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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 18th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Reports Quality & Satisfaction Results

Medicare and Medicaid - End Widespread Myth Social Security Faltering, but Fix Medicare Urge Ex-Hill Committee on Aging Chief/National Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner and Former Senior Hill Aide John Larmett in Palm Beach Post Op-Ed

Unitrin, Inc. - Unitrin, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

Borne Disease - Studies from J.C. Dujardin et al further understanding of borne disease

Cancer - Investigators at National Cancer Institute publish new data on cancer

Cancer - Study data from Rice University update understanding of cancer

Carotid Stents - New findings reported from R.M. Zwolak and co-authors describe advances in carotid stents

Cerebrovascular Disease - Research from St. Louis University yields new data on cerebrovascular disease

Gout - Studies from St. Vincent's Hospital add new findings in the area of gout

Health Insurance - Reports from J. Costafont et al highlight recent research in health insurance

Heart Disease - Study data from G.R. Shroff and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease

Hypertension - Studies from National Taiwan University yield new data on hypertension

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by D.E. Fetterolf et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Bentley College describe findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Washington detail research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Exponent, Inc. in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from St. Louis University in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Mental Health - Recent findings in mental health described by D.R. Hoover and colleagues

Mental Illness - Data from R. Banerjea et al provide new insights into mental illness

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Study data from Columbia University update understanding of non-hodgkin lymphoma

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes research from Rutgers University outlined

Thyroid Cancer - Investigators at University of Wisconsin target thyroid cancer

Allergies Therapy - Research from GlaxoSmithKline provide new insights into allergies therapy

Cancer Epidemiology - New cancer epidemiology findings from National Cancer Institute described

Depression - Reports outline depression study results from Columbia University

Health Insurance - Study findings from University of Malmo, Department of Clinical Sciences broaden understanding of health insurance

Heart Attack - Investigators at Emory University target heart attack

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Abt Associates, Inc.

Radiology - Research on radiology discussed by scientists at University of Chicago, Department of Radiology

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Humana Inc.'s Proposed Acquisition of Cariten Healthcare

Almost Family, Inc. - Almost Family Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results

American International Group, Inc. - Lexington Insurance Company Introduces Pandemic Rx

American Lung Association - American Lung Association Offers Olympic Spectators Tips to Stay Healthy in Beijing

American Sociological Association - Toxic drugs, toxic system: Sociologist predicts drug disasters

Apex Global Partners, Inc. - Dallas-Based Apex Global Partners, Inc. Acquires Leading Benefits and Human Resources Consultancy Company

APS Healthcare - APS Healthcare Expands Business in Three States

Biotech Business - First Molecular Tem-PCR Test to Identify Multiple Forms of Staph and MRSA Obtains CLIA Certificate

Business Health Care Group - Business Health Care Group Reports Second-Year Savings

CheckPoint HR - CheckPoint HR Secures Funding From Edison Venture Fund

Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Clear Choice Health Plans Reports Financial Results for 2008 Second Quarter, Six Months

Clinix Medical Information Services, Llc - Clinix Acquires MedicWare, Inc.

Compliance 360 - Compliance 360 Helps Healthcare Providers Reduce Risk and Scope of Medicare RAC Audits

Consumer Watchdog - Consumers, Nurses, Seniors Tell Governor: Don't Break Your Promise to Protect Innocent Patients from Health Insurance Cancellations, Don't Weaken Existing Law

Convio - New Guide Helps Organizations Understand HIPAA and Fundraising

Cymphonix - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Upgrades to Network Composer DC40X - Extends Contract with Cymphonix

Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Ensurapet, Inc. - Ensurapet Has Formula To Capture U.S. Pet Health Insurance Market; Ensurapet will be unlike any other U.S. provider, retaining 100% of every premium dollar

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Ratings of Health Net; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates New York City Health & Hospitals $463MM Bonds 'A'; Upgrades Outstanding to 'A'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Takes Various Actions on Q-IFS Ratings of 194 U.S. Health Insurers

