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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 20th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

University of Washington - Survival rates for elderly receiving hospital CPR did not improve from 1992 to 2005

Cancer - Research from Ben-Gurion University in the area of cancer published

Take Care Health Systems - New Study Finds Workplace Health Care Significantly Increases Adherence to Medications, Potentially Saving Health Care Dollars and Improving Patient Outcomes

Atrial Fibrillation - Study data from S. Sharma and co-authors update knowledge of atrial fibrillation

Back Pain - Research from Portland State University yields new data on back pain

Breast Cancer Screening - New findings reported from University of Washington describe advances in breast cancer screening

Cardiovascular Disease - Study findings on cardiovascular disease are outlined in reports from R.W. Dettloff and colleagues

Dementia - Scientists at Brown University target dementia

Diabetes - Investigators at Oregon Health & Science University publish new data on diabetes

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings have been reported by K.L. Brittain and co-researchers

Diabetes - Reports on diabetes findings from Y.S. Liou and co-researchers provide new insights

Diabetes - Research from University of Colorado yields new data on diabetes

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Oklahoma detail findings in diabetes

Health Insurance - New health insurance study findings have been reported from University of London

Health Policy - New health policy research reported from S. Carroll and co-authors

Kidney Disease - New findings from A. Higashiyama and co-authors in the area of kidney disease published

Lower Back Pain - Data on lower back pain reported by D.E. Nampiaparampil and co-researchers

Magnetic Resonance - Reports outline magnetic resonance study findings from M. Koenigkamsantos and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from University of Maryland in medicare and medicaid reported

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from Duke University described

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from University of Florida discussed

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study results reported from Brigham and Women's Hospital

Medicare and Medicaid - Report summarizes medicare and medicaid study findings from Food & Drug Administration

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from University of Michigan add new data to research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at University of Basel have published new data on medicare and medicaid

Multiple Sclerosis - Study findings on multiple sclerosis are outlined in reports from University of Sheffield

Parathyroidectomy - New parathyroidectomy study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Pittsburgh, Medical Department

Pharmaceuticals - Studies from D. Pillitteredugan and colleagues reveal new findings on pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals - Study results from University of Western Ontario provide new insights into pharmaceuticals

Renal Disease - New renal disease research from National Institutes of Health described

SARS - Research from National University yields new data on SARS

Schizophrenia - Studies from A.P. Yu et al further understanding of schizophrenia

Thromboembolism - New thromboembolism research from P.L. Lutsey and colleagues discussed

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes study findings reported from University of Michigan

Cancer Prevention - Studies from University of Nebraska, College of Nursing update current data on cancer prevention

Dementia Therapy - Researchers from Purdue University detail findings in dementia therapy

Dialysis - Research in the area of dialysis reported from P. Bhat and colleagues

Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of Tasmania has provided new information about life sciences

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to National Health Insurance Company

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best's 2009 Best's Key Rating Guide Available for Download, Now Featuring Caribbean Insurer Information

Alliance for Patient Access AfPA - National Health Insurer Code of Conduct Hits 1000 Signatures of Support

America's Best Companies - Finally a Health Care Option for Small Businesses

American College of Physicians - Internists support broad goals of House 'tri-committee' proposed health-reform legislation

American Hospital Association - Statement About Agreement With White House and Senate Finance Committee on Health Reform

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky, UK HealthCare Renew Network Agreement

Arthritis - Arizona's AM 1230 KOY to be Broadcast from SCAN Health Plan Studios

BestHealthcareRates.com - BestHealthcareRates.com Advises Consumers to Request MIB File Before Medical Insurance Reforms Take Effect

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Expands Low-Cost 'BlueSelect' Health Plan to Five Florida Counties

Brown & Toland - Brown & Toland Ranked 'Elite' Among Physician Groups

Cancer - Community Oncologists and Patients Stand Up for Cancer Care on Capitol Hill

Cancer - OncologyRx Care Advantage(TM) Specialty Pharmacy Passes $15 Million Milestone in Patient Financial Assistance

Centene Corporation - Centene Corporation Receives Notice of Texas Contract Award

Chelsea Green Publishing Company - Governor Howard Dean to Appear at a Capella Books Event in Atlanta

CIGNA - Health Coverage and Financial Security for the Business Traveler: CIGNA Launches New Business Travel Accident & MedicalSM Plan

Concierge Choice Physicians - Hybrid Concierge Medical Practice Provides More Value, Options to Growing Number of Physicians Nationwide

Cook Medical - Ability to Reduce Risk of 250,000 Potentially Fatal Hospital Acquired Infections Sparks Sales of Cook Medical's Spectrum Turbo-Ject PICC

CS STARS LLC - CS STARS Announces Strategic Alliance with Gould & Lamb to Deliver Solution for MMSEA Section 111 Mandatory Reporting

Dyslipidemias - For Treatment of Dyslipidemia, Surveyed Physicians are Increasingly Switching Patients to a More Potent Statin Following the ENHANCE and SEAS Trials

