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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 3rd, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

American Cancer Society - Socioeconomic and treatment factors affect non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients' survival

JAMA and Archives Journals - High number of children and teens in US uninsured despite having a parent with health insurance

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - More Than 2 Million Children With Insured Parents Are Uninsured; Most Are Low or Middle Income

American Heart Association - JAMA Study Highlights Question - Are Hospitals Treating Older, Sicker and Minority Populations Being Evaluated Fairly for Pay for Performance?

Medicare and Medicaid - US Oncology Physicians Submit Comments to CMS on PET Coverage

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. - Stephen M. Weiner Receives Award for Best Practices in Medicine from Massachusetts Medical Law Report

Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study findings have been reported from University of California

Bariatrics - Research on bariatrics described by P.Y. Cremieux and colleagues

Breast Cancer - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have published new data on breast cancer

Cardiology - New cardiology data have been reported by K. Carey and co-authors

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease detailed by D.W. Mapel and co-authors

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings reported from Kaiser Permanente

Health Insurance - New health insurance research from National University discussed

Health Insurance - Research on health insurance published by scientists at Cornell University

Health Policy - Study results from P.W. Achterberg and colleagues broaden understanding of health policy

Heart Attack - Researchers from Columbia University report on findings in heart attack

Internal Medicine - Research from Erasmus University yields new data on internal medicine

Managed Care - Data on managed care reported by M.P. Connolly and co-researchers

Managed Care - New managed care research reported from York University

Managed Care - New managed care study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Minnesota

Medicare and Medicaid - Data from A.N. West and colleagues advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid reported by M.B. Herndon and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings in medicare and medicaid reported from H. Zhang and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported by J.B. Rubins and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from University of California advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research conducted at R.M. Werner and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of Illinois broadens understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from University of Washington, Medical Department update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have published new data on medicare and medicaid

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

Menopause - Research from University of North Carolina, Medical Department has provided new data on menopause

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Scientists at DoctorsManagement, LLC detail research in non-small cell lung cancer

Osteoporosis - Data on osteoporosis discussed by A.N.A. Tosteson and colleagues

Psoriasis - Studies from M.A. Radtke et al in the area of psoriasis described

Ulcerative Colitis - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente report research in ulcerative colitis

Women's Health - Reports by S.B. Baldwin and co-researchers describe recent advances in women's health

Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors - Scientists at National Cheng-Kung University, Department of Internal Medicine publish new data on atrial fibrillation risk factors

Lupus Epidemiology - Research from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in lupus epidemiology provides new insights

Aetna - Aetna First Health Plan to Link Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Provider Directory to Its Own Online Doctor Resource

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Introduces SmartSense, Price-Conscious Plans Targeted at the Uninsured

Assurant Health - Assurant Health Gives Residents of Washington State More Choices for Individual Medical Health Plans

Assurant Health - Assurant Health Offers Individual Medical Insurance Coverage to Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis

B. Braun - New Products, Federal Regulations Heighten Awareness as International Infection Prevention Week Begins

Biopharmaceuticals - The Pharmaceutical Industry and the Election - New Report Available for Free From Decision Resources

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Hosts Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO of National Hispanic Medical Association

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates 10 Years of Programs to Promote Children's Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Traumatic brain injury common amongst homeless people

Cancer - Supplemental Insurance Can Help Eliminate the Need to Choose Between Recommended Cancer Care and Financial Stability

Cancer - US Oncology's Innovent Oncology Division Announces First Agreement Between Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers and Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association

Cegedim Dendrite - Cegedim Dendrite Targets Latest Challenge of Promoting Pharmaceutical Brands

CGI Group INC. - Industrial Alliance renews its IT services contract with CGI

Commonwealth Fund - Extra payments to private FFS Medicare advantage plans to total $2.5B in 2008

Conseco, Inc. - Cowan Joins Conseco as Senior Vice President of Operations

Courion Corporation - Goodyear Uses Courion's Enterprise Provisioning Suite to Automatically Manage Geographically Distributed Users

Document Security Systems, Inc. - Document Security Systems Releases Year-to-Date Business Update

DragNet Technologies, Inc. - Slow Medicare Reimbursement is a Losing Game - but DragNet Technologies Provides Rescue for Faster Reimbursement and Government Compliance

Duke University Medical Center - Hospital rankings: More than meets the eye

Eclipsys Corporation - Eclipsys Brings Added Benefits to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

Fox Rx Care - Fox Rx Care Announces EGWP Coverage Worth Up to $6.5M for the Company in New Agreement with Premier Consulting Associates, Inc.

