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Managed Care Weekly Digest

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 24th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

American Thoracic Society - Misuse of common antibiotic is creating resistant TB

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - Guided care reduces cost of health care for older persons with chronic conditions

University of North Carolina School of Medicine - Physician trust, early screening reduces disparities for prostate cancer

Escherichia Coli - Study data from E.B. Hedican and co-authors update knowledge of Escherichia coli

Health Insurance - HDM Offers Solution to Health Care Fraud Cited by CNN and Health Plan Week

Managed Care - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Anesthesia - Study findings from C.M. Duncan et al broaden understanding of anesthesia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Reports summarize attention deficit hyperactivity disorder research from G.M. Pohl and co-authors

Cervical Cancer - Data from University of Michigan advance knowledge in cervical cancer

Diabetes - Scientists at University of California release new data on diabetes

Diabetes - Study findings from University of Alabama provide new insights into diabetes

Epidemics - New epidemics research has been reported by scientists at York University

Health Care Financing - Research on health care financing reported by G. Gotsadze et al

Health Insurance - Scientists at World Health Organization detail research in health insurance

Heart Disease - Research from J.J. Snyder and co-researchers in the area of heart disease described

Kidney Cancer - Investigators at University of Michigan target kidney cancer

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by L.S. Munozprice et al

Lymphoma - Research on lymphoma published by scientists at National Cancer Institute

Managed Care - Findings from F.R. Lichtenberg and co-authors provide new insights into managed care

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from A. Ishani and co-authors describe advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New research on medicare and medicaid from St. Louis University summarized

Mental Health - New mental health findings from Washington University described

Mental Illness - New mental illness study results from A.O. Andrews et al described

Orthopedics - New data from M. Canizares et al illuminate research in orthopedics

Pandemics - Research data from S.M. Moghadas and colleagues update understanding of pandemics

Prostatic Hyperplasia - Studies in the area of prostatic hyperplasia reported from University of Montreal

Radiology - Research from J.P. Erinjeri et al has provided new information about radiology

Schizophrenia - Report summarizes schizophrenia study findings from University of Arkansas

Women's Health - Study results from Michigan State University broaden understanding of women's health

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - New HIV/AIDS epidemiology data have been reported by scientists at Royal College of Surgeons

Life Sciences - New findings from American University of Beirut, Department of Pediatrics in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Erlangen

Life Sciences - Research conducted by C.L. Haynes and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about life sciences

A.M. Best Co. - BestWeek: Insurers Resist Being Declared the Bad Guy in Health Reform

AARP - Multimillion-Dollar AARP Campaign Busts the Myths of the Health Care Debate

American Association of Bioanalysts; National Independent Laboratory - Seniors: Get Your Checkbooks Ready

AmeriChoice - AmeriChoice of New Jersey Teams with Community Health Centers

AmeriChoice of Pennsylvania - AmeriChoice of Pennsylvania Teams with Community Health Centers

BestHealthcareRates.com - Family Medical Insurance Protects Family Health, Financial Future

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Joe Cerrell to Lead New European Office

Bipartisan Policy Center - Former Senator Pete V. Domenici and the Bipartisan Policy Center Release Recommendations to Tackle America's Deficit and Debt Crisis

Center for Immigration Studies - The Elephant in the Room: Panel on Immigration's Impact on Health Care Reform

CIGNA - CIGNA's New Electronic System Helps New Dentists Join the Network Faster, Reducing Time Filling Out Paperwork by More Than 85 Percent

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Announces Results of 2009 Health IQ Study

DocSite, LLC - Pendulum Healthcare Selects DocSite as Preferred PQRI Vendor for Clients

Edifecs, Inc. - Edifecs Launches the Edifecs5010(TM) Compliance Suite of Tools, Resources and Services for 5010 Migration.

FAIR - Specter Promises to Oppose Health Care Reform That Covers Illegal Aliens

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $705MM Dallas County Hospital District, TX's Limited Tax Bonds 'AAA'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Aurora Health Care Wisconsin Series 2009 Revs 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates St. Joseph Health System CA $425MM 2009A-D Revs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Health Care Service Corporation - HCSC to Expand Innovative Pharmacy Adherence Program

Health Insurance - First 5 California Approves $81.4 Million Contribution to Help Restore Healthy Families Program's Viability

Health Insurance - Florida Health Insurance Brokerage to Donate Month of August to Help Residents of Florida

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Provider Sites Attract Fewer U.S. Visitors as Unemployment Increases

Health Insurance - Leading African American Groups Call On Health Insurers to Dismiss Restrictive Practices

Health Insurance - Miami Health Insurance Outlook and Update

Health Integrated, Inc. - Health Integrated Named to the 2009 Inc. 5000

Herbruck Alder - Herbruck Alder to Convene Summit: 'Coming Together to Explain Healthcare Legislation'

