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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 8th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

90octane - Swedish Medical Center Ramps up Search Engine Marketing Efforts With 90octane

AARP - AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide Program Honored With Highest Accolade From IRS Wage and Investment Division

AdvaMed 2008 - Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich Featured Wednesday

Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation - Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation to Present at United Pharmacy Partners 2008 Annual Meeting

Agility - Crucial medical supplies rushed to Baghdad

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - AHF Urges Passage of 'Stop AIDS in Prison Act'

American Association of People With Disabilities - AAPD Applauds President Bush for Signing ADA Amendments Act into Law

American Chemistry Council - ACC Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Clean Drinking Water

American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region - Hurricane Devastation Touches the Nation's Blood Supply

Americans United For Life - Conscience Protections Essential to Healthcare System, Americans United for Life Argues in Comments Filed with HHS

Amil Participacoes S.A. - Amil Participacoes Acquires Casa de Saude Santa Lucia S.A. in Rio de Janeiro

Anesthesia - Britain and America join forces to celebrate 150th anniversary of leading Royal anaesthetist

Angel Flight West - Angel Flight West Provides Lifeguard Air Support 24/7 During Democratic National Convention

Antibiotics - Researchers from Mayo Clinic detail new studies and findings in the area of antibiotics

Antibiotics - Trius Doses First Patient in Antibacterial Phase 2 Trial

ARAMARK Healthcare - Application Period Now Open for New ARAMARK Healthcare Fellowship Program Geared to Improving Patient Care through Clinical Support Services

Arizona BioIndustry Association - AZBio Announces 2008 Award Winners

Arthritis - Mayo Clinic Announces 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awardees

Association for Health Care Philanthropy - U.S. Philanthropic Giving to Slow Due to Weak Economy, Political Uncertainty, Causing Financial Stress in the Nonprofit Health Care Field, AHP Study Warns

Association of International Automobile Manufacturers - Children In Crashes Are Better Protected Than Ever

Atronic Americas - ATRONIC Unveils 'A New Era of Gaming Solutions' at G2E 2008

Beachtown - Beachtown, Galveston Stands Test of Hurricane Ike

BellTower Technologies LLC - BellTower Technologies Launches FoodAlert.org, Nation's First FREE High-Speed Telephone Food Recall and Safety Notification Service for American Consumers and Their Families

Best Upon Request - Mission Hospital Contracts with Best Upon Request to Provide Concierge Services as a Patient Benefit

BioImagene - BioImagene Launches iLearn - eLearning Using Digital Pathology, in Partnership With i-Path Diagnostics

BioJapan 2008 - Latest Biotechnologies Gather From More Than 23 Countries at BioJapan 2008 - World Business Forum

Biopharmaceuticals - Insmed and Premacure Cite Study Results Demonstrating Potential Effectiveness of IPLEX(TM) in Preventing Blindness in Premature Infants

BIOTECanada - Inaugural BIOTECanada-UCB Pharma National Health Innovation Patient Advocacy Awards Granted

Biotech Business - ProFibrix expands Management team and opens US subsidiary

Bipolar Disorder - Data on bipolar disorder discussed by researchers at University of Pittsburgh

Bird Flu - Research Shows How AHCC(R) May Help Fight Flu and Other Infectious Agents

Black Lawyers For Justice - National Election Town Hall Meeting Expected to be Filled With Hopeful Obama Supporters. Black Lawyers BLFJ Endorse Obama

Blood Bank of Delmarva - Blood Bank of Delmarva Helps in Wake of Hurricane Ike

Boehringer Ingelheim - Nice Approves Pradaxa(R)*(Dabigatran Etexilate) - First New Oral Anticoagulant in the UK for Over 50 Years

Breast Cancer - First National Public Health Summit Emphasizes Role of Survivorship in Breast Cancer Advocacy

California Alliance of Child and Family Services - Statement From Carroll Schroeder, Executive Director for the California Alliance of Child and Family Services, on California's 2008-2009 Final Budget:

California Coalition on Alcopops and Youth - Alcopops 'Freebie' Legislation Needs Governor's Veto

Cambian Healthcare Ltd. - Cambian Healthcare and re:source Winners of 2008 Independent Healthcare Award

Cancer - Book Proceeds Help Cancer Patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital

Cancer - Chili's Grill & Bar(R) to Donate 100 Percent of All Profits on Monday, Sept. 29 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as Part of Annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer

Cancer - Robert L. Brent, MD, PhD, Honored with 2008 Alfred I. duPont Award for Excellence in Children's Health Care

Cancer Gene Therapy - Innovative Biopharmaceutical Company, Domainex, has core intellectual property rights granted for Europe

Cancer Vaccines - US Rep Gregory Meeks to Give Opening Remarks to African American Prostate Cancer Survivors

Candidiasis - Nurses, Healthcare Workers Launch Massive Drive to Inform 1 Million Caregivers in Key States on Obama and McCain Healthcare Plans

Cardiovascular Disease - Could Particulate Matter Air Pollution be a Factor in Worsening Heart Failure?

CardPartner, Inc. - Not-For-Profit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare Offers Visa Card to Help Kids with Disabilities

CareTech Solutions, Inc. - CareTech Solutions Celebrates 10 Years of Growth and Leadership in Healthcare IT Solutions and Services Marketplace

CareTech Solutions, Inc. - CareTech Solutions Leads Market in Overall Performance in KLAS 2008 Extensive Information Technology Outsourcing Study

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business - CCH Details Candidates' Tax Policies in Special Briefing

Cervical Cancer - The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Announces Request for Applications for Income Tax Check-Off Grants

Child Life Council, Inc. - Child Life Council Urges Parents to Think Ahead to Ease Child's Hospital Visit

Children?s Miracle Network - Scott Burt Named Interim President and CEO of Children's Miracle Network

Chindex International, Inc. - Chindex International, Inc. Announces Second daVinci Sale

Choice Hotels International - Cambria Suites Brings Thoughtful, Modern Design to Fort Worth, Texas

Cholera - Napo Announces Positive Clinical Data Indicating Crofelemer, Could Effectively Treat Cholera

CIGNA - CIGNA Praises Senators Domenici, Kennedy and Enzi for Authoring New Mental Health Parity Legislation

CJPS Enterprises, Llc - The Michigan Life Sciences Pipeline Announces Launch of New Chief Executive Roundtable

Clarient, Inc. - Clarient and Definiens Collaborate to Develop Image Analysis Technology for Cancer Diagnostics

Clostridium - Inverness Medical Introduces new TECHLAB® C. DIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Strong association found between prevalence of low white blood count and women of African descent

Consumer Watchdog - Aetna's Voluntary Outside Review of Rescissions Is Not Enough to Protect CA Patients

Corefino, Inc. - Big Thanks and Giving Back Highlight Corefino Event

Craneware - Craneware Announces Year End Results from London Stock Exchange

Culinary Institute of America - New Study Finds Dollar Signs Reduce Sales

Cytori Therapeutics - Surgeons Report Clinical Experience Using Cytori's Celution 800/CRS System with 52 Patients

Diabetes - Lions Taking to the Street Corners!

