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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 9th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

JAMA and Archives Journals - Most prison inmates with HIV do not receive appropriate treatment immediately following release

JAMA and Archives Journals - Women with diabetes before or during pregnancy at higher risk of depression

Life Sciences - Health IT Funds in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will Help Revitalize Economy, Improve Healthcare

Medicare and Medicaid - Taming Wide Variations in Spending Key to Health Reform - New England Journal of Medicine Commentary from Dartmouth Atlas Project

Research and Markets - 2009 Worldwide Health & Medical Insurance Carriers Industry Report Finally Available

Cancer - Research from Y.H. Yun and co-authors in the area of cancer published

Case Management - Study results from C. Schraeder and colleagues update understanding of case management

Colon Cancer - Study data from R. Cardarelli et al provide new insights into colon cancer

Congestive Heart Failure - Scientists at Indiana University, Medical Department report research in congestive heart failure

Diabetes - New research on diabetes from University of Michigan, Medical Department summarized

Health Insurance - New findings reported from University of Illinois describe advances in health insurance

Health Insurance - Reports outline health insurance study findings from Emory University

Health Policy - New health policy study findings have been reported from University of New South Wales

Health Policy - Researchers from Radboud University report details of new studies and findings in the area of health policy

Heart Failure - Study data from Northwestern University update understanding of heart failure

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS research from University of California discussed

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

Managed Care - New findings reported from S.H. Scholle and co-authors describe advances in managed care

Managed Care - New managed care data have been reported by M.H. Conklin and co-authors

Managed Care - Research from T. Lagu and co-authors in the area of managed care published

Managed Care - Studies conducted at K.D. Frick et al on managed care recently published

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from M.J. Barnett and colleagues discussed

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported from A. Ishani et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports outline medicare and medicaid research from D.C. Balfour and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from D. Peikes et al has provided new information about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from Johns Hopkins University update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of Maryland provide new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from D.C. Balfour et al broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Pharmaceuticals - New pharmaceuticals findings from TRICARE Management published

Pharmaceuticals - Studies from D.C. Balfour et al in the area of pharmaceuticals described

Psychosocial - New psychosocial study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Iowa

Schizophrenia - Studies from McLean Hospital provide new data on schizophrenia

Surgery - Research reports on surgery from University of California provide new insights

Violent Behavior - Findings from University of North Carolina, Medical Department advance knowledge in violent behavior

Anxiety Disorders Therapy - New anxiety disorders therapy study findings have been reported by I.C. Chien and colleagues

Disease Associations Therapy - Reports summarize disease associations therapy study results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health Insurance - Research conducted at University of California, Institute for Health Policy Studies has updated our knowledge about health insurance in children

Health Insurance - Study findings from Rider University broaden understanding of health insurance

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Emory University advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies conducted at Boston University on medicare and medicaid recently published

Mental Health Therapy - New mental health therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Massachusetts, Center for Health Policy and Research

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - New non-small cell lung cancer therapy data have been reported by K. Lang and co-authors

Rhabdomyolysis Risk Factors - Studies from Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies in the area of rhabdomyolysis risk factors described

AARP Illinois - Illinois Legislation Looks to Reform Health Insurance Industry

Aetna - Aetna Adds Four New Adventist Health System Hospitals

Alliance for Digital Equality - Alliance for Digital Equality Briefs U.S. Congressional Members on Digital Empowerment Council Findings for Broadband Deployment in Underserved Communities

AllMed Healthcare Management - Independent Review Organizations Take Pressure Off Healthcare Payers as Recession Deepens

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appoints Peter Mandell, MD, Chair of the Council on Advocacy

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Thomas C. Barber, MD, Elected Chair of Academy Board of Councilors

American Federation of Government Employees - 2010 Budget Rings in New Era for Federal Government

American Health Care Association - Pomeroy, Berkley, Capito, Brown-Waite Urge Obama Administration to Protect Seniors' Care

Cambridge Heart, Inc. - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Initiates Coverage for Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Testing

Cancer - Former FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach Joins Greenleaf Health as Senior Advisor

Chronic Disease - Partnership Applauds President for Shining Light on True Cost Driver in Health Care - Calls on CBO to Join the Effort

CNA/NNOC - Update on Landmark Study on Single-Payer as Economic Stimulus

Community Health - Lakeside Community Healthcare Continues Growth With Verdugo Hills Medical Group IPA Affiliation

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. CHS - CHS Launches Wireless, Paperless Solution for Onsite Health Centers

Consumer Watchdog - Parents of Autistic Children Fight Back - Warn HMO Regulator Against Siding with Insurers Refusing to Pay for Treatment

eRx Network, Llc - eRx Network(R) Receives EHNAC Accreditation

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma's Health Care System Bonds at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates State of Vermont's $50.5MM GOs 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Fly Free For Health - Americans Will Soon Have Medical Butlers to Assist in Medical Tourism Research

