Managed Care Weekly Digest
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 5th, 2010
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American Cancer Society - Racial disparities diminish in specialized cancer centers
Eating Disorders - Recent findings in eating disorders described by researchers from Rutgers State University
Kaiser Permanente - Risky Drinkers Less Likely to Take Good Care of Themselves & Seek Medical Care
Multiple Sclerosis - Studies from E. Cristiano et al further understanding of multiple sclerosis
Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions - Global Healthcare Experts Set Forth Guidelines for Improving 'Risk-Sharing' Schemes for Expensive New Treatments
Kidney Disease Risk Factors - Study findings from Kaiser Permanente broaden understanding of kidney disease risk factors
Life Sciences - Scientists at Veterans Administration target life sciences
Addiction Medicine - Data on addiction medicine detailed by C. Ruetsch and co-authors
Addiction Medicine - Research results from S.A. Jan and co-authors update knowledge of addiction medicine
Buprenorphine Therapy - New buprenorphine therapy study findings have been reported by L. Nicholls and co-researchers
End Stage Renal Disease - Studies from W.D. Paulson et al in the area of end stage renal disease described
Life Sciences - Researchers at Simon Fraser University target life sciences
Managed Care - New managed care study findings have been reported by C. Ruetsch and colleagues
Managed Care - Research conducted at S.A. Jan and co-authors has provided new information about managed care
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid published by P.E. Mohr and colleagues
Medicare and Medicaid - Research reports from Northwestern University provide new insights into medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from D.J. Gottlieb and co-authors have provided new information about medicare and medicaid
Oral Cancer - Study results from Yang Ming National University broaden understanding of oral cancer
Sirolimus Therapy - Data from J.S. Jurgensen and colleagues advance knowledge in sirolimus therapy
Stroke - Studies from Duke University have provided new information about stroke
Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies from Seoul National University, Department of Preventive Medicine yield new information about adverse drug reactions
Colon Cancer Epidemiology - New colon cancer epidemiology study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Manitoba, Department of Internal Medicine
Crohn Disease - Researchers from Stanford University, Center for Health Policy publish findings in Crohn disease
Dentistry - Research from University of North Carolina has provided new data on dentistry in children
Diabetes Prevention - Researchers from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report recent findings in diabetes prevention
Health Insurance - Studies from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Health Policy in the area of health insurance published
Health Policy - Reports outline health policy study results from State University of New York
Health Policy - Study results from Chung-Hua University in the area of health policy published
Health Policy - Study results from Norwegian Knowledge Center for Health Services provide new insights into health policy
Heart Failure Epidemiology - Findings in heart failure epidemiology reported from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Heart Failure Therapy - Research reports on heart failure therapy from Duke University, Duke Clinical Research Institute provide new insights
HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study findings have been reported by K. Mori and co-researchers
Infarction Prevention - Data on infarction prevention discussed by researchers at Yale University, Department of Internal Medicine
Infarction Risk Factors - Researchers at Michigan State University, Department of Medicine have published new data on infarction risk factors
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes - Reports outline insulin-dependent diabetes study results from O.M Disdier-Flores et al
Life Sciences - Findings from University of Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at Center for Environment target life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at University of South Carolina
Life Sciences - Recent findings from H. Kang and co-authors highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Harvard University yields new findings on life sciences in children
Life Sciences - Research from University of Queensland has provided new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from University of Sheffield in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences in children from R. Ayiko and colleagues provide new insights
Life Sciences - Research results from Yale University update knowledge of life sciences in children
Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Bologna target life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Illinois target life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from C.J. Jolley and colleagues yield new information about life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Harvard University reveal new findings on life sciences in children
Life Sciences - Studies from Institute for Health Policy and Management in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Studies from Mansoura University, Faculty of Nursing further understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Washington add new findings in the area of life sciences in women
Life Sciences - Study results from Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy provide new insights into life sciences in children
Macular Degeneration Therapy - Research results from Queen's University update understanding of macular degeneration therapy
Malaria Therapy - Research from University of Nigeria, Department of Community Medicine in the area of malaria therapy described
Medicare and Medicaid - Research reports from University of North Carolina, Department of Orthodontics provide new insights into medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology have provided new information about medicare and medicaid
Mental Health Prevention - Reports outline mental health prevention study findings from Southwest University
