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Managed Care Weekly Digest

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 29th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies in the area of type 2 diabetes reported from Kaiser Permanente

Antiretrovirals - New findings from S. Tantivess and co-researchers in the area of antiretrovirals described

Asthma - Data on asthma published by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Behavior - New behavior study findings have been reported by scientists at Georgetown University

Breast Cancer - New findings from University of Minnesota in the area of breast cancer described

Cardiovascular Disease - Research reports from University of Colorado provide new insights into cardiovascular disease

Cervical Cancer Screening - New cervical cancer screening findings from University of Minnesota published

Clostridium - Research from University Hospital broadens understanding of clostridium

Colon Cancer - Study data from X. Chen and co-authors update knowledge of colon cancer

Dementia - Studies from Tohoku University, Medical Department have provided new data on dementia

Diabetes - Research from Ohio State University has provided new information about diabetes

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Washington publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Health Insurance - Data from I.B. Ahluwalia et al provide new insights into health insurance

Health Insurance - Findings from Wake Forest University provide new insights into health insurance

Health Insurance - Researchers at Harvard University, Medical Department target health insurance

Health Policy - New health policy research from University of Cape Town described

Health Policy - Reports summarize health policy study results from K. Buse and co-researchers

Health Policy - Research from J. Crichton and colleagues has provided new data on health policy

Health Policy - Study data from G. Walt et al provide new insights into health policy

Heart Bypass Surgery - Reports by W.T. Cecil and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart bypass surgery

Heart Failure - Findings in heart failure reported from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Herpes Zoster Virus - Research by L.A. Jackson and colleagues in herpes zoster virus provides new insights

Hip Fracture - Researchers from Seoul National University report recent findings in hip fracture

Hypertension - Research results from Harvard University, Medical Department update understanding of hypertension

Managed Care - Researchers from University of Minnesota publish new studies and findings in the area of managed care

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid discussed by C. Hoverman and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from J.K. Taylor and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent studies by K.M. Stockl and co-authors add new data to medicare and medicaid findings

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from Brigham and Women's Hospital describe recent advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Washington State University in medicare and medicaid provides new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at University of Michigan

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Duke University release new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Indiana University, Medical Department discuss findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Boston University broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Mental Health - Data on mental health described by R.A. Boothroyd et al

Obesity and Diabetes - Scientists at University of California target obesity and diabetes

Osteoporosis - Study findings from A.E. Block et al broaden understanding of osteoporosis

Prolapse - Studies from University of California further understanding of prolapse

Prostate Cancer - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Research from University of California, Medical Department broadens understanding of prostate cancer

Regulatory Actions - Study results from C.I. Starner and colleagues update understanding of regulatory actions

Respiratory Disease - Reports on respiratory disease findings from University of Toronto provide new insights

Addiction Medicine - Studies from Treatment Research Institute in the area of addiction medicine described

Allergies - Scientists at Yonsei University, Institute of Health Services Research publish new data on allergy in children

Biopharmaceuticals - New findings in biopharmaceuticals described from University of Toronto, Joint Center for Bioethics

Breast Cancer Therapy - Reports from University of Sheffield advance knowledge in breast cancer therapy

Health Insurance - Investigators at Hebrew University release new data on health insurance

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Reports from Naval Postgraduate School add new data to research in HIV/AIDS prevention

Life Sciences - Data from A. Compagni et al provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from S. Hajkowicz and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports from J. Macq and co-researchers add new data to research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from Maastricht University provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research from University of Washington provides new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Research in the area of life sciences reported from Cardiff University

Life Sciences - Researchers at Deakin University publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University Medical Center target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Twente reveal new findings on life sciences in adolescents

Medicare and Medicaid - Harvard University, Department of Health reports research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by scientists at Johns Hopkins University

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies report research in medicare and medicaid

Public Health - New public health study findings reported from University of Toronto, Department of Public Health Sciences

Public Health - Study findings from New York Academy of Medicine provide new insights into public health

Suicide - Study data from University of Sydney provide new insights into suicide

A.M. Best Company - BestWeek: Conservative Investment Strategy Pays Off for Plans in 2007, Best's Report Finds

Abilities Expo - Abilities Expo/Minnesota Opens Today at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy - Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2008 Educational Conference Is Goin' To Kansas City!

Adaptis - Healthcare Fraud and the Special Investigations Unit

Aetna - Aetna Ranks 48th in BusinessWeek's 2008 List of "Best Places to Launch a Career"

America Service Group Inc. - Richard Hallworth to Succeed Michael Catalano as Chief Executive Officer of America Service Group

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - State and National Leaders to Address Long-Term Care Financing Solutions

Behavior - California's Proposition 5 Could Significantly Boost the Client Base for a Better Tomorrow Treatment Center Inc., Forterus Inc.'s Behavioral Healthcare Subsidiary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross Makes Unique Rate Guarantee to Minnesota Businesses

Blue Shield of California - NCQA Awards Blue Shield of California 'Excellent' Accreditation

Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen for the Cure, State Policy Leaders, Breast Cancer Survivors and Advocates Call on State to Make Sure All Women Have Access to Breast Cancer Treatment and Quality Care

Cancer - ASTRO Names New Research Director, Health Policy Analyst

Colon Cancer - Independence Blue Cross Encourages Annual Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Diabetes - WellPoint, Inc. Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Efforts to Help Reduce Health Care Disparities

Every Child Matters Education Fund, Washington, D.C. - Nation's 30 Leading Child Groups Plead for Election-Year Focus By Candidates, News Media on Plight of Millions of At-Risk U.S. Youths