Good Samaritan Hospital - Good Samaritan Hospital Named Among America’s 50 Best Hospitals 3 Consecutive Years

Good Shepherd Legal Foundation - Good Shepherd Legal Foundation Launches Complimentary Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning for Families of Special Needs Children

Harvard Medical School - Patients are untapped resource for improving care, study finds

Health Evolution Partners - Health Evolution Partners Announces Agenda for Innovation 2009 Annual Conference

Health Grades, Inc. - America’s 50 Best Hospitals Identified by HealthGrades

Health Insurance - WiSpots and SilverTree Health Announce Joint Venture in Health Care Patient Technology, Collections and Practice Operations Improvement

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Regulations Against Balance Billing to Impact Orange County, Calif., Physicians' Bottom Line

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - More Than Half of Americans Say Family Skimped on Medical Care Because of Cost in Past Year; Worries About Affordability and Availability of Care Rise

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Highmark Retail Store to Celebrate Grand Opening

HIV/AIDS - AIDS Action Applauds President on Appointment of Jeffrey Crowley as Director of National AIDS Policy

Humana Inc. - Free Electronic Prescribing Service Now Available to San Antonio Physicians

Humana Inc. - Humana Comments on Preliminary 2010 Medicare Advantage Rates and Reaffirms 2009 EPS Guidance

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 14% Increase in Total Revenue for 2008 to a Record $133.1 Million Compared to $116.5 Million for 2007 as Regional Anesthesia Sales Increased 11% to $99.4 Million versus $89.6 Million

Imperva - Imperva Provides End-to-End Protection and Auditing for IBM Mainframe Databases

Jemsek Specialty Clinic - Lyme Disease Epidemic Causing Healthcare Crisis

Language Line Services - Overwhelming Interpreter Response to National Job Analysis Survey Conducted by Language Line University Propels Industry Toward National Certification

Medicare and Medicaid - 1 in 3 Medicare Part D Enrollees Select Medicare Advantage Drug Plans for 2009

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuaries: Priority on Health Reform and Retirement Security Signals Tough Choices Ahead

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Supports President Obama in His Commitment to Stop Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - Coalition to Protect Senior Care Praises Bipartisan House Effort to Protect Seniors' Nursing Home Care, LTC Workforce

Medicare and Medicaid - Consumer Watchdog to U.S. Senate: Don't Leave Consumers Out of Health Reform Debate, Public Opposes Mandatory Purchases of Private Insurance & Supports Opening Medicare to Everyone

Medicare and Medicaid - National Caregiver Coalition to National Governors Association: Establish State Task Forces to Monitor Medicaid Spending, Ascertain Funds Going to Protect Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Noridian Medicare Now Covers Renessa(R) Treatment for Incontinence in Women

Medicare and Medicaid - Nurses Welcome President's Call for Comprehensive Health Reform

Medicare and Medicaid - Tips for Choosing a Medical Mail Order Supply and Pharmacy Service

Medicare and Medicaid - Troubled Economy Impacts Providers of Specialized Health Care Services for Children

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Announces Appearance at 2nd Annual Medicaid Managed Care Summit

MemorialCare - Barry Arbuckle, PhD, MemorialCare Medical Centers CEO and Immediate Past Chair, California Hospital Association, Speaks Out on California Budget Passage

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. - Metropolitan Health Networks Reports 2008 Results of Operations

Midwest Medical Insurance Company - Jeff Pearson Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Underwriting

National Academy of Sciences - Health insurance essential for health and well-being

National Community Pharmacists Association - NCPA: Change in Administration and Agency Errors Delay AMP Legal Proceedings Further

Nephrology - The Renal Physicians Guide to Nephrology Practice, 6th Edition

nTelagent, Inc. - As Economy Tumbles, Georgia Hospital Association Partners With nTelagent to Better Serve Self-Pay Patients

Pennsylvania Department of Aging - Older Visitors to Home Show Urged to Visit Department of Aging Booth

Pharmaceuticals - Wal-Marts $4 generic prescription drug list added to Epocrates drug reference application Prescribers Now Have Access to Low-Price Generic Options, Helping Consumers Save Money on Prescriptions

Physician Groups for Coordinated Care - Physician Groups Come Together to Promote Coordinated Care

Polyps - Medicsight PLC Provides Business Update

PPMSI - Health Access Solutions Announces Riverside Physician Network Licenses Access Express™ Software

Shared Health - Shared Health(R) Proves Health Information Exchange (HIE)Success in Tennessee

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Announces Results for Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2008 and 2009 Outlook

UnitedHealthcare - Southwest Medical Associates Launches New Portable Medical Record

University of California - Los Angeles - California's single seniors can't make ends meet

Wellness - Health and Wellness Programs in a Tight Economy: Why They Are Critical and How to Make Them Effective

Women's Health - Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Honors for Mickey Matthews Earns $70,000 for Local Charities and JMU Alumni Association



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