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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 28th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best’s Consumer Insurance Center Highlights Insurance Coverage You Don’t Know You Have

Actuarial Strategies, Inc. - Actuarial Strategies, Inc. Recruits Financial Services Senior Executive

Adolor Corporation - Adolor Corporation to Present at 27th Annual J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Aegis Health Group - Hospital-Employer Partnerships Growing as Employers Seek Ways to Improve Health and Manage Dollars in Tough Economic Times

Aethlon Medical, Inc. - Aethlon Medical Nears Completion of First Medical Device Study to Treat HIV/AIDS

Aetna - Aetna and Magic Johnson Enterprises Introduce “3-Point PlaySM” Health Competition to Houston Schools

Agence de Medecine Preventive AMP - French Agency AMP Appoints Dr Kamel Senouci as Director of SIVAC Initiative Supporting Independent Immunization and Vaccine Advisory Committees

Akerman Senterfitt - Sustainable Development Practices Provide Meaningful Benefits to Developers and Local Communities in Challenging Economic Times

Alsius Corporation - Alsius Corporation Pre-Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Revenue

Amcom Software - Amcom Software Adds RFID to Call Center Capabilities

American Civil Liberties Union - Unconstitutional Secrecy Provisions Hide Iraq War Costs and Public Safety Information From the Public

American Heart Association - Women May Be More Likely to Experience EMS Delays for Heart Care

American Jewish Committee - AJC Concludes Solidarity Mission to Israel

American Legion Department of Indiana - Health Department Seeks Meeting With American Legion to Discuss Closing Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home

Amnesty International Usa - Amnesty International USA Announces Appointment of New Director of Government Relations

Anesthesia - Mindray Medical Achieves 2008 Product Development Goals and Announces Strong Pipeline for 2009

Angiology - Stereotaxis Annouces First CTO Crossing Procedure With RF PowerAssert(TM) Magnetic Guidewire

Antibiotics - Research conducted at H.W. Boucher and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about antibiotics

Ascent Healthcare Solutions - Ascent Reports - Hospitals Benefit from Sustainability Initiatives with More Than $138 Million in Savings in 2008

Aspire - Calling All Girlfriends: 2009 Top 20 Girlfriends' Getaways

ATX Group - ATX Launches Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification for BMW

AuthorHouse - 'Taken': Good Intentions Lead to Evil Deeds in New Novel

Banyan Tree Residences Mayakoba - New Level of Resort Intimacy Unveiled at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Mexico's First & Only All-Pool Villa Collection

Benefit Advocates Inc. - Schering-Plough Selects Benefit Advocates for Health Advocacy

Berg & Androphy - Whistleblowers' Complaints Lead Eli Lilly to Pay $800 Million to Settle Civil Medicaid Fraud Charges, According to Berg & Androphy

Bessemer Venture Partners - Bessemer Venture Partners Announces Two Promotions to Vice President

BioLineRx Ltd. - BioLineRx Receives Approval to Complete Phase 1/2 Clinical Trials of BL-1040, a Breakthrough Treatment for Acute Myocardial Infarction

BioOhio - Ohio Bioscience and Healthcare Industry Impact: $148 Billion

Biotechnology Business - Bio-Rad Bulletin Introduces the SELDI Technology ProteinChip System Starter Kit

Brain Cancer - Brain tumours - including pediatric brain tumours

Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. - Kirk Watson Joins Brown McCarroll in Austin

Business Processes Redefined, LLC - According to Business Processes Redefined, LLC; Economic Slump Sends Hospitals, Banks, Auto Lending Firms Looking for New Ways to Collect Unpaid Consumer Debt

C-Two Group - New Ultra Lounge in San Francisco's Union Square Celebrates Grand Opening

Cancer - Champions Biotechnology and Concordia Pharmaceuticals Establish Royalty Agreement for Novel Oncology Drug

Cancer - Data Published in Nature Cell Biology Reveal Novel Function of Drug Target EpCAM in Cancer Cell Signalling

Cancer - Estonian Cancer Patients Have Access to More Conformal Radiotherapy Treatments for First Time with Unveiling of Advanced Varian Treatment Machine

Cancer - NCC and Wyeth Donation to Assist Cancer Patients in Latin America

Cancer - NCCN and SEHA Collaborate to Improve Cancer Care

CDEX Inc. - CEO Philips Reviews CDEX Inc. 2008 Performance and Provides Insights for 2009

Center for Immigration Studies - Why We Need Secure Driver Licenses - Educational Series Release

Cervical Cancer - The PA Breast Cancer Coalition Urges You to Donate Your State Income Tax Refund to Breast and Cervical Cancer Research

CIGNA Corporation - CIGNA Chairman and CEO, Ed Hanway, Elected to Board of Directors of the Alliance for Health Reform

Clostridium - BD Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of Novel Molecular Assay to Diagnose Clostridium difficile Infections

CMG Holdings, Inc. - CMG Holdings Inc. CMGO Creative Management Group Agency Announces the Signing of Dr. Bob Arnot by General Mills to serve as Medical Educator for their "Eat Better America" Campaign

CMR Institute - CMR Institute Courses Approved for Continuing Education Requirements of SafeRx

Cobalis Corp. - Cobalis Corp Gets Federal Court Approval to Launch Its Flagship Anti-Allergy Product PreHistin™

Command Spanish(R), Inc. - Nurses: Command Spanish Online's Occupational Spanish Language Course Accepted for Credit by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Companion Global Healthcare Inc. - Companion Global Healthcare Awarded for Outstanding Web Site

Corning Incorporated - Corning Announces Multimode Version of ClearCurve® Optical Fiber

Costa Cruises - Costa Cruises Gives Travelers 'So Much More Amore' Including Free Upgrades and Onboard Credits on Select Europe 2009 Sailings

Council on American-Islamic Relations - CAIR: U.S. Should Ask U.N. to Seek Gaza War Crimes Trials

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - Crestline Hotels & Resorts Launches 'EarthPact'

Cytori Therapeutics - Cytori Forms Commercialization Partnership with GE Healthcare

Dalcon Communicaton Systems, Inc. - Dalcon's Healthcare Communications Software Receives Internet Telephony Magazine Product of the Year Award

Delegation of the European Commission to the United States - EU Prepares WTO Action Over US Trade Sanction Law

Destination Dc - Anita Baker, Keb' Mo' and John Cruz to Headline Lincoln 2.0 Inaugural Ball

Developmental Disabilities - Justice Department Reaches Settlement With Georgia Regarding State's Seven Psychiatric Hospitals

DexCom, Inc. - DexCom™ Amends Joint Development Agreement with Animas to Bring Continuous Glucose Monitoring-Enabled Insulin Pumps Outside U.S.

