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Managed Care Weekly Digest

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 1st, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

Lifespan - Filling the gap: the importance of Medicaid continuity for former inmates

Diabetes - Scientists at University of Michigan, Medical Department target diabetes

NSAIDS - New NSAIDS research reported from Z. Levi and co-authors

Thrombosis - Investigators at Kaiser Permanente release new data on thrombosis

Adverse Drug Reactions - New adverse drug reactions study findings have been reported by scientists at F. Hoffmann-LaRoche Ltd.

Adverse Drug Reactions - Recent findings in adverse drug reactions described by J.C. West and colleagues

Antiretrovirals - Studies from University of Nigeria provide new data on antiretrovirals

Asthma - Scientists at University of Massachusetts discuss research in asthma

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Research results from University of Florida update understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Cancer - Researchers at Kaiser Permanente publish new data on cancer

Chemical Dependency - Findings in chemical dependency reported from University of California

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer research from L.C. Walter and colleagues discussed

Diabetes - Data on diabetes described by S.E. Wilson et al

Health Insurance - Investigators at Pain Management Center have published new data on health insurance

Health Insurance - Studies from University of London reveal new findings on health insurance

Health Policy - Researchers from University of California detail findings in health policy

Heart Disease - New findings reported from S.L. Niu and co-authors describe advances in heart disease

Influenza - Researchers from University of Hong Kong, Medical Department provide details of new studies and findings in the area of influenza

Life Sciences - Research from M. Suka and co-researchers provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from M. Movahedi and co-researchers

Managed Care - Reports outline managed care study findings from A.R. Wilson and colleagues

Managed Care - Reports summarize managed care study results from University of British Columbia

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of California broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from E.K. Welch and colleagues discussed

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported by P. Hentschke and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from S.L. Shimada and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from C.M. Prela and co-researchers provides new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by T. Eberly et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of California add new findings in the area of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from V.K. Pindolia et al have provided new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - University of Texas reports research in medicare and medicaid

Methadone - New findings reported from Helsinki University describe advances in methadone

Pandemics - Scientists at Linkoping University target pandemics

Peptic Ulcers - New peptic ulcers findings from C.Y. Wu and co-researchers published

Personality Disorders - Studies from Washington University add new findings in the area of personality disorders

Pharmaceuticals - Researchers from University of North Carolina provide details of new studies and findings in the area of pharmaceuticals

Stomach Cancer - Studies from Catholic University, Medical Department further understanding of stomach cancer

Surgery - Data from University of Oklahoma provide new insights into surgery

Women's Health - Research in the area of women's health reported from Arizona State University

Behavior - Study findings on behavior are outlined in reports from Johns Hopkins University

Life Sciences - Data from Georgetown University advance knowledge in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Findings from Aachen University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Iowa, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Pittsburgh, Center for Research on Health Care have provided new information about life sciences

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of Tennessee, Department of Family Medicine advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from G.D. Berg and co-researchers yield new data on medicare and medicaid

Phototherapy - Researchers at Wake Forest University, Department of Dermatology publish new data on phototherapy

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best’s 2009 Edition of Best’s Statement File – Canada Available

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. - AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Turns Profitable; Reports 2009 First Quarter Earnings Results

Alameda Alliance for Health - Alameda Alliance for Health Expands Services to Low-Income Families in Alameda County

American Physical Therapy Association - Physical Therapists Advocate for Access to Rehabilitative Services on Capitol Hill

Avizent - City of Phoenix Selects Avizent

Biosense Webster, Inc. - Benefits of Catheter Ablation with the NAVISTAR® THERMOCOOL® Catheter Sustained for One Year in the Treatment of Symptomatic, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare Announce Contract Renewal

Bright Now! Dental, Inc. - Monarch Dental Expands Again in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area with a New Office and Specialty Center

CardioNet, Inc. - CardioNet Announces that Highmark Medicare Services Posts Reimbursement Rate for CPT Code 93229, Mobile Cardiovascular Telemetry Services

Cardiovascular Disease - Health and Advocacy Leaders Mobilize to Bring Attention to Atrial Fibrillation, a Costly and Misunderstood Cardiovascular Disease

Cheetah Medical - Study Shows Cheetah Medical’s BIOREACTANCE® Technology May Be a Valuable Tool in Early Detection of Sepsis in Patients Who Present to the Emergency Department with Fever

Chronic Disease - Senate Republican Budget Would End Health Initiatives That Save Lives and Money

Clinical Trial Research - HealthCore Responds to Need for Real-world Health Outcomes Information on Drugs and Devices with Physician Network and Prospective Effectiveness Research

Commonwealth Fund - Physicians can lead health care reform through payment and delivery system reforms

Conning & Company - Stephen Keep Joins Conning as Senior Sales Executive

Consumer Watchdog - Rarely Used Closed Doors Slammed Again in U.S. Senate Health Care Reform; Sen. Max Baucus Must Publicly Answer 10 Questions About Mandatory Purchase of Health Insurance

Consumers Union - U.S. Health Care System Fails to Protect Patients From Deadly Medical Errors

Diabetes - National Coalition Hosts Event to Examine Costs Projections for Chronic Diseases

Duke University Medical Center - Low-income breast cancer patients skipping hormonal therapy, increasing their risks

Eliza Corporation - Eliza Corporation Takes a Soulful Approach with Next-Generation Integrated, Healthcare Communications Platform

Eneslow - Eneslow, the Foot Comfort Center, Celebrates 100 Years of Business in New York City