Diabetes - RNCOS Releases a New Report - Market Potential for Hospital Services, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in US

DiVitas Networks - DiVitas Networks Announces Multiple Customer Deployments of Its New and Improved Mobile Unified Communications Solution

Drug Resistance - AdvanDx Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Yeast Traffic Light PNA FISH(TM)

Drug Resistance - House Ag Subcommittee Hears Testimony From Industry: Ignores Consensus on Danger of the Overuse of Animal Antibiotics

Eclipsys Corporation - Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Expands Eclipsys Relationship to Create Enterprise-wide Electronic Medical Record

Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly to Sponsor Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference

Embanet - Embanet Assists Online Learner of Vanderbilt University to Win Founder's Medal

Emory University - Study findings help EMS respond to cardiac arrest emergencies more safely and efficiently

Environmental Tectonics Corporation - Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces a Multiple Sale for Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers

Epidemiology - Findings in epidemiology reported from College of Medicine

Exelon Corporation - Exelon Executive Urges Private Sector to Lead on Climate Change

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Revises Covenant Health Tennessee Outlook to Positive; Affirms 'A' Rating

Flu Vaccines - American Lung Association Joins Health Officials to Prevent the Spread of Influenza by Urging People to Get Vaccinated

Food Poisoning - Chemstar Corporation Announces a New Powerful, One-Step Product That Effectively Controls Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli and Fly Larvae in Floor Drains

Food Poisoning - New China Environment Forum Report Offers Solutions to China's Food Safety Problems

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. - Fujitsu PalmSecure and HT Systems' PatientSecure Selected by BayCare Health System to Protect Patient Confidentiality and Prevent Medical Identity Theft

Gilbert Hospital - Gilbert Hospital ICU in Full Swing

GOLF Channel - Justin Timberlake Promos Air on GOLF CHANNEL

GroundFloor Media, Inc. - GroundFloor Media Receives Three Gold Pick and Four Silver Pick Awards From PRSA Colorado

Guided Therapeutics, Inc. - Guided Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Completion of Subject Enrollment of FDA Pivotal Clinical Trial

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated - Healthcare Realty Trust Announces Public Offering of Seven Million Shares of Common Stock

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated - Healthcare Realty Trust Prices Offering of Seven Million Shares of Common Stock

HealthLeaders-InterStudy - Horizon Blue's Conversion to For-Profit Status May Alter Plan's Existing Pricing Strategy

Heart Disease - Heart CT Scan Helps Find Coronary Artery Disease

Heart Failure - 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award in Heart Failure Presented During HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting

Heart Failure - Nuvelo and ARCA biopharma Announce Merger Agreement Creating Late-Stage Cardiovascular Biotechnology Company

Heart Failure - Palatin Technologies Presents PL-3994 Clinical Trial Results at the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Association of America

Henry Ford Health System - RARE! a Wine Masterpiece

Hip Fracture - Os-Cal Encourages Women Across the Country to "Do the Bump" to Get Hip About Hip Fracture

Holland & Knight Llp - Holland & Knight Announces Opening of Abu Dhabi Office to Better Serve Clients in the Region and Worldwide

Hospital Partners of America - Corporate Parent Hospital Partners of America Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petition; Filings do not Include any Hospital Facilities

Hot Hotel News - Detroit Metro Hotel Honored for Superior Quality & Customer Satisfaction

Hot Hotel News - Washington, DC Metro Hotel Recognized for 'Quality Excellence'

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Corporation, the Makers of ON-Q, is a National Sponsor for Walk from Obesity

iBIO - iBIO Institute Elects Dr. Nancy Joseph-Ridge to Board of Directors

Image Guided Surgery - BrainLAB Unveils VectorVision(R) flex - a New Space-Saving Navigation Platform With Additional 30" High-Resolution, Multi-Touch Display

Immunization - U.S. Pet Owners can Double the Impact of Vaccinations to Help Reduce Rabies in Africa, Save Lives

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. - ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Elects Dr. James Bender to Position of Vice President, Clinical Development

International Center for Alcohol Policies - Culture greatly shapes young people's drinking habits

ISTA Pharmaceuticals - ISTA Pharmaceuticals Receives $65 Million Funding Commitment

Jarrard Phillips Cate & Hancock Inc. - Insiders Say Healthcare Industry Slowed, but Not Harmed, by Wall Street Crisis, Jarrard Inc. Survey Says

Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center - Photo: Cardiologist Shows Off His LUV

Life Sciences - CONRESSIONAL RESOLUTION AIMS TO DESIGNATE OCTOBER AS AMERICAN PHARMACISTS MONTH (APhM)

Life Sciences - Getting health information where it needs to go instantly in times of emergency

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Center for Health Policy Research and Development

Life Sciences - Ratan Tata Joins Nanobiosym® Global Advisory Board

Life Sciences - Researchers at Cornell University, Department of Psychology release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Medical University of South Carolina report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at G. Bravo et al on life sciences recently published

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Toronto update current data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from Wageningen University, Division of Toxicology broaden understanding of life sciences

Llorente SIU - Llorente SIU and LA County District Attorney Team up on Successful Insurance Fraud Conviction

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation - LodgeNet Healthcare Signs New Agreement with NorthShore University HealthSystem

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - Deadly and Mysterious Disease in Little People Can Be Treated

Lung Cancer - Radioactive Seed Therapy Shows Significant Reduction in Lung Cancer Recurrence

Lung Cancer - Senators Cochran (R-MS), Boxer (D-CA), Brownback (R-KS) and Vitter (R-LA) Add Their Support to Lung Cancer Mortali

Lupus Epidemiology - Research results from University of California, Institute for Health Policy Studies update knowledge of lupus epidemiology

MAI - MAPSS Program From MAI Backed by Major Independent Wholesale Brokerage Firm

MedCath Corporation - MedCath Announces Resignation of Phil Mazzuca, Chief Operating Officer

Medical Acoustics LLC - Results on Efficacy of Medical Acoustics' Lung Flute to be Presented at European Respiratory Society Congress

Medicity, Inc. & The Delaware Health Information Network - The Delaware Health Information Network Plays Leadership Role in Advancing the National Health Information Network

Medtronic, Inc. - New Data Demonstrates Value of Cardiac Devices and Diagnostics in Managing Heart Failure Patients

Menopause - Ready and Willing, but Unable? Survey Reveals Boomers Desire Sex, but Face Physical Challenges

Mental Illness - APHA Praises House and Senate for Passing Critical Mental Health Legislation

MGM Mirage - MGM MIRAGE Management to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2008 Leveraged Finance Conference

Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Adds Four Healthcare Industry Experts to Board of Directors

Multiple Sclerosis - ATL/TV1102 Trial Results Presented at World Congress on Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis

Muscular Dystrophy - Jerry Lewis Thanks MD Community as MD-CARE Legislation Passes House

National Restaurant Association - National Restaurant Association Announces Winners of 10th Annual Restaurant Neighbor Award for Commitment to Community Service

NewYorkInjuryNews.com - New York City Injury Lawyer David Dean, Esq. of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, P.C. Secures in Excess of $12 million on Behalf of Girl Struck by Train

NHS Human Services - NHS Human Services to Merge with the Association for Independent Growth

NovaDel Pharma Inc. - NovaDel Pharma Announces PDUFA Deadline Extension on Zolpimist

Nursing - Reports summarize nursing study results from Monash University

OKI Data Americas, Inc. - OKI Data Americas Supports Its First Colorectal Cancer Event as a Sponsor of the Colon Cancer Alliance's Inaugural Undy 5000 Philadelphia Event

Oncology - Varian Medical Systems and Siemens Healthcare to Improve Radiotherapy Workflows Using Standard Industry Interfaces

One Atlantic - One Atlantic, the First Over-Water, Non-Casino Event Venue in Atlantic City, on Track for Summer 2009 Opening

OneBeacon Insurance Group - OneBeacon Professional Partners Introduces New Hospital Professional Liability Solution

Organic Trade Association - Organic Trade Association Deposes Ohio Department of Agriculture Leaders

Osmetech plc - Osmetech and QIAGEN Sign Development and Supply Agreement for QIAplex-Based Respiratory Viral Molecular Test

PartsSource, Inc. - PartsSource Named 81st Fastest Growing Company on INC 500 for Healthcare

Patents - DePuy Spine and Biedermann Motech Resolve Patent Litigation with Allez Spine