Diamond Management & Technology Consultants - Obama, FDIC Calls for Greater TARP Scrutiny Will Require Banks to Build New Compliance Capabilities: Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Report

DiamondRock Hospitality Company - DiamondRock Reaffirms 2008 Earnings Guidance and Continues to Take Steps to Reinforce its Strong Balance Sheet

Drug Resistance - MicroPhage Successfully Completes Beta Trial for Rapid MRSA Test

Drug Safety - Pfizer Contributes Critical Data to URMC Drug Safety Initiative

Duewel Fitness, Inc. - Duewel Fitness, Inc. Announces a Groundbreaking, Money-Saving Alternative to Expensive Weight Loss Options

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. - Energy Efficiency Programs Can Realistically Reduce Growth in Electricity Consumption by 22%, According to EPRI

Elephant Ensemble Theater - Elephant Ensemble Theater Launches New Tour at the Ronald McDonald House in Long Island

Everest College - Everest College - Portland Jazzes IT Up

FairWarning, Inc. - World’s Most Sophisticated Health Systems Adopt FairWarning® in 2008

Forbes.com - Forbes.com Customer Satisfaction Scores Reach New Heights

Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Studies in the area of forensic medicine and pathology reported from M.A. Chaudhry and co-researchers

Gastric Cancer - RAD001 Phase II Trial Results Positive in Patients with Advanced Gastric Cancer After Failure of One or More Prior Treatments

gCommerce Solutions - gCommerce Solutions Signs Online Management Contract with the Lenox Hotel in Boston, Mass.

General Internal Medicine - Studies from R.L. Sudore et al have provided new data on general internal medicine

Gift of Life Donor Program - Gift of Life Celebrates 35th Anniversary as National Leader in Organ Donation

Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc. - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Marietta Health Park in Marietta, Ga.

Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT, Inc. - Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT Acquires Mountain Plains Portfolio in Texas

Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics to Present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Health Insurance - Fattah Calls SCHIP Vote 'Major Stride' in Expanding Health Care

Health Insurance - Health Provisions Among Public's Top Priorities for Economic Stimulus

HealthCare Insight (R) - HealthCare Insight(R) Launches Industry Fraud Magazine

Heart Failure - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente target heart failure

Hernia Repair - Research from Middlesex University yields new findings on hernia repair

Hill-Rom - Hill-Rom Reports First Quarter Revenue of $350 Million and Announces Further Actions to Address Challenging Economic Environment

Hologic, Inc. - Hologic To Provide Business Update at Investor Meeting

idBUSINESS - Identity Theft on Agenda at Rocky Mountain Dental Conference

Immunoassay - New data from Woodville SA illuminate research in immunoassay

Immuron Ltd. - Immuron's BioGard HIV Antibody Into a U.S. Clinical Trial

Imris Inc. - IMRISneuro to be installed at Yale-New Haven Hospital

Incontinence - Uroplasty Highlights Results From Clinical Study on Macroplastique(R) for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence

Instrumentation Laboratory - 2009 Marks 50 Years of Innovative 'Firsts' for Instrumentation Laboratory

Interevco - Don't Worry! Interevco Launches Grey Flannel Digital to Guide Publishers to Safety

Invatec - Invatec Launches First Drug-Eluting Balloon Designed to Treat Atherosclerosis Below the Knee

ISO - ISO Acquires D2Hawkeye, Inc., Market Leader in Transforming Healthcare Data into Actionable Information

Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Javelin Pharmaceuticals Signs $71 million European Commercialization Partnership for Dyloject®

Javelin Strategy & Research - New Javelin Report on Evolving Prepaid Card Market, Consumer Usage and How Financial Institutions Benefit

Jobaphiles.com - Jobaphiles.com Helps College Students Use Internet to Fight Recession

Johnson & Bell, Ltd. - Peter F. Clancy Joins Johnson & Bell, Ltd.

JumpStart Inc. - 73 Companies in the Cleveland Plus Region Attract $259 Million in Venture Investment in 2008

Kalur Law Office - Kalur Law Files Lawsuits Against Pain Pump and Local Anesthetic Manufacturers

Keating Building Corporation - Keating Building Corporation Acquired by Perini Corporation, Creates East Coast Construction Powerhouse

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - KCI Obtains Temporary Injunction in the United Kingdom Against Smith & Nephew Foam Dressing Kit

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces $270 Million Senior Notes Offering

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Commencing the Arrangement of an Amended and Restated Bank Credit Facility

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents and Execution of Supplemental Indentures for Its 9.5% and 7.5% Senior Notes Due 2014

LDR - LDR Obtains Approval in China for Their Mobi-C® Cervical Artificial Disc

Legionnaire Disease - Nephros, Inc. Receives the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Medical Device Patient Care Company of the Year Award

Lemon Grove Press - Critical Conditions Wins 2008 DIY Book Festival Award

Life Sciences - Alcohol tax increases deter drinking

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Hong Kong release new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Pharmacists Document More Than $100 Million in Cost Savings with Quantifi

Life Sciences - Research from Wake Forest University yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Michigan describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - RNCOS Releases a New Report: Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market Forecast to 2012

LifeLinks - LifeLinks™ Unveils ADA/Liability Shield Software/Interpreter Package in Response to Growing Language Discrimination Litigation

Lung Cancer - Hope for Lung Cancer Research Dollars in California: the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (BJALCF) Applauds Landmark Legislation to Push through Funding for Lung Cancer Research in California

Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Alliance Hails Massachusetts State Senator for Taking Lead on Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer - Summa Health System Performs Northeast Ohio's First Robotic Lobectomy

Madeira Therapeutics - Dr. Gregory L. Kearns, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Joins Madeira Therapeutics Board of Advisors

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - CoSentry and Alegent Health Announce Collaboration for Construction of an Enterprise-Class Data Center

Mayflower Park Hotel - Winter Relief Rate at Seattle's Mayflower Park Hotel

Mental Health - Data on mental health detailed by V.S. Raleigh and co-authors

Mental Health - Mental Health Leaders Meet with Transition Team

Mental Health - Researchers from University of Melbourne report on findings in mental health

Merisant Worldwide, Inc. - Merisant Worldwide, Inc. and U.S. Affiliates to Pursue Financial Restructuring

MHI Hospitality Corporation - MHI Hospitality Corporation Announces First Quarter Dividend

Microsoft Corp. - Microsoft Releases Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, Offering Retailers and Hospitality Organizations a Flexible and Connected Industry-Specific Operating System With Simplified Deployment

Mintz Levin - Mintz Levin Expands Employment, Labor and Benefits Section In its New York Office

National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Senate Finance Committee Delivers Children's Insurance

National Association of Tobacco Outlets - Massive Tobacco Tax Increase by Congress Spells Even More Economic Disaster for Jobs and State Economies

Neurological Disease - Study Shows How Defective DNA Repair Triggers Two Neurological Diseases

Neurology - Alpine Biomed Acquires Stellate to Create New Leader in Neurology Diagnostics Market

New Jersey Hospital Association - Hospital Association Names New Chairman, Appoints Board Officers and New Members

New York Blood Center - Blood Emergency: Blood Supply Tips Into Danger Zone

Obesity and Diabetes - Coke Sued for Fraudulent Claims on Obesity-Promoting 'VitaminWater'

Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi: Today's Dismal Jobs Report Shows That We Need Action Now on Economic Recovery Plan

Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Oscient Pharmaceuticals and Ethypharm SA File Lawsuit Against Lupin for Infringement of ANTARA® Patent

Parkinson Disease - Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.9 Million for Two New Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials

