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Table of Contents . . . September 14th, 2009
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Overdiagnosis since introduction of prostate cancer screening
Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from Kaiser Permanente reveal new findings on cardiovascular disease
Human Resources Association of the National Capital Area - HRA-NCA 2009 Benefits Survey Indicates Continuing Decline In Benefits As a Percentage of Payroll
Hythiam, Inc. - Hythiam Receives NASDAQ Staff Determination
Cancer - Studies from University of Texas yield new information about cancer
Cervical Cancer Screening - Studies conducted at University of Arkansas on cervical cancer screening recently published
Colon Cancer - Findings from K. Lang and co-researchers advance knowledge in colon cancer
Drug Resistance - Scientists at INSERM target drug resistance
Endoscopy - Research from S.P. Omalley and colleagues provide new insights into endoscopy
Glaucoma - New glaucoma data have been reported by scientists at Taipei Medical University
Health Policy - Studies from Nanjing Medical University in the area of health policy described
Heart Bypass Surgery - New data from K. Chalkidou et al illuminate research in heart bypass surgery
HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study results from C.J. Montoya et al described
HIV/AIDS - Studies from E. Ghanotakis and co-researchers in the area of HIV/AIDS published
Life Sciences - Investigators at Tufts University release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from M. Read and co-authors
Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from University of Windsor
Life Sciences - Research conducted at University of Toronto has provided new information about life sciences
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by J. Lafleur and co-authors
Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid reported by scientists at University of Tennessee
Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings on medicare and medicaid are outlined in reports from Army
Mental Health - Studies from University of Cape Town reveal new findings on mental health
Obesity and Diabetes - New findings from L. Boulanger and co-authors in the area of obesity and diabetes published
Pregnancy Complications - Scientists at University of Montreal, Medical Department report research in pregnancy complications
Quality of Care - New quality of care research reported from St. Francis Hospital
Radiography - Study results from C. Ammendolia et al provide new insights into radiography
A.M. Best Co. - Best's Review: Selling Your Life/Health Insurance Agency Takes Patience and Planning
A.M. Best Co. - BestWeek: Health Insurance Competition Slim in Some States, Fuels Reform Efforts
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy AMCP - AMCP Past President, FMCP Trustee John Hopkins Retires as CEO of Rocky Mountain Health Plans
Allen Medical Systems, Inc. - Allen Medical Systems Announces the Launch of Its Surgeon Spotlight Series
AmeriChoice - AmeriChoice Names Michigan Health Plan Leader
Axolotl Corp. - Top Health Information Exchange Leaders Present at 8th Annual Axolotl Customer Conference
Bipolar Disorder - Pfizer Pays a Record Amount to Settle Federal and State Fraud Investigations Into Illegal Off-Label Marketing Practices
Bravo Wellness - Ardent Health Services Partners with Bravo Wellness to Provide Employee Wellness and Incentive Program
California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee - California's Real Death Panels: Insurers Deny 21% of Claims
Canadian Medical Association Journal - Canada's universal health care system should fund in-vitro fertilization
CardioNet, Inc. - CardioNet Provides Update on Communications with Highmark Medicare Services Regarding Mobile Cardiovascular Technology Reimbursement
CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts - CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts to Provide Healthcare to the State's Legal Immigrant Population
Centene Corporation - Centene's CeltiCare Unit to Provide Healthcare Services to Massachusetts Legal Immigrants
Change to Win - Change to Win: FTC Should Investigate CVS Caremark Merger
Conseco, Inc. - Conseco Announces Plan to Consolidate Insurance Subsidiaries to Build Capital
Consumer Watchdog - Consumer Watchdog Asks California Attorney General to Investigate Possible Employee Abuse by United HealthCare, Wellpoint
Diabetes - Research Supports Improving 'Scoring' of Costs and Benefits of Preventive Health Care to Better Inform Federal Budgetary Decisions
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Decatur Memorial Hospital Illinois Bonds at 'A+'; Outlook Stable
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. - Gentiva(R) Health Services Announces Appointment of Three Independent Directors
Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies - Medical home gives patients better primary care at no more cost
HCC Life Insurance Company - HCC Life Insurance Company Renames Short Term Medical Insurance
Health Insurance - In Final Hour Prior to Litigation, Angel MedFlight's Air Ambulance Team Overturns Decision by Major Insurance Company
