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Managed Care Weekly Digest

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 6th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

Brandeis University - Cardiac rehabilitation saves lives

Cogent Healthcare - Study Finds Cogent’s Hospitalist Programs Result in Profoundly Low Hospital Readmission Rates

Endometriosis - New endometriosis research from University of Adelaide described

Neuroblastoma - Genetic finding could lead to targeted therapy for neuroblastoma

Breast Cancer - Data from University of Texas advance knowledge in breast cancer

Diabetes - Findings in diabetes reported from C. Hachem and co-researchers

Health Insurance - Research from L. Mccormack and co-researchers in the area of health insurance published

Health Insurance - Researchers from University of Melbourne discuss findings in health insurance

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences detailed by B. Hass and co-authors

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at University of Leuven on life sciences recently published

Lung Cancer - Research from University of Washington in lung cancer provides new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results from University of California described

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from M.B. Nichol and co-researchers yield new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from E.R. Balotsky and co-authors update knowledge of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from R.E. Faught and colleagues in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Data on non-small cell lung cancer discussed by K. Lang and colleagues

Pharmaceuticals - Findings from I. Cleemput and co-authors broaden understanding of pharmaceuticals

Schizophrenia - Recent findings from University of California highlight research in schizophrenia

Surgery - Study results from S.D. Barnett and colleagues in the area of surgery published

Glaucoma Prevention - Studies from Erasmus University, Institute of Health Policy and Management provide new data on glaucoma prevention

Health Insurance - Research from S. Kumar and colleagues provide new insights into health insurance

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Investigators at University of the Witwatersrand, Center for Health Policy publish new data on HIV/AIDS epidemiology

Kidney Disease Therapy - Research from Case Western Reserve University, Division of Nephrology in kidney disease therapy provides new insights

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at Institute of Tropical Medicine, Department of Public Health

Pharmaceuticals - Researchers from National Taiwan University, Department of Geriatrics detail new studies and findings in the area of pharmaceuticals

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Assigns Rating To Lincoln National Corporation’s New Senior Unsecured Notes

Aetna - Aetna Wins Contracts for Central, Eastern and Western Missouri Medicaid

Akerman Senterfitt - Akerman Senterfitt Announces Expansion of Healthcare Practice

Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. - Allegiant Professional Business Services Inc. Offers PPO Health Insurance Plan as Low as $199

American Cancer Society - Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer

American College of Physicians - Call for primary care reform from AAFP, ACP and AOA

American Legislative Exchange Council ALEC - Legislators Say Federal Health Reform Efforts Trample States’ Rights

Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. - Arcadian Management Services Names CEO Robert Fahlman as Chairman of the Board

Avalon Healthcare - Avalon Healthcare Signs Contract with Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Burns & Levinson LLP - Robert Clark Corrente, former U.S. Attorney for R.I., joins Burns & Levinson LLP

California Pharmacists Association - CPhA Applauds Efforts to Help Seniors Afford Prescription Medications

Cancer - The Wellness Community Launches National Education Program Addressing the Cost of Cancer Care

CHOICE Administrators - Leader of CHOICE Administrators®, the Nation’s Largest Group Health Insurance Exchange, to Attend NAHU Annual Convention in New York City, NY

Choice Hotels International, Inc. - Choice Hotels Selects Correll to Offer 401k Savings Program to Franchisees

Chronic Disease - Pharmacists Have Solutions to Help Address Recommendations in the Leaders Project Health Care Reform Report; Report Cites a Need for Support to Help Patients Fight Chronic Diseases

Dell, Inc. - Dell, NFIB Honor Nation’s Most Innovative Small and Mid-Size Businesses as Part of 2009 Global Dell Small Business Excellence Award

Derma Sciences, Inc. - Derma Sciences Announces First Commercial Sales of BIOGUARD(TM) Barrier Dressings

Drug Development - Market Dynamics Driving Packaging Strategies for Injectables

EasyCare - Keep Your Car From Denting Your Wallet: 5 Questions To Rate Your Automotive Financial Stability

Evercare - Survey Finds Centenarians Eating Organically, Volunteering, and Some Even Tweeting Past 100

Freed Maxick & Battaglia CPAs - Freed Maxick Expands Healthcare Consulting Practice

Fusion Sleep - UnitedHealthcare and Fusion Sleep Announce New Agreement

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Retains the Commonwealth of Virginia Health Insurance Account

Health Insurance - Cinergy Health Commentary On President Obama's Call for Cost Control, Competition in Health Insurance Arena

Health Insurance - Consumers Can Now Shop Online for Individual Health Insurance Coverage With Mercy Health Plans

Health Insurance - Mercy Health Plans Launches MercyOne Connect(TM)

Health Insurance - New EPI Healthcare Study by June O'Neill Shows Uninsured 'Crisis' Wildly Overestimated

Health Insurance - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Urges General Assembly to Support Children's Health Insurance Program

Health Insurance - Robert Reich Challenges Senate Democrats to Fight for Public Health Insurance Option to Control Costs

Health Insurance - U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Advocates Strong Healthcare Reforms in Support of American Values

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Electronic Medical Record Technology Uptake Faces Challenges