Parkinson Disease - VA-NIH Study Offers Hope for Parkinson's Patients

Partnership to Improve Patient Care - PIPC Outlines CER Principles in Letter to President-Elect Obama

Pediatrics - May Institute Launches Pediatric Specialty Center in Santa Clara County

Pediatrics - Window World Cares Raises $160,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital, Commits to Ongoing Support

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Pennsylvania Health Department Offers Tips to Prevent Spread of Highly Contagious Norovirus

Pennsylvania Tourism Office - Governor Rendell: New Groundhog Adventures Debut on Groundhogdreams.com

Peregrine Charities - Peregrine Charities Announces Iowa Hospital Grants

Pharma China Seminar - Cracking the Code: Exclusive Conference to Reveal Secrets of Chinese Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmacological - University of Verona, Medical Department details research in pharmacological

Pharmacology - Personalised Medicine: an Opportunity for Investment

Premier Inc. - CHIPS Purchasing Joins Premier Healthcare Alliance Through Affiliation with Colonial Regional Alliance

Premier Inc. - Hospitals Join New Premier Healthcare Alliance Program to Accelerate, Sustain Supply Chain Savings, Process Improvements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreement for Stainless Steel Carts, Equipment

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology and Peripheral, Biliary Stent Agreements

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier’s Electrophysiology Products Agreements

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Board Appoints Members to Committees Dedicated to Improving Quality, Safely Reducing Costs and Promoting Social Responsibility

Public Health - Dr. Edward Long Joins Van Scoyoc Associates

Public Health - Study findings on public health are outlined in reports from University of Oxford, Department of Public Health

QLT Inc. - QLT Announces Appeal Court Decision on Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Litigation

RehabCare Group, Inc - RehabCare Announces 2008 Award Winners

Reproductive Health - Senator Reid, Reps. Slaughter and DeGette Introduce the Prevention First Act

Research and Markets - "Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market Forecast To 2012" Gives an Extensive and Objective Analysis On the Saudi Arabian Healthcare Market

Research and Markets - 1,000s of Facts and Analysis to Be Found within the 100 Biggest Acute Hospitals in Europe Report

Research and Markets - Examine New Zealand's Medical Equipment Market with Investment Opportunities, Analaysis and Forecasts to 2012

Research and Markets - Moving Forward after Spinal Cord Injury DVD Contains Current Best Practices in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Research and Markets - Republic of Korea Hospital Supplies Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 is on Sale Now

RingingCedarsofRussia.org - RingingCedarsofRussia.org Announces Pine Nut Oil Research Showing That Digestive and Stomach Disorders Respond to Unique Super Food: Siberian Pine Nut Oil

Risk Management and Patient Safety Institute - The Risk Management and Patient Safety Institute Announces Winter and Spring 2009 Audio Program Lineup, Annual Conference Dates

Robert Weiner Associates - As Obama and Bush Meet Mexico's President Calderon Mon.-Tues., Ex-U.S. Drug Czar, 4-Star Gen. McCaffrey, Reports Mexico on Verge of Narco-State

Rochester Medical Corporation - Rochester Medical Announces Settlement With TYCO Healthcare Group, L.P., Now Operating as Covidien Ltd.

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. - Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. Reports Preliminary Sales Results for the Fourth Quarter 2008

Salmonellosis - Peanut Corporation of America Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - Calif. Labor Unions Unite to Fight Prop 8

SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West - United Healthcare Workers Re-Elect All Statewide Officers

SEPATON, Inc. - SEPATON DeltaStor Deduplication Software Bests Competition and Phases-Out Incumbent at MultiCare Health System

Sheller, P.C. - The Largest Pharma Fraud Whistleblower Case in U.S. History Totaling $1.4 Billion

Source Technologies - Source Technologies Launches New MICR Printer

Spinal Cord Injury - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Applauds Senate Passage of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act

Standing Stone, Inc. - Standing Stone, Inc. Adds Inpatient Anticoagulation Management Capabilities to CoagClinic™ to Support the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Guidelines and Compliance Reporting

Stanford University Medical Center - Obama Action on Stem Cells Would Boost State and National Research Efforts, Stanford Experts Say

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford’s Newest Stem Cell Expert Strikes All the Right Notes

Stereotaxis, Inc. - Stereotaxis Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results

Stereotaxis, Inc. - Stereotaxis Showcases Advancements for Remote Magnetic Ablations

Suicide - Studies in the area of suicide reported from G.D. Skilling and co-researchers

Surgery - New surgery study findings have been reported by scientists at Woodville SA

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Announces 2009 Earnings Calendar

The Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths - Gerberding's Departure From the CDC Is No Loss

The DiJulius Group - A Little Known Fact About Customer Service in America

The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies - Nanotech Safety High on Congress' Priority List

THE SAGE GROUP - According to THE SAGE GROUP, in 2006 over 800,000 Inpatient and Outpatient Endovascular Procedures Were Performed in the Lower Limbs Representing a $1 Billion U.S. Market to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease

The Social Contract Press - Press Conference: U.S. Infrastructure Overwhelmed by Influx of Immigrants

The Washington Post - The Washington Post’s Web site Announces the Bush-Cheney Legacy

Thrombosis - FDA Advisory Committee Recommends GTC Biotherapeutics' ATryn

TransMedia Group - TransMedia Group Retained by Renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Lagrasso to Share Beauty Trends, Warnings and Medical Perspective Previously Limited to the Rich and Famous

Triage Wireless, Inc. - Triage Wireless Expands Management Team in Anticipation of Product Scale-Up in 2009

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - Bishops Address Opportunities, Challenges for New President, Congress

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops - USCCB Calls ACLU Suit Against Health and Human Services Meritless, Affront to Religious Liberty

U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Department Resolves Investigation of King County, Washington Correctional Facility

Ulcerative Colitis - Photos: TV Soap Opera Veteran Speaks Out to Lead Charge to Cure Digestive Diseases

UNITE HERE Local 24 - Local Hospitality Union Under Siege in Detroit

Urovalve Urovalve, Inc. - Urovalve Receives Funding from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority NJEDA To Advance Its Surinate® Urinary Catheter

Vaccines - French Agency AMP Appoints Dr Kamel Senouci as Director of SIVAC Initiative (Supporting Independent Immunization and Vaccine Advisory Committees)

Valhi, Inc. - Valhi, Inc. Announces Issuance of Final Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal License

VantageScore Solutions, LLC - VantageScore® Research Shows Better Risk Management and Profitability for Mortgage Originators Using Its Credit Scoring Model

Vendormate, Inc. - Economic Uncertainty Fuels Vendormate Growth in 2008

W.L. Gore & Associates - W.L. Gore & Associates Announce First Patient Enrolled in Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study

Wellness - Wellness and Pampering Highlight Women's Event, January 23-25

Western Governors University - WGU Offers Future of Nursing Scholarships

Whatley, Drake & Kallas, Llc - Coca-Cola Sued Over Deceptive VitaminWater Claims

www.stop-omp.org - Illinois Appeals Court Stops Reckless Endangerment of Bensenville Residents

AAA Minnesota/Iowa - In an Emergency, AAA’s ICE Card Provides Valuable Contact Information