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Pella Regional Health Center, IA's Revs at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Virginia Public Building Authority's Revs 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Foresight Corporation - Noridian Selects Foresight’s Transaction Insight® for Transaction Processing Automation

Genetics & Genomics - deCODE Genotyping Laboratory Receives College of American Pathologists Accreditation

Health Insurance - SCM Microsystems' Upgradable Mobile Terminal eHealth500 Receives Certification for German eHealth Program

Health Insurance - Thousands of Pennsylvania Graduates Need Health Insurance Options

Health Maintenance Organizations - With New OneBlue(sm) Product, Blue Care Network Joins Growing Individual Market

Health Mart Systems, Inc. - Health Mart Launches Health Across America Campaign to Spotlight Important Role of Community Pharmacists in Diabetes Care

Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Reminds Older Americans: Smart Decisions Today Lead to Healthier Tomorrows

HealthLandscape - HealthLandscape Maps Offer County-Level Information on H1N1 Virus

Humana Inc. - HumanaOne® Offers Individual Dental Insurance, Vision Plans Online

Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc. - Retail Therapy for Plastic-Heavy Wallets

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Wins National Awards for Commitment to Environmental Health

Managed Care - Itasca Medical Care Implements DST Health Solutions' CareAnalyzer Solution to Improve Care Management, Quality

Managed Care - While Most Blue Cross and Blue Shield-Branded MCOs are Losing Members, Blue Shield of California Bucks the Trend

MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Expands Presence with New Medical Assistance Managed Care Enrollment Broker Contract for Pennsylvania

MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Hires 60 Harrisburg Staff for the Pennsylvania Enrollment Assistance Services Program to Help Support Education, Outreach, and Enrollment for Pennsylvania’s HealthChoices and ACCESS Plus Programs

McGraw Wentworth - McGraw Wentworth Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Shows Health Care Costs Increasing at 6-Year Low of 5%

MedeAnalytics - MedeAnalytics Signs Agreement With Medicare Advantage Health Plan Aveta

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Supports Expanded Federal Efforts by DOJ and HHS to Combat Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - Attorney General Holder and HHS Secretary Sebelius Announce New Interagency Health Care Fraud Prevention & Enforcement Action Team

Medicare and Medicaid - HMS Adds Over One Million Lives in New Medicaid Managed Care Contracts

Medicare and Medicaid - MEDai Helps Medicare Part D Sponsors Adhere to CMS Medication Therapy Management Initiative

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicaid Health Plans Provide Cost Savings to States and High Quality and Value to Beneficiaries, New Analysis Shows

Medicare and Medicaid - Minnesota Hospitals Pay $2.28 Million to Settle Medicare Fraud Charges Involving Kyphoplasty

Medicare and Medicaid - Minnesota Hospitals to Pay U.S. $2.28 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Nonprofit Outpatient Clinics and Social Service Agencies Outsource Billing to Increase Profits

Medicare and Medicaid - Texas-Based Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers to Pay U.S. $4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. and 16 States Join Suits Against Pharmaceutical Giant, Wyeth

Mental Health - Milliman Analysis: Preparing for Mental Health Parity

New Jersey Hospital Association - N.J. Hospitals Face $97 Million in Medicare Cuts

New Life Agency, Insurance Agency, Inc. - New Life Agency, Inc. Continues to Trial Against Beitler Services, Inc. in Pursuit of Payments for Surrogate Maternity Claims

Next Generation Insurance Group - No More School, No More Protection: National Insurance Firm Helps New Grads Manage Risk Affordably

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Francois Nader, M.D., to Join Noven’s Board of Directors

OptumHealth Inc. - CORRECTING and REPLACING CAPTION Health Savings Account Owners: Satisfied with Their Accounts, Want to Keep Them as Savings Option for Americans

OptumHealth Inc. - Health Savings Account Owners: Satisfied with Their Accounts, Want to Keep Them as Savings Option for Americans

Osteoporosis - The National Coalition for Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Briefed Congress on Action Plan for a National Vision for Bone Health

Pediatrics - New Research Finds Recession Has Greater Impact on Health of Parents Than Children

Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General - Auditor General Jack Wagner's Audit Finds Pennsylvania Owes $425,000 to Bethlehem Area School District

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Launches Free Medicines Program for Newly Unemployed Americans

Pharmaceuticals - SXC Health Solutions announces agreements for pharmacy technology services with Prime Therapeutics LLC

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. - Prospect Medical Holdings Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results

PurinaCare - Top 10 Pet Travel Tips for Memorial Day

Research and Markets - 2009 IT Sales Opportunities in Life Insurance Corporation - Now Available

RF Surgical Systems, Inc. - RF Surgical and Medline Announce a New Expanded Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement for the RF Surgical Detection System™

SEIU United Service Workers West - Security Officers Who Protect Kaiser Hospitals Rally With Community Supporters for Access to Affordable Healthcare

Silverlink - New Survey Measures Consumer Perceptions of Personal Accountability in Healthcare

The TriZetto Group - Alliance of Blues Plans Chooses TriZetto’s CareAdvance Enterprise Systems in Bid to Provide Health Plan for Military Personnel

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - TriZetto Partners with HealthConnect to Offer Next Generation Health Insurance Sales and Service Automation

UnitedHealthcare - Study Reveals Lack of Information, Not ''Invincible'' Mindset, Stands Between Young Adults and Health Insurance

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - New Report Forecasts Hepatitis C Virus Epidemic Among Baby Boomers; Untreated HCV Progressing to Severe Liver Disease Seen Driving U.S. Costs to $85 Billion

Wellpartner - Wellpartner Earns Contract Renewal with Oregon Health Plan

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