Managed Care Weekly Digest
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 14th, 2010
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Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from R.A. Boothroyd and colleagues discussed
Social Science - Reports on social science findings from University of North Carolina provide new insights
Heart Failure - For heart failure patients, risk of in-hospital death has decreased; readmission rate has increased
Heart Transplants - Lack of private insurance contribute to higher deaths among black heart transplant patients
Managed Care - New Research from EBRI: Consumer-Driven Health Plan Assets Show Three-Year Gain; Number of Accounts Also Increased from 2006-2009
Academic Radiology - New academic radiology findings from Thomas Jefferson University described
Marketing Services - Prompt gallbladder removal in elderly associated with increased survival, lower costs
Managed Care - Research conducted by M.S. Duh and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about managed care
Heart Failure - Research from Johns Hopkins University provides new data on heart failure
Gynecology - Research from Oregon Health Sciences University in the area of gynecology described
Medicare and Medicaid - S&P Equity Research Publishes Semi-Annual Healthcare Facilities Industry Survey
Managed Care - Scientists at Florida Atlantic University describe research in managed care
Hand Surgery - Scientists at University of Michigan detail research in hand surgery
Hepatocellular Cancer - Studies in the area of hepatocellular cancer reported from Austin Hospital
Pediatrics - Study results from H.G. Herrod and colleagues broaden understanding of pediatrics
Adverse Drug Reactions - Data on adverse drug reactions reported by researchers at University of Pittsburgh, Science Institute
Infectious Diseases - Investigators at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention zero in on infectious diseases
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Investigators at University of Florida have published new data on respiratory syncytial virus
Defibrillators - Research from S.M. Berry and co-authors in the area of defibrillators published
Medicare and Medicaid - Research in the area of medicare and medicaid reported from University Medical Center, Department of Surgery
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at University of North Carolina, Department of Surgery have published new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at University of Wisconsin, College of Nursing target medicare and medicaid
Public Health - Researchers' work from Johns Hopkins University focuses on public health
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Scientists at Darthmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Surgery target abdominal aortic aneurysm
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Rutgers University, Center for Health Services Research have provided new data on medicare and medicaid
Health Maintenance Organizations - A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Humana Inc. and Its Core Insurance and Health Maintenance Organization Subsidiaries
Managed Care - A.M. Best Special Report: Unemployment-The Culprit Driving 2009 Health Care Results
Medicare and Medicaid - Administrative Innovations for State Medicaid and CHIP Programs
Medical Instruments & Supplies - Banner Health Confirms Premier Healthcare Alliance Ownership to Further Improve Quality, Reduce Costs and Succeed Under Reform Provisions
Blue Shield of California Foundation - Blue Shield of California Foundation Announces New President and CEO
Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Receives Notice of Contract Award for STAR+PLUS Program in Texas; Program Integrates Acute Care Services and Community-Based Long-Term Care Delivery
Medicare and Medicaid - CFI Group and FCG Extend Partnership to Improve Citizen Satisfaction
Managed Care - CIGNA Names Bert Scott to Lead U.S. Commercial Markets
Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Chooses Companion Data Services to Host National Level Repository
Managed Care - Centene Corporation's Indiana Subsidiary Awarded Expanded Managed Care Contract
Prothrombin - CoaguSense Receives FDA Clearance for the CoaguSense Blood Coagulation Testing System for Patient Home Use
Managed Care - CompCare Awarded Multi-Year Contract from Peoples Health Plan
Managed Care - Coventry Health Care of Nebraska, Inc. Named New Nebraska Medicaid Managed Care Carrier
Dentistry - Delta Dental Partners with Superior HealthPlan to Provide Dental Benefits to Texas STAR Enrollees
Denny’s - Denny's Inks Deal with AARP
Managed Care - DestinationRx Wins Five-Year CMS Contract Renewal
Medical Records - DrFirst Demonstrates the Nation's First Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances EPCS System at AHRQ on June 3, 2010
Guard Insurance Group - GUARD Insurance Group Names New President and Chief Operating Officer
Managed Care - Geisinger Health Plan to Deploy Mirixa Technology for Clinical Services
Health Information Technology - HHS Awards $83.9 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Expand Use of Health Information Technology
Infant Mortality - Health Net Partners with text4baby: An Unprecedented Public-Private Partnership Addressing Rising U.S. Infant Mortality Rate
Medicare and Medicaid - Health-care economics and policy: It's a perfect storm
Verisk Health, Inc. - Highmark Inc. Continues Its Long-Standing Relationship with Verisk Health
Medical Instruments & Supplies - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Benefit from a New Premier Agreement for Disposable Wound Protection Retractors
Medicare and Medicaid - Houston Doctor and Two Delivery Drivers Convicted in Medicare Fraud Scheme
Managed Care - How to Control Your Health Plan Costs - The Best Tools Employers Can Use to Tame the Health-Cost Monster
Insurance Brokers - Hub International Acquires Assets of Risk Transfer Insurance Alliance, LLC
Managed Care - IEHP Creates First of Its Kind Program to Help Members Navigate Health Care
Medicare and Medicaid - Independence Blue Cross Offers New Medicare Supplement Policies
Medicare and Medicaid - Is There Any Escape From Medicare?