AARP New York State - Senator Schumer Speaks to 4,900 AARP Members Pledging Bipartisan Action on Nation's Health and Economic Crises

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - Facebook Flack Regarding Breastfeeding Mothers

Acne Vulgaris - Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals Launches Company's First Prescription Brands

Addiction Medicine - Join Together(tm) Merges Into CASA*

Adhezion Biomedical LLC - Adhezion Biomedical Announces CE Mark Approval of Film-Forming Microbial Sealant FloraSeal™

Adverse Drug Reactions - New findings reported from D.O. Farley and co-authors describe advances in adverse drug reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions - Woman's Hospital Selects rL Solutions for Improved Adverse Event and Patient Safety Reporting

AeroScout - AeroScout and University HealthSystem Consortium Announce Three-Year Agreement

Aetna - Aetna Reaffirms 2008 Earnings Guidance, Updates 2009 Preliminary Earnings Guidance

Aetna Inc. - Aetna Agrees to Stop Future Use of Ingenix Databases; Joins New York Attorney General in Creation of New Independent Database for Consumer Reimbursement

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - ACS to Provide HSA Product to Regence; ACS HSA Solution Now Offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans in 28 States

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Stimulus: Florida AIDS Patients, RNs Lobby Congress for Funding for HIV Testing

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - ‘Intent to Award’ Florida Medicaid HIV/AIDS Disease Management Program Notice Goes to AHF’s Positive Healthcare

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Soliris Receives Orphan Drug Designation in Japan

Align Technology, Inc. - FDA Clears Expanded Labeling for the Invisalign System

Allegheny Financial Group - Medical Economics Selects Jim Hohman to the '150 Best Financial Advisors for Doctors in America' List

Allergies - Allergy Sufferers to Benefit from New, Improved Rapid Relief Medication This Spring

Allergies - University Hospitals and OnCallData Launch New Portal Combining State-of-the- Art Electronic Prescribing and Medication Reconciliation

AllMed Healthcare Management - AllMed Announces PeerScore Solutions for Hospital Peer Review

AllOne Health - AllOne MobileSM to Provide Army’s “Wounded Warriors” with Electronic Support System

Alzheimer Disease - Possible Alzheimers Disease Marker Discovered in Rare Genotype

American Academy of Family Physicians - January/February 2009 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet

American College of Chest Physicians - Journal Chest: January news briefs

American College of Chest Physicians - Misuse of Vicks VapoRub may harm infants and toddlers

American Community Mutual Insurance Company - American Community Introduces Community Flex(TM), an Affordable Health Plan in Arizona and Indiana

American Medical Association - AMA Claims Victory With Record Breaking Settlement in Case Against Insurer

Angiology - The Endovascular Forum, Inc. and the Society of Interventional Radiology Partner to Extend the Clinical Influence of Electronic Medical Care Advancement Through Communities of Practice Designed to Deepen the Conversation of Clinical Experience

Anti-Infectives - Scientists at Marmara University target anti-infectives

Anxiety Disorders - Eli Lilly Pays a Record $1.4 Billion to Settle Federal and State Fraud Investigations into Illegal Zyprexa Off-Label Marketing Practices

Arthritis - Growth Opportunities for Actemra Will Propel Roche to Sixth Position in the Rheumatoid Arthritis Market by 2012

Asthma - Data on asthma reported by C.P. Campobasso and co-researchers

Atopic Dermatitis - Studies from Wayne State University further understanding of atopic dermatitis in children

Atrial Fibrillation - Study data from P. Jais and co-authors update knowledge of atrial fibrillation

Axolotl Corp. - Utah Health Information Network UHIN Chooses Axolotl for Statewide Health Information Exchange to Improve the Quality of Patient Care

Babesiosis - Studies from D.M. Gubernot and colleagues yield new information about babesiosis

Banyan Corporation - Banyan Expands Testing to Puerto Rico

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas - Applewhite Named Medical Director of Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Baylor Dallas

Bioscience - Dr. Steven L. Zelenkofske Joins Regado Biosciences as Senior Vice President, Clinical and Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer

Biosense Webster, Inc. - Unique Bi-Directional Irrigated Tip Cardiac Catheter for Treatment of Irregular Heart Rhythms Now Available in the United States

Biospace med - Toronto Hospital for Sick Children ‘SickKids’ acquires Biospace med’s 2D/3D ultra low dose X-ray imager, EOS

Biotech Business - Novel Vaccines Improve Potential for European Vaccines Manufacturers

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation’s Health Coverage Fellowship Chooses Class for 2009

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Signs First Groups to Its New Alternative Quality Contract

Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield of California Names Four New Vice Presidents

Blue Spoon Consulting Group, LLC - Blue Spoon Consulting Publishes System Dynamics of Prescription Assistance

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Applauds as Oprah Strives to Put Thyroid – and Life – in Balance

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Opens Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Practice in Salt Lake City, UT

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Opens Third California Location in Irvine, CA

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD’s Dr. Alicia Stanton Welcomes Marie Dam M.D. To Practice

Bone Research - Medtronic, Inc. and Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. Sued for Product Liability and Promoting the Off-Label Use of Infuse(R) Bone Graft Product, According to Page Perry, LLC

Breast Cancer - Data from M. Esteva and colleagues advance knowledge in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New data from M.E. Peek et al illuminate research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College reveals new findings on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from University of Pennsylvania in the area of breast cancer described

Breast Cancer - Studies from University of Genoa provide new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Prevention - New breast cancer prevention study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of California, Moores Cancer Center

Breast Cancer Prevention - Researchers from University of California, Moores Cancer Center publish findings in breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Screening - Study data from Georgetown University update knowledge of breast cancer screening

Cancer - Andre Konski, M.D., M.B.A., Accepts Radiation Oncology Position at Wayne State University and the Karmanos Cancer Institute

Cancer - Cancer as a Crucible: the Story of a Teenage Immigrant Who Survived Cancer and Built a New Life for Herself

Cancer - Hospital Association Presents Awards for Commitment to Healthcare

Cancer - New findings from Harvard University, Medical Department in the area of cancer described

Cancer - New findings from Virginia Commonwealth University in the area of cancer described

Cancer - Pathwork Diagnostics Launches Version of Its Tissue of Origin Test for FFPE Specimens

Cancer - Pathwork Diagnostics Launches Version of Its Tissue of Orign Test for FFPE Specimens

Cancer - Society of Gynecologic Oncologists to Host 40th Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer

Cancer - Studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital have provided new information about cancer

Cancer - Studies from N. Coburn and colleagues yield new information about cancer

Cancer - Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsy and Cancer Treatment Earns Acceptance From Nation's Top Prostate Specialists

Cancer Therapy - Researchers from European Institute of Oncology publish findings in cancer therapy

CardiacAssist, Inc. - CardiacAssist Announces 1500th TandemHeart Procedure - Now Used in 100 of Nation’s Top Cardiac Centers

Cardiology - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University report recent findings in cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease - Half of Adults 50 and Younger With Low 10-Year Risk of CVD Have High Lifetime Risk

Carter - Carter Opens Piedmont West Outpatient Medical Facility

Central Nervous System Infection - FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Sabril® (vigabatrin) for the Treatment of Two Catastrophic Epilepsies