Health Insurance - Maldonado Medical LLC Champions Physician & Patient Rights for Better Reimbursement Schedules Nationwide
Health Insurance - Maldonado Medical LLC Forms Strategic Alliance to Provide Timely Physician Reimbursement From the Health Insurance Industry
Health Net, Inc. - Health Net Shares Steps to Keep Cholesterol in Check
Health Policy - Policy Makers Discuss Health Care Reform at URAC Quality Summit
HealthMarkets, Inc. - HealthMarkets Subsidiary Insurance Companies to Focus on Ancillary Market in Massachusetts
HealthPartners - HealthPartners: Spreading Care System Redesign Reforms Nationwide Could Save up to $2.4 Trillion over Next Decade
Healthspottr Media Llc - Healthspottr Launches New Fellows Program for Health Innovators
Immunization - Stater Bros. Helps Customers Fight the Flu
InsuranceLeads.com - InsuranceLeads.com Introduces Unmatched Promotion for Insurance Agents
Managed Care - Archi-Tech Closes the Gap Between Pharmaceutical Managed Care and Primary Sales with Pull-Through Reporting Capabilities
Managed Care - Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Awarded NCQA's Accreditation Status of 'Excellent'
Managed Care - Health Plan Executives to Share Winning Strategies in the Age of Reform During Health Integrated Forum
Managed Care - RxEOB Welcomes Shaw Newman to Promote Strategic Health Plan Solution Campaign
Managed Care - San Francisco Health Plan Recognized as Top Health Plan for Quality in the California Medi-Cal Program
Mark Farrah Associates - Health Insurers' Medical Expense Trend Stabilized According to Mark Farrah Associates
Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Announces Strenuus Alliance and New Medicare Benefits Analyzer
Massachusetts General Hospital - New report describes types of research conducted at academic medical centers
Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit Clinic Manager Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Medicare and Medicaid - Federal Study on Power Wheelchair Costs in Medicare Is Misleading and Ignores Costs of Required Services for Beneficiaries
Medicare and Medicaid - GT Alert: New Provision in Medicare Program Integrity Manual is Effective on September 8
Medicare and Medicaid - Justice Department Announces Largest Health Care Fraud Settlement in Its History
Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Michigan Chamber of Commerce Joins Employers for Quality Health Care; Calls for Health Care Reform - but Not If It Raises Taxes, Kills Jobs
Neuropathy - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Unique Arthritic Pain Accessory
Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund - PEBTF Announces New Health Plans for Commonwealth Retirees
PGP Corporation - ETS Takes Proactive Approach to Data Protection with the PGP Encryption Platform
Priority Health - Priority Health Outperforms the Majority of Medicare
Pulmonary Fibrosis - CPF Submits Comments to CMS to Save Only Effective Therapy Available to PF Patients
RAND COMPARE - Leading Health and Health Care Reform Experts Converge in Nashville for Nonpartisan Public Discussion, 'The Third Rail of Healthcare Reform: Cost' Symposium will be Webcast at ThirdRailCost.com
Rising Medical Solutions - Five Ways to Change America's Healthcare System:
Rite Aid - Rite Aid Offers Regular Seasonal Flu Shots by Pharmacists and at Flu Clinics at 2900 Pharmacies Nationwide
SDI - SDI Reports: Takeda Touts New Drugs to Managed Care
SEIU-ULTCW - Labor Day Event to Offer Angelenos Unique Opportunity to Learn About Healthcare Reform and Send a Strong Message to Washington D.C.!
Senior Center for Health and Security - America Needs More Physician Hospitals
Sun Life Financial Inc. - Sun Life Financial and Humana Join Together to Offer a Greater Choice of Dental Plans
SynerMed, Inc. - SynerMed Experiences Surge in Membership: Solid Growth Further Validates Accountable Care Organization ACO Model
Texas Association of Health Underwriters - Texas Insurance Experts Stand Against Government Run Healthcare Option
The TriZetto Group, Inc. - Lovelace Health System Signs Six-Year BPO Agreement with TriZetto to Optimize Operations and Move toward Integrated Healthcare Management
UnitedHealth Group - Unison Health Plan's Medicaid Program to Be Available in 18 Additional Northwest Ohio Counties
UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Report Shows How Technology Can Streamline Administrative Processes and Create Potential Health System Savings of $332 Billion over Next Decade
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Retirees' health-care benefits at risk, study warns
USAction - 'Let's Get it Done!' From Coast to Coast, USAction Affiliates Rally This Week for Quality, Affordable Health Care
Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. - Twelve Bizarre Pet Accidents Vie for First 'Hambone Award'
Walgreens - Walgreens to Offer Seasonal Flu Shots at More Than 7,000 Points of Care Nationwide Beginning September 1st
WellCentive - WellCentive Announces Free CMS PQRI Informational Webinars
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