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Releases Exposure Draft on Analyzing U.S. Health Insurer Financial Leverage

Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) - Senior Advisors to Presidential Candidates John McCain and Barack Obama Affirm Support for Increased Access to Generic Medicines and Creation of an FDA Approval Pathway for Biogenerics

Health Insurance - AMA, Bipartisan Members of Congress Commit to Action to Cover All Americans Next Year

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company Reminds Americans to Include Life Insurance in Their Financial Planning

Health Insurance - DNC: Bush-McCain Alert - President Touts Bush-McCain Health Care Agenda in Oklahoma

Health Insurance - Insurance Cancellation Settlements Not Enough to Protect CA Patients

Health Insurance - Multi-million Dollar Campaign for Kids' Health Program is Launched

Health Insurance - October 1 Conference on Health Care Costs and Insurance

Health Insurance - Vgo Software First to Convert Oracle Forms to Oracle ADF v11

Healthnostics, Inc. - Healthnostics Announces Record GMD Fiscal Year End Results

HIV/AIDS - Miami Physician's Assistant Pleads Guilty to Role in $119 Million HIV Infusion Fraud Scheme

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Acquires Prudent Rx To Expand Pharmacy Audit Capabilities

Humana Inc. - Humana to allow early prescription refills for members in 88 Texas counties, and in Louisiana

Humana Inc. Humana - Kids on the Move Named 2008 Utah Benefits Winner

Identity Finder, Llc - Identity Finder Announces Data Leakage Prevention Products to Find and Protect Personally Identifiable Information

Innovation - Innovation to Design and Build High-volume Pharmacy Automation System for Large HMO in Denver, CO

IVANS, Inc. - Beacon Management Manages Bottom Line with IVANS High-Speed Medicare Access Solution

Jenner & Block - Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Buchanan Joins Jenner & Block

Managed Care - CAQH Initiative Creates First-Time National Provider Access to Consistent Patient Deductible Data, Moves Industry Closer to Electronic Connectivity Standard

Managed Care - Keystone Mercy Receives NCQA Award for Innovative Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities

Managed Care - National Commercial Managed Care Enrollment Continues Shift From HMO to PPO Business Lines

Medicare and Medicaid - ACS Demonstrates How Technology Innovations Can Solve State's Medicaid Challenges During MMIS 2008 Conference

Medicare and Medicaid - Advertising by Insurers Favors Medicare Advantage Over Stand-Alone Drug Plans, Kaiser Analysis Finds

Medicare and Medicaid - AMERIGROUP to Begin Operations in Nevada

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Service Options Wins Medicare Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Genworth Financial Launches Partnership Long Term Care Insurance Products in Colorado

Medicare and Medicaid - Global Access Project (GAP) Releases Study Examining Recent Changes in Oncology Care Reimbursements

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Strike Force Indicts 18 Los Angeles Area Residents for Health Care Related Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - NCPA's Goodman Offers Strategic Medicare Solution

Medicare and Medicaid - Staten Island University Hospital to Pay the U.S. $74 Million to Settle Claims of Defrauding Federal Health Care Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - SXC Health Solutions enters into contracts to support South Dakota's Medicaid program

Medicare and Medicaid - Unisys Selects Edifecs Healthcare Accelerator Suite(TM) for MMIS System

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Lisa Rubino Named President of Molina Healthcare of California

National Association of Professional Employer Organizations NAPEO - Gov. Ritter Signs Bill to Regulate Professional Employer Organizations in Colorado

National Committee for Quality Assurance - Quality of Care for Ethnic Groups Focus of NCQA Innovation Award

National Education Association - College Affordability Set to Emerge as Sleeper Campaign Issue, New NEA Survey Finds

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Education Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication

Pathology - Theranostics Health Receives Green Light to Perform Clinical Testing

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Launches New Medicine Safety Website to Help Healthcare Professionals and Patients Make Better Informed Decisions about Treatment Options

Portico Systems - Portico Systems Wins Inc. 5000 Recognition for 2nd Year in a Row

ProVentive - Coventry Health Care To Use ProVentive's Solutions for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Research and Markets Ltd. - In Slovakia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market Patented Medicines Are to Grow in Value by 20% Over the 2007-2012 Period, To US$590mn

RSM McGladrey - RSM McGladrey/McGladrey & Pullen Honored as One of BusinessWeek's 'Best Places to Launch a Career in 2008'

SE Pa Health Access Network - Rally for Health Care for the Uninsured as Legislature Reconvenes for Fall Session

SleepBetter.org - New Sleep Survey Reveals Finances, Family & Health Keeping Americans Up at Night

Smoking - Adult Smoking Drops Slightly, Rate Hits New Low

TCS Healthcare Technologies - TCS Healthcare Fully Launches AcuStrat, a Dynamic Data Mining and Population Management Tool

Trust Digital - Trust Digital Provides HIPAA Security for CSL Behring's HeliTrax System

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Provides Prescription Drug and Durable Medical Equipment Assistance for Uninsured Texas Victims of Hurricane Ike

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Texas

United Concordia Dental - United Concordia Dental to Offer Language Assistance Program

UnitedHealthcare - Consumers Enrolled in Health Savings Accounts Span All Income Groups, Life Stages and Employer Environments

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare's Latino Health Initiative Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities for Hispanics

Vocantas - Healthcare IT veteran leaves competition to join winning team

Waste Management - Waste Management Presses for Action on Contract Offer

West Wing Writers; White House Writers Group - Democrats and Republicans Convene in Orlando to Tackle Tough Health Care Issues

White House Press Office - Expanding Health Care Coverage and Lowering Costs

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