Pathology - Impac Software and Amirsys(R) Announce Development of Integrated Solution for Anatomic Pathology

Pediatrics - Novel Drug Development Alliance Between Napo Pharmaceuticals and Direct Relief International Targets Global Implications of Pediatric Diarrhea

Pepperidge Farm - Pepperidge Farm and Dwyane Wade Launch Fitness Platform to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle among America's Youth

Physicians Adult Daycare Inc. - AudioStocks.com Exclusive Interview: Physicians Adult Daycare Inc. and National Adult Day Services Association

Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. - Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. Observes National Adult Day Services Week

Physiology - Radi Medical Systems Inc. Announces Regulatory Clearance of PressureWire(R) Certus for Physiological Parameter Measurements Inside the Heart

Picis - New Picis Critical Care Solutions Set to Help Boost Clinician Efficiency and Continuity of Care

PKF Hospitality Research - U.S. Hotels to Bottom Out in 2009

Premier - Premier Healthcare Alliance Launches Enhanced Supplier Diversity Program to Support Growth of Diverse and Small Business Enterprises

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. - Unprecedented Spike in Patient Satisfaction Follows Launch of Public Reporting

Prime Health Services - Prime Health Services and Tenet Healthcare Reach National Agreement

PRSA Las Vegas Valley Chapter - Public Relations Society of America Las Vegas Chapter Hosts Seminar

Public Health - Studies from N. Hislop and co-researchers update current data on public health

Pulmatrix Inc. - Pulmatrix Appoints John P. Hanrahan Chief Medical Officer

QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed's Pharmacy Integrated Medication Management IMM Goes Live at Ashtabula County Medical Center

Quiet Hospital - Quiet Curtains Tests Confirm High Level of Noise Reduction for Patient Privacy in Healthcare Settings

Radi Medical Systems Ab - Radi Medical Systems Inc. Announces Regulatory Clearance of PressureWire Certus for Physiological Parameter Measurements Inside the Heart

Radiology - RTKL Awarded Technology Planning Contract for University of Chicago Medical Center's New Hospital Pavilion

Rehabilitation Research - Revolutionary New Robot Helps People Learn to Walk Again After Stroke or Disability; Launch and Demo at Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital

Reproductive Health - As More Couples Seek Treatment for Infertility, Missouri Baptist Increases Staff in Its Fertility Center

Research and Markets Ltd. - Hospital Security Best Practices: Benchmarks & Compliance Report

Research and Markets Ltd. - Market Potential for Hospital Services, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in the US

RockResorts International, Llc - RockResorts Returns to the Northeast with the Addition of the Mansfield Inn at Stowe, a RockResort in Stowe, Vermont

Rubenstein Public Relations - Rubenstein Public Relations To Represent Dallas-Based Global Property Developer

Safe Kids Buckle Up - Safe Kids USA Offers Car Seat Inspections for National Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 20

Sciele Pharma, Inc. and Shionogi & Co., Ltd. - Shionogi and Sciele Announce Receipt of United States Antitrust Clearance

SecureTech Systems, Inc. - Global Leader in Wireless Instant Notification Equipment Introduces New Line With Extremely Long Range

Service Employees International Union - Hearing Officer Secretary Ray Marshall Sets Process for United Healthcare Workers-West Trusteeship Hearing

Sorin Group - Sorin Group Announces First Patient Enrolment in the e-OPTIMA Registry

Spontaneous Abortion - Naperville's 4th Annual a Walk To Remember

Stanford Law School - Stanford Law Clinic Announces Journalist Held by U.S. Department of Defense in Bagram, Afghanistan Has Been Released

Stanford University Medical Center - Tobacco-Movie Industry Ties Traced to Hollywood's Early Years in Stanford/UCSF Study

Stanford University Medical Center - Use of AIDS Test Can Prolong Life While Saving Money, Stanford Study Finds

Stem Cell Research - First Scientist to Discover Neural Crest Stem Cells in Adult Hair Follicles to Present at World Stem Cell Summit

Subway Development Corporation of Washington - Subway Development Corporation of Washington Helps Raise Money for the American Cancer Society

SUPERVALU - SUPERVALU Pharmacies Steps Up National Flu Prevention Program

Surgery - Seva Foundation Makes Commitment to Clinton Global Initiative to Revolutionize Eye Care Services in Developing World

Teamsters Joint Council 32 - Minnesota Teamsters Endorse Ashwin Madia for Congress

Technomic, Inc. - L.A. Fast Food Moratorium Lacks Awareness and Broad Support, Says Technomic

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Completes Sale of Tarzana Hospital to Providence Health & Services - California

The American Revolution Center - Blank Rome Managing Partner Joins American Revolution Center Board

The Beaumont Commercialization Center - Beaumont Doctor Invents Device to Improve Blood Clot Treatment Outcomes

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association - Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Working with States To Expand Healthcare Coverage for America's Small Businesses

The David Ortiz Charity Classic - Ortiz to Host Celebrity Golf Tournament to Benefit the David Ortiz Children's Fund

The Fdb Settlement Administrator and the McKesson Litigation - Proposed Class Action Settlement and Class Certification Regarding Wholesale Drug Pricing May Affect Consumers and Third-Party Payors

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company - Goodyear to Draw Portion of Revolving Credit Facility as Access to Certain U.S. Cash Investments Delayed; Announces Conclusion of VEBA Appeal Period

The Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium - Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium Announces First Heart Failure Institute

The Joint Commission - Joint Commission Alert: Prevent Blood Thinner Deaths and Overdoses

The Providence Service Corporation - Providence Service Corporation Comments on California Budget Agreement

Timbers Resorts - Jumeirah to Manage Luxury Resort in the US Virgin Islands

Tissue Banking - MTF, Largest Tissue Bank, Donates Skin to Mexican Burn Victim

TomoTherapy Incorporated - Cancer Treatment Specialists Highlight Clinical Benefits, Expanded Range of TomoTherapy's Advanced Radiation Therapy Technology

TomoTherapy Incorporated - TomoTherapy to Pursue Development of World's First Mobile Radiation Therapy Solution

Trevena, Inc. - Trevena, Inc. Founder Honored with National Medal of Science

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - National Veterans' Art Festival Coming to Riverside, Calif. in October

University of Maryland - University of Maryland Incubator Company TRX Systems Named Finalist in Global Security Challenge

Vaccine Safety - Novartis MF59®-adjuvanted vaccine rapidly induces protective antibody levels against diverse strains of avian flu

VISANOW - VISANOW Outlines Immigration Options for Hospitals Challenged to Fill Nursing Positions

Waste Control Specialists Llc - WCS Launches Outreach Campaign in Support of Draft Low-Level Radioactive Waste License

Weitz & Luxenberg - A Message from Weitz & Luxenberg about Asbestosis in New York

Windsor Healthcare - Windsor Healthcare Launches Website to Provide Accurate Information During Labor Action

Winner Medical Group Inc. - Winner Medical Expands Distribution Network in Shanghai

Women's Health Care Group of Pa - Maternity Care Doctors to Call for Renewal of MCARE Abatement Fund, Address Growing Shortage of Maternity Care Physicians

World Institute of Natural Health Sciences - Scientific and Legal Emergency Response Task Force Established to Address International Natural Health Crisis

World Privacy Forum - (Report) World Privacy Forum Publishes Red Flag Rule Suggestions for Hospitals and Providers; New FTC-Enforced Rules Go Into Effect Nov. 1, Can Apply to Health Care Providers

Wyeth - Wyeth Announces Increase in Common Stock Dividend

Xceed Molecular - Mt. Sinai Services Toronto Becomes an Xceed Authorized Gene-Expression Service Provider Using Ziplex(R) System

YMCA of the Usa - YMCA Expands Initiative to Lead Healthy Change in Communities Nationwide

