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Managed Care Weekly Digest

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 2nd, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Managed Care Weekly Digest | Other Publications

CardiacAssist Inc. - Privately held CardiacAssist reports record revenues for nine-month financial results

Frost & Sullivan - Frost & Sullivan: Hospitals Must Evaluate and Define Actual Value in Order to Survive

National Community Pharmacists Association NCPA - Resilient Community Pharmacies Rely on Patient Services to Weather Economic Downturn, Competition, According to 2009 NCPA Digest

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Study findings from N.H. Osborne et al broaden understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Acid Reflux Disease - Data on acid reflux disease discussed by researchers at University of Michigan

Angiogenesis - New angiogenesis data have been reported by M.S. Duh and co-authors

Depression - Findings from University of Massachusetts provide new insights into depression

Depression - Research from V.K. Ngo and co-researchers in the area of depression published

Diabetes - New diabetes research reported from M.S. Mcfarland and co-authors

Drug Resistance - Study data from V. Delpech et al provide new insights into drug resistance

Epidemiology - Studies from University of Texas in the area of epidemiology published

Genital Wart - Reports summarize genital wart research from HealthCore, Inc.

Health Policy - Researchers at University of Tartu target health policy

Heart Attack - Data from D. Wiederkehr et al provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack - Recent findings in heart attack described by D. Wiederkehr and colleagues

HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS study findings from Tufts University

Hormones - Researchers at University of Mississippi Medical Center release new data on hormones

Life Sciences - Investigators at Leeds University target life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by H.B. Elserag and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Researchers from Wake Forest University describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from HealthCore, Inc. provide new insights into life sciences

Malaria - New malaria findings from World Health Organization published

Managed Care - Research from HealthCore, Inc. provide new insights into managed care

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings in medicare and medicaid described from Northwestern University

Medicare and Medicaid - Research results from University of Arkansas update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Mental Health - Study results from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of mental health

Multiple Sclerosis - Recent studies by L.D. Goldberg and co-authors add new data to multiple sclerosis findings

Myelodysplastic Syndrome - New myelodysplastic syndrome study findings have been reported by J.R. Frytak and co-researchers

Orthopedics - Data on orthopedics discussed by researchers at University of Iowa

Orthopedics - Harvard University, Medical Department details research in orthopedics

Osteoporosis - Studies from S. Boonen and co-researchers in the area of osteoporosis published

Asthma Epidemiology - Findings from University of Maryland broaden understanding of asthma epidemiology

Life Sciences - Researchers from Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion describe findings in life sciences

Quality of Life - Research in the area of quality of life reported from F.O. Finkelstein and colleagues

Sepsis Risk Factors - New sepsis risk factors study findings recently were reported by researchers at National Taiwan University

AARP Maryland - AARP Maryland Key Vote News Alert

Accelify Llc - Accelify Announces Enhancements to Missouri Products and Services and the Addition of Dr. Terry Stewart

Aetna - Aetna Signs Agreement with Boca Raton Community Hospital

Aging - Expert to Address Growing Crisis in Caregiving

Alameda Alliance for Health - Alameda Alliance for Health Adds Dental and Vision Coverage to its Alliance CompleteCare Medicare Advantage Plan

American College of Physicians - ACP statement on Senate vote, S. 1776

Aon Corporation - Frequency of Hospital Professional Liability Claims Increasing After Years of Declines, Says Aon and ASHRM Study

Arthritis - Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations in Houston Lead to Charges Against Six Area Residents

Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. - Aspect Medical Systems Features Anesthesia Outcomes Research, New Products at American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting

AvMed Health Plans - AvMed Receives Highest Overall Rating of Any Florida Plan From CAHPS, According to Independent Research Firm

Benefitfocus - Benefitfocus Offers eDirect Shop & Apply Solution to Empower Individual Health Policy Shoppers

Bicycles for Humanity Colorado - Bicycles for Humanity Colorado Changes Lives for Rural Africans

BNA - BNA Launches Health IT Law & Industry Report(TM) for Firms Responding to Over $30 Billion in Stimulus Funds for Health Care IT Implementation

California Healthcare Institute - Last Chance to Register for the California Healthcare Policy Forum

CIGNA - CIGNA Again Posts Gains on NCQA Report Card on Health Plan Quality

CIGNA - CIGNA Receives Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to Help Improve High Blood Pressure Control in Diverse Populations

Diabetes - News In Red and Blue: How Messages About Social Factors and Health Can Backfire

Emtec, Inc. - Emtec, Inc. Expands Healthcare Offerings Through New Partnerships With BridgeHead and FairWarning

European Society of Cardiology - ESC press statement: Cigarettes on sale on the internet

Findley Davies - Health Benefits Excise Tax Calculator Developed by Findley Davies

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Beloit Memorial Hospital's Underlying Rating at 'A-'; Outlook is Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Steere House, Rhode Island Revs at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Virginia Hosp Center Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Remains Positive

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Winthrop S. Nassau University Health System, NY's Revs at 'BBB+'; Outlook to Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Trinity Health's MI $335M Ser 2009 Bonds 'AA'; Affirms Outstanding

Gastroenterology - Dr. Philip Katz Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal Associates - Gastrointestinal Practice Issues National Challenge after Half of Needy Patients Screened Show Polyps

GE - GE Launches Breakthrough Real-Time Decision Support Solution for Doctors & Hospitals

