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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 24th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

ActiveHealth Management - Study Published in the American Journal of Managed Care Finds Patient-Directed Clinical Alerts Improve Compliance with Evidence-Based Guidelines

Incontinence - New incontinence research reported from University of Washington, Medical Department

Ulcerative Colitis - Companies Pay a High Price for Employees With Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, According to Study From Thomson Reuters

Cancer - New cancer research has been reported by K.J. Lowstuter et al

Cervical Cancer - Findings from University of North Carolina provide new insights into cervical cancer

Depression - New findings from HealthCore, Inc. describe advances in depression

Headache and Migraine - New headache and migraine research reported from Duke University

Health Policy - Research on health policy discussed by scientists at Yale University

Heart Disease - Reports by D.B. Mark and co-researchers describe recent advances in heart disease

Ischemia - Findings in ischemia reported from Emory University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - Researchers from Vanderbilt University report recent findings in life sciences

Lung Cancer - Researchers from Kaiser Permanente discuss findings in lung cancer

Managed Care - Research results from K.B. Orrico and colleagues update understanding of managed care

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from St. Louis University publish findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from Medical University of South Carolina update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Myeloma - New findings in myeloma described by R. Cook and co-researchers

Myeloma - New findings in myeloma described from Johns Hopkins University

Myeloma - New myeloma study findings have been reported from New York Medical College, Medical College

Myeloma - Research on myeloma reported by R. Cook et al

Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer research has been reported by scientists at University of Texas

Prostate Cancer - Scientists at Washington University target prostate cancer

Suicide - Scientists at Harvard University discuss research in suicide

Transplantation - Report summarizes transplantation study findings from University of Florida, Medical Department

Life Sciences - Researchers from Erasmus University, Institute of Health Policy and Management report recent findings in life sciences

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid in children data have been reported by scientists at Harvard University, Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy

Mental Health - Studies from Institute of Mental Health Research, Health Research Division have provided new information about mental health

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best Places Ratings of Genworth Financial Inc. and Its Subsidiaries Under Review With Negative Implications

Alameda Alliance for Health - Hill Physicians Medical Group Joins the Alliance CompleteCare Physician Network

Alcatel-Lucent - Alcatel-Lucent and Jeskell Team Up to Deliver Unique User-Centric Security Solutions for Enterprises

Allergies - New Research Bucks Common Perceptions Surrounding Rx-to-OTC Switches

American Health Care Association - AHCA/NCAL Urge Congress to Protect Senior Care During Healthcare Reform Debate

AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Ranked Among Top 50 in U.S.News & World Report/NCQA Listing

Ameritas Group - Ameritas Group Offers Cosmetic Dental Benefits for Professional Services Such as Tooth Whitening

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut Ranks in Top 10 of Insurers Nationwide on U.S. News & World Report/National Committee for Quality Assurance America's Best Health Plans List

Avalon Healthcare Holdings, Inc. - Avalon Healthcare Holdings Appoints Kevin R. Hill to Its Board of Directors

Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Hosts Inaugural Illinois State Summit in Springfield

Capital BlueCross - Capital BlueCross Sponsors Healthy Community Pharmacy's Move to New Community-Focused Location in York

CIGNA - March of Dimes to Announce Pa. State Report Card on Babies During Press Conference 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at CIGNA Headquarters

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Mid-Atlantic Top-Ranked Plan in Maryland and Washington, D.C. for Third Consecutive Year, According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in Delaware

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in New Jersey According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in North Carolina for Second Consecutive Year, According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in Texas According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA HealthCare Top-Ranked Plan in Virginia

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA Plans Among Top Commercial Health Plans, According to U.S.News & World Report and National Committee for Quality Assurance

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - General anesthesia for hernia surgery in children and risk of later developmental problems

Comprehensive Care Corporation - CompCare Wins Contract Award in Puerto Rico

Cornerstone Financial Partners, Inc. - It's Open Season on Employee Benefits: Financial Professional Recommends Five Questions Every Employee Should Ask During Open Enrollment

Covenant House International - Plight of Homeless Youth Will be Focus of Nov. 20 Times Square Vigil