Cervical Cancer - Data on cervical cancer discussed by J.S. Ross and colleagues

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease described by G.S. Drescher and colleagues

CIGNA HealthCare - CIGNA Study: Americans with CDHPs Cut Medical Costs Without Cutting Care

Circulation Research - Research data from J.B West and colleagues update understanding of circulation research

Colon Cancer - Colonoscopy Quality Critical Factor to Thorough Exam and Best Colon Cancer Detection

Colon Cancer - Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Tumor Response and Neuropathy Data from Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Picoplatin in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Colon Cancer - Research from J. Toma and co-researchers provides new data on colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Research from M. Tanyi and co-authors in the area of colon cancer published

Colon Cancer - Studies from J.M. Inadomi and colleagues provide new data on colon cancer

Command Spanish(R), Inc. - Command Spanish Online offers Healthcare Spanish Anytime, Anywhere, and at Your Own Pace

Congestive Heart Failure - Studies from Hebei Medical University provide new data on congestive heart failure

Constipation - Researchers from University of Tennessee describe findings in constipation

Cosmetic Surgery - The State of the Cosmetic Surgery Industry is Discussed at AACS 25th Anniversary Scientific Meeting

Cosmetic Surgery - Wrinkles on the Rise Due to the Economy

Crohn Disease - Researchers from Mayo Clinic describe findings in Crohn disease

Crowe Paradis Services Corporation - MSP Navigator© Offers the Insurance Industry a Fully Outsourced Solution to Medicare’s New 2009 Mandatory Insurance Reporting Requirements

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Appoints Lee Product Director

Curis, Inc. - Curis Announces Genentech’s Expected Initiation of Pivotal Phase II Trial in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma with Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor

Data Systems Analysts - My Medical Memory and Data Systems Analysts Partner to Provide Secure, Portable Health Records

Delta Dental Plans Association - New Data Show Delta Dental Continues Offering Largest Nationwide Network

Dementia - Lilly Resolves Investigations of Past Zyprexa Marketing and Promotional Practices

Dementia - New dementia research from Columbia University discussed

Dementia - New findings from C. Geroldi and co-authors describe advances in dementia

Dentistry - Centerstone Names Indiana Board of Directors

Deutsches Aerzteblatt International - AGnES supports general practitioners

Developmental Disabilities - Data on developmental disabilities published by researchers at University of North Carolina

Diabetes - Investigators at University of Pittsburgh publish new data on diabetes

Diabetes - New findings from University of Kentucky describe advances in diabetes

Diabetes - Recent studies from Oregon Health & Science University add new data to diabetes

Diabetes - Reports on diabetes findings from R.P. Kumari and co-researchers provide new insights

Diabetes - Reports outline diabetes research from University of Kentucky

Diabetes - Research from M.E. Peek and colleagues provide new insights into diabetes

Diabetes - Research from S. Bae et al broadens understanding of diabetes

Diabetes - Studies from T.A. Samuels et al add new findings in the area of diabetes

Diabetes - Studies from University of Ibadan have provided new information about diabetes

Diabetes Care - New diabetes care study results reported from University of Minnesota

Diagnostic Imaging - NovaRad Adds PACS Contract with New Jersey Imaging Center

Dialysis - BioTrends Releases TreatmentTrends(TM): US Nephrology, an Ongoing Syndicated Publication Providing Insight into Physician Perceptions and Management of Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Seco

DisastersNet, Inc. - Positioned for Rapid Growth, DisastersNet, Inc. Provides Web-Based Disaster Management Systems for Hospitals, Other Industries

DrScore.com - DrScore.com Says: Know Your Source When Going Online To Review Your Doctor's Rating

Drug Resistance - NovaBays NVC-422 Cleared by FDA for Human Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology

Dyax Corp. - Dyax Announces FDA Advisory Committee to Review DX-88 for Hereditary Angioedema

Eclipsys Corporation - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Eclipsys Form Academic Partnership to Bring HIT to Nursing Education Curriculum

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Updates Community on Next Steps in Plans for New Los Gatos Location

Emergency Medicine - New emergency medicine findings from Harvard University, Medical Department described

Emergency Medicine - Recent studies from Kaiser Permanente add new data to emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine - Report summarizes emergency medicine study findings from University of Ottawa, Medical Department

Emergency Medicine - Research from J.R. Miner and co-researchers provides new data on emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine - Research from Stanford University in the area of emergency medicine published

Endocrinology - Research from A. Tabarin and colleagues has provided new data on endocrinology

Erectile Dysfunction - New erectile dysfunction study results from University of Munster described

Erythropoiesis - Research reports from Brigham and Women's Hospital provide new insights into erythropoiesis

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - 'Smart scaffolds' may help heal broken hearts

Fibromyalgia - Forest and Cypress Announce FDA Approval of Savella(TM) for the Management of Fibromyalgia

First DataBank - First DataBank Names Thomas R. Bizzaro Vice President, Health Policy and Industry Relations

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Beaumont Hospital Michigan at 'A'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Union Hospital's Ohio $21.5MM Revs at 'A-'; Outlook Stable

FitHeads - FitHeads(R) Helps You Keep Your New Year's Resolution by Getting Your Body and Mind Fit

Frost & Sullivan - New Needs in Health Management Boost Demand for Telemetry

Gastroenterology - Scientists at University of Calgary discuss research in gastroenterology

General Internal Medicine - Data on general internal medicine discussed by E.D. Abbo and colleagues

General Internal Medicine - Massachusetts General Hospital reports research in general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - New general internal medicine research from University of Kentucky, Medical Department described

General Internal Medicine - Report summarizes general internal medicine study findings from D. Grande and co-researchers

General Internal Medicine - Reports from T.D. Sequist and co-researchers add new data to research in general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Research from University of Pennsylvania provides new data about general internal medicine

General Internal Medicine - Research in the area of general internal medicine reported from B. Egener and colleagues

General Internal Medicine - Study results from M.P. Pavlou and colleagues update understanding of general internal medicine

Genetics & Genomics - Lafayette General Medical Center is the First Hospital in Louisiana to Use Genetic-Based Technology to Test for Respiratory Disease

Gerson Lehrman Group - Gerson Lehrman Group Partners With AdvaMed for Survey on Medical Device Industry

Glaucoma - MEMOTEXT Collaborating with Johns Hopkins University To Evaluate Technology-Driven Adherence Programs

Glycogen Storage Disease - Studies from University of Pavia describe new findings in glycogen storage disease

Greenbranch Publishing - Codapedia(TM) Announced, Wiki for Coding and Medical Reimbursement

Harris Interactive Inc. - Support for Government Services Is Substantially Higher than It Was in 2005

Hawaii Medical Service Association - First in the Nation, HMSA's Online Care Goes Live

Headache and Migraine - Data on headache and migraine discussed by researchers at College of Medicine

Headache and Migraine - January 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Stroke Symptoms, Personal Health Records and Volunteering

Health Economics Consulting Group - Congressional Action Could Harm Physician Hospitals; Economic Impact Could Be Severe Warns PHA

Health Evolution Partners - Health Evolution Partners Launches 21CM

Health Forum - 2009 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study Opens Today

