publishes research in life sciences

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from Stanford University in the area of medicare and medicaid described

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Melbourne, Center for Health Policy report research in medicare and medicaid

Physiology - Research conducted at University of California, Institute for Health Policy Studies has provided new information about physiology

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Potential Impact of Medicare Legislation to Health Insurers

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Takes Various Rating Actions on 50 Health Maintenance Organizations

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best's 2008 Best's Key Rating Guide Available for Download

ACM - Blue Shield of California and ACM Sign New 3-Year Agreement

Bank of America - Bank of America Announces Nine Key Hires to the Equity Research Platform

Biologics - Insmed Partners With Bill Thomas, Former House Ways and Means Chairman, as Strategic Advisor

Consumer Watchdog - Blue Shield Settlement with Regulators Timed to Fend Off L.A. City Attorney's Lawsuit

Courage Center - Courage Center Presents 2008 National Courage Award to Congressman Jim Ramstad

EnsurApet, Inc. - EnsurApet Provides More Than 10,000 Employer Groups, Consisting of 165,000 Members, Pet Health Insurance Coverage

Epocrates, Inc. - Epocrates Drug and Formulary Application on Apple App Store

Equip for Equality, Inc. - Beleaguered Howe Developmental Center Remains Open Despite Additional Deaths and Ongoing Violations of Human Rights

Every Child Matters Education Fund, Washington, D.C. - Voter Survey: McCain, Obama Need to Start Focusing on Child Issues, Americans Not Content to See U.S. at Bottom of International Child Well-Being Rankings

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Appalachian Regional Healthcare Kentucky to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Revises Outlook of U.S. Health & Managed Care Sector to Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch U.S. Muni Surveillance: Tioga County, New York GOs Affirmed at 'A'; Outlook to Stable

Flu Vaccines - Abt Associates Opens Atlanta Office

Health Insurance - Assurant Health Names Jennifer Kopps-Wagner Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Health Insurance - HTH Worldwide's TravelGap(R) Travel Health Insurance Now Available in New York

Health Insurance - Mass Connector Selects Perot Systems to Provide Support for Innovative Health Insurance Program

Health Policy - Leading Health Economist, Dr. Hong Wang, Joins Abt Associates

Heart Disease - Bravo Health Partners with the American Heart Association in the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke

Hewitt Associates - While HMO Premiums Remain High, Rate of Increase to Decline in 2009, According to Hewitt Associates

Highline Data - Highline Data Analysis Shows Revenue for Health Insurance Industry Groups Grew in 2007

HMS - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Announces Intent to Award Cost Containment Services Contract to HMS

IAFP - Illinois Academy of Family Physicians: Medicare Spared for Now -- Time to Fix a Broken Program

Life Sciences - LDI Integrated Pharmacy Services Acquires St. Johns Mercy MedScript

Managed Care - Dr. Benjamin Chu to Take Helm of American Legacy Foundation(R) Board

Managed Care - Parkview Health Expands Partnership with ikaSystems to Encompass Integrated Medical Management

MD On-Line, Inc. - Healthfirst and MD On-Line Partner to Streamline Claims Processing

Medicare and Medicaid - 18-Month Extension of Reimbursement Rates for Radioimmunotherapies Becomes Law After Congressional Override of Presidential Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Announces Next Steps on Medicare Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP NY Thanks Congress for Keeping Medicare Fair, Overriding White House Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - All-Med Services of Florida Awarded Medicare Competitive Bidding Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Allscripts Supports Landmark Medicare Electronic Prescribing Provisions

Medicare and Medicaid - American Optometric Association Applauds Override of Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - APHA Applauds Congressional Override of Medicare Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Physicians Press Sen. Martinez to Support Reform of Medicare Bidding Program after Hospital Discharge Problems Emerge

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Georgia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Government Ill-Equipped to Prevent Medicaid Fraud, Says False Claims Act Expert

Medicare and Medicaid - House, Senate Override Presidential Veto to Pass Medicare Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - More Choice for America's Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds Congress for Passing Bill That Protects Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicaid - New AARP Report Finds Mixed Results Among State Governments' Efforts to Balance Long Term Care Services Under Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New Web-Based Service from AIS and SMSInc. Helps Hospitals Reduce the Risk of Medicare Overpayments, Rejected Claims and Other Billing Problems

Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Renal Support Network Applauds Congress Passage of Medicare Bill to Help People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease

Medicare and Medicaid - SNM Applauds Bill Allowing for Medicare Reimbursement of Essential Radiopharmaceuticals

Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from AAHSA President & CEO Larry Minnix on Congress Overriding of President Bush's Veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act

Medicare and Medicaid - Tennessee Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Texas State Rep. John Davis Honored as 'Champion for Children' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Override President Bush's Veto of HR-6331

Medicare and Medicaid - Virginia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Nephros, Inc. - Nephros Exhibiting at Maryland Ashe Conference July 20th-23rd

Outcomes Health Information Solutions - Universal American Corp. Further Advances Commitment to Clinical Information Transparency and Quality through Outcomes Health Information Solutions

Patient Advocate Foundation - 1,000th Uninsured Virginia Patient Secures Access to Quality Medical Care Through Virginia Cares Uninsured Program (VCUP)

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at Conferences Around the World in July

Pressure Ulcer - Medline Brings Together Wound Care Professionals to Discuss October CMS Changes and Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Regence - Regence Names Jonathan Hensley as President of Regence BlueShield and Asuris Northwest Health

Renal Disease - Kidney Community Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reform

Smoking - New Report: Investment in Disease Prevention Could Save America More than $16 Billion in Five Years

The Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative - PCPCC Releases Health Plan Purchasing Guide for Employers - Goal to Advance Medical Home

The Quantum Group - The Quantum Group Files TPA Application

Touchstone Health HMO, Inc. - Touchstone Health Announces Appointment of Penelope Kokkinides as Chief Operating Officer

Wellness - Employers Take Active Role in Promoting Workplace Wellness

Wellness - The University of Oklahoma Teams With Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma for Wellness Initiatives



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