Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 24th, 2008
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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
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
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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