Health Insurance - Facing Large and Uncontrollable Financial Losses on Individual Policies, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Will Cut Up to 1000 Jobs in 2009, Reduce Spending and Seek Rate Increases on Individual Plans

Health Insurance - New Research From EBRI: Study Examines Issues in Capping Tax Exclusion of Health Coverage

Health Insurance - S.C. BlueCross to Open Its First Health Insurance Retail Store

Health Insurance - Studies from Johns Hopkins University provide new data on health insurance

Health Maintenance Organizations - Detroit Area Hospitals Seek $75 Million from United American HealthCare Arising out of its Management of the Liquidated OmniCare HMO

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Health Management Associates, Inc. Previews Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Results and Announces 2009 Objectives

Health Policy - Capitol Counsel Adds Health and Tax Experts to Its Government Relations Team

HealthMarkets, Inc. - HealthMarkets® Announces Partnership with SHPS

HealthPlus of Michigan - HealthPlus Names Bruce Hill Interim President and CEO

Heart Attack - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases December Advisory

Heart Attack - Research from McMaster University has provided new information about heart attack

Heart Attack - Researchers from Meir Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine detail findings in heart attack

Heart Attack - Researchers from St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center discuss findings in heart attack

Heart Failure - New heart failure research from Duke University discussed

Heart Failure - Studies from J.M. Kramer and colleagues reveal new findings on heart failure

Hepatocellular Cancer - Study results from K. Lang and colleagues broaden understanding of hepatocellular cancer

HIV/AIDS - Health for All Inaugural Ball Brings Renowned Speakers and Entertainment to Election's Key Issue

HIV/AIDS - Medical Clinic Executives and Worker Plead Guilty to $5.3 Medicare Fraud Scheme

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - New HIV/AIDS co-infection research reported from Gadjah Mada University, Medical Department

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. Revises 2008 Full Year EPS Guidance

HP - EDS, an HP Company, Awarded $176 Million Contract for Medicare Administrative Services in Northeast

Hypertension - New hypertension in women findings from Teikyo University, Department of Internal Medicine published

Hypertension - New hypertension study results from University of Alberta, Medical Department described

Hypertension - Research from Pennsylvania State University in the area of hypertension published

Hypertension - Studies from J.S. Hunt and co-researchers in the area of hypertension published

Hypothermia - International Robotic Urology Symposium Reports on Benefits of Cooling During Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery and Introduces InnerCool's New Investigational UroCool System

I-Flow Corporation - I-Flow Wins 2009 Frost & Sullivan North American Growth Strategy Leadership Award

Immunization - New findings from A. Kempe and co-researchers in the area of immunization described

Immunization - Researchers from Brandeis University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of immunization

Incontinence - Data from Army advance knowledge in incontinence

Incontinence - Research conducted at H.A. Fink and co-authors has provided new information about incontinence

Informatics Corporation of America - ICA Promotes Health Information Technology Expert, John Tempesco, to Vice President of Client Services

InSet Technologies - InSet Technologies Completes $25 Million Financing

Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal - A new mechanism regulates type I interferon production in white blood cells

Internal Medicine - Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey provide new insights into internal medicine

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Research data from Linkoping University update understanding of irritable bowel syndrome

Ischemia - University of Ottawa Heart Institute Scientists Successfully Develop Novel Biomaterial to Help Grow New Blood Vessels

JAMA and Archives Journals - Treadmill exercise improves walking endurance for patients with peripheral arterial disease

Kent Hospital - Kent Hospital Stroke Center Earns Top Accreditation

Kidney Disease - Research results from L. Lalonde and co-authors update knowledge of kidney disease

Kidney Disease - Scientists at William Beaumont Hospital describe research in kidney disease

Kidney Disease - Studies from University of Maryland provide new data on kidney disease

Life Sciences - Data from Columbia University, Howard Hughes Medical Institute provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at University of Amsterdam

Life Sciences - EC Summit helps hospitals understand sweeping new Joint Commission rules on Emergency Management, Life Safety and EOC

Life Sciences - Enclarity announces significant new enhancements to its ProviderPoint healthcare information solution Improvements extend companys market leadership; enable greater administrative cost savings for healthcare payers, PPOs and P&

Life Sciences - EZ-CAP(R) Thrives Despite Economic Uncertainty

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Reading describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from University of California

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Pennsylvania

Life Sciences - Pharmacy OneSource Releases Poll Results for 2008

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

Life Sciences - Reports by D. Wolf and co-researchers describe recent advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline pediatric in children study findings from Wayne State University, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from University of Alberta

Life Sciences - Research from A.L.H. Peh and co-authors provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Texas A&M University, Department of Pediatrics in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Research from University of California reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from World Health Organization broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from University of Toronto update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Columbia University describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - SEMDA Announces Agenda for 2009 Conference

Life Sciences - Study data from Creighton University, Medical Department update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from University of Michigan provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from George Mason University

Life Sciences - The Heart Group Selects SRS Hybrid EMR for Its 37 Providers

LiveData - LiveData Statement on World Health Organization Study Concluding That OR Checklist Improves Team Communications, Save Lives

LMI - Nelson M. Ford Becomes President and CEO of LMI

Magnetic Resonance - Research from Indiana University in magnetic resonance provides new insights

Managed Care - Health Integrated Unifies Care Community to Improve Physical, Psychological and Social Health of the Chronically Ill

Managed Care - Research from Emory University yields new findings on managed care

Managed Care - UPMC Health Plan Introduces 'MyFlex Advantage' Card

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Ohio Business, Health Care Leaders Join Together to Improve Patient Safety, Reduce Costs in Ohio Hospitals

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - St. Mary's Health System in Maine Receives Prestigious $100,000 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - TriZetto, Sanovia Join Forces to Offer First Integrated Platform That Helps Payers Control Pharmacy Costs

Med-eez, Inc. - Study Finds Pills Coated in Innovative Med-eez Shell Significantly Easier to Swallow

MedAvant Healthcare Solutions - MedAvant Acquires Medicare Crossover Business

Medicare and Medicaid - After Founding Meeting in St. Louis ... Labor Unions Vow Stepped Up Pressure on Congress to Support 'Medicare for All' Approach to Healthcare Reform

Medicare and Medicaid - Alabama-Based Hospice Company Pays U.S. $24.7 Million to Settle Health Care Fraud Claims

Medicare and Medicaid - American Association for Homecare Criticizes Release of Controversial Medicare Bidding Rule in Final Hours of Bush Administration

Medicare and Medicaid - AMERIGROUP Community Care of Ohio Awarded New Health Plan Accreditation From NCQA

Medicare and Medicaid - Bravo Health Expands Medicare Advantage Business in Houston Market; Plan Now Available to Beneficiaries in Fort Bend, Liberty, Chambers and Montgomery Counties

Medicare and Medicaid - Cain and Associates Launches Government Audit Protection (GAP) Service

Medicare and Medicaid - CSC Wins $265 Million Contract From North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Medicare and Medicaid - First-of-Its Kind Study: Medicare for All (Single-Payer) Reform Would Be Major Stimulus for Economy With 2.6 Million New Jobs, $317 Billion in Business Revenue, $100 Billion in

