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Patient Care Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 3rd, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Patient Care Law Weekly | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Comments on Potential Impact of Medicare Legislation to Health Insurers

Aging - Samarion CEO Mark Rodgers Named CAST Commissioner

Amcom Software - Winter Haven Hospital Improves Efficiency, Patient Care with Online On-Call Scheduling from Amcom Software

Amgen - Amgen Commits to PhRMA's Enhanced Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals as Part of the Company's 'Clearly Amgen' Initiative

Arthroplasty - New arthroplasty study results from D.E. Heiner et al described

Behavior - Studies from A.H. Rosenstein and co-researchers update current data on behavior

Biological Therapy - Researchers at Technical University target biological therapy

Biologics - Insmed Partners With Bill Thomas, Former House Ways and Means Chairman, as Strategic Advisor

Cancer - Physicians Practice and Nevada Cancer Institute Partner to Improve Patient Care

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - New protocol streamlines therapy that makes more kidney transplants possible

Clinical Microbiology - Research data from Royal College of Surgeons, Department of Clinical Microbiology update understanding of clinical microbiology

Clinical Nursing - Researchers from University of South Australia provide details of new studies and findings in the area of clinical nursing

Clinical Nursing - Studies from Chang-Gung University provide new data on clinical nursing

Courage Center - Courage Center Presents 2008 National Courage Award to Congressman Jim Ramstad

Dementia - Researchers from Nagoya University, Medical Department describe findings in dementia

Dementia Prevention - Study data from McGill University, Division of Geriatric Medicine provide new insights into dementia prevention

Dentistry - Studies from University of Toronto update current data on dentistry

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance study findings have been published by scientists at Princess Alexandra Hospital

Drug Resistance - Study data from Brussels Free University update understanding of drug resistance

Epidemiology - Research data from Medical University of Lublin, Department of Medical Microbiology update understanding of epidemiology

Epilepsy - Research from M.J.V. Pugh and colleagues provide new insights into epilepsy

Equip for Equality, Inc. - Beleaguered Howe Developmental Center Remains Open Despite Additional Deaths and Ongoing Violations of Human Rights

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Appalachian Regional Healthcare Kentucky to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch U.S. Muni Surveillance: Tioga County, New York GOs Affirmed at 'A'; Outlook to Stable

Health Insurance - HTH Worldwide's TravelGap(R) Travel Health Insurance Now Available in New York

Heart Disease - Bravo Health Partners with the American Heart Association in the Fight Against Heart Disease and Stroke

Heart Disease - New data from D.J. Malenka et al illuminate research in heart disease

Heart Failure - Research from Case Western Reserve University in the area of heart failure published

HMS - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Announces Intent to Award Cost Containment Services Contract to HMS

Hydrocephalus - Studies from W. Tse et al further understanding of movement disorders

IAFP - Illinois Academy of Family Physicians: Medicare Spared for Now -- Time to Fix a Broken Program

Incontinence - Scientists at University of Southampton publish research in incontinence

Kidney Disease - New research on kidney disease from D.H. Chand and co-authors summarized

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Life Sciences - LDI Integrated Pharmacy Services Acquires St. Johns Mercy MedScript

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from Johns Hopkins University

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Chicago, Department of Pediatrics add new findings in the area of pediatric in children

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation - Brigham and Women's Hospital Signs With LodgeNet Healthcare to Provide Patient Education and on Demand Entertainment Solutions

LTC Financial Partners - LTC Financial Partners Named as Long Term Care Insurance Source by Kiplinger's 2nd Year in a Row

Medicare and Medicaid - 18-Month Extension of Reimbursement Rates for Radioimmunotherapies Becomes Law After Congressional Override of Presidential Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Announces Next Steps on Medicare Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - AARP NY Thanks Congress for Keeping Medicare Fair, Overriding White House Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - All-Med Services of Florida Awarded Medicare Competitive Bidding Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Allscripts Supports Landmark Medicare Electronic Prescribing Provisions

Medicare and Medicaid - American Optometric Association Applauds Override of Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - APHA Applauds Congressional Override of Medicare Veto

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid published by researchers at National Institutes of Health

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Physicians Press Sen. Martinez to Support Reform of Medicare Bidding Program after Hospital Discharge Problems Emerge

Medicare and Medicaid - Florida Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Georgia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Government Ill-Equipped to Prevent Medicaid Fraud, Says False Claims Act Expert

Medicare and Medicaid - House, Senate Override Presidential Veto to Pass Medicare Bill

Medicare and Medicaid - Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - More Choice for America's Seniors

Medicare and Medicaid - National Medical Association Applauds Congress for Passing Bill That Protects Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicaid - New AARP Report Finds Mixed Results Among State Governments' Efforts to Balance Long Term Care Services Under Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings from Stanford University in the area of medicare and medicaid described

Medicare and Medicaid - New Web-Based Service from AIS and SMSInc. Helps Hospitals Reduce the Risk of Medicare Overpayments, Rejected Claims and Other Billing Problems

Medicare and Medicaid - Pennsylvania Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Renal Support Network Applauds Congress Passage of Medicare Bill to Help People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid published by T. Bramley et al

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from University of Minnesota detail findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Melbourne, Center for Health Policy report research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SNM Applauds Bill Allowing for Medicare Reimbursement of Essential Radiopharmaceuticals

Medicare and Medicaid - Statement from AAHSA President & CEO Larry Minnix on Congress Overriding of President Bush's Veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act

Medicare and Medicaid - Tennessee Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Medicare and Medicaid - Texas State Rep. John Davis Honored as 'Champion for Children' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Override President Bush's Veto of HR-6331

Medicare and Medicaid - Virginia Seniors' Medicare Advantage Benefits at Risk

Micronics, Inc. - Micronics Names Larry Hambleton as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Nephros, Inc. - Nephros Exhibiting at Maryland Ashe Conference July 20th-23rd

Outcomes Health Information Solutions - Universal American Corp. Further Advances Commitment to Clinical Information Transparency and Quality through Outcomes Health Information Solutions

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Experts to Present at Conferences Around the World in July

Pressure Ulcer - Medline Brings Together Wound Care Professionals to Discuss October CMS Changes and Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Prymak, Llc - Fox Learning Systems Selects Prymak's Discovery-180(TM) Technology Assessment to Guide Search for New LMS

Rehabilitation Research - Reports outline rehabilitation research study results from T.R. Dillingham et al

Renal Disease - Kidney Community Thanks Congress for Passing Landmark End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reform

Schizophrenia - Study data from University of California update understanding of schizophrenia

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - 6,000 Healthcare Workers March Against SEIU's Move to Split Their Union Apart

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - California Workers Settle Contract With Atlanta Nursing Home Firm

Sepsis - Study Shows Use of AdvanDx's PNA FISH(TM) Test was Associated with an 82% Reduction in Intensive Care Unit Mortality Rates from Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections

Service Employees International Union - Hearings Set for Monday as Part of Two-Year Democratic Process to Unite the Strength of California Long-Term Care Workers to Improve Their Lives and Better Serve Their Clients

Sherlock Company - Blue Cross Blue Shield Administrative Cost Trends Decline in 2007

Smoking - New Report: Investment in Disease Prevention Could Save America More than $16 Billion in Five Years

Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Span-America Named Best Value Supplier by Cardinal Health for Therapeutic Support Surfaces

Surgery - New surgery findings from S.F.C. Ledwidge and co-researchers published

Verse Group - PointRight Rebranding Program Developed by Verse Group

Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - SouthMed, Inc. and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Reseller Agreement



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