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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 23rd, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota researchers examine the value of health information technology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - For psychiatric services, wait for the beep

Biomedicine - Landmark Paper Compares Scientific Productivity and Impact of the Top 100 Alzheimers Disease Investigators

Clinical Trial Research - Research from V. Shalev and co-researchers in the area of clinical trial research described

Employee Benefit Research Institute - EBRI Policy Forum: Consumer/Patient Engagement in Health Care - 30 Years On

ReportLinker - Examine the Retail Clinics and the In-Store Healthcare Market

Breast Cancer - Studies conducted at S.D. Ramsey et al on breast cancer recently published

Cardiology - New cardiology findings from Deakin University described

Health Insurance - Studies from University of Texas describe new findings in health insurance

Health Insurance - Study findings from K. Kan et al broaden understanding of health insurance

Health Policy - Research results from L.J. Mangham and co-authors update knowledge of health policy

Life Sciences - Research conducted at National University has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid detailed by S.D. Pizer and co-authors

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from A.R. Morse and co-authors yields new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from C.M. Blanchette et al further understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from J.C. Famadas and co-researchers update current data on medicare and medicaid

Mental Health - Scientists at University of KwaZulu-Natal describe research in mental health

Pharmacology - Studies from R.S. Epstein and co-researchers update current data on pharmacology

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study findings have been published by scientists at University Hospital

Renal Disease - Research from B.L. Jaber and co-researchers yields new findings on renal disease

Adverse Drug Reactions - Research from University of South Carolina provides new data on adverse drug reactions in children

Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors - Report summarizes autoimmune disease risk factors study findings from Queen's University, Center for Public Health

Breast Cancer Prevention - Investigators at National Cancer Institute zero in on breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of General Surgery further understanding of breast cancer risk factors

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Surgery provide new data on breast cancer risk factors

Colon Cancer - Studies from University of California in the area of colon cancer described

Depression Epidemiology - Data on depression epidemiology described by researchers at University of Washington

Diabetes Care - Researchers from University of Wisconsin publish findings in diabetes care

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Research from Duke University, Center for Health Policy provides new data on HIV/AIDS prevention

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Center for Health Policy Research and Development

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology - Reports from University of Texas advance knowledge in prostate cancer epidemiology

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on the Ratings of Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, Its Members and Eastern Life and Health Insurance Company

Aetna - Aetna Research Shows Consumer Confusion Over Health Insurance Options After Being Laid Off

Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Intercoastal Medical Group

Alliance for Patient Access - AfPA Launches Petition in Support of a National Health Insurer Code of Conduct

Alma Aguado for Senate - Texas Candidate for 2010 U.S. Senator, Dr. Alma Aguado, Announces Political Platform on Education and Healthcare Reform

America's Health Insurance Plans - NFIB and AHIP Urge Focus on Affordable Health Care for Small Businesses

Apollo Health Street - Apollo Health Street Has Earned the Number One Spot in the Healthcare Payer Segment for BPO Services

Asthma - UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia Providing Assistance for Asthma Education Training

Bio-Clean International - Bio-Clean International Subsidiary Expands On-Line Education Opportunities for Veterans under the New GI Bill

Biomedicine - National Patient Advocate Foundation Announces 2009 Elections of Health Policy Leaders to Executive Board of Directors

Cancer - Virtual Colonoscopies Show Value for Some Patients, but Polyps Will Be Missed

Cleft Lip - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Applaud Congresswoman McCarthy's Legislation to Require Insurance Coverage for Children With Congenital Deformities

CompPartners - Bernard J. Mansheim, MD to Serve as Chief Medical Officer of CompPartner’s New Specialty Medical Reviews Division

Credit Management Association - Credit Management Association Urges Careful Planning: 10 Essential Bankruptcy Steps

Fidelity Investments - Fidelity Investments Survey Finds Majority of Workers Believe Their Benefits Are Better Than or as Good as What Most Companies Offer

Fox Insurance Company - Fox Insurance Company Recognized Among Growth Leaders in Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees

Health Insurance - Consumer Watchdog: Health Insurers & Drug Companies Contributed $5.5 Million to Top 10 Senate and House Recipients Since 2005

Health Insurance - Medical Insurance Coverage in Africa a Possible Key to Improved Healthcare Access, States Frost & Sullivan