Medicare and Medicaid - LifeSecure Insurance Company Strengthens National Footprint with Partnership Program Approvals in Six States

Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Advantage Membership Increased by One Million Between January and July 2008

Medicare and Medicaid - Milliman Care Guidelines(R) Replaces Multiple Guideline Sets for Wisconsin QIO

Medicare and Medicaid - New findings reported from Duke University describe advances in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Providence Service Corporation Provides Update on Potential Medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Research findings from E. Lacson et al update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University publish research in medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from A.B. Frakt et al have provided new data on medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - Study results from Thomas Jefferson University provide new insights into medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - THCA: Protecting Seniors, Respecting Taxpayers the Right Agenda for Texas

Medicare and Medicaid - WellPoint Statement on CMS Action

MedSynergies Inc. and Texas Health Resources Organization for Physicians - Texas Health Resources Organization for Physicians and MedSynergies Create Joint Venture to Offer Management Services to Physicians

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic to Acquire Ablation Frontiers

MedVentive - MedVentive Broadens Technology Leadership

Melanoma - Melanoma Research Foundation Names Tim Turnham Executive Director

Mental Health - Research on mental health reported by scientists at Brown University

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck Statement in Response to the FDA's Update Regarding a Safety Review of SINGULAIR® montelukast

Meridian Health System - Meridian Makes CES Good for Your Health

Morphotek, Inc. - Morphotek®, Inc. Announces Evaluation Agreement with the University Hospital Heidelberg

Multiple Sclerosis Therapy - New multiple sclerosis therapy study findings have been reported from University Hospital

National Patient Safety Foundation - Patient Safety in Challenging Economic Times is Focus of NPSF Annual Congress on May 20-22

NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. - St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Improves Safety and Regulatory Compliance with Wi-Fi Temperature Monitoring Solution from NEC and AeroScout

NeuroTexas Institute - NeuroTexas Institute at St. David's HealthCare Launches 'Consultative Scan Review' Program for Physicians and Patients Seeking Second Opinion

Nippon Life Benefits - Nippon Life Benefits Partners with Best Doctors to Help Members Make More Informed Health Care Decisions

Northwestern University - Exercise improves walking in peripheral arterial disease patients

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NovaBay’s NVC-422 Cleared by FDA for Human Clinical Trials in Ophthalmology

Nozin Nasal Sanitizer - It Pays to Use Prevention This Cold & Flu Season With Help From NOZIN(R) Nasal Sanitizer(R)

nTelagent, Inc. - nTelagent’s Self-Pay Management System Endorsed by ShareCor, a Subsidiary of Louisiana Hospital Association and Metropolitan Hospital Council of New Orleans

Nursing - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Nursing Department publish findings in nursing

Obesity - Philadelphia School District and Independence Blue Cross Partner to Improve Student Wellness and Reduce Childhood Obesity

Obesity - Studies from University of Colorado, Division of Transplantation in the area of obesity published

Obesity - The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross Team Up to Address Childhood Obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Amylin Pharmaceuticals Highlights 2009 Value Creation Opportunities

Obesity and Diabetes - Dr. David M. Klein, Innovator of Smart for Life in Arizona, Brings New Weight Management and Wellness Concept to Arizona

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - New obstructive sleep apnea data have been reported by scientists at University of Sao Paulo

Ochsner Medical Center - Ochsner Baptist Opens ER and Clara Wing

Opus Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - OpusMobility(R) Clinical Information System Runs on Google G1 Smart Phone

Orthopedics - Research from E. Guryel and co-authors in the area of orthopedics published

Osteoarthritis - Research from University of Zurich has provided new data on osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis - Studies from R.A. Yood and co-authors have provided new information about osteoporosis

Ostomy - Gateway to Knowledge: Opening Doors for WOCN Professionals to Thrive in a Changing Health Care Environment

Otology - Data on otology detailed by researchers at University of California

Outcome Sciences, Inc. - Outcome Receives Approval to Transmit Data for the Joint Commission Children’s Asthma Care Measure Set

Ovarian Cancer - body image | body essence Exhibition Opens at University of Miami

Pain Management - Studies from McGill University provide new data on pain management

Pain Medication - Oridion Signs Strategic Development and Marketing Agreement with Global Healthcare Company

Palladian Health - Palladian Health Earns URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation

Parathyroid Disease Therapy - New parathyroid disease therapy study findings reported from Hacettepe University, Department of Nuclear Medicine

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease - PFCD Experts Cite Health Information Technology as Key Investment for Economic Stimulus

Patents - Avalon Laboratories Receives FDA and European Clearance to Market Three Catheter Devices Used in Life Support Systems; Receives Patent for the Avalon Elite Bi-Caval Dual Lumen Catheter

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Research from J.A. Tworek and co-authors reveals new findings on pathology and laboratory medicine

Pediatric Cardiology - Cedars-sinai Heart Institute Cardiologist Named Top U.s. Woman Cardiologist In Inaugural Award

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Data on pelvic inflammatory disease detailed by researchers at University of Melbourne

Perinatal Medicine - New perinatal medicine research from G. Goynumer and co-researchers described

Perinatology - Research data from McGill University update understanding of perinatology

Perlegen - Perlegen Advances toward Product Launch with Hiring of Specialized Sales Leader

Personality Disorders - A Study In This Month's Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease Reveals Hope for Recovery From Suicidal Thinking and Treatment Resistant Mental Illness

Personality Disorders - Studies conducted at University of Rochester on personality disorders recently published

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA: HIT Bill an Opportunity for Huge Success… or Failure

Pharmaceutical Research - Reports from University of Oklahoma advance knowledge in pharmaceutical research

Pharmacy - Researchers' work from University of Geneva focuses on pharmacy

Pharmacy - Scientists at Ohio State University discuss research in pharmacy

Pharmacy - Study findings from University of Basel provide new insights into pharmacy

Pharmacy - Study results from K. Vrublevska et al provide new insights into pharmacy

Pharos Innovations - Pharos Innovations Strengthens Leadership Team, Informatics Program

Physician Hospitals of America - Opponents Use SCHIP Children's Health Care Bill to Attack Physician-Owned Hospitals: Doctors Call on Congressional Leadership to Remove Lobbyist Inspired Attack Reports PHA

PivotHealth - Tennessee Hospital Association Selects PivotHealth To Provide Hospital-Physician Alignment Services

Poisoning - University of Peradeniya publishes research in poisoning

Priority Health - A New Web Tool Helps Patients Find the Right Physicians, Fast

Prostate Cancer - Cryotherapy Provides Alternative to Traditional Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate Cancer - Medical Experts Call for Obama Administration, Congress to Boost Funding for Prostate Cancer Imaging Research

Prostate Cancer - Study data from Massachusetts General Hospital update knowledge of prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors - Study data from Royal Hallamshire Hospital provide new insights into prostate cancer risk factors

Prostate Cancer Therapy - New prostate cancer therapy study findings reported from University of Rochester, Wilmot Cancer Center

Prostate Cancer Therapy - New research on prostate cancer therapy from University Autonoma of Barcelona summarized