Mental Illness Prevention - Findings from Salem State College, State College advance knowledge in mental illness prevention
Methadone Therapy - New methadone therapy study findings have been reported from I. Afriandi et al
Myopathy Risk Factors - Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital discuss research in myopathy risk factors
Pharmaceuticals - Reports from C. Bernsten and co-researchers add new data to research in pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals - Reports on pharmaceuticals findings from Universiti Sains Malaysia provide new insights
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Investigators at Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers zero in on prostate cancer therapy
Psoriasis Therapy - Research on psoriasis therapy reported by J.H. Saurat et al
Venous Thromboembolism Therapy - Researchers at University Medical Center publish new data on venous thromboembolism therapy
A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best to Host Webinar on Life, Health and HMO Rating Process for Non-Rated Companies
A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of the Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
AARP Idaho - AARP Backs Health Reform Package: Would Deliver Needed Relief to Idaho
AARP Maryland - AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
AARP Pennsylvania - AARP Pennsylvania Key Vote News Alert: AARP Applauds House Health Insurance Reform Vote
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy AMCP - AMCP Congratulates Congress for Passing Health Care Reform Legislation
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - North Florida Surgeons Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management to Automate and Connect Physicians
American Academy of Pain Medicine - People with Pain May Find Better Care, More Relief Due to Healthcare Reform Laws
American Board of Medical Specialties - ABMS MOC Included in Health Care Bill as Option to Assess Physician Quality
American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ - ACLJ to Back Lawsuits by States Challenging Constitutionality of Health Care Law
American Clinical Laboratory Association - 'Reform Your Own Health' During National Kidney Month
American Imaging Management, Inc. - American Imaging Management Awarded NCQA Certification in Utilization Management
American Legislative Exchange Council - State Legislators Last Line of Defense Against ObamaCare
American Legislative Exchange Council - Texas is 39th State to Defend Health Care Choice
American National Insurance Company - American National Announces New York Subsidiary
American Public Health Association - APHA Urges House to Approve Health Reform
Amnesty International - Amnesty International Urges Congress to Turn Attention to Needed Reforms on Maternal and Childbirth Care
Arcadian Health Plan, Inc. - Arcadian Health Forms Strategic Partnership to Take Compliance Practices to the Next Level
athenahealth, Inc. - 59% of Physicians Think the Quality of Medicine in America will Decline in the Next Five Years According to athenahealth and Sermo "Physician Sentiment Index"
Aveta Inc. - Aveta Inc. Welcomes Samir K. Mistry, PharmD, as Vice President of Pharmacy
BayBio - Historic Health Care Reform Bill Good for Bay Area Life Science Industry
BioScrip, Inc. - BioScrip Completes Acquisition of Critical Homecare Solutions
BioTrends Research Group, Inc. - As the Dialysis Bundled Payment Plan Draws Near, Medical Directors and Renal Administrators Become More Concerned About Negative Patient Outcomes In ESRD
Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Honors Its Seven California Affiliates With State Policy Campaign of the Year Award
Cain and Associates - Cain & Associates Forms Strategic Partnership With Hooper, Lundy & Bookman
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business - CCH Briefing Highlights Employer, Medicare Provisions of Health Care Reform Proposals
Children's Health Fund - Statement by Irwin Redlener, MD, President, Children's Health Fund on Passage of a Health Care Reform Package by the House
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Announces Bjorn Gunnerud as New Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Communications
CIGNA - CIGNA's Statement on the Enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Coalition for 21st Century Medicine - Coalition for 21st Century Medicine Applauds NIH Genetic Testing Registry
Context4 Healthcare, Inc. - Context4 Healthcare, Inc. launches ClaimsEditor(R) 3.0
Doctors for All - National Expansion of Healthcare Coverage Will Require More CA Doctors Who Will Treat Newly Insured
Enterprise Center at Salem State College - Blog Captures Voices of Small Businesses Suffering From High Health Insurance Premium Increases
Fenton - Fenton Releases New Marketing Guide on Reaching #1 Audience for Health Campaigns: Women
Finch McCranie Law Firm - Melbourne International Medicine Associates Pays $12 Million to Settle Fraud Case Brought by Atlanta-Based Finch McCranie, LLP and Simpson Law Firm, LLC
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Issues Report on Health Reform and Insurers
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Publishes Updated Insurance Sub-Sector Criteria
Fitch Ratings - Fitch: Healthcare Reform Update: Potential for Increased Utilization & Margin Compression Remains
Health Care Compliance Association - HCCA's 14th Annual Compliance Institute to Feature Keynote Addresses by HHS Inspector General Daniel R. Levinson and CMS Deputy Administrator for the Center for Program Integrity Peter P. Budetti, MD, JD
Health Integrated - Health Integrated Sponsors Spring Leadership Summit for Health Plans Looking to Thrive in the New Decade
HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Growing Population and Expansion Offset High Rate of Uncompensated Care for Houston Hospitals
HealthWell Foundation - Protections for Underinsured Must Be Next Step in Historic Health Care Reform
Hooper Holmes - Hooper Holmes Introduces 'Diabetes Know Now!' Interactive Health Screen In Support of National Diabetes Awareness Day
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) - IEHP Wins Gold at the ADDY(R) Awards Competition