Z-Medica Corporation - Z-Medica Corp Awarded $2.9 Million U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Contract for Penetrating Wound Study Using Its New Hemostatic Gauze Product

21st Century Oncology, Inc. - SAVI Device for Treatment of Breast Cancer Shows Excellent Cosmetic Results, Few Side Effects

A.M. Best Company - A.M. Best Revises Rating Outlook of U.S. Life/Health Companies to Negative

Acute Appendicitis - Research results from University of Tehran update understanding of acute appendicitis

Adverse Drug Reactions - Hospital residents report patient-handoff problems common, can lead to patient harm

Aetna - Aetna Offers New Choices for Florida Small Businesses

Aetna - New Medicare Website Provides Customized "Aetna Answers" for Consumers

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - New Computer-Based Tools Will Help Make Best Use of Genetic Breast Cancer Tests

AHIC Successor, Inc. - AHIC Successor, Inc. Announces Board of Directors

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - AHF Calls on Iran to Release Two Respected AIDS Physicians Held Since June

Allergies Genetics - New allergies genetics study findings have been reported by researchers at Washington University, Department of Pediatrics

Allergies Therapy - Study results from Kaiser Permanente update understanding of allergies therapy

AllOne Health - AllOne Mobile to Provide Access to Microsoft HealthVault Using Mobile Phones

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - New Alzheimer disease therapy study findings reported from Dalhousie University

America's Health Insurance Plans - AHIP: Low-Income and Rural Seniors Depend on Medigap Supplemental Coverage

American Association of Colleges of Nursing - 27 National Nursing Organizations Join Together to Commission a Study of the Impact of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses on Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Effectiveness

American College of Chest Physicians - Athletes' 'sweat and tears' linked to asthma

American Massage Therapy Association - Massage Therapy Use Holds Steady, Despite Lagging Economy

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - New Web site helps doctors and prostate cancer patients make better treatment choices

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - Quality assurance programs improve clinical trials

Amerinet Inc. - Amerinet Expands Cost-Saving Physician Preference Solutions Through New Partnership

Anesthesiology - Studies from Suffolk University in the area of anesthesiology described

Angiology - Reports from Kobe City General Hospital, Department of Neurology highlight recent research in angiology

Anxiety Disorders - Labopharm Submits New Drug Application to FDA for DDS-04A to Treat Major Depression

Arthritis - New diagnostic technique from Tel Aviv University and New York University may keep Baby Boomers running through their golden years

Arthritis Cell Biology - Studies from Harvard University further understanding of arthritis cell biology

Atopic Dermatitis - Generic Erosion and a Dearth of Innovative Emerging Therapies Will Constrain the Atopic Dermatitis Drug Market through 2017

Autism - 2nd Annual 'Leather Meets Lace' Event Dedicated to Jenny McCarthy's 'Generation Rescue' - M.C.A. Recognizes Need for Raising Awareness and Funding for Autism

Banfield, The Pet Hospital(R) - Eklin Medical Systems, Inc. Acquires Merlin Digital Technology from Banfield, the Pet Hospital(R)

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) - Clinton Global Initiative Announces BD's Commitment to Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital

Behavior - Research on behavior published by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University

Biogen Idec - Biogen Idec Features Data on AVONEX and TYSABRI and Showcases the Company's Multiple Sclerosis Development Pipeline at the World Congress On Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis

Biogen Idec - New Long-Term Data Show That Patients Taking AVONEX for up to 15 Years Experience Reduced Disability Progression and Improved Quality of Life

BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. - BioMimetic Therapeutics Announces No Changes Requested by Independent Data Monitoring Committee to Pivotal Trial Design for Augment Bone Graft

Biopharmaceuticals - PAREXEL Expands Early Phase Drug Development Capabilities with Dedicated Proof of Concept Solutions

Biopsy - Research from R.K. Orr and colleagues has provided new data on biopsy

Biotech Business - Allscripts Sells Physicians Interactive Business Unit to Investment Firm

Biotechnology - Alexion's Soliris(R) Receives 2008 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Biotechnology Product

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association - Federal Employee Program (FEP(R)) Standard Option Promotes Generic Prescriptions for 2009 - No Copay for First Four Mail Orders and Retail Coinsurance is Reduced

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Provides Testimony at Senate Hearing in Washington

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California Awards $29.5 Million in Pay-for-Performance Programs in 2008

Bracco Diagnostics Inc. - Bracco Diagnostics Inc. and Lantheus Medical Imaging Enter into Agreement to Co-Promote Bracco's CardioGen-82 Rubidium Rb 82 Generator

Breast Cancer - Akron Physician Performs Life Changing Surgery for Nicaraguan Breast Cancer Survivor

Breast Cancer - Breast MRI Scan Could Determine Need for Radiation Therapy

Breast Cancer - Largest SAVI Study Calls Experience 'Outstanding'

Breast Cancer - Outstanding Early Experience with SAVI, Study Reports

Bridges to Excellence - Colorado Business Group on Health Expands Bridges to Excellence Physician Recognition and Rewards Program

Bristol-Myers Squibb - ERBITUX Five-Year Data Show Significant Improvement in Overall Survival for Patients with Locally or Regionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Business Roundtable - Business Roundtable Unveils Health Care Policy Plan

California Academy of Family Physicians - State Government Proves to Be a Poor Partner in Health Care, Family Physicians Say

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. - Calypso Medical Technologies Reports Advancements in Radiation Treatment for Cancer Patients

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. - Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc., Announces New Reimbursement Codes for Intrafraction Tracking and Implantable Transponders

Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc. - Calypso Medical's Real-Time Tracking Technology in Radiation Therapy Highlighted in 23 Clinical Presentations at the 50th Annual ASTRO Scientific Sessions

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Higher morbidity levels in African Nova Scotians

Cancer - First Dedicated Cancer Hospital Coming to North Texas

Cancer - New Instrument Quickly Examines Multiple Proteins in a Single Cancer Sample

Cancer - P.O.V.s Critical Condition Reveals Impact of Being Sick and Uninsured In America

Cancer - Varian to Showcase RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology Enhancements at ASTRO 2008

Cardiology - Digirad Corporation Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for nSPEED(R) Reconstruction Software for Improved Image Quality in Less Time With Less Radiation

Cardiovascular Disease - Research results from University of California update understanding of cardiovascular disease

Care2Learn - Care2Learn and Academic Edge, Inc. Deliver New Interactive, Online Pressure Ulcer Course

CDEX Inc. - ValiMed Targets Hospital Pharmacists in France

Central Nervous System Disorders - Reports from University of Illinois add new data to research in central nervous system disorders

Cervical Cancer Screening Epidemiology - Research findings from University of Jordan update understanding of cervical cancer screening epidemiology

Chi Solutions, Inc. - Chi Solutions, Inc. Presents 'Lean Lab Design' at Second Annual Lab Quality Confab

Cielo MedSolutions - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Approves Cielo MedSolutions' Registry for Automated PQRI Reporting

Clinical Research - Elias A. Zerhouni to End Tenure as Director of the National Institutes of Health

Clinical Research - Katie Hood, CEO of Michael J. Fox Foundation, Appointed to NINDS Council

Clinical Trial Research - ACM-Pivotal Offers Eco-Friendly Branding Solutions for Pharma Commercialization Efforts

Colon Cancer - Findings from University of California provide new insights into colon cancer

Colon Cancer - The Facts Hispanics Need to Know About Colon Cancer

Community Health - Jefferson Community Health Center Extends Patient Safety with IntelliDOT Bedside Medication Administration

Companies and Markets - Companies and Markets: Commercial Insight - Top 20 Therapy Cancer Brands market report available now

ConocoPhillips - Woman Wins Gas for Life!

