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Ageing - New ageing study findings have been published by scientists at Brown University
AmeriChoice - AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare Announces Clinical Appointments
Antibody Engineering - Intravenous Gammaglobulin (IVIG) plus Rituximab Improves Chances for Successful Transplantation in High Immunologic-Risk Patients
Applied Ergonomics - Findings from M. Takahashi and co-researchers advance knowledge in applied ergonomics
Arizona State University - Study outlines measures to limit effects of pandemic flu on nursing homes
Arthritis - Studies in the area of arthritis reported from Vanderbilt University, Medical Department
Assisted Living Federation of America - ASSISTED LIVING: the Model for Person-Centered Long Term Care
Behavior - New behavior study findings have been published by scientists at University of Manchester
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Develops Policy to Promote Patient Safety and Stop Reimbursement for 'Never Events,' 'Serious Hospital Acquired Conditions'
Cancer - Researchers from Technical University detail findings in cancer
Clinical Pharmacology - Data from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department advance knowledge in clinical pharmacology
CNA - CNA Zeroes in on Serious Medical Errors
Critical Care - Instrumentation Laboratory Launches New Corporate Websites
Crocs, Inc. - Top U.S. Government Agency Validates Benefits of Croslite Material
Dementia - Reports from Harvard University, Medical Department advance knowledge in dementia
Dementia - Research from A.J. Bharucha and co-authors in the area of dementia published
Dementia - Studies from L. Volicer and co-authors have provided new information about dementia
DestinationRx, Inc - DestinationRx Launches Drug Trends Today Blog
Dialysis - Fresenius Medical Care Launches Night-time Dialysis Programs In Perimeter-marietta Area of Metro Atlanta
Dialysis - Fresenius Medical Care Opens State-of-the-Art Dialysis Treatment Center in Lewisburg, TN
digiChart, Inc. - Missouri OB-GYN Practice Enhancing Performance with digiChart Electronic Medical Record Renews Contract
Drug Policy - Research on drug policy discussed by scientists at University of Victoria
Drug Resistance - Reports from R. Wolf and colleagues advance knowledge in drug resistance
Emory University - Chest pain center accreditation linked with better outcomes in heart attack patients
Epidemiology - New epidemiology study findings have been reported by N. Lightfoot and colleagues
FairWarning, Inc. - Increased Need for Patient Privacy Protection Drives Triple-Digit Revenue Growth for FairWarning, Inc.
Family Medicine - Studies from K.E. Schifferdecker and colleagues reveal new findings on family medicine
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Alaska Foundation Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Memorial Health System, Indiana $78.4MM 2008 Revs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable
General Dynamics Information Technology - General Dynamics Information Technology Completes Acquisition of ViPS, Inc.
Heart Disease - Study Shows Cost-Effectiveness of 64-Slice CT Scanner in Emergency Department Chest Pain Patients
Hypertension - Recent studies by J. Tang and co-authors add new data to hypertension findings
Immunization - Reports summarize immunization study results from University of California
Life Sciences - Healthcare Facilities Slow to Adopt E-Health Records Despite Improvements in Patient Care
Life Sciences - Research results from University of Gavle update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Turku target life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Vestfold University College in the area of life sciences published
LTC Financial Partners Llc - Millions of Americans Face $100,000-Plus Annual Hit for College and Long-Term-Care Combo
MedAppz, LLC - MedAppz Selected as EHR Provider for Maryland Health Care Commission EHR Adoption Initiative
Medical Management - Researchers from University of Texas report recent findings in medical management
Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Membership Surpasses 200,000
Medicare and Medicaid - Century Foundation Announces New Working Group on Medicare Reform
Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Awards National Supplier Clearinghouse Contract to Palmetto GBA
Medicare and Medicaid - Mercy Health Plans Announces New Name for Their Medicare Advantage Plans: Mercy Medicare Advantage
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid research from C.L. Roumie and colleagues discussed
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been reported from National Cancer Institute
Medicare and Medicaid - New York Takes Steps to Bring Healthcare Coverage to More Residents
MedSolutions MedSolutions - MedSolutions Supports GAO Recommendations Regarding Prior Authorization for High-Tech Imaging Under Medicare
NDSI Healthcare, Inc. - NDSI Healthcare Announces Launch of Next Generation Home Care Agency Software Solutions
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Studies in the area of non-small cell lung cancer reported from Medical University of South Carolina
Norvax - Norvax Joins With WellPoint to Introduce New Senior Quoting Feature
Nursing - Research from Eindhoven University of Technology in nursing provides new insights
Optima Healthcare Consulting - New Consulting Firm Formed to Help Healthcare Providers Deal With Complex Compliance Issues
Pain Management - Researchers from University of Louisville report recent findings in pain management
Pancreatic Cancer - Research conducted at University of Alabama has updated our knowledge about pancreatic cancer
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - PCMA President and CEO Mark Merritt Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee on Medicare Part D
Public Health - Data on public health detailed by researchers at University of Virginia
Public Health - New public health study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Michigan
Public Health - Studies from D.H. Barrett and colleagues provide new data on public health
Public Health - Study results from G.R. Swain and colleagues in the area of public health published
Public Health - Study results from P. Etkind et al provide new insights into public health
Rehabilitation Research - Investigators at University of Brescia target rehabilitation research
ResCare - ResCare Acquires Multi-State Home Care Provider
Risk Management and Patient Safety Institute - The Risk Management and Patient Safety Institute Announces 2008/2009 Annual Risk Management Conference, Dates
Sleep Apnea - Studies from H.E. Resnick and colleagues provide new data on sleep apnea
Surgery - New surgery research from University of Colorado described
Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Announces Multi-Year Agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
The California Academy of Family Physicians - Family Physicians Laud Congress on Medicare Veto Override; Call on CA Legislators to Similarly Rescind Medi-Cal Cuts
Theragenics Corporation - Medicare Act Extending Longstanding Reimbursement Policy for Brachytherapy Seeds Through 2009 Enacted into Law
Type 2 Diabetes - Colorado Business Group on Health (CBGH) Releases Report on the State of Diabetes in Colorado
U.S. Department of Justice - Missouri Health Care System to Pay U.S. $60 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
University of Florida - Long-term care fraught with uncertainties for elderly baby boomers
University of Michigan Health System - Pandemic flu: Most nursing homes don't have a plan
Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. - TeleHealth Services and Vocollect Healthcare Systems Announce Reseller Agreement
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