Environmental Health - Karmanos Cancer Institute's Environmental Cancer Program Rolling out Statewide in July
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Maimonides Medical Center Implements Allscripts Care Management Solution
LTC Global, Inc. - Mark H. Goldberg Named President of ACSIA Long Term Care, Inc.
Health Care Financing - McKesson's David Nace, M.D., Joins PCPCC Board of Directors
MedCurrent Corporation - MedCurrent Presents OrderRight Medical Appropriateness Decision Support Solution at AHIP's Institute 2010
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Meltdown Looming As Steep Medicare Cut Begins
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare to Participate in State Multi-payer Health Reform Efforts to Improve Quality and Lower Costs
REIT - Healthcare Facilities - NHI Issues Commitment for $13.9 Million Construction Loan on Arizona Transitional Rehabilitation Center
Georgia Advanced Surgery Center for Women - New Georgia Advanced Surgery Center Provides Women Many Unique Benefits
Medical Equipment and Supplies - New Jersey Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve Homecare as an Option for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Managed Care - New Lumeris Technology Helps Managed Care Organizations, IDNs Lower Costs, Improve Quality
Medicare and Medicaid - No Automatic Free Access to NHS: MediCare International Highlights Changes to the UK System for Expatriates in Europe
Medicare and Medicaid - ObamaCare: Giant Meteor Scheduled to Strike in 2014
Medicare and Medicaid - Petition to Stop Cancer Care Cuts Surpasses 50,000 Signatures
Medicare and Medicaid - Power Wheelchair From Medicare Helps Save Elderly Alabama Woman From Raging Fire That Destroyed Her Home of 40 Years
Medical Instruments & Supplies - Premier Insurance Management Services develops sponsored hospital professional liability insurance program targeted for hospitals under 350 beds
SynCare, Llc - Rachelle Davis Named President of SynCare(R), LLC
HealthPlanOne - Recent Changes in Medigap Plans Could Reduce Seniors' Monthly Bills
Occupational Health - S.C. BlueCross to Help Employers Set Up Onsite Medical Clinics
Managed Care - SCAN Health Plan Donates $85,000 to California Nonprofits to Help Feed Seniors In-Need
Managed Care - Secretary of Health Visits Two 'Active Schools' in Allegheny County to Recognize their Commitment to Daily Physical Activity
Community Health - Taconic Health Information Network and Community Welcomes Business, Community Health Center Leadership to its Board of Directors
Disease Progression - TauRx Enters Collaborative R&D Agreement with Bayer Schering Pharma
The Caring Generation - The Caring Generation Public Policy Day How Will Health Care Reform Affect Your Life?
Mosler For Senate - The Jobs Candidate Warren Mosler Announces Million Dollar Challenge
Los Angeles Jewish Home - The Los Angeles Jewish Home's Renowned Geriatric Psychiatry Unit Receives Approval to Accept Involuntary Holds
Medicare and Medicaid - Thomson Reuters Opens Baltimore Office to Support Federal Healthcare Customers
Medicare and Medicaid - Turning 65? Allsup Outlines Costly Mistakes to Avoid With Medicare Enrollment
Managed Care - UniCare to Hold Healthy Family Healthy Kids Expo Aimed at Helping Families Make Good Health Care Decisions
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Universal American Corp. and Rural Health Clinics Join Forces to Improve Care for Underserved Populations
ZeOmega LLC - ZeOmega's Jiva now integrates CRM and Care Management for seamless Member Engagement
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