Craniocerebral Trauma - Out of Iraq Emerges Hope for Those with the Severest of Head Injuries

Cytomegalovirus - CMV Disease in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: a Proactive Approach to Prevention

Daiichi Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. of Japan - Leading Cardiologist Joins Ontario Research Firm to Conduct New Clinical Trial on the Effect of Pantethine on Cholesterol Levels

Deep Vein Thrombosis - AHRQ Releases New Resources for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Defibrillators - Implantable Defibrillators to Drive Cardiac Rhythm Management Market Over the Next Five Years

Dementia - Neurologist Helps Patients Fight Dementia With Dakim's [m]Power, Using Senior Brain Training Machine in California Memory Clinic

Democratic National Committee - DNC: Scranton Residents to Blast McCain's Risky Combination of Social Security Privatization, New Call to Let Health Insurance Companies Run Wild

Dermatology - Research conducted at D.M. Elston and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about dermatology

DeVry University - DeVry University Begins New Clinical Lab Science Degree Program in Arizona to Complement Maricopa Program

Diabetes - Halozyme Therapeutics Appoints Head of Endocrinology Clinical Development

Diabetes - Health Partners Uses Star Power to Reach Members

Diabetes - Learning and exercising at YMCA can prevent diabetes

Diabetes Care - Partnership for Peak Healthcare Performance Receives Grant from Aetna Foundation to Improve Area Diabetes Care

Diabetes Care - Select Minnesota Medical Groups Bridge Disparities Gap

Digital Info Security Company - Digital Info Security Company Pink Sheets: DGIF Offers SAS 70 Certified Email Compliance Solution

Dilon Technologies - First Accredited CME Course on BSGI - the Molecular Breast Imaging Exam, Now Available to All Physicians

DizzyFIX - Clearwater's Canadian at-Home Dizziness Treatment Device Cleared by FDA

DNA Research - Connecticut State Medical Society and Genomas Co-Sponsor Forum on DNA-Guided Medicine and the Path to Personalized Health Care

Dr. Ken Kronhaus - Toni Braxton's "Dancing with the Stars" Announcement Coincides with Breakthrough Research by an Eminent Cardiologist/Medical Researcher

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories - Dr. Reddy's Formally Announces its US Specialty Business, Promius Pharma, LLC.

Duke University Medical Center - Seniors with vocal problems want treatment but aren't getting it

Dyax Corp. - Dyax Announces Completion of Biologics License Application for DX-88 for Hereditary Angioedema

Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. - Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. Announces Temporary Closure of Pasadena, Texas Hospital due to Hurricane Ike

eClinicalWorks - California's El Camino Hospital Funds Electronic Health Records System for Affiliated Physicians

Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly Set to Become First Pharmaceutical Research Company to Disclose Physician Payments

Elias/Savion Advertising, Inc. - Elias/Savion Advertising, Inc. Appoints New Public Relations Manager

Emergency Medical Services Corporation - EMSC Responds to Increasing Demand for Outsourced Anesthesiology Services

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Physicians Present Latest Emergency Medicine Research in Chicago

Emory University - Potential treatment option for severe emphysema under study

Endometrial Cancer - Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer Patients Experience Improved Outcomes When Treated First by a Gynecologic Oncologist

Endoscopy - Study Published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Features Computer-Assisted Personalized Sedation (CAPS)

Entellus Medical - Entellus Medical Launches FinESS Sinus Treatment at American Academy of Otolaryngology AAO Annual Meeting

Enzyme Research - Research from J. Masjuan and co-authors reveals new findings on enzyme research

eWebHealth - Medical Record Workflow Technology Leader eWebHealth Incorporates as Independent Organization

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Saints Medical Center's Massachusetts Revs at 'BB+'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Univ Health System of Eastern Carolina's North Carolina $246MM VRDBs 'AA-'/Underlying

Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems, Inc. - Easy to Use LIS Solution from Fletcher-Flora to Integrate Multi-Site Oncology Practice Lab and Centralize System Administration

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Age alone should not be used to determine whether to treat prostate cancer with hormones

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Breast cancer survivors have high quality of life up to 15 years after lumpectomy/radiation

Fox Chase Cancer Center - New tool helps physicians tailor hormone therapy for high-risk prostate cancer patients

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Study suggests some breast cancer patients facing radiation after a mastectomy may be over-treated

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Study: When/if to start hormones for prostate cancer patients whose PSA rises after radiation

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Young women w/ early form of breast cancer no more likely to experience recurrence than older women

Frank N. Darras - Top Insurance Expert Calls on 144,000 Holders of Long-Term Care Polices to Protest an Eleventh Hour Conseco Trust

Frank N. Darras - With the Economy and Large Financial Giants Failing, What Happens to Conseco's 144,000 Long-term Care Policyholders?

GE Healthcare - FDA Approves GE Healthcare's AdreView Iobenguane I 123 Injection Diagnostic Agent for Detecting Neuroendocrine Tumors in Children, Adults

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare Announces Partnership with Grameen Health to Explore Sustainable Healthcare Delivery Models for the Developing World

Geisinger Health System - Geisinger study: Increasing health care value improves health care quality

Gene Therapy - Nanomedical Approach Targets Multiple Cancer Genes, Shrinks Tumors More Effectively

Genetics & Genomics - U.S. Genomics Inc. Receives $4.5 Million Investment from BD

Giant Cell Arteritis Ophthalmology - Data from Royal Victoria Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology provide new insights into giant cell arteritis ophthalmology

Glaucoma - New glaucoma research reported from Queen's University, Department of Ophthalmology

Glaucoma Prevention - Investigators at Queen's University, Department of Ophthalmology publish new data on glaucoma prevention

Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. - Greenway Medical Technologies Selected to Florida Medical Association's List of Preferred EHR Vendors

Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc. - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Oklahoma City Medical Portfolio

Gullapalli & Associates - Johns Hopkins & American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Launch Award Program to Recognize Top Healthcare Providers for Clinical Excellence

Health Force Ontario Marketing and Recruitment Agency - Ontario's Physician Shortage

Health Insurance - AHIP Statement on Employer Health Benefits Survey

Health Insurance - Research data from L. Zhang and colleagues update understanding of health insurance

Health Maintenance Organizations - Blue Shield of California and NorthBay Healthcare Reach an Agreement

Health Maintenance Organizations - Research from Kaiser Permanente, Department of Nephrology provide new insights into health maintenance organizations

HealthMarkets, Inc. - HealthMarkets Announces Resignation of President and Chief Operating Officer David W. Fields

HealthPartners - HealthPartners and Wilson Tool Open Worksite Clinic

Heart Attack - Medco Study: Medicare Coverage Gap Leads to Drop off in Drug Therapy for High Cholesterol Patients; Brand Medication Users at Greatest Risk

Heart Attack - Risky Business: New Survey Suggests Many Americans Live Dangerously, Even When They Say They Aren't 'Risk Takers'

Heart Attack - Saving Lives More Efficiently: Cardiac Arrest Study May Help EMS Crews and ERs

Heart Disease - New Study Shows Vegan Diet Reduces Heart Disease Risk in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Heart Disease - Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital target heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers at Ege University, Medical Department target heart disease

Heart Failure - Bucindolol Significantly Reduces Hospitalization and Death in Heart Failure Patients With Very Favorable Genotypes

Heart Failure - Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Heart Failure - FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Bucindolol, a Genetically-Targeted Treatment for Heart Failure From ARCA biopharma

Heart Failure - Palliative Care in Heart Failure Patients: the Time and Place

Henry J. Kaiser Foundation - Yearly Premiums for Family Health Coverage Rise to $12,680 in 2008, Up 5 Percent, As Many Workers Also Face Higher Deductibles

Hewitt Associates - Hewitt Data Reveals Little Change in U.S. Health Care Cost Increases for 2009