Healthways - AHIP, Healthways, Gallup to Release Definitive Rankings of U.S. Well-Being

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Diagnostic errors: the new focus of patient safety experts

KineMatik - Mr. Ruben Jose King-Shaw Jr. to Join KineMatik Board of Directors

Life Sciences - Elsevier Announces Launch of Osteopathic Family Physician: Publishing Partnership Formed with American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Managed Care - Security Health Plan Becomes First ICSI Sponsor Outside of Minnesota

McKesson Corporation - Ohio State University Pathology Services Selects McKesson for Revenue Cycle Management

Med-Vantage Inc. - Med-Vantage and Leapfrog Present Early Results from 4th National P4P Survey at IHA Summit Meeting – Shows P4P Growing into Mature Payment Strategy, Improving Health Care

Medicare and Medicaid - ALFA Calls for Co-Pay Equity for Home and Community Based Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Complexities Simplified for Medicare's Mandatory Insurer Reporting

Medicare and Medicaid - Enclarity Secures Series C Funding from Bain Capital Ventures and Ignition Partners

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Emergency Room Costs Increased 25 Percent in the Last Year and May Lead to More Opportunity for Pharma Industry

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Arkansas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to South Carolina Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Free Seminars Offered to Texas Seniors with Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Helps to Bridge Oral Care Gap in Appalachia

Medicare and Medicaid - House Bill to Improve Accuracy of Medicare Reimbursement Introduced: Members of Congress Seek to Stem Growing Healthcare Coverage Shortfalls, Community Oncology Alliance Advocates for Swift Passage of Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Seminars Offered to Missouri Seniors With Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses

Medicare and Medicaid - Study of 160,000 Medicare Patients Shows Hispanics Have Greater Costs for End-of-Life Care

Medicare and Medicaid - United States Joins Suit Against Community Health Systems Inc. and Three of Its Hospitals in New Mexico

Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania - Win for Low Income Residents of Personal Care Homes

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance - HP Hood and Organic Valley Cut Organic Family Farmers Income and NODPA Praises Horizon Organic for Honoring Their Contract With Their Farmers

Oncology - KevinMD.com Joins the HCPLive.com Network

Orthopedics - David Teuscher, MD, Elected Secretary of Academy Board of Councilors

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Calls for Prompt Action on Economic Relief and Recovery Agenda

Perot Systems Corporation - Perot Systems Launches Webinar Series and Website Resources on Healthcare Stimulus Plan Provisions

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America - Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of America Debuts Individual Dental Insurance for Retirees

Renal Disease - Miami Heat Fan Favorite and NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Visits Florida Legislature, Governor to Urge Needed Coverage for Florida Kidney Patients

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds Disposable Medical Gloves Market Analysis

ReportLinker - Reportlinker Adds First Aid Kits Market Analysis

Reproductive Health - AHRQ Announces New Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Research and Markets - 2009 CIGNA - Health Insurer Insights

Research and Markets - Hospital Market in India - Worth USD 25 bn in 2008

Research and Markets - Success Rate of Electronic Reimbursement Claims Invigorate the U.S. IT Homecare Markets

Research and Markets Ltd. - Insights From Health Insurers Into Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Research and Markets Ltd. - The Q1 2009 Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Australia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry.

Residential Finance Corporation - Credit Card Debt? Residential Finance Corp. Says Refinance Mortgage to Pay Bills, Get Tax Deductions, Protect Your Credit

Save Abandoned Babies Foundation - Save Abandoned Babies Foundation Commends Illinois Hospitals for Being 100% in Compliance in Displaying 'Safe Haven Signs'

Sicel Technologies, Inc. - Sicel Technologies, Inc. Receives U.S. Food & Drug Administration Clearance for DVS®-HFT, a Next-Generation Wireless Sensor to Measure Actual Radiation Dose at Breast and Prostate Tumor Site

Spinal Cord Injury - National Rehabilitation Hospital replaces condom catheters with BioDerms Liberty TM

U.S. Department of Justice - San Mateo County, California, to Pay U.S. $6.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union UFCW - UFCW Calls for Immediate Health Care Reform

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business - U.S. Hospitals Waste $12 Billion Annually Because of Poor Communication

University of Minnesota - U of Minnesota professor authors report the state of health care journalism

Virtua Health - Virtua Commends Gov. Corzine's Charity Care Funding Plan



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