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Patient Care Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 5th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Patient Care Law Weekly | Other Publications

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches Education Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Publication

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy - Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2008 Educational Conference Is Goin' To Kansas City!

Adaptis - Healthcare Fraud and the Special Investigations Unit

Aggression - Researchers at Cornell University have published new data on aggression

Alzheimer Disease - New findings from Duke University in the area of Alzheimer disease published

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - State and National Leaders to Address Long-Term Care Financing Solutions

American Red Cross - American Red Cross Issues Local Blood Supply Alert

Amerigroup Corporation - AMERIGROUP Launches Disaster Response Team

Analgesics - Data on analgesics detailed by D.M. Goldenbaum and co-authors

Atria Senior Living Group - More Older Americans Seeking Online Resources to Plan for Their Future

Biopharmaceuticals - New findings in biopharmaceuticals described from University of Toronto, Joint Center for Bioethics

Blue Shield of California - NCQA Awards Blue Shield of California 'Excellent' Accreditation

Breast Cancer - New findings from University of Minnesota in the area of breast cancer described

Breast Cancer - Susan G. Komen for the Cure, State Policy Leaders, Breast Cancer Survivors and Advocates Call on State to Make Sure All Women Have Access to Breast Cancer Treatment and Quality Care

Brookdale Senior Living - Life in the Fast Lane: Senior Zooms Through an Experience of a Lifetime

Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare - Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare Awards Grant for Scholarships

CMS, Inc. - CMS, Inc., an Elekta Company, Announces Commercial Availability of Focal4D(TM)

Colon Cancer - Study data from X. Chen and co-authors update knowledge of colon cancer

Delirium Prevention - New delirium prevention study findings have been published by scientists at University of Leeds, Institute of Health Science

Dementia Prevention - Study results from University of Bergen broaden understanding of dementia prevention

Diabetes - Research from Ohio State University has provided new information about diabetes

Diabetes - Researchers from University of Washington publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Drug Resistance - Studies from A. Manzur et al further understanding of drug resistance

Educational Services & Products, Llc - Innovative Solutions Group Cos., LLC Announces Purchase of Educational Services & Products, LLC

Fibrosis - CPF Patient Advocates Meet With 50 Congressional Offices During IPF Week, Urge Support of Landmark Pulmonary Fibrosis Bill

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates $90MM ThedaCare, Inc. Wisconsin 2008 Bonds 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

General Internal Medicine - New general internal medicine study findings have been reported by T. Isaac and colleagues

General Internal Medicine - Research from K.E. Lasser et al has provided new information about general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Study results from R.B. Balaban and colleagues broaden understanding of general internal medicine

Health Insurance - Findings from Wake Forest University provide new insights into health insurance

Healthnostics, Inc. - Healthnostics Announces Record GMD Fiscal Year End Results

Heart Failure - Findings in heart failure reported from Brigham and Women's Hospital

HIV/AIDS - Miami Physician's Assistant Pleads Guilty to Role in $119 Million HIV Infusion Fraud Scheme

Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical Acquires CAN ISO and J-GMP Marks to Expand Patient Safety Technology to Canadian and Asian Market

Humana Inc. - Humana to allow early prescription refills for members in 88 Texas counties, and in Louisiana

Hypertension - Research results from Harvard University, Medical Department update understanding of hypertension

IVANS, Inc. - Beacon Management Manages Bottom Line with IVANS High-Speed Medicare Access Solution

Jenner & Block - Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Buchanan Joins Jenner & Block

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at Harvard University

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at Florida State University, College of Social Work

Life Sciences - Research from Aichi Medical University, College of Nursing reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from RAND Corporation in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by S. Brayne et al

Life Sciences - Researchers at Emory University have published new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Royal Institute of Technology release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from University of Pittsburgh

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from North Carolina State University

Life Sciences - Study results from Southern Illinois University update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - University of Rochester details research in life sciences

Managed Care - CAQH Initiative Creates First-Time National Provider Access to Consistent Patient Deductible Data, Moves Industry Closer to Electronic Connectivity Standard

Managed Care - Keystone Mercy Receives NCQA Award for Innovative Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities