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Updates Q-IFS Ratings on U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers 2 of 2

Florida Association of Health Underwriters - Florida Association of Health Underwriters Elects New Officers

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. - Gentiva(R) Health Services Strengthens South Carolina Home Health Operations With Acquisition Covering Three CON Counties

Health Net of Arizona - Health Net of Arizona Insurance Receives NCQA's Highest Status

HealthExtras, Inc. - Catalyst Rx and AvMed Health Plans Enter into Pharmacy Services Agreement

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Insurance Giant Leverages Technology to Enhance Offerings

Humana Inc. - Humana Announces 2009 Humana Preferred Network in Southeast Wisconsin, Exclusive Health Plan for Business Health Care Group

Humana Inc. - Humana Reports Second Quarter Financial Results; Increases Projected 2008 EPS; Provides Updates on Acquisition and Share Repurchase Activity

Humana Inc. - New PlanPointer Online Tool Guides Consumers Looking for Individual Health Insurance with HumanaOne

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 21% Increase in Total Revenues for the Second Quarter of 2008 to $35.3 Million Versus $29.1 Million for the Second Quarter of 2007

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company Completes Acquisition of Hospitalists of America

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies - Joint Center Names New Vice President to Lead its Health Policy Institute

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - LabCorp Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Program

Managed Care - California Health Plans Preparing for Language Assistance Regulation

Managed Care - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals' Second Quarter Results Enable Investments in Health Programs and Infrastructure

Managed Care - Regence Introduces Rewards to 'Activate' Members Toward Healthy Living

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Examines Emerging Individual Health Insurance Market

Matria Healthcare, LLC - Matria Healthcare Provides Critical Support to New Moms Through MaternaLink Postpartum Depression Screening Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Council for Quality Respiratory Care Response to Incidents of Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Medicare and Medicaid - Dole, Burr Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop $21.8 North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Kansas Health Policy Authority Awards Thomson Reuters Contract for Health Care Data Integration and Analysis Initiative

Medicare and Medicaid - Metropolitan Health Networks Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Elizabeth Dole Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $22.1 Million North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Norm Coleman Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $11.4 Million Minnesota Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Susan Collins Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $4.3 Million Maine Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Shays Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Washington to Stop Medicare Cuts From Going Into Effect

Medicare and Medicaid - State of Arkansas Extends Contract with U.S. Preventive Medicine for BirthWait(R) Medicaid Health Management Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Touchstone Health Members Get Access to Customized Medicare Transplant Solutions

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. Representatives Gohmert, Granger, E.B. Johnson Praised by THCA for Helping Lead House Effort to Stop $45.6 Million Texas Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Appoints Krista A. Bowers as President of Senior Business

Mental Health - OptumHealth Provides Touchstone Health Members Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Solutions

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare to Enter Florida with Acquisition of Florida NetPASS

National Committee for Quality Assurance NCQA - New NCQA Web Site Details New York Health Plans Performance on Standards of Physician Quality Measurement

National Research Corporation - National Research Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Third Quarter Dividend

QHR - Collaborative Efforts Prove Effective for QHR Client Hospitals Gritman Medical Center and Neighboring Pullman Regional Hospital

Research and Markets Ltd. - State and Local Health Care IT Market, 2007-2012

Research Australia - Sleep apnea a stand-alone mortality risk

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - CardioWest Artificial Heart Approved for Highest Reimbursement in CMS History

U.S. Bank - U.S. Bank Names New Healthcare Solutions Executive

Ulmer & Berne LLP - Ulmer & Berne Attorney Elizabeth M. Hill Joins the Board of Directors for DANCECleveland

United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 791 - Shaw's Supermarkets Contract Demands May Force Workers to Strike

Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results and Maintains 2008 Guidance

Verispan - Verispan: Merck Advances to No. 1 with Managed Care Executives

XenoPort, Inc. - XenoPort Appoints Per G. H. Lofberg to Board

Zynchros, Inc. - Zynchros & ACS Partner to Deliver Automated PDL Management and Reporting to the Medicaid Market



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