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer Llp - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP Wins $47 Million Jury Verdict Against Pfizer for its Fraudulent Marketing of Neurontin to Kaiser
Live-At-Home.com, Llc - Interactive Web Site Provides Resources so Seniors May Age in Place
Massachusetts Nurses Association - Morton Hospital Nurses & Health Professionals File Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against the Hospital for Bad Faith Bargaining
MedAssets, Inc. - Huntsville Hospital to Deploy MedAssets Revenue Cycle Management Solutions to Improve Claims Management and Revenue Integrity
Medical Transcription Industry Association - Transcription: Fast-Track Solution to Successful EHR Adoption
Medicare and Medicaid - Idaho's Medicaid Cuts Drive Home Need for National Health Reform
Medicare Diabetes Screening Project - Mayor Reed Urges Older Adults in Atlanta to Get Screened for Diabetes
Mental Health America - Mental Health America Hails Enactment of Historic Health Care Reform Bill
National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Health Insurance Reform Delivers on Promise of America
National Alliance for Hispanic Health - National Alliance for Hispanic Health President and CEO Applauds House Action, Calls on Senate to Pass Reconciliation Bill
National Hispanic Medical Association - National Hispanic Medical Association Urges U.S. to Improve Health Care Access as Doctors Meet March 25-28 in Washington
National Inflation Association - Healthcare Bill to Cause U.S. Hyperinflation By 2015
National Kidney Foundation - NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Visits South Carolina Legislature to Urge Expanded Insurance Coverage for State's Kidney Patients and Disabled
National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina - NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning to Visit South Carolina Legislature to Urge Needed Coverage for State's Kidney Patients and Disabled
National Medical Association - National Medical Association Names Kweisi Mfume as Its New Executive Leader
National Patient Advocate Foundation - National Patient Advocate Foundation Praises Historic Passage of Health Insurance Reform
National Puerto Rican Coalition - NPRC Backs Health Bill
National Retail Federation - NRF Asks Senate to Reject House Bill on Health Care Reform
Neutrogena - Neutrogena Encourages Americans to Re-evaluate Sun Protection Habits
New Morning Foundation - South Carolinians Use Social Media to Advance Reproductive and Sexual Health Policies
Nick Usborne - Will You Be Able to Afford to Retire? Learn How to Earn a Second Income for Retirement
Novasys Medical, Inc. - Novasys Medical Announces New Chief Executive, Scott Cramer
ODS - NCQA Recognizes ODS with Excellent Rating
Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi: 'Health Insurance Reform Will Stand Alongside Social Security and Medicare in American History'
Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi: 'Today, We Have the Opportunity to Complete the Great Unfinished Business of Our Society and Pass Health Insurance Reform for All Americans'
Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi: 'Tonight, the House Voted to Strengthen Health Insurance Reform and Invest in Our Nation's Students'
Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care - Outcomes(R) Announces New MTM Program in Hawaii
Pediatrics - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Earns National Health Quality Award for Work to Expand Access to Health Care
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO - Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William George Hails Passage of Health Care Reform
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Addresses Health Insurance Reform
Scientia Advisors - Rapidly-Growing Remote Home Health Management Market Presents Significant Opportunities, Scientia Advisors Finds
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council - Small Business Advocate Statement on House Health Care Vote
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Susan G. Komen for the Cure Honors Its Seven California Affiliates With State Policy Campaign of the Year Award
TechTeam Global, Inc. - American Community Relies on TechTeam Global for Broad Range of IT Infrastructure Services
Texas Health Care Association - Texas, National Long Term Care Leaders: Proposed State Medicaid Cuts Imperil Seniors' Care, Risk Local Health Jobs, Undermine Facility Stability
Texas Medical & Sleep Specialists - Texas Medical & Sleep Specialists Becomes First Regional Specialty Physician Group With Four, Fully Board-Certified Sleep Doctors
The Black Women's Health Alliance - Chronic Pain is Widespread Among Pennsylvania Women
The Latino Coalition - Hispanic Groups Urge Congress To Vote No On the Health Care Legislation
The Surgical Coalition - Nation's Surgical Groups Survey Members on Medicare Participation
The Word & Brown Companies - The Word & Brown Companies Launches HealthCompare to Simplify Online Health Insurance Shopping for Individuals and Families
TNS - Survey Finds 'The Need for Change' in Healthcare System a Major Driver in Strong Public Support
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for North Dakota Floods
U.S. Department of Justice - Detroit Woman Who Opened Clinics to Fraudulently Bill Medicare Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison
U.S. Department of Justice - Detroit-Area Physical Therapist Sentenced to 62 Months in Prison for Role in Medicare Fraud Scheme
U.S. Department of Justice - Nashville Medicare Supply Company Ordered to Pay More Than $19.3 Million in Damages for Violation of the False Claims Act and for Unjust Enrichment
U.S. Department of Justice - New Jersey Hospital to Pay $6.35 Million to Resolve Allegations of Inflating Charges to Obtain Higher Medicare Reimbursement
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship - President Signs Health Reform Bill that Aids Small Business
UNITE HERE - 8 Columbia Sussex Hotels Boycotted by Hotel Workers Union, UNITE HERE
United Steelworkers - USW Members, Retirees to Altmire: Sitting In Until You Stand Up for Us
United Steelworkers USW - USW Applauds Historic Step for Health Care Reform
USAction - 'A Small Step for Today. a Giant Step for Tomorrow'
World Vision - Success against malaria bolsters case for further investment, new report shows
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