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Managed Care Weekly Digest

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 18th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

Bridges to Excellence - Research Shows that Physician Pay-for-Performance Programs Work with Appropriate Incentives

Health Insurance - New 2009 Guide To Health Insurance for the Unemployed Available at HealthInsuranceFinders.com

Max Capital Group - Marty Becker, Chairman and CEO of Max Capital Group Talks to the Wall Street Transcript

Carotid Endarterectomy - Data on carotid endarterectomy described by D. Magner et al

Eclampsia - Research conducted at Chang-Gung University has updated our knowledge about eclampsia

Glaucoma - Studies from C.E. Traverso and co-researchers yield new data on glaucoma

Health Insurance - Study data from J.O. Rivera and colleagues update understanding of health insurance

Health Policy - New health policy study findings reported from McMaster University

Health Policy - Research from McMaster University provides new data on health policy

Health Policy - Study findings from McMaster University provide new insights into health policy

Health Policy - Study results from Okayama University broaden understanding of health policy

Heart Attack - Findings in heart attack reported from J.E. Brush and co-researchers

Heart Disease - Research on heart disease reported by scientists at University of Pennsylvania

Immunization - Researchers at Sanofi Pasteur have published new data on immunization

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Texas

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at University of Alabama

Life Sciences - Research conducted by J.M. Teno and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from McMaster University reveal new findings on life sciences

Lung Cancer - Study data from F. Vlastos and colleagues update understanding of lung cancer

Managed Care - New managed care research has been reported by scientists at Pfizer Inc.

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from E.F. Shortridge and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Mental Disorders - Research findings from University of Saskatchewan update understanding of mental disorders

Mental Health - Studies from S. Jain et al further understanding of mental health

Public Health - Research conducted at University of California has provided new information about public health

Public Health - Research from University of Melbourne yields new findings on public health

Public Health - Study findings from University of Oxford provide new insights into public health

Smoking - Studies from University of Massachusetts add new findings in the area of smoking

Cancer - Research on cancer detailed by scientists at University of Manchester

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Special Report: U.S. Health—2008 GAAP Financial Review

A.M. Best Company - BestWeek Launches RegulatoryWeek Supplement

ACS - ACS Launches SyncHROSM – a Comprehensive, Standardized Human Resources Outsourcing Solution

ACS - ACS Signs $84 Million Medicaid Contract with Commonwealth of Virginia

Acute Long-Term Hospital Association - LTAC Hospital Legislation Introduced in U.S. House

Aging - Aging Advocate Named President of Maryland's Leading Long-Term Care Association

Allscripts - Cardinal Health to Offer Allscripts Electronic Health Record to Solo and Small Physician Groups

AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies - AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies Using Health Information Technology to Help Doctors Identify Gaps in Care

Bipartisan Policy Center - House Majority Leader Hoyer Urges Entitlement Reform at Bipartisan Policy Center's 'Unprecedented Federal Debt: Putting Our Fiscal House in Order' Forum

Cancer - US Oncology Reports First Quarter Operating Results

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. - State of Mississippi and Catalyst Rx Announce Contract Extension

CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts, Inc. - Richard D. Lynch Named President and Chief Executive Officer for CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts

Chase Card Services - ChaseHealthAdvance and Pets Best Insurance Team up to Give Pets a Chance at Healthy and Full Lives

Clinical Research - Physicians Conduct Research Studies in Minutes, Not Months, at Montefiore Medical Center

Commonwealth Fund - Extra payments to Medicare Advantage plans to total $11.4 billion in 2009

Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated - Cox Smith Expands Healthcare Practice with Addition of Austin Attorneys

Crowell & Moring Llp - Crowell & Moring Gains Experienced Insurance/Reinsurance Partner Deirdre Johnson

CVS Caremark Corporation - CVS Caremark Reports Results for First Quarter 2009

Diabetes - Bipartisan Coalition Forms to Call for Chronic Disease to be Key Focus of Health Reform in Indiana and Nationally

Diabetes Screening - City Leaders Launch Medicare Diabetes Screening Project in Augusta

Diagnostics - Overhaul of Genetic and Other Advanced Diagnostic Testing Regulations Necessary for Personalized Medicine, HHS Secretary Told

DrFirst - 17 CCHIT Certified Vendors Partnered with DrFirst to Fulfill ePrescribing Requirements