Heart Failure - West Wireless Health Institute Teams with Corventis for its First Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial

Highmark Inc. - Highmark Program Receives Top Community Leadership Award

HighRoads - Fortune 500 Employers Turn to HighRoads as the President’s Budget Boosts DOL Enforcement

HMS - HMS Urges Healthcare Reform Measures to Manage Costs, Target Resources, Fight Fraud

HTH Worldwide - Angelo Masciantonio, CEO and Co-Founder of HTH Worldwide Named Ernst & Young 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year(R) in Greater Philadelphia

Humana Inc. - Humana Announces Strategic Alliance with CUNA Mutual Group

Insurance.com - Hit by an Uninsured Motorist? Get Help with Auto Insurance Claim Questions

JAMA and Archives Journals - Total knee replacement appears cost-effective in older adults

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: Childbirth Injuries Fall Sharply, but More Could Be Prevented

Magellan Health Services - National Imaging Associates’ Perspective on Health Care Reform

Managed Care - Leading Health Plan Utilizes MEDai Solution to Reduce Hospital Admissions and Target Interventions

Managed Care - UPMC and UPMC Health Plan Recognized by National Business Group on Health As a Leading Employer Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Its Employees

MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Notified of Tentative Award from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Launches Money-Saving Prescription Drug Resource

Medicare and Medicaid - Easter Seals Applauds Agreement to Cut Costs of Prescription Medications

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Medicare to Provide Case by Case Reimbursement for the Renessa(R) Treatment for Incontinence in Women

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice Community Urges President Obama to Stop Funding Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Hospice of Michigan President and CEO Available for Comment on New England Journal of Medicine Article on Profits in Hospice Industry and Proposed Changes From MedPAC

Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds President Obama's and Senator Baucus's Efforts to Work With PhRMA to Bring Down Health Care Costs and Advance Meaningful Reforms

Medicare and Medicaid - RetireSafe Salutes Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for Its Commitment to Cut Drug Prices and Help Seniors in the Medicare 'Doughnut-Hole'

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint State Sponsored Business Launches New Program with Arcadia HealthCare to Help Improve Medication Safety, Efficacy and Compliance for Medicaid Members

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck & Co., Inc. Statement on Medicare Part D Assistance

Mitchell Yass - One Man's Mission to Improve Our Healthcare System and Resolve Chronic Pain

MRO Corp. - MRO Corp. Announces Audit Tracker Online Contracts with Wellspan and Western Maryland Health System

National Association for the Self-Employed - Micro-Businesses Offer Strong Opinions On Health Reform Proposals

National Cooperative Business Association - Cooperatives Can Address Health Care Needs if Properly Defined and Adequate Consumer Protections are Established

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - NHPCO Comments on NEJM Article and Emphasizes Position of Hospice Community

One Call Medical, Inc. - Survey of Independent Imaging Centers Reveals That Diagnostic Radiology Networks Play a Critical Role in Channeling Patients

Orthopedics - Technological Advancements Shift Site-of-Care From the Operating Room to Your Doctor's Office

Pediatrics - Something to Smile About

Pharmaceuticals - Businesses, Community Leaders Invited to Come Together to Examine the Rising Cost of Healthcare

Pharmaceuticals - HCPC Calls for Greater Healthcare Savings Through Improved Adherence to Prescription Drug Regimens

Physicians Healthcare Management Group, Inc. - Phyhealth Issues 2008 Audited Financial Statements and Provides Business Update

Powell Tate - Data: Actual imaging use far below president's recommended 95 percent utilization rate for Medicare

Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. - Quick-Med Technologies Announces First Commercial Sales of NIMBUS® Wound Care Products

Research and Markets - Consumer Healthcare 2009 Handbook: Assess US Healthcare Planning and Decisionmaking from a Consumer/Patient Perspective

Research and Markets - World Firewall Management Solutions Market Report: Examine Latest Factors Effecting the Industry

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union - Retail Union Head Blasts Merchants Group for Opposition to Health Care Reform

SeaBright Insurance Holdings, Inc. - SeaBright’s Total HealthCare Management Names New COO

Silverlink Communications - Dr. Jan Berger Joins Silverlink as Chief Medical Officer

Stanford University School of Medicine - Media Advisory: Stanford Podcast Says Government-Run Health Care is Not the Solution

SynerMed - SynerMed Announces Partnership with Torrance Hospital IPA to Deliver Next-Generation IT Solution, Prepare for EHR Interoperability

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Announces Initiatives in Support of the “Year of Community Living”

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius On the 10th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Olmstead v. L.C.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Release of $6 Billion in New CHIP Funds to Insure Children

U.S. Department of Justice - Eight Miami-Area Residents Charged in $22 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Home Health Care Agencies

U.S. Department of Justice - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations Lead to Charges Against 53 Doctors, Health Care Executives and Beneficiaries for More Than $50 Million in Alleged False Billing in Detroit

University of California - Los Angeles - Long-term care costs exceed yearly income for many Calif. seniors living alone

University of California - San Francisco - UCSF commentators call for health reform to revitalize primary care

Wellness - Independent Health to Begin Offering Its Members Vitamins, Supplements and Natural Products

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