Family Research Council - Family Research Council: U.S. Senate Moves One Step Closer to Tax-Funded Abortions Within Health Care Reform

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms NCMC, Inc. Revs at 'A+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Univ of Colorado Hospital Auth Ser 2009A Bonds 'A'; Upgrades Outstanding Bonds to 'A'

Health Insurance - Conning Research: Health Insurance Industry Premium Growth and Profitability Under Pressure Through 2011

Health Insurance - Controlling Risk Mandates Health Insurance Reviews

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Options for Domestic Partnerships

Health Insurance - New Software Makes Lawyers Accountable for Their Part in Our Healthcare Crisis

Health Integrated - Health Integrated Hosts Industry Collaborative Focused on the Patient-Centered Medical Home PCMH

HealthTrio LLC - Johns Hopkins HealthCare Selects HealthTrio Solutions to Enhance Member and Provider Communication

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Bayside Police Teamsters Win Arbitration Ruling in Insurance Case

Keystone Research Center - Deep Budget Cuts Will Add to Unemployment Rolls at Wrong Time

Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Selects Kathy Taylor-Laws as Vice President of Network Management Services

Managed Care - SXC Health Solutions announces PBM contract with Presbyterian Health Plan

Medicare and Medicaid - Dr. John Mach Appointed Chief Medical Officer at XLHealth

Medicare and Medicaid - HMS Awarded Third Party Data Match and Recovery Contract by Mississippi Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - National Survey: Americans Fear Paying for Cancer Treatment As Much As Dying of the Disease

Medicare and Medicaid - New Letter to Rangel, Waxman, Miller from National Seniors Coalition Outlines Concerns With House Tri-Committee Health Reform Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Physician Hospitals of America Charges: Hospital Associations Bargain Away $155 Billion in Medicare Funding in Attempt to Destroy Physician Hospitals

Medicare and Medicaid - TeamPraxis Finishes Strong First Year of National Sales

Medicare and Medicaid - Vital New Quality Data on Hospital Readmission Rates Available on Hospital Compare Website

MetLife - MetLife Introduces Small Business Resource to Help Companies Maximize Benefits ROI

Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. - Two Noteworthy Medical Systems EHRs Receive 08 Conditional CCHIT Certification

Obesity - The Obesity Society Selects Executive Vice President

OMNI Home Care - OMNI Home Care Acquires Certain Assets of Homecare Solutions Group

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. - Prospect Medical Holdings Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Secured Notes

ProVation Medical - Executive Solutions for Healthcare Selects ProVation Software for Multi-Specialty Procedure Documentation at Trinity Plaza Surgery Center, Endoscopy Center of Lodi

Research and Markets - Brazilian Patient Monitoring Market Report: Expansion Trends among Hospitals Boost Investments in Infrastructure and Thereby, Patient Monitoring

Research and Markets - Slovakia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Reveals Drug Market Expenditure in Slovakia Should Increase from US$2.04Bn in 2008 to US$2.60Bn in 2013

Research and Markets - The 2009 Report on Accident and Health Insurance - World Market Segmentation by City

Research and Markets - The Rheumatoid Arthritis Market - Competitive Landscape and Clinical Stage Analysis

Research and Markets Ltd. - European Point of Care POC Infectious Disease Market - Multiple Benefits Support Widening Adoption of POCT

Research and Markets Ltd. - Private Healthcare Market Report 2009: Examination of the UK £25.81bn Market

Research and Markets Ltd. - The US Managed Healthcare Industry Includes About 3,000 Companies With Combined Annual Revenue of About $350 Billion

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Contemptible: Governor, State Officials Defy Court Order to Stop Home Care Cuts, Says SEIU

Seniorlink, Inc. - Seniorlink, Inc. Named Better Government Award Winner in Pioneer Institute Competition

Sherlock Company - Independent / Provider-Sponsored Administrative Cost Trends Increase in 2008 as Ratios Decrease on Product Mix Change

Smarsh Inc. - Encrypted Email and File Transfer Solutions Are Vital for Businesses

TeamHealth - TeamHealth Medical Call Center Awarded Third Consecutive URAC Health Call Center Accreditation

The Fraser Institute - The Fraser Institute: U.S. Medical Bankruptcies a Myth; Personal Bankruptcy Rate Higher in Canada

The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Does Not Expect California Budget Issues to Materially Impact Its Business in the State

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Announces Availability of $40 Million in Grants to Help Insure More Children

Ward Group - Ward Group Identifies 2009 Ward's 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies

Ward Group - Ward's 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies to be Released by Ward Group

WellCentive - WellCentive Approved by CMS for the 2009 PQRI Program

Western Dental Services, Inc. - CORRECTING and REPLACING Western Dental Broadens Services to Denti-Cal Patients Facing Program Cutbacks

Western Dental Services, Inc. - Western Dental Broadens Services to Denti-Cal Patients Facing Program Cutbacks

Zurich - Zurich North America Commercial and Presidio Reinsurance Group Announce Strategic Relationship Strengthening Their Positions in the Specialty Health Marketplace



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