Highmark Inc. - Highmark Inc. Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities

HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS research from National University

HIV/AIDS - Research from Coastal Carolina University provides new data on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from University of Modena report recent findings in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Study findings from K.T. Bernstein et al provide new insights into HIV/AIDS

Hoana Medical, Inc. - Hoana Medical to Present Clinical Findings on Early Warning Systems at Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses' Annual Convention

Home Safety Council - Home Safety Council(R) Applauds Creation of Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Hypercom Corporation - Hypercom medCompact Is First Terminal Approved for Germany's New Electronic Health Card

Hyperparathyroidism Prevention - New hyperparathyroidism prevention study findings have been reported by researchers at Columbia University

IASIS Healthcare LLC - IASIS Healthcare Announces Update On Hurricane Damaged Hospital

Ikonisys - Ikonisys Introduces Rare-Cell Test Designed to Determine Early Progression to Cervical Cancer

Immunization - Updated Families Fighting Flu Web Site Provides Innovative Tools and Resources to Help Educate About the Importance of Childhood Flu Vaccination

Implantable Provider Group - Former WellPoint Senior Executive Appointed Executive Chairman of Implantable Provider Group's Board of Directors

Imprivata, Inc. - McKesson Customers Turn to Imprivata to Solve Password Management Problems

Indiana University - Healthy blood vessels may prevent fat growth

Indiana University - New study on rural HIV care has economic and health implications

Intravenous Immunoglobulin - Studies from King Saud University, Department of Pediatrics further understanding of intravenous immunoglobulin

Invatec - Global Vascular Interventional Leader Invatec Launches U.S. Operations

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - People with type 2 diabetes can put fatty livers on a diet with moderate exercise

Joslin Diabetes Center - Joslin Launches Unique Social Networking, Performance Improvement and Learning Initiative for Primary Care Physicians

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Maternal diet can increase development and severity of asthma in offspring

Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente and Veterans Affairs Preview Electronic Health Record Interoperability to Enable Better Health Care

Kidney Disease - Tengion Appoints Brian J. G. Pereira, M.D. to its Board of Directors

Lancope(R), Inc. - Concord Hospital Improves Network Visibility Using Lancope's StealthWatch to Analyze NetFlow From Nortel Devices

Level 3 Communications, Inc. - Bostwick Laboratories Improves Response Time for Patients and Physicians with Level 3's IP Network

Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education - LIFE Lessons Scholarship Winners Share Personal Struggles to Emphasize Importance of Life Insurance

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: More U.S. Children Getting Government Dental Insurance

Life Sciences - AHRQ News and Numbers: PatientsHospital Bills Jumped $70 Billion in Just One Year

Life Sciences - Ankara University, Department of Paediatrics publishes research in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Availity and Prematics Launch First Comprehensive E-Prescribing Service for Florida Physicians

Life Sciences - Doctations Partners with PSC Info Group for Secure Time Sensitive Medical Billing Document and Information Processing

Life Sciences - Findings from C.S. Ngo et al in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Findings from Columbia University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children study findings have been reported from Heinrich-Heine University, Department of General Pediatrics

Life Sciences - NovaRad Adds New PACS Contract

Life Sciences - Recent studies from National University add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports from INSERM describe recent advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Bogazici University, Department of Psychiatry provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Alabama, Department of Ophthalmology yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by S.G. Ostertag et al

Life Sciences - Studies from Ohio University, Department of Psychology further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Temple University, Health Behavior Research Center add new findings in the area of pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Study findings from University of Montreal broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from Medical Institute for Sexual Health

Life Sciences - Study findings on pediatric in children are outlined in reports from Seoul National University, Department of Pediatrics

Lifetime - Bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act Approved by U.S. House of Representatives After Lifetime Collects Nearly 23 Million Online Petition Signatures

Liko North America - New Safe Lifting Patient Safety Resource for Nursing School Educators and Students

Lipotoxic Cardiomyopathy Genetics - Investigators at Columbia University target lipotoxic cardiomyopathy genetics

Lupus - Research on lupus discussed by scientists at Taipei Medical University, Department of Family Medicine

Managed Care - Research from Pitney Bowes, Inc. broadens understanding of managed care

Managed Care - Studies in the area of managed care reported from W.K. Fleming and co-researchers

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - AmeriCares Pledges to Improve Health Care Worker Safety in Tanzania

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Awarepoint Named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Care Improvement Plus Partners with Atlanta Regional Commission to Provide Preventive Services to Area Seniors

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Healthworks, Inc., and Philips Collaborate to Deliver Invasive Education Programs

Maxygen, Inc. - Maxygen and Astellas Announce Global Agreement to Develop New Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases and Transplantation

Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic chest surgeons propose measures for indicating quality of lung surgery

MD2 International - MD2 International Brings Highly Attentive Medicine to Chicago

MDdatacor, Inc. - MDdatacor Chosen to Support Health Care Quality Program for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

MED3OOO, Inc. - MED3OOO and Phytel Form Strategic Business Alliance

MedAptus Corporation - MedAptus Extends Cardiology Presence for Charge Capture, Electronic Prescribing

MedeFinance, Inc. - Terry Fouts, M.D., Joins Mede as Chief Medical Officer

Medical Research Methodology - Studies from University of Zurich describe new findings in medical research methodology

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuarial Study Estimates that Online Care May Reduce Healthcare Costs

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuarial Study Estimates that Online Care May Reduce Healthcare Costs Milliman study shows that the use of online care for certain prescribed circumstances may cut first dollar employer sponsored health plan expenses by $3.36 per-memberDASHS

Medicare and Medicaid - ADA Asks Congress to Strengthen Medicaid Oral Health Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - AHIP: Low-Income and Minority Seniors Depend on Medicare Advantage

Medicare and Medicaid - Los Angeles Jury Convicts Defendant of Fraud Involving More Than $1.1 Million in False Billing to Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid - New CMS Initiative Helps to Assist and Identify Individuals Who Care for Medicare Beneficiaries as Caregivers

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

Medicare and Medicaid - New Jersey Hospital Pays $3.85 Million to Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit

Medicare and Medicaid - New Jersey Hospital to Pay $3.85 Million to Resolve Allegations of Inflating Charges to Obtain Higher Medicare Reimbursement

Medicare and Medicaid - Physicians Health Choice Hires Blue Clover as Agency of Record

Medicare and Medicaid - Research conducted at University of Minnesota has provided new information about medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research from University of North Carolina broadens understanding of medicare and medicaid

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

Medicare and Medicaid - SCAN Health Plan Arizona Announces Launch of New Medicare Advantage Plan in Maricopa County

Medicare and Medicaid - The Quantum Group Announces Third Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - theFranaGroup Secures Nearly $750,000 in New Federal Grant Funding for its Clients; New grant funding adds to total of $100 million in Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements for healthcare clients

Medicare and Medicaid - WOCN Society Ready to Address October 1 Changes Precipitated by New Reimbursement Criteria

Mediplay, Inc. - Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Sees Growth Thanks to Mediplay

MediTract - Chicot Memorial Hospital's Overall Efficiency is on the Rise with MediTract's Contract Management System

MEDRAD Interventional/Possis - MEDRAD Interventional/Possis to Co-Sponsor ATTRACT Trial, Evaluating Long-Term Benefits of New Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis

Medtral New Zealand - Medtral New Zealand Announces Strategic Partnership with California-based Global Medical Conexions

Medtronic, Inc. and CryoCath Technologies, Inc. - Medtronic to Acquire CryoCath Technologies Inc.