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Places Health Net's Ratings on Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $250MM Providence Health & Services' Taxable Series 2009A Notes 'AA'

Gemalto - Gemalto Appointed as Prime Contractor for the Electronic Health Card Program in Gabon

Global Capacity - Global Capacity Announces Expansion and Extension of Strategic Sourcing Contract

Health Insurance - EnrollNY(TM): Easy Way for Uninsured New Yorkers to Find Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance

Health Insurance - Medical Tai Chi (Qigong) - Chinese 'Miracle Exercise' Popular as U.S. Health Costs Rise

Health Policy - Corporate Accountability International: Tobacco Giant Leads in Profits, Addicting Youth

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 9% Increase in Revenue for the First Quarter of 2009 to $30.9 Million Compared to $28.4 Million a Year Earlier

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Grant to Expand UCLA International Medical Center Graduate Program

Managed Care - Triple-S Management Corporation Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement to Acquire Managed Care Portfolio of La Cruz Azul de Puerto Rico, Inc.

Managed Care - UPMC Health Plan Provides Ongoing Support of HEALTHY Armstrong Initiative

Medicare and Medicaid - AHCA/Alliance: New Medicare Regulation Will Hurt Seniors, Cost Jobs, Perpetuate Inefficiency

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Applauds Senate 'STOP' Act, Which Aims to Prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Medicare and Medicaid - EO Medicaid Cuts Would Harm People

Medicare and Medicaid - Funds in 2010 Budget Could Increase Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicaid - In the Face of Economic Woes, Prescription Drug Help Is Available for Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Nation's Front Line Caregivers Mobilizing to Help Defeat Obama Implementation of Damaging Medicare Regulation

Medicare and Medicaid - PA APPRISE Volunteers Honored for Helping Older Adults

Medicare and Medicaid - Senate Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services

Medicare and Medicaid - The 2009 14th Annual Summit on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Announces Former Senator Tom Daschle as Keynote Speaker

Medicare and Medicaid - Triple-S Management Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Medicare and Medicaid - United American Healthcare Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results

Millennium Research Group - Reprocessed Device Market Booming During the Economic Crisis

Milliman - Milliman Announces Webinar on Optimal Rating and Underwriting Strategy for Mid-size Health Insurance Groups

National Community Pharmacists Association - NCPA Commends Senators Tester, Roberts for Proposal to Exempt Pharmacies from Medicare Part B DMEPOS Surety Bond Requirement

Palliative Care - NHPCO Welcomes Kathleen Sebelius as HHS Secretary

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of Allen Kukovich; Names John Paul Jones New Southwest Regional Director

Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. - Pervasis Therapeutics Granted Orphan Drug Designation for Vascugel®

Phadia US - Phadia Joins AANMA in Calling for NIH Guidelines-Level Care for All People with Asthma

Pharmaceuticals - Higher Outlays and Improved Regulatory Enforcement Create Opportunities in the Kenyan Healthcare Industry, Reveals Frost & Sullivan

Pharmaceuticals - Managed Pharmacy Care: Great Resource for Pharmacists and You

Prematics Inc. - Prematics Names S. Michael Ross Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Development

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at National Events in May

Public Campaign Action Fund - Watchdog Group Releases Report Highlighting Sen. Nelson's Ties to Health and Insurance Industries

Service Employees International Union - Security Officers Who Guard Kaiser Hospitals Protest Lack of Access to Affordable Healthcare

TCGRx - TCGRx Launches Innovative Tablet-Splitting Device for Pharmacies and Patients

The Healthcare Channel - Will Comparative Effectiveness in the U.S. Be Like NICE?

The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education - Millions Don't Realize They'll Make More Than $1 Million During Their Career

TriZetto - Premera Blue Cross Goes Live with TriZetto’s Provider POS Direct System to Meet Cost-Transparency Needs of Providers and Consumers

U.S. Bank - U.S. Bank Pledges Support for Standardized Health Insurance Identification Cards

UNITE HERE - BofA, “Foreclose Today”, and Sell our Hotel, Hotel Workers Say According to UNITE HERE

Unitrin, Inc. - Unitrin, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Highlights

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Intends to Withdraw in 2010 from Medicare Advantage Private Fee-For-Service Plans

Wellness - New Benefit Plan Will Cut Premiums for Employees Who Stay Healthy and Fit

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint's National Government Services Subsidiary Honored With 2009 SC Magazine Professional Award for Best Security Team

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