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Managed Care Weekly Digest


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 5th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

Bariatrics - Researchers from Federal University of Minas Gerais report on findings in bariatrics

Mayo Clinic - New England Journal of Medicine Also Publishes Mayo Clinic Study of Physicians' Beliefs About Health Care Reform

Type 2 Diabetes - Research: People With Type 2 Diabetes Improved Muscular Strength and Exercise Capacity Through Physical Therapist Exercise Counseling Combined With Fitness Center Exercise Training

Anxiety Disorders - Researchers from University of Washington publish findings in anxiety disorders

Behavior - Studies from Brandeis University provide new data on behavior

Chronic Kidney Failure - Research reports from T.L. Cantor and co-authors provide new insights into chronic kidney failure

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study findings have been published by T.M. Breslin and colleagues

Managed Care - Scientists at University of Michigan publish research in managed care

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from M.A. Shermak and co-authors broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Investigators at Harvard University, Medical Department zero in on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid discussed by T. Onega and co-researchers

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies by J. Holahan and co-authors describe new findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from A. Mckethan et al provide new data on medicare and medicaid

Life Sciences - Findings from Children's Hospital advance knowledge in pediatric in children

Aetna - Aetna Selected to Provide Medicare Advantage PPO Plans to Retired State Employees in Pennsylvania

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Sponsors Town Hall Meeting on Health System Reform

Allergies - Pre-Existing Health 'Conditions' - Cops, Firefighters, Expectant Dads, and Those Suffering From Allergies, Acne and Toenail Fungus Are Uninsurable According to Internal Doc

Allergies - Quest Diagnostics Empowers the Nation's Physicians to Immediately Embrace ePrescribing

Autism - Autism Spectrum Therapies Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Dr. William Frea Appointed to Board of Directors of Los Angeles Chapter of Autism Speaks

BET Networks - BET News Presents 'Critical Condition: What's At Stake In Health Care Reform' Sunday, September 27 at 10 PM*

Bright Now! Dental Inc. - Castle Dental Opens Its 32nd Office in Houston

Candidiasis - Renessa(R) Treatment for Female Incontinence Gets Expanded Medicare Coverage

CareCentrix, Inc. - CareCentrix Appoints Former WellPoint Executive to Board of Directors

CareMedic Systems, Inc. - CareMedic Increases Medicare Processing Dominance with RAC Solution

CFED - Photos: Families in Arizona, South Carolina and Delta States Show Greatest Economic Vulnerability

Coalition to Protect Patients’ Rights - CPPR to Sen. Snowe: Vote No on PO

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System - Florida-Based Franchise Industry Leader Urges Congress to Consider Small Businesses in Healthcare Debate

Decor&You - Southbury Franchise Industry Leader Urges Congress to Consider Small Businesses in Healthcare Debate

Detroit Branch Naacp - Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony to Speak at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference

Drug Resistance - Magellan Biosciences Sells its Life Sciences Tools Business to Dionex

Eli Lilly and Company - NCQA and Lilly Launch Online Quality Improvement Guide to Help Reduce Health Care Disparities and Improve Patient Care

Ernst & Young Llp - Ernst & Young LLP Ranks Among the Top 10 Companies for Working Mothers

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Memorial Health System, Indiana's Revs at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Freelancers Union - Freelancers Union Health Insurance Model Becomes New York State Law

Health Care Service Corporation - U.S. Chamber Names Health Care Service Corporation as Finalist for its Corporate Citizenship Award

Health Insurance - 'The Dr. Oz Show' and the National Association of Free Clinics Host One Day Free Public Health Clinic at Houston's Reliant Convention Center on September 26

Health Insurance - Cap and Trade Legislation Would Increase Uninsured by Millions

Health Insurance - Democratic Governors Urge Congress to Act on Health Insurance Reform

Health Insurance - Healthcare Reform Must Include Full Participation by Licensed Professional Insurance Agents

Health Insurance - Physician Reimbursement and Their Practice Survival Defended by American National Medical Management

Health Insurance - Rate Regulation for Health Insurance: Biden, Obama Administration Should Look to CA's Model Law Which Has Saved Drivers $62 Billion Since 1988

Heart Disease - Cardiologists Mobilize to Protect Quality Cardiac Care for Patients

