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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 25th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

University of California - San Francisco - UCSF study shows sharp national rise in skin infections, MRSA suspected

Bipolar Disorder - Reports outline bipolar disorder study results from A. Sicras et al

Document Security Systems, Inc. - Document Security Systems Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Fibromyalgia - New fibromyalgia research from Indiana University described

J.A. Thomas & Associates, Inc. - Hospitals with Clinical Documentation Improvement Program Report Increased Reimbursement with New Medicare Coding System

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by S.S. Fu and co-researchers

Word and Happiness Institute - The Word and Happiness Institute Publishes New Happiness Formula in New Book: "The Road and the Key to Happiness"

Diabetes - Research from Harvard University, Medical Department in the area of diabetes published

Health Insurance - Data on health insurance discussed by J. Shin and colleagues

Health Insurance - Research from P.P. Barros et al has provided new information about health insurance

Health Insurance - Research on health insurance reported by scientists at Johnson & Johnson

Health Insurance - Researchers at Nanjing Medical University have published new data on health insurance

Health Insurance - Study results from A. Wagstaff and colleagues broaden understanding of health insurance

HIV/AIDS - Studies from University of North Carolina describe new findings in HIV/AIDS

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Dundee describe research in life sciences

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from J.L. Wolff et al in medicare and medicaid reported

Medicare and Medicaid - Research by E.S. Holmboe and colleagues in medicare and medicaid provides new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from P.G. Cotterill et al has provided new information about medicare and medicaid

Ovarian Cancer - Recent studies from University of Texas add new data to ovarian cancer

Palliative Care - Study results from L.P. Gelfman and colleagues broaden understanding of palliative care

Rehabilitation Research - New rehabilitation research study findings reported from N. Sood and co-authors

Renal Disease - Findings from Dalhousie University in renal disease reported

Ulcerative Colitis - Studies from Mayo Clinic in the area of ulcerative colitis described

Bariatrics - New bariatrics study findings recently were published by researchers at Technical University, University Health Science Center

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research reports on breast cancer therapy from M. Neyt and colleagues provide new insights

Cancer Epidemiology - New findings from Pennsylvania State University in the area of cancer epidemiology published

Cerebral Palsy Epidemiology - Peking University, University Health Science Center publishes research in cerebral palsy epidemiology

Health Care Financing - Research on health care financing reported by G. France et al

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

Health Insurance - Researchers from Cancer Control Research Institute publish findings in health insurance

Health Policy - Studies from C. Wild et al provide new data on health policy

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of British Columbia publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Jichi Medical University describes research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Department of Public Health detail findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Royal College of Surgeons report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Alabama

Post-Trials Research - Data from Muhimbili University provide new insights into post-trials research

Psoriasis - New psoriasis findings from Umea University described

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Upgrades and Affirms Ratings of Molina Healthcare, Inc.'s HMO Subsidiaries

Aetna - Aetna Names Gery J. Barry Chief Strategy Officer

American Independence Corp. - American Independence Corp. Rings Closing Bell at NASDAQ

Atherotech, Inc. - VAP Cholesterol Test From Atherotech Covers an Additional 9 Million of Florida Insured

Card Activation Technologies, Inc. - Card Activation Technologies, Inc. Signs a Letter of Intent To Purchase Intellectual Property

Cervical Cancer - Resolution Health Introduces Women's Health and Wellness Action Campaign

Coloplast - New U.S. Medicare Policy Encourages Healthier Approach to Bladder Management and Catheter Use

Concuity - HealthEast Care System Selects Concuity's ClearContracts to Increase Contract Analysis and Negotiation Capabilities and Improve Revenue Cycle Management

Consumer-Purchaser Disclosure Project - Assuring Fair Doctor Ratings: Nonprofit Approved to Independently Review Health Plan Programs That Assess Doctors

CVS Caremark Corporation - CVS Caremark Corporation to Acquire Longs Drug Stores Corporation

Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. - 'Trusted Transparency' Can Transform the Spread of Healthcare Information into an Effective Treatment for Growth

Digital Insurance, Inc. - Digital Insurance Completes 16 Acquisitions During First Half of 2008

eHealth Initiative - Joseph H. Kanter Family Foundation and eHealth Initiative Foundation Launch Partnership to Conduct Research on Health Outcomes, Comparative Effectiveness

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Conseco's Ratings; Outlook Remains Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Revises Sheppard Pratt, MD Outlook to Positive; Affirms $88MM Revs at 'A-'

Greystone Associates - Recombinant Drugs and the Economics of Prefilled Syringes

Health Care Service Corporation - HCSC Acquisition of MEDecision Supports Insurer's Strategy to Improve Health, Reduce Costs

Health Insurance - Conseco Announces Plan to Transfer Conseco Senior Health Insurance Company to Independent Trust; Transfer Subject to Regulatory Approval

Health Insurance - Detroit Families to Share Health Care Stories at Roundtable With Health Insurance Plans

Health Insurance - Your Health Insurance May Need a Back-to-School Check Up Too

Health Resources and Services Administration - HRSA Awards $22 Million in New Health Center Grants

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Mid-Atlantic Region's CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Finds Success in Small/Mid-Size and Self-Insured Markets

Heart Disease - VAP(R) Cholesterol Test From Atherotech Covers an Additional 9 Million of Florida Insured

HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. - HemCon Bandages Receive Expanded Indications for Antibacterial Barrier, Including MRSA

IASIS Healthcare LLC - IASIS Healthcare Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

InterComponentWare Inc. - Coventry Health Care Selects ICW as Solutions Provider

Managed Care - Keystone Mercy and DVCH to Offer Screenings for National Health Center Week

Medicare and Medicaid - Amerigroup Settles Federal and State Medicaid Fraud Claims for $225 Million

Medicare and Medicaid - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to Pay U.S. $2.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Kentucky Medicaid Program Awards Cost Containment Services Contract to HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator John Sununu Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $4.1 Million New Hampshire Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Mitch McConnell Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $13 Million Kentucky Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Pat Roberts Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $6.2 Million Kansas Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Roger Wicker Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $7.4 Million Mississippi Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - U-M Has Saved Medicare Money While Improving Treatment of Heart and Diabetes Patients, Report Shows

Missouri Partnership - Missouri Ranks No. 1 for Manufacturing, Logistics

National College Players Association - NCPA-Backed Lawsuit Makes Over $445 Million Available to Athletes

National Mentor Holdings, Inc. - National Mentor Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

NaviMedix - NaviMedix Partners with POC Network Technologies to Enable More Than 600,000 Providers to Submit Medicare Part D Vaccine Claims Online via NaviNet

Novis Pharmaceuticals - Novis Pharmaceuticals Announces John W. Kilgour as Executive Vice-President of Sales & Marketing

OneBeacon Insurance Group - Susan Angelo to Lead Managed Care Liability Business at OneBeacon Professional Partners

Pegasystems - Pegasystems' Customer Process Manager for Healthcare Selected by Kaiser Permanente

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. - Prospect Medical Holdings Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter and Nine Month Financial Results

Radiology - AAPC Announces First-of-Its-Kind Interventional Radiology and Cardiovascular Credential

The Generic Animal Drug Alliance - GADA Applauds the Presidential Signing of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Announces Successful Medicare Part D Bid Results

Voices for America's Children - VOICES Launches 'Vote Kids 2008' to Engage Voters and Candidates in Shaping National Policies for America's Children



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