Menopause - QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Annonces Additional Data From Phase 3 Study for OPHENA (Ospemifene Tablets) Showing Improvements in Clinical Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Menopause - QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Announces Additional Data From Phase 3 Study for Ophena(TM) (Ospemifene Tablets) Showing Improvements in Clinical Symptoms of Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Mental Health - Reports summarize mental health study results from Harvard University

Meru Networks, Inc. - Meru Networks and Drager to Provide Reliable Mobile Patient Monitoring

Michigan Health & Hospital Association - New Initiative Seeks Safer Health Care for Newborn Babies and Mothers Giving Birth in Michigan Hospitals

Micrus Endovascular Corporation - Micrus Endovascular Announces Launch of Innovative DeltaPaq Microcoil System

MidSouth eHealth Alliance - MidSouth eHealth Alliance Surpasses Two Years of Successful Data Sharing and Interoperability

Midwest Business Group on Health - Evanston and Northwestern Memorial among Top Hospitals in U.S. Recognized for Safety and Quality

ModernMed, Inc. - Physician Offers Innovative Primary Health Care Services to Los Angeles Patients

ModernMed, Inc. - Physician Offers Innovative Primary Health Care Services to Provo Area Patients

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Molina Healthcare of Michigan Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Program

Move Free Advanced - Age-Defying Actress Jane Seymour Encourages Active Adults to Make Their Move with Freedom

Multiple Sclerosis - New Data Presented at WCTRIMS* Supports the Importance of Early and Sustained Treatment with Betaseron(R)

Multiple Sclerosis - New multiple sclerosis study results reported from University of Heidelberg

myGoodAdvice.com - myGoodAdvice.com Launches Free Feature That Gives Web-Based Advice New Levels of Personalization, Value

National Alliance for Healthy Communities - National Alliance for Healthy Communities Sponsors High Desert Health Summit on Friday, October 10th

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - Public Support for Stopping Hospice Rate Cuts Grows

National Pasteurized Eggs - National Pasteurized Eggs Reaches Production Milestone; Processes Its 600 Millionth Egg

NewHope Bariatrics - Walk From Obesity Raises Funds for Critical Health Issue

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches 38 New Science Titles, Offers Free Global Warming Publication

Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Northwestern Memorial Named Among Nation's Top Hospitals By the Leapfrog Group

Novell, Inc. - Novell Expands Endpoint Security Management with Network Access Control

nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent's Self-Pay Management System Helps Emergency Departments and Patients Across the Country

Nursing - Research reports from University of Sheffield provide new insights into nursing

Nursing - Studies from Tarbiat Modares University provide new data on nursing

Obesity and Diabetes - Dallas Cardiologists Explore 'Next Frontier' in Vascular-Disease Treatments

Obesity and Diabetes - New Hope for Patients With Advanced Liver Disease

OBS Medical - OBS Medical Receives New FDA 510k Clearance Expanding Visensia Solutions for Hospital Patient Safety

OBS Medical - Visensia Summit for Patient Safety Brings Together Healthcare Leaders

OKI Data Americas, Inc. - Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network Second Annual 5K Walk and Talk Community Event Finds Passionate Partner in OKI Data Americas

Oriel Therapeutics Inc. - Oriel Therapeutics Appoints Richard Fuller as Chief Executive Officer

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. - Osiris Completes Enrollment of Stem Cell Trial to Treat Pulmonary Disease

Osteoarthritis - Emisphere Announces Recruitment Phase III Study for Oral Osteoarthritis Treatment

Osteoporosis Therapy - Research on osteoporosis therapy reported by scientists at University of Western Ontario, Department of Family Medicine

Palliative Care - Study findings from Medical University of Vienna provide new insights into palliative care

Pancreatic Cancer - Researchers at Columbia University publish new data on pancreatic cancer

Parkinson Disease - Research reports from Medical University of South Carolina provide new insights into Parkinson disease

PatientKeeper, Inc. - PatientKeeper CEO to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference

Pediatrics - MAP Pharmaceuticals Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 3 Trial of Unit Dose Budesonide in Children with Asthma

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Pediatrix to Change its Name to MEDNAX, Inc.

Pennsylvania Department of Insurance - Insurance Department Reports Increase in CHIP Enrollment, Thanks in Part to Community Marketing Initiative

PENTAX Medical Company - PENTAX Megapixel HD Medical Broadcasts Ties Dallas and Austin Together to Advance Patient Care

PGBA, Llc - Skarupa Named President of Insurance Claims Processor PGBA

Pharmacy Research - Research reports on pharmacy research from University of Iowa provide new insights

PharmMD - PharmMD Adds Belmont, Nukote and SVP Worldwide as Clients

Photo Therapeutics, Inc. & PhotoMedex, Inc. - Photo Therapeutics Enters Consumer Market with N.V. Perricone MD

Physicians Practice - Washington Hospital Center Expands Circulation of Physicians Practice to 5,300 Physicians

Phytel, Inc. - American Medical Group Association Collaborates with Phytel to Enhance Quality of Care and Clinical Excellence

Pneumonia - KDI Health Solutions Rolls Out Nationally Recognized Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Management Programs Across the Carolinas

Pneumonia - Physicians Estimate That if Approved, Ceftobiprole Will Steal Nearly a Third of Zyvox's Patient Share in the Treatment of Nosocomial Pneumonia

Prematics - American Health Information Community Recognizes Prematics CEO for Leadership in E-Health Interoperability

Premier Inc. - St. Anthony's Medical Center Identifies Savings of $2.4 Million by Expanding Affiliation with Premier Healthcare Alliance

Premier Inc. - Survey Cites Executive and Physician Leadership, Adherence to Infection Prevention Practices as Areas of Improvement to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections, Improve Patient Care

Princeton University - Best way to treat malaria: Avoid using same drug for everyone, scientists say

ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc. - Central DuPage Hospital Wins Unanimous State Approval to Build Proton Therapy Center

Protein Therapies - PPTA Launches New Educational Website on Donating Plasma

Provista Life Sciences - Provista Life Sciences is Bioscience Company of the Year

Psoriasis - Studies from D. Farhi and colleagues yield new information about psoriasis

Psychiatry - Data from P. Pirmoradi and colleagues advance knowledge in psychiatry

Psychosocial - Study data from Erasmus University update understanding of psychosocial

Public Health - Immigrant Children are Increasingly More Likely to Lack Health Coverage

Public Health - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Names New Vice President of Medical and Public Health

Radiation Medical Group, Inc. - Radiation Medical Group Is First in Nation to Offer New Breast Cancer Treatment Option

RapidMind - RapidMind Imaging Extensions Bring Benefits of Multi-core to Medical Imaging and Analysis

Raynaud Phenomenon Therapy - Research on raynaud phenomenon therapy detailed by scientists at University of Alexandria, Department of Rheumatology

Regence - Regence Survey Shows Steep Health Plan Learning Curve

Research and Markets Ltd. - Analyze the Competitiveness of the Market With Brazil Orthopedic Braces and Supports Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

Research and Markets Ltd. - Australia Orthopedic Braces and Supports Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 Features Customer, Hospitals and Physicians Data

Research and Markets Ltd. - Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule for FY2009 Audio Conference Cd-Rom

Research and Markets Ltd. - Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement Trends in Spain Revealed

Research and Markets Ltd. - Quarterly Netherlands Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report - Q3 2008

Research and Markets Ltd. - Spanish Nephrology and Urology Devices Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

Research and Markets Ltd. - This Essential Q3 2008 Report on the United States Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry Is Now Available

Respiratory Tract Infections - Research results from Leiden University update knowledge of respiratory tract infections

Restenosis - Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval of TAXUS(R) Express2(TM) Atom(TM) Stent System, First Drug-Eluting Stent for Small Vessels

Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Offers Help to Stressed Caregivers

Riverside Health System - Riverside Health System Announces $1 Million Incentive Program for Small Businesses to Offer Insurance Coverage for Employees