Medicare and Medicaid - ACS Demonstrates How Technology Innovations Can Solve State's Medicaid Challenges During MMIS 2008 Conference

Medicare and Medicaid - Advertising by Insurers Favors Medicare Advantage Over Stand-Alone Drug Plans, Kaiser Analysis Finds

Medicare and Medicaid - AMERIGROUP to Begin Operations in Nevada

Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid discussed by C. Hoverman and colleagues

Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from J.K. Taylor and co-authors provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - First Coast Service Options Wins Medicare Contract

Medicare and Medicaid - Genworth Financial Launches Partnership Long Term Care Insurance Products in Colorado

Medicare and Medicaid - Global Access Project (GAP) Releases Study Examining Recent Changes in Oncology Care Reimbursements

Medicare and Medicaid - Harvard University, Department of Health reports research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Strike Force Indicts 18 Los Angeles Area Residents for Health Care Related Fraud

Medicare and Medicaid - NCPA's Goodman Offers Strategic Medicare Solution

Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid data have been reported by scientists at Johns Hopkins University

Medicare and Medicaid - Recent studies by K.M. Stockl and co-authors add new data to medicare and medicaid findings

Medicare and Medicaid - Reports from Brigham and Women's Hospital describe recent advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from Washington State University in medicare and medicaid provides new insights

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at University of Michigan

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers at Duke University release new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Researchers from Indiana University, Medical Department discuss findings in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies report research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Staten Island University Hospital to Pay the U.S. $74 Million to Settle Claims of Defrauding Federal Health Care Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - Study findings from Boston University broaden understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SXC Health Solutions enters into contracts to support South Dakota's Medicaid program

Medicare and Medicaid - Unisys Selects Edifecs Healthcare Accelerator Suite(TM) for MMIS System

Mental Health - Data on mental health described by R.A. Boothroyd et al

Microsoft Corp. - El Camino Hospital Selects Microsoft Amalga to Support Quality Transformation Initiative

Mycoplasma - Researchers from Technical University describe findings in mycoplasma

National Nurses Organizing Committee - Cook Co. Healthcare Workers File to Join with RNs in NNOC

Natrol, Inc. - Natrol Cholest Intercept Can Lower Cholesterol by as Much as 15 Percent in as Little as 1 Montha

Obesity - Data on obesity detailed by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

Osteoporosis - Study findings from A.E. Block et al broaden understanding of osteoporosis

Palca - Proposed Assisted Living Regulations Would Allow Facilities to Rent Inaccessible Rooms to Persons Who Use Wheelchairs or Walkers

Palliative Care - Studies from S. Claxtonoldfield and colleagues yield new information about palliative care

Pathology - Theranostics Health Receives Green Light to Perform Clinical Testing

Prolapse - Studies from University of California further understanding of prolapse

Prostate Cancer - Findings from University of California advance knowledge in prostate cancer

ProVentive - Coventry Health Care To Use ProVentive's Solutions for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Public Health - New public health study findings have been published by scientists at McGill University

RN2RN Network - Lt. Gov. Quinn Backs Patient Care Reforms

Samarion - Samarion(SM) to Demonstrate Unprecedented Fall Prevention Component of Enterprise Quality Improvement System for LTC Facilities at the AAHSA 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition

Schizophrenia - New findings from National Taiwan University describe advances in schizophrenia

Smoking - Adult Smoking Drops Slightly, Rate Hits New Low

Surgery - Study findings on surgery are outlined in reports from Case Western Reserve University, Medical Department

The University HealthSystem Consortium - Five Academic Medical Centers Receive 2008 UHC Quality Leadership Award

Thrombocytopenia - Study results from Wayne State University, Department of Pharmacy Practice provide new insights into thrombocytopenia

Transfusion Medicine - Research reports from University Hospital provide new insights into transfusion medicine

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Provides Prescription Drug and Durable Medical Equipment Assistance for Uninsured Texas Victims of Hurricane Ike

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Texas

Vocantas - Healthcare IT veteran leaves competition to join winning team

Weight Loss - Findings from Vanderbilt University advance knowledge in weight loss

White House Press Office - Expanding Health Care Coverage and Lowering Costs



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