Davis Vision, Inc. - Davis Vision, Inc. Names Tom Davis Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Duke University Medical Center - Exercise improves quality of life for heart failure patients

Duke University Medical Center - Exercise is safe, improves outcomes for patients with heart failure

Embrace Pet Insurance - Embrace Pet Insurance Secures Over $2 Million in First Institutional Funding Round

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates University Health System of Eastern Carolina's North Carolina 2008 Bds 'AA-' Und

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Upgrades Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, California Revs to 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

ForHealth Technologies, Inc. - Alegent Health System Automates I.V. Preparation to Enhance Patient Safety

Greer - Landmark Allergy Study Uncovers Significant Healthcare Savings Associated with Immunotherapy in Children

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. - Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Receives Favorable New Code for WalkAide

Health Insurance - Independence Blue Cross Celebrates 70 Years of Service In Southeastern Pennsylvania

Health Insurance - Poll Shows Baucus Individual Mandate To Buy Health Insurance Unpopular

HealthAmerica - HealthAmerica and HealthAmerica Advantra Rank Among America's Top 20 Health Plans

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Southern New Jersey Hospitals Thriving, but Cautious in Light of Market Conditions

HealthPartners - HealthPartners among Best Commercial Health Plans in the Nation for 4th Year in U.S. News/NCQA ''America's Best Health Plans'' 2008

HIV/AIDS - Miami Clinic Owner Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for $10.9 Million Medicare Fraud

Humana - Humana Awards $100,000 Grant to Odyssey House

Humana Inc. - Humana of Utah Selects Large Group Practice Leader

Humana Inc. - Humana to Focus on Preventive Care with 2009 Medicare Plans

Humana Inc. - Humana's Bruce Goodman to Join CIO Hall of Fame

Intel Corporation - Intel Announces Its First Home Medical Device to Better Connect Clinicians With Patients

Kaiser Permanente of Georgia - 'U.S. News & World Report' Names Kaiser Permanente Top-Ranked Health Plan in Georgia

Kmart - Kmart Pharmacy Celebrates GoldK Day for Seniors

Life Sciences - AAMC Urges Congress to Stimulate the Economy Through Increased Support for NIH and Medical Education

Life Sciences - Concern, misperceptions describe physician views on CMS Never Event policy, QuantiaMD finds

LTC Global, Inc. - LTC Global Announces the Acquisition of United Insurance Group

Managed Care - Baucus Health Plan is Fatally Flawed

Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners - New Legislation Addresses Massachusetts Primary Care Crisis

Medical Society of the State of New York - American Medical Association Approves Resolution from New York State Delegation Which Calls for the Creation of a Code of Conduct for Health Care Insurers

Medicare and Medicaid - ACS Signs $44 Million Contract with State of Florida

Medicare and Medicaid - AMN Survey: Nurses to Have Bigger Impact on Hospital Revenue

Medicare and Medicaid - Audio: Kaiser Permanente is Colorado's Top Commercial and Medicare Plan on U.S. News & World Report/NCQA 'America's Best Health Plans' List

Medicare and Medicaid - Health Alliance Plan's Medicare HMO is Top-Ranked Medicare Plan in Michigan and Top 25 in U.S.

Medicare and Medicaid - Home Oxygen Leaders Commend Sen. Baucus' Efforts to Expand Health Care Access, Warn That Deep Cuts in Oxygen Benefit May Undercut Access

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospitals to Lose an Average $10,000 to $20,000 per Case on Common Cardiovascular Procedures Under Medicare's Value-based Purchasing Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicaid Health Plans of America Urges Congress to Pass Economic Recovery Package This Session Featuring Additional Funding for Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Beneficiaries Can Suit Up, Sweat, and Learn About Blue Shield's Medicare Advantage Plans at Local Malls and Senior Centers

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Today Launches National Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment Awareness Campaign

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare's Online Tools Will Help Beneficiaries With Prescription Drug and Health Plan Choices for 2009

Medicare and Medicaid - Nevada Gives Final Approval to AMERIGROUP Medicaid Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - November Is Senior Drug Coverage Awareness Month