Health Care Service Corporation - Health Care Service Corporation to Acquire TMG Health in Support of Government Business Growth Strategy

Health Insurance - Important Information, You Can't Afford to Miss ... NBC 10 and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Invite Local Families To Learn About FREE or Low-cost Health Insurance for Uninsured

Health Insurance - MVP Health Care Selects American Specialty Health (ASH) to Provide Wellness Services

Health Insurance - N.C. Health Insurance Risk Pool Open for Enrollment on Oct. 20

Health Insurance - Ohio Health Insurer Investigates Missing Data

Health Maintenance Organizations - Blue Shield Launches Online Provider Quality and Satisfaction Tool

Healthcare Liaison, Inc. - Seattle Area Healthcare Professionals Explore New Career Opportunities at Healthcare Liaison Workshop on Becoming a Private Healthcare Advocate

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Facility and Technology Upgrades in Store for San Diego Hospitals Despite Economic Crunch

HealthMarkets, Inc. - HealthMarkets' Subsidiary Introduces New Suite of Dental Insurance Products for Individuals of All Ages

HealthTrans - Snyders Launches Snyders Prescription Savings Club

ikaSystems Corp. - MVP Health Care Goes Live with ikaSystems Sales/Broker Portal

Job-Hunt.org - Job-Hunt.org Offers Free eBooklets to Assist Unemployed in Taking Action

Kaiser Family Foundation - Growing Number of Americans Report Problems Paying Medical Bills and Delaying and Skipping Care Due to Costs

KePRO - KePRO Introduces Total Population Health Management Suite of Solutions for Public Program and Commercial Clients

Life Sciences - Arent Fox LLP Adds Senior CMS Official & Leading Stark Law Authority Don Romano as New Partner to National Health Care Practice in DC

Managed Care - Sally W. Crawford Joins Insulet's Board of Directors

Mark Farrah Associates MFA - Opportunities for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Products

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Partners Earn Top Honors for Statewide Program to Prevent Teen Tobacco Use

MEDai, Inc. - MEDai Addresses Market Need for Current Data with Real-Time Evidence-Based Guideline Reporting

Medicare and Medicaid - Emdeon Earns Honors for Innovation and Business Intelligence Strategies

Medicare and Medicaid - Lincare Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2008 Financial Results

Medicare and Medicaid - Medco Elects Nancy-Ann DeParle to Board of Directors

Medicare and Medicaid - New National Medicaid Study Underscores Importance of Including State Relief in Stimulus Plan

Medicare and Medicaid - New Orleans Area Hospital to Pay $3.3 Million to Resolve Medicaid Fraud Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Whistleblower Case Against New Jersey Hospital for Medicare Fraud Settles for $1.75 Million

Mental Illness - Corphealth Chosen to Provide Managed Behavioral Health Services to Bravo Health Members

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Asia, China, India Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication

Nippon Life Insurance Company of America - NLI America Offers Stop Loss Insurance Coverage To Clients of the Principal Financial Group

Norvax, Inc. - Secrets of the Online Insurance Shopper Revealed

Noshpit Entertainment - NY Indie Filmmakers Release Mock Cable Newscast Set Eight Years Into McCain-Run Administration. Sure, it's Funny, but is it That Far-Fetched?

Oregon Health & Science University - Although mom, dad have health insurance through work, kids may go without

Portico Systems - Portico Systems Adds Powerful Provider Analytics Offering

Premier Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Joins Premier Healthcare Alliance to Further Improve Quality of Care, Promote Safety and Reduce Hospital Costs

Stanford University Medical Center - Oct. 29 Stanford Forum Explores War's Effect on Health Care, Medicine

Surgery - Insure.com: the doctor is in ... 9,000 miles away. Insurance in the age of medical tourism.

The California Endowment - Report Finds Community-Based Disease Prevention Saves California Money and Improves Californians' Health

The Center for Health Value Innovation - Johns Hopkins HealthCare Joins Center for Health Value Innovation, Extends its Commitment to Investing in Health Improvement Solutions

The Ohio State University Medical Center - Future Medical Care Demands No Insurance Contingencies

Unum - Unum releases new, enhanced group critical illness benefit

UPMC Health Plan - UPMC Health Plan to Host Celebration for Second Anniversary of America on the Move

Walgreen Co. - Walgreen Co. to Acquire Specialty Pharmacy Business from McKesson Corporation

William Blair & Company, L.L.C. - William Blair & Company Initiates Coverage of HMS Holdings Corp. With Outperform Rating

XLHealth - XLHealth Announces New Corporate Service Center for Special Needs Plan



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