HIV/AIDS - Federal Judge Sentences Defendants Who Perpetrated $10.9 Million Medicare Fraud HIV Infusion Scheme

Humana Inc. - Third Annual Humana Starlight Award to Honor Senior Citizen Volunteer

Hythiam, Inc. - Hythiam Announces Second Quarter Results

JAMA and Archives Journals - Seizures during pregnancy associated with risk of pre-term and small babies

Legal Services Nyc - Lawsuit Filed Against City Challenging Widespread Civil Rights Violations at Welfare Centers

LTC Financial Partners Llc - Long-Term Care Leader Joins '3 in 4 Need More' Campaign to Promote LTC Protection for All

Managed Care - Drink Up! SCAN Health Plan Quenches Thirst of Area Seniors With 1,000 Cases of Bottled Water From Community Water Drive

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Maimonides Medical Center Turns to Verizon to Boost Security of Health Care Data

MAXIMUS - MAXIMUS Awarded Contract to Provide Services for COBRA Premium Assistance Benefits

Medicare and Medicaid - APTA Calls for CMS and Congressional Action to Prohibit Unqualified Personnel From Providing Physical Therapy Services

Medicare and Medicaid - Mississippi School Boards Association and Accelify Attain Clarity on New Medicaid Claiming Policy for Coming School Year

Medicare and Medicaid - New Contract Awards May Shift Thousands of Medicaid Enrollees in Michigan

Medicare and Medicaid - New Economic Study Exposes Faults in Controversial Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Scheduled to Start this Fall

Medicare and Medicaid - New Mexico School Boards Association and Accelify Announce Alliance to Assist New Mexico Schools

Medicare and Medicaid - S.C. BlueChoice Medicaid Teams With Community Groups to Serve South Carolina's Youngest Residents

Medicare and Medicaid - State, National Nursing Home Caregivers: Medicare Funding Cut to Long Term Care Will Jeopardize Vital Staffing Positions and Compromise Care for New Mexico's Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from the American College of Surgeons Regarding Recent Comments from President Obama

Medicare and Medicaid - ValueOptions(R) Awards Coordination of Benefits and Overpayment Services Contract to HMS

MetLife - MetLife's Enhanced Benefits Benchmarking Tool Provides Employers and Brokers with Trend Insights for Maximizing Benefits Return on Investment

New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College - Genetic testing may be valuable in treating colorectal cancer

North American Pet Health Insurance Association - September is North American Pet Health Insurance Awareness Month

Obesity - Introducing All-New IEHP Superhero to Battle Childhood Obesity

Pediatrics - New Evidence-Based Research Shows that Universal Comprehensive Eye Exams Would Help More Children Succeed in School

Pharmaceuticals - Star Scientific Files Second Quarter Financial Results; Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Reports Early Promising Results in Studies Assessing Safety and Viability of Active Components for a Non-Nicotine Nutraceutical (CigRx LEF

Pressure Ulcer - Centers of Excellence Awards Presented to Over 100 Nursing Facilities as Nursing Facilities Reach the 'Tipping Point' in Treating Pressure Ulcers

Priority Health - Priority Health welcomes Bronson Healthcare Group to its network

Protein Therapies - Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Urges CMS for Appropriate Hospital Outpatient Drug Reimbursement

Research and Markets - An Overview of the Healthcare Industry in Ghana

Research and Markets - Latest United Kingdom Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report now Available

Research and Markets Ltd - Serving the Healthcare Needs of Employers: Employer Market Strategies and Tactics

Rockport Healthcare Group - Rockport Healthcare Group Continues to Grow Coverage Area With New Work Comp Network Certification in Georgia

The Robert E. Nolan Company - Innovative Tool from the Robert E. Nolan Company Helps Hospitals Plan in Uncertain Economic Times

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - New State-by-State Reports Show How Health Insurance Reform Will Benefit All Americans

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Secretary Sebelius to Host Webcast, Release New Reports on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - New Report Examines Insurance Company Practice of Denying Coverage to or Discriminating against Americans Who Have Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

UCSF and Hill Physicians Medical Group - UCSF and Hill Physicians Form New Health Care Option for San Francisco

Unison Health Plan of Ohio - Unison Health Plan of Ohio Teams with Community Health Centers

UnitedHealth Group - Unison Health Plan of the Capital Area Teams with Community Health Centers

UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin - UnitedHealthcare Teams with Community Health Centers

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Cancers set to 'explode' in Latino/a populations, UI researcher says

Verizon Business - Verizon Introduces New IT Security Capabilities for Health Care Industry

Workers United Union - Danny Glover Walks Picket Line With Striking Terre Haute Factory Workers

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