Medicare and Medicaid - Preferred Care Gold Ranked Number One Medicare Advantage Health Plan Nationally In U.S. News & World Report/NCQA 'America's Best Health Plans 2008' Listing

Medicare and Medicaid - Service Employees Outraged Over Rendell Spending

Medicare and Medicaid - Touchstone Health Responds to Economic Slowdown With Cost Savings and Added Benefits on 2009 Plans

Medicare.com - Medicare.com and DestinationRx Form Partnership to Help Seniors Compare and Enroll in 2009 Part D Drug Plans

Meijer - Meijer and Prescription Benefit Manager 4D Team Up to Create Innovative Prescription Insurance Program

Michigan Business & Professional Association - Michigan Business & Professional Association Urges Legislature to Act Quickly on Individual Health Care Reform

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare of Utah Medicaid Plan Ranked among "America's Best"

NACCME, LLC - LUMEN 2009 Brings in Top Guns of Cardiac Medicine to Address America's Number One Health Issue

NaviMedix - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Selects NaviMedix to Deliver Provider Communications Solutions for Six Medicaid Health Plans Across the Country

Neighborhood Health Plan - NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN is ranked #2 in Medicaid and ranked in the top 50 Commercial health plans in America by U.S. News & World Report/NCQA

Panopto, Inc. - Panopto Releases Hosted Version of Its Popular Lecture Capture Platform

Penn Treaty American Corporation - Penn Treaty Receives Offer for Second Agency Subsidiary

Priority Health - Priority Health Brings More Choice in Affordable Health Care to Michigan Seniors

Providence Service Corporation - State of New Jersey Announces Intent to Award $50 Million Annual Transportation Contract to Providence's LogistiCare Subsidiary

Rite Aid Corporation - Patients Now Can Find the Lowest Cost Medicare Part D Prescription Plans Best for Them Just by Visiting a Rite Aid Pharmacy

Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Pharmacies to Host Flu & Pneumonia Shot Clinics November 18-20 at Nearly 1,300 Locations

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating - Statement from Seattle Sutton Regarding the Nation's Health Crisis

SHPS - Annual SHPS 2008 Healthcare Symposium Engages Health Plan Decision-Makers

Smoking - Quitting Smoking Saves Lives and Money: New American Lung Association Report Finds Most States Failing to Adequately Protect Residents and Their Bottom Line

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FUSILEV Receives Unique, Product-Specific J-Code from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS

Sul America S.A. - SulAmerica: Net Income Increases 85.4% to R$121.1 Million in 3Q08

Surgery - Altus Healthcare Management Systems' Oprex Surgery Center, Clarus Imaging Center & Zerenity Sleep Lab of Houston

Syntel, Inc. - Syntel Tops List of Health Insurance BPO Providers

The CoverMe Foundation - The CoverMe Foundation Responds to Current U.S. Economic Crisis Offering Healthcare Coverage Solutions to Uninsured

The Haverford Trust Company - Haverford Trust Educates the Next Generation of Investors at Villanova School of Business Conference

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group Inc. Announces Expansion into Three Florida Counties

The Scooter Store - The SCOOTER Store Expands Power Mobility Products, Services to 7 Million Health Plan Members

The Vitality Group, Inc. - Study Proves the Vitality Health Enhancement Program Cuts Healthcare Costs by Motivating Healthy Behaviors

TriWest Healthcare Alliance - TriWest Launches "30 Ways in 30 Days" Support of Wounded Warriors, Families

U.S. Conference of Mayors - The U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Director Tom Cochran Calls for a Main Street Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs, Spur National Economy

U.S. Department of Justice - More Than $1 Billion Recovered by Justice Department in Fraud and False Claims in Fiscal Year 2008

US Family Health Plan - US Family Health Plan Earns Member Satisfaction Rating 42 Percent Above the National Average

Walgreens - Walgreens MedMonitor Complete Reduces Total Health Care Costs with a 3.7 and 7.8 ROI

Warner Pacific Insurance Agency - Warner Pacific Adds HealthPlus as New Carrier Partner



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