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei - New pseudomyxoma peritonei data have been reported by P.H. Sugarbaker and co-authors

PSS World Medical, Inc. - PSS World Medical to Present at 27th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Psychiatric Disorders - Eli Lilly and Company Agrees to Pay $1.415 Billion to Resolve Allegations of Off-Label Promotion of Zyprexa

Public Health - AMERIGROUP to Establish Public Policy Institute

Rehabilitation Research - Project HOPE and Johnson & Johnson Partner to Improve Rehabilitation Services in China

Reproductive Health - Studies from E.J. Hsieh and colleagues yield new information about reproductive health

Research and Markets - China Neurology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 Report

Research and Markets - Examine Asia Pacific's Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012

Research and Markets - Examine Europe's Dental Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 and Gain an Insight into the Leading Companies Operating within the Industry

Research and Markets - Examine New North American Diabetes Care Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 Report

Research and Markets - Get Savvy with the "Educational Review Manual in Medical Oncology" Available Now

Research and Markets - Limited Public Awareness Needs to Be Overcome to Realise Full Market Potential with the European Autoimmune Disease Diagnostics

Research and Markets - South Africa Diagnostic Imaging Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2011 Out Now

Research and Markets - The Educational Review Manual in Cardiovascular Disease Includes Chapter Specific Q&A Sections

Research and Markets - The Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008 Manual is a Comprehensive Review by Leading Practitioners in the Field

Research and Markets Ltd. - China Nephrology and Urology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 Offers Detailed and Comprehensive Coverage

Research and Markets Ltd. - Non-life Insurance in Spain

Rodale - Rodale to Publish Dr. David A. Kessler

S&R Communications Group - S&R Communications Group Partners With Ovation Pharmaceuticals to Launch Xenazine* (tetrabenazine)

Sage Software Healthcare, Inc. - Michigan CardioVascular Institute Selects Sage Intergy EHR to Streamline Clinical, Workflow and Reporting Efficiencies

Schizophrenia - Studies in the area of schizophrenia reported from University of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute

Scientia Advisors - New Personalized Medicine Model Promises Quicker Pharma Profits, Better Health Care and Lower Costs, Scientia Advisors Find

Sepsis - Researchers from University of Ottawa describe findings in sepsis

SHPS, Inc. - SHPS and HealthMarkets partner to provide Carewise® Health services to individuals, the self-employed, and small business plan members

SleepHealthCenters, LLC - Sleep HealthCenters to Sponsor North East Sleep Society 2009

SonoSite, Inc. - SonoSite Introduces S-Women’s Health™ Ultrasound Tool, Bringing Customization to Women’s Health

Spheris - Spheris Renews Transcription Agreement with VHA Inc.

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - FAME Study Published in New England Journal of Medicine

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces First Use Outside the U.S. of Imaging System for Real-Time Views inside the Heart

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces Japanese Approval of Atlas II ICD

Stanford University Medical Center - New Tool Could Prevent Needless Stents and Save Money, Stanford Cardiologist Says

Stream57 - 27-Year Pharmaceutical Marketing Leader Ruth Desmond Joins Stream57

Sudden Cardiac Death - Vicor Technologies Chief Medical Officer Interviewed By Ep Lab Digest

Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. - Despite Economic Woes, Physician Compensation Increases

Surgery - America's Best Hospitals Way Ahead of World Health Organization on Surgical Checklist Use

Surgery - Broward Health is South Floridas First Hospital System to Offer CyberKnife Radiosurgery

Surgery - Leaders in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Open New Facility in Scottsdale

Surgery - North Shore Medical Center Welcomes Two New Physicians

Surgery - Studies by P. Rhodes and co-authors describe new findings in surgery

Surgery - Studies conducted at A. Arroyo et al on surgery recently published

Surgical Technologies - Growing Preference for Composite Materials in Shoulder Fixation and Knee Ligament Reconstruction Markets

SYBE Medical Management - SYBE Addresses Survey Reporting That Half of Primary-Care Doctors Would Leave Medicine Due to Insurance and Government Red Tape

SynCare, Llc - SynCare Names Gloria Payne Vice President - Medical Management

Telemedicine - Houston's NuPhysicia LLC has Remote Medical Technologies and Services Featured on CNN Health Report

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Reaches Agreement with Blue Shield of California

Teva Specialty Pharmaceuticals - Economically Disadvantaged Asthma Sufferers Breathe Easier with FREE ProAir® HFA Donation by Teva to Direct Relief International

The Quantum Group, Inc. - The Quantum Group and IBM Announce Hosting Agreement for Advanced Healthcare Solutions

The Texas Physician Hospital Advocacy Center - TPHAC Reaction to Economic Impact Study

Thermage, Inc. - Thermage, Inc. Announces Name Change to Solta Medical, Inc.

Thomson Reuters - Tomball Regional Medical Center Selects Clinical Xpert(TM) from Thomson Reuters to Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives

Thyroid Cancer - Studies from Shanghai Jiao Tong University update current data on thyroid cancer

Thyroid Cancer Therapy - New thyroid cancer therapy data have been reported by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Department of Nuclear Medicine

Transfusion Medicine - New transfusion medicine study findings have been reported from University of Minnesota

Translational Research - New translational research study results reported from D. Litaker et al

TriZetto Group, Inc. - Neighborhood Health Plan Adds TriZetto’s Clinical CareAdvance System and Hosting Services

Trust Digital - Trust Digital’s Enterprise Mobility Management Platform Deployed by Leading Healthcare Organizations

Type 2 Diabetes - Research results from Kaiser Permanente update understanding of type 2 diabetes

U.S. Census Bureau - U.S. Census Bureau: Medicaid Tops Funding for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

Ulcerative Colitis - Research from G.C. Nguyen and co-researchers provides new data on ulcerative colitis

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Reaches Agreement to Settle Class Action Lawsuits Related to Out-of-Network Reimbursement

UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealth Group Reaches Agreement with New York Attorney General

UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Launches First Diabetes Plan with Incentives for Preventive Care

Universal American Corp. - Universal American Corp. Announces 2009 Guidance

University General Hospital - Penguin Publishing Distributes University General Hospital’s Center of Excellence Doctor’s New Bestseller Nationwide

University of North Carolina School of Medicine - UNC study supports role of circadian clock in response to chemotherapy

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences - Pediatric vaccine effectively prevents pneumococcal meningitis

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Study examines impact of managed care on stroke prevention surgery

Versus Technology, Inc. - Versus Technology, Inc. Announces Successful Implementation of Automatic Hospital Tracking System at Anne Arundel Medical Center

ViraCor Laboratories - ViraCor Laboratories Launches Fastest Available Cytomegalovirus Antiviral Resistance Test

VisionShare Inc. - Noridian Licenses Total OnBoarding™ From VisionShare® and Foresight

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Popular cold and cough treatment may create respiratory distress in young children

Welch Allyn - Online Resource Illustrates Basic Diagnosis Procedures for Medical School Students

Wellgate - Overweight Women Can Still be Active, but Need the Right Support First!

WellPoint, Inc. - WellPoint to Reduce Operating Expenses for Continued Long-Term Success



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