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Patient Care Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . August 24th, 2008

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Allscripts - Major New England Health System Selects Allscripts to Automate and Connect Emergency Department and Physician Practices

Almost Family, Inc. - Almost Family Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results

Ambulatory Surgery - Technology Reshapes Ambulatory Surgery Center Preoperative Process

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery - Disaster medicine ethical guidelines needed for US health-care professionals

Anti-Infectives - New findings from University of Maryland, Medical Department in the area of anti-infectives published

APS Healthcare - APS Healthcare Expands Business in Three States

Ascom US Inc. - Carolinas HealthCare System Chooses Ascom Wireless

Bacteremia Risk Factors - Study results from University of Calgary in the area of bacteremia risk factors published

Biomedicine - Windber Research Institute Chooses GenoLogics to Collaborate on the Development of their Biomedical Informatics Solution

Biotech Business - First Molecular Tem-PCR Test to Identify Multiple Forms of Staph and MRSA Obtains CLIA Certificate

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Announces Its Intent Not to Pay for Additional Costs Resulting From 'Never Events'

Cancer - Data on cancer published by J.G. Duncan and colleagues

Cancer - Investigators at National Cancer Institute publish new data on cancer

Cancer - Study data from Rice University update understanding of cancer

Carotid Stents - New findings reported from R.M. Zwolak and co-authors describe advances in carotid stents

Cerebrovascular Disease - Research from St. Louis University yields new data on cerebrovascular disease

Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. - Clear Choice Health Plans Reports Financial Results for 2008 Second Quarter, Six Months

Clinix Medical Information Services, Llc - Clinix Acquires MedicWare, Inc.

Compliance 360 - Compliance 360 Helps Healthcare Providers Reduce Risk and Scope of Medicare RAC Audits

Cymphonix - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Upgrades to Network Composer DC40X - Extends Contract with Cymphonix

Depression - Reports outline depression study results from Columbia University

Dialysis - Dialysis Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Family Medicine - Studies from University of Colorado, Medical Department yield new data on family medicine

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Ratings of Health Net; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates New York City Health & Hospitals $463MM Bonds 'A'; Upgrades Outstanding to 'A'

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings have been published by T. Barry and colleagues

Geriatrics - New geriatrics study findings reported from Texas A&M University

Geriatrics - Research from University of Missouri in the area of geriatrics described

Gout - Studies from St. Vincent's Hospital add new findings in the area of gout

Health and Medicine - Research from Wright State University, Medical Department in the area of health and medicine published

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Reports Quality & Satisfaction Results

HealthExtras, Inc. - Catalyst Rx and AvMed Health Plans Enter into Pharmacy Services Agreement

Heart Attack - Investigators at Emory University target heart attack

Heart Disease - Study data from G.R. Shroff and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease

Heart Failure - New Implant Device Remotely Monitors Heart Failure Patients at Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

HP - Gwinnett Speeds Time to Diagnosis and Treatment with HP Medical Archive Solution

Humana Inc. - Humana Reports Second Quarter Financial Results; Increases Projected 2008 EPS; Provides Updates on Acquisition and Share Repurchase Activity

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Reports 21% Increase in Total Revenues for the Second Quarter of 2008 to $35.3 Million Versus $29.1 Million for the Second Quarter of 2007

Informed Decisions, LLC - Metcare of Florida Deploys Informed Decisions' eMPOWERx E-Prescribing Patient Care System

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - LabCorp Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Program

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Abt Associates, Inc.

Life Sciences - Studies from L. Silka et al have provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from N. Shore et al provide new insights into life sciences

Mark Farrah Associates - Mark Farrah Associates Examines Emerging Individual Health Insurance Market

Matria Healthcare, LLC - Matria Healthcare Provides Critical Support to New Moms Through MaternaLink Postpartum Depression Screening Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Council for Quality Respiratory Care Response to Incidents of Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Medicare and Medicaid - Dole, Burr Praised for Helping Lead Senate Effort to Stop $21.8 North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - End Widespread Myth Social Security Faltering, but Fix Medicare Urge Ex-Hill Committee on Aging Chief/National Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner and Former Senior Hill Aide John Larmett in Palm Beach Post Op-Ed

Medicare and Medicaid - Kansas Health Policy Authority Awards Thomson Reuters Contract for Health Care Data Integration and Analysis Initiative

Medicare and Medicaid - Metropolitan Health Networks Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Bentley College describe findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at University of Washington detail research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Elizabeth Dole Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $22.1 Million North Carolina Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Norm Coleman Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $11.4 Million Minnesota Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Susan Collins Praised for Leading Successful Effort to Derail $4.3 Million Maine Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - Shays Praised for Helping Lead Effort in Washington to Stop Medicare Cuts From Going Into Effect

Medicare and Medicaid - State of Arkansas Extends Contract with U.S. Preventive Medicine for BirthWait(R) Medicaid Health Management Program

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Exponent, Inc. in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from St. Louis University in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from University of California in the area of medicare and medicaid published

Medicare and Medicaid - Touchstone Health Members Get Access to Customized Medicare Transplant Solutions

Medicare and Medicaid - U.S. Representatives Gohmert, Granger, E.B. Johnson Praised by THCA for Helping Lead House Effort to Stop $45.6 Million Texas Medicare Cuts

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Appoints Krista A. Bowers as President of Senior Business

Mental Health - OptumHealth Provides Touchstone Health Members Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Solutions

Mental Health - Recent findings in mental health described by D.R. Hoover and colleagues

Mental Illness - Data from R. Banerjea et al provide new insights into mental illness

Motion Computing - Motion Announces TELUS as Latest Canadian Value Added Reseller

National Research Corporation - National Research Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Third Quarter Dividend

NeuroMetrix, Inc. - NeuroMetrix, Inc. Reports Total Revenues of $8.5 Million for the Second Quarter of 2008

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Study data from Columbia University update understanding of non-hodgkin lymphoma

Occupational Health - Research findings from J. Postma et al update understanding of occupational health

Oncology - US Oncology Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Psychiatry - New findings from University of South Florida in the area of psychiatry published

QHR - Collaborative Efforts Prove Effective for QHR Client Hospitals Gritman Medical Center and Neighboring Pullman Regional Hospital

QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed Launches Next-Generation Identity Management Solution for Health Systems and HIEs

Rehabilitation Research - New rehabilitation research study findings have been reported from C. Mclaughlin et al

Research and Markets Ltd. - State and Local Health Care IT Market, 2007-2012

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Caregivers at O'Connor Woods Nursing Home Vote to Keep Union and Raise Standards for Care

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - CardioWest Artificial Heart Approved for Highest Reimbursement in CMS History

Tennessee Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - Senator Diane Black to Receive Executive Leadership Award

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Iowa Heart Purchases First Toshiba Aplio Artida Ultrasound System

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Names Young Investigators Award Winners

Tuberculosis - Research from D. Miller and co-researchers in the area of tuberculosis published

Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results and Maintains 2008 Guidance

University of Cincinnati - Study shows residents may benefit most from time in the clinic

Zynchros, Inc. - Zynchros & ACS Partner to Deliver Automated PDL Management and Reporting to the Medicaid Market

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