Rockport Healthcare - Rockport Healthcare Announces Affiliation with MagnaCare

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sagent Pharmaceuticals Acquires Rights to Multi-Chamber Syringe Technology and Launches Device Division

Schizophrenia - CHMP Recommends Approval of Olanzapine Long-acting Injection for Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia in Europe

Schizophrenia Therapy - Researchers at Psychiatric Institute publish new data on schizophrenia therapy

SEIU United Healthcare Workers - Caregivers Hold Unfair Labor Practice Strike to Improve Quality of Resident Care at Statewide Nursing Home Chain

Selectica, Inc. - Selectica to Host Webinar with Famous Independent Research Analyst on Healthcare Contract Management and Stark Law Regulatory Compliance

Sequenom - Sequenom Announces Acquisition of CLIA-Certified Laboratory and Partnerships with Spectrum Health and Van Andel Research Institute

Service Employees International Union - John McCain's Health Care Plan Based on Same Policies That Are Causing Wall Street Meltdown

Sevocity - Sevocity Announces Grants for Louisiana Providers Who Adopt EHRs Electronic Health Records

Shenandoah University - Maya Angelou Receives Honorary Doctorate from Shenandoah University

Silverchair Learning Systems - Pinon Management Partners With Silverchair Learning Systems

Sinupret for Kids - Back to Nature: Clinically Tested Natural Remedy Sinupret for Kids Introduced in the US

Solantic - Solantic to Open Urgent Care Center in Vero Beach September 24th

Stanford University Medical Center - Creative Thinking Nets Stanford Researchers Two NIH Pioneer Awards, Three New Innovator Awards

Stem Cell Research - Cryo-Cell Announces Global Expansion of C'elle(TM)

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. - Streamline Health(R) Announces Agreement with the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati for Hosted Document Workflow Solutions

Suicide - Data from Taipei Medical University advance knowledge in suicide

Suicide - Research on suicide detailed by F.A. Curlin and co-authors

Surgery - CSMS Issues Physician Workforce Survey Report

Surgery - Non-Invasive Radiosurgery with Novalis Tx(TM) Platform Rolling Out Worldwide

Surgery - Safety Coalition Adds Canadian and International Members

Surgery - Study findings from Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Surgery broaden understanding of surgery

Surgical Technology - Medical Professionals Gather to Discuss Profound Changes in Transoral Laser Microsurgery

Synutra International, Inc. - Synutra Provides Progress Update on Product Recall

Take Care Health Systems - Take Care Health Systems to Offer Flu Vaccinations Nationwide

Talecris Biotherapeutics - Sub-Analysis of Phase III Study Suggests More than Single Treatment may be Required for Therapeutic Response in Some Patients with CIDP

Talecris Biotherapeutics - Sub-Analysis of Phase III Suggests Long-Term Therapy May Improve Physical and Social Functioning In CIDP Patients

Teleflex Medical - Teleflex Medical Sponsors Eight-City Infection Protection Educational Program Series

Tendinopathy - Recent findings in tendinopathy described by researchers from Umea University

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Janie Sinacore-Jaberg Named CEO at East Cooper Regional Medical Center

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Longest Prospective Study in MS Confirmed Robust Clinical Benefits and Safety of COPAXONE

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Teva's ProAir HFA, the Market Leading Albuterol Inhaler, Receives New Pediatric Indication

The Center for Health Value Innovation - Center for Health Value Innovation to Aid Employer-Sponsored Benefit Designs to Support Battle Creek, Michigan Healthcare Initiatives

The Endocrine Society - Weight loss surgery may be associated with bone loss

The International Myeloma Foundation - The International Myeloma Foundation Says Life-Changing Benefits of REVLIMID Recognized by the Prestigious Prix Galien USA Award 2008

The MacArthur Foundation - Photos: 25 New MacArthur Fellows Announced

The McGraw-Hill Companies - The McGraw-Hill Companies Named Among Top 10 Best Companies for Working Mothers by Working Mother Magazine

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - Western & Southern Migrates from TriZetto's ClaimFacts System to Facets Platform

Thromboembolism - Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital target thromboembolism

Thromboembolism - Studies from University of Minnesota have provided new information about thromboembolism

Toothache Epidemiology - Reports outline toothache epidemiology research from University of Maryland

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Toshiba Secures Magnetic Resonance Broadlane Live Group Buy Agreement

Towers Perrin - Towers Perrin Health Care Cost Survey Shows Average Annual Per-Employee Cost of $9,660 in 2009 -- and the Health Care Affordability Gap Widens

Toxicology - New findings reported from M.L. Santoro and co-authors describe advances in toxicology

Traci Ferguson, M.D. - Secrets Most Doctors Aren't Sharing: Dr. Traci Ferguson Weighs in on 21 Secrets to Amazing Health

Tri-Power Group, Inc. - Tri-Power Group Names Mike Severns as Executive Vice President Healthcare Technology

Type 2 Diabetes - Ben Vereen, Tony Award-Winning Actor, Strives to Raise Awareness of Diabetes and Treatment

Type 2 Diabetes - Data from One-Year Liraglutide Phase 3 Study Published Online in the Lancet

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies from J.L. Palmer et al have provided new data on type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - Takeda Submits a New Drug Application in the U.S. for Alogliptin (SYR-322) / ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

U.S. Preventive Medicine - Presidential Debate Over Health Care Costs Highlights Need for Preventive Health Care

UCSF - UCSF Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Transplant Service

Unibased Systems Architecture, Inc. - United Hospital System Selects Unibased Systems Architecture's Award Winning ORMS for Surgery Management Solution

United Steelworkers USW - Campaign for Fair Labor Standards for EaglePicher Workers Heats Up; Hundreds Sign Petitions Supporting Joplin Workers; Steelworkers Say Company Taking Advantage of Defense Contractor Status

UnitedHealthcare - Senior Dimensions Lowers Prescription Drug Co-Payments on Many Widely Used Brand-Name Maintenance Drugs

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare's Spanish-Language Site Awarded "Outstanding Achievement in Web Site Development" by Web Marketing Association

University of Michigan Health System - Saving lives more efficiently: Cardiac arrest study may help EMS and ERs

University of Pennsylvania Health System - Penn Medicine Advances Real-Time Medicine

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - Medicare HMO costs may prevent cancer patient clinical trial participation

University of Rochester Medical Center - Personality can hamper a physician's assessment of depression

University of Rochester Medical Center - Physicians often miss opportunities to show empathy

USC Stevens Institute for Innovation - The USC Stevens Institute for Innovation Names Dr. Richard Hull Senior Director of Innovation Advancement and Business Development for the USC Health Sciences Campus

Vemics, Inc. - Vemics Imedicor Acquires Clear Lobby Pharmacutical Communications Platform

Vitamin D Deficiency - Vitamin D Deficiency Reports May Be Causing Some to Overreact and Take Harmful Actions

Vocantas - Algonquin College and Vocantas to Set the Standard for Proactive Pandemic Management

Walgreens - Flu Vaccinations Available at Walgreens Pharmacies Nationwide Beginning October 1

Water Street Healthcare Partners - Water Street Health Care Partners Completes Agreement With Gentiva Health Services to Acquire Majority Ownership of CareCentrix

WebCE - WebCE First to Offer State-Approved 8-Hour Course for Oklahoma Medicare Advantage CE Requirement

Wellness - Pennsylvania Department of Health Recognizes 'Health, Wealth and Wellness Week'

WellPoint NextRx - WellPoint NextRx Receives TIPPS Recertification from the HR Policy Association

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint's Dr. Alan Rosenberg to Address Industry's Top Medical Technology Conference

Wesley Enhanced Living WEL - Aging Revolution Summit to Address the Future of Aging Services

Yale University - Yale study takes a closer look at safety gaps during patient 'sign out'

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