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. - Gentiva(R) Health Services Completes Acquisition of Home Health Agency with Offices in New Mexico and Texas

Health Insurance - At Last...Good News for Small Business

Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Reports Third-Quarter Earnings of $0.26 Per Diluted Share

Heart Transplants - Medicare Patients Applaud New Certification of Sutter's Heart Transplant Program

Humana Inc. - Humana Will Cover H1N1 Vaccine for Members

Humana Inc. - North American Medical Management Signs Contract with Humana to Expand to Arizona

Hyland Software - American Hospital Association (AHA) Names OnBase 'RACTrac Compatible'

Independence Blue Cross - Independence Blue Cross Set to Present on Patient Safety Strategies for Lower Costs, Healthier Outcomes at PA Nurses Summit

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - Kinetic Concepts Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2009

LiveOffice - Cloud-Based Email Archiving Provider LiveOffice Delivers Policy-Based Encryption

Managed Care - Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Selected as Exclusive Specialty Pharmacy for Inland Empire Health Plan of California

Managed Care - San Francisco Health Plan Retains Honor as U.S. Leader in Childhood Immunizations

Massachusetts General Hospital - Sexual problems rarely addressed by internists caring for cancer survivors

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Backs Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Medicare Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment

Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Now Offers More Choices to Florida's Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - California and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Riverside-San Bernardino

Medicare and Medicaid - Concord Coalition Says That Medicare 'Doc Fix' Should Be Paid For

Medicare and Medicaid - Detroit-Area Physical Therapist Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Miami, Orlando

Medicare and Medicaid - Four Pharmaceutical Companies Pay $124 Million for Submission of False Claims to Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Idaho Docs on Track to See Massive Medicare Pay Cut in 2010

Medicare and Medicaid - Indiana Home Health Agency Pays Nearly $2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Medicare and Medicaid - Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 18 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment

Medicare and Medicaid - Missouri and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Kansas City

Medicare and Medicaid - Mylan Resolves Longstanding Dispute with DOJ Regarding Certain Medicaid Rebate Classifications from 2000 Through 2004

Medicare and Medicaid - New Study Details Complex Health Care Needs of Medicaid's Highest-Need, Highest-Cost Populations

Medicare and Medicaid - North Carolina and U.S. Homecare Groups Endorse Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Charlotte Area

Medicare and Medicaid - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Prevails in Medicaid Pricing Case Before Alabama Supreme Court

Medicare and Medicaid - Ohio and National Homecare Groups Endorse Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Cincinnati and Cleveland

Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Pittsburgh Area

Medicare and Medicaid - Sanovia Selected to Deliver PA-Logic(TM) Pharmaceutical Prior Authorization Platform to HealthSpring

Medicare and Medicaid - Updated: Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 20 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment

MERCK & CO., Inc. - CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Votes for Permissive Use and for Vaccines for Children Funding for GARDASIL(R) for Boys and Young Men

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - NCQA Accords Molina Healthcare of New Mexico 'Excellent' Accreditation Status

Nationwide - Nationwide Better HealthSM Introduces Workplace Benefits Offerings for Employees

Occupational Health - Employers Occupational Health, Inc. Receives URAC Workers' Compensation Utilization Management Accreditation

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell: Pennsylvania Has Made Payments Delayed by Budget Impasse

Pharmaceuticals - Mirixa Corporation Announces MirixaEdge(SM)

Portico Systems - Leading Health Plans Share Integrated Provider Management Best Practices at Portico Systems' Annual Customer Symposium

PresentCare Inc. - Medication Adherence Technology Combines with Patient Outreach Program to Yield Healthier Populations and Reduce Healthcare Costs

RAND Corporation - Major health care challenges persist for D.C. children despite high rates of health insurance coverage, RAND study finds

RelayHealth - MVP Health Care and RelayHealth to Create a Community of Connected Physicians and Patients

Research and Markets - Healthcare Industry in United States - This Essential Report is Now Available

Research and Markets - Pharmaceutical Industry in the United States - This Essential Report is Now Available

Research and Markets - Russia's Pharmaceutical Market Report Estimated Russia's Market for Medical Equipment and Supplies at US$3,323 Million in 2009

Research and Markets - Taiwan Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2009

Research and Markets - The 111th U.S. Congress Tackles Healthcare Reform and the Pharmaceutical Industry

Research and Markets - The Middle Eastern Pharmaceutical Market Outlook To 2014: Policy Environment, Market Structure, Competitive Landscape, Growth Opportunities

Research and Markets - This Essential 2010 U.S. Health & Medical Insurance Carriers Industry Report Contains Timely and Accurate Industry Statistics, Forecasts and Demographics

Saia, Inc. - Saia, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Teamsters Local 200 - Teamsters Offer Washington County Alternative Ways to Save Money

The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Previews Third Quarter 2009 Results; Expects Record Year With All Contracts Renewed

Thomson Reuters - Halifax Regional Medical Center Selects Micromedex Solutions from Thomson Reuters for Clinical Decision Support

Triple-S Management Corporation - Triple-S Management Corporation to Present at Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference

TriZetto - TriZetto Announces Features and Functions of Personal Health Record, on Track to Debut at Year's End

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sebelius Releases New Report on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Women with Breast Cancer

U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sebelius, Mills Release New Report, Insurance at Risk: Small Business Employees Risk Losing Coverage

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter Results

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