Humana Inc. - Humana Extends Commitment to Consumer Education with Seven New Online Health Care Videos

Hypertension - Pharmaceutical, Biotech Research Companies Support Newark Rx Assistance Program

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Groups Protest Whole Foods, UNFI At Natural Products Expo In Boston

InterSystems Corporation - Technology Medical Partners Selects InterSystems Ensemble for Healthcare Quality Management Software Application

Iron Mountain Incorporated - Iron Mountain Opens Special Storage Facilities to Help Federal Records Keepers Meet Oct. 1 Regulatory Deadline

Loyola University Health System - How accurate are hospital report cards?

Managed Care - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Awarded NCQA's Accreditation Status of 'Excellent'

Managed Care - Avizent Continues to Succeed Despite the Economy, Signs Major New Clients and Introduces Key Service Initiatives

Managed Care - Twelve Going on 70: SCAN Health Plan Arizona Helps 7th and 8th Graders Understand Aging With Senior Sensitivity Training

MBF Healthcare Partners, LP - Healthcare Entrepreneur Mike Fernandez and MBF Healthcare Partners Re-enter Managed Care Field

MedAxiom - Survey: American Cardiologists Are Busier, Seeing More Patients Than Ever; Financial Viability of Practices a Growing Concern

Medicare and Medicaid - Finance Committee Begins Markup - Lab Fee Converted to Medicare Cut

Medicare and Medicaid - IPRO Wins Knowledge Transfer/Implementation Federal Contract From AHRQ

Medicare and Medicaid - ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Medicare Billing Ability for its ReBuilder Product

Medicare and Medicaid - RetireSafe to Senate: Stop Proposed Rationing of High-Quality Hospital Care - Medicare Needs More Physician Hospitals

MedSolutions - MedSolutions Earns Third Consecutive J.D. Power and Associates Recognition

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare of Washington Maintains 'Excellent Rating' by National Committee for Quality Assurance

National Community Pharmacists Association - NCPA: Patient Survey Finds Widespread Problems with Mail Order Pharmacies

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - NCPA Urges Senators to Reduce Health Care Costs by Supporting Transparency Requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Nature Made - National 'Greatness' Contest Winners Announced

OneBeacon Insurance Group - Renard Wright to Speak at American Bar Association National Legal Malpractice Conference

OneBeacon Insurance Group - Stacy Kniffen Paquet to Speak at 2009 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits

Pfizer Inc - Pfizer Again Named To Working Mother 100 Best Companies List

Portico Systems - Portico Systems Selected by MMM Holdings, Inc.

ProCon.org - Right to Health Care Debated at New ProCon.org Website

Senior Abilities Unlimited, Llc - Innovative Company Celebrates 10 Years of Fall Prevention for Seniors

Syncsort - Syncsort Launches Federal Division to Meet Secured and Integrated Data Needs of Government Agencies

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. - Goldman Sachs Among the 2009 Working Mother 100 Best Companies

The McGraw-Hill Companies - The McGraw-Hill Companies Named for Third Consecutive Year as One of the Top 10 Best Companies by Working Mother Magazine

TriZetto - HealthConnect Powers New York City Health Insurance Link

U.S. Census Bureau - 2008 American Community Survey Data Embargo Broken

U.S. Department of Justice - Detroit Clinic Owner and Manager Plead Guilty to Medicare Fraud Charges

United Spinal Association - United Spinal Supports Community Choice Act: Schumer Amendment Provides Medicaid Services for People With Disabilities

University of Rochester Medical Center - Young Adults Visit Doctors Least at an Age When Risky Behavior Peaks

Urban Health Plan, Inc. - Urban Health Plan UHP Wins National Recognition for State-of-the-Art Electronic Health Records System

US Oncology - Cancer Clinicians, Advocates Applaud New Senate Letter Urging That Life-Saving Radiation Therapy Be Spared From Major Funding Cuts

Wellness - Regence Worksite Wellness Program Pays Off

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint's Health Plans to Provide First Dollar Coverage of H1N1 Vaccine for All Members

Zenith Administrators - Zenith Administrators Customer Satisfaction Survey Shows Value of Call Center Training

ZeOmega LLC - ZeOmega's Jiva Selected by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care



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