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Physician Law Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 27th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Physician Law Weekly | Other Publications

A.M. Best Co. - BestWeek: Florida Lawmakers Shift Thinking, Pass Bills to Face the Risk

Adverse Drug Reactions - Creon® (Pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules First and Only Pancreatic Enzyme Product to Receive FDA Approval Under New Guidelines

Aging - AAHSA Joins Sixty Aging and Disability Groups to Fight for Long-Term Services and Supports in Health Care Reform

Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. - Alliance HealthCare Services to Present at the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Healthcare Conference

Allied Health - Allied Healthcare Posts Third Quarter Loss

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Announces 2009 College Scholarship Winner

Alzheimer Disease - State-of-the-Art Technology and Hotel-Like Environment Get CareOne's Rehab Patients Home Quicker

Ameren Illinois Utilities - Ameren Illinois Utilities Send More Resources to Southern Illinois, 1,900 Field, Support Staff Working to Turn Lights Back On

American Shared Hospital Services - American Shared Hospital Services Reports 2009 First Quarter Results

Americans for Insurance Reform - New Consumer Fact Sheets on Medical Liability, Tort Reform and National Health Care

Animal Health Institute - Vermont Supreme Court Ruling Supports Animal Welfare in Turning Back Attempt to Expand Pet-Related Litigation

AOL - AOL Launches ‘WhereItsAt.Com’

Arthritis - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Launches Orthopaedic Hip Program

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy - Hire More Fundraising Rain-Makers During Recession, New AHP Study Concludes

Autism - Autism Studies Presented at Mid-Atlantic Research Consortium Meeting

Autism - Education Series Offered for Parents of Children Diagnosed With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

BetAgainstMe.com - Sports Betting Site Owner Speaks Out Against Legalizing Online Betting

BioMed Central - Stigma increases likelihood that drug users reoffend

BioMed Central - Would NHS staff go to work during a flu pandemic?

Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO - BIO Asks Congress to Examine Regulatory Impact of Renewable Fuel Standard Provisions

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members

Breast Cancer - ACLU Challenges Patents on Breast Cancer Genes

Breast Cancer - MultiVu Video Feed: REESE WITHERSPOON JOINS AVON FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN AND SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL TO CELEBRATE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF AVON COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CENTER

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Approval of Wisconsin Smoke-Free Legislation Is Historic Win for Health

Cancer - Courageous Cancer Survivors Honored at Intergraph(R) Garden of Hope

Colorado Meth Project - Colorado Meth Project Launches Statewide Meth Prevention Campaign

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation - CBC Foundation Announces Honorary Co-Chairs for ALC 2009

Consumer Watchdog - President Obama, Sens. Kennedy & Baucus: Don't Buy Insurer 'Compromise' for Bush-era Plan to Gut State Consumer Protection Laws

Critical Care - Research from San Francisco General Hospital provide new insights into critical care

Cytori Therapeutics - Cytori and GE Healthcare Form Partnership to Commercialize StemSource Products in the U.S.

Dementia - Research from University of New South Wales has provided new information about dementia

Democratic National Committee - Kaine Lauds President Obama's Agreement With Health Care Industry Groups to Reduce Health Care Costs

Depression - Piedmont Triad, N.C., biotech news/Targacept Initiates Phase 2 Study of TC-5214 in Patients with Resistant Hypertension

Diabetes - Diabetes Experts Issue New Recommendations for Inpatient Glycemic Control - Call for Systemic Changes in Hospitals Nationwide

Drug Resistance - ConvaTec Launches New AQUACEL(R) Ag Dressing with Strengthening Fiber

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Emergent BioSolutions Submits to FDA Development Plan Required of Bidders in Competitive Range for Recombinant Anthrax Vaccine rPA Contract with HHS

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. - Fate Therapeutics Granted Exclusive License for Stem Cell Modulators by Children's Hospital Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Washington County Health System Maryland Revs at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

HB Litigation Conferences - Benzene Litigation Conference July 24

HB Litigation Conferences - Chinese Drywall Litigation Subject of Conference and Two Teleconferences

HD Merrimack - Healthcare Professional Is Working to Make a Difference, One Dose at a Time

Heart Attack - Focus on Rapid Medical Response to Improve the Quality of Healthcare and Drive the Ambulance Services Market in Europe, According to Frost & Sullivan

Hepatitis C Virus - Veteran-Owned Biotech Startup Company Charges Health Agency (NYSDOH) with Blackballing its Initiatives

HIV/AIDS - Researchers' work from University of California focuses on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Victory! Colombian Government Cuts Price of Abbott's Lifesaving AIDS Drug Kaletra 55%, Says AHF

Hygiene - Monitoring System Stops Hospital Infections with Traffic Light Camera to Capture Hand Hygiene Violators

Hythiam, Inc. - Hythiam Announces First Quarter Results

IBM Corporation - IBM Establishes Global Healthcare Centre of Excellence in La Gaude, France

Identigene - Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit Store Sales Rocket through New Retail Paradigm for Genetic Testing

Intelligent Hospital Systems Ltd. - Dr. Niels Erik Hansen Appointed CEO

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. - Richard E. Chapman Appointed to Serve on National Health Information Technology Policy Committee

Lambert, Edwards & Associates - Lambert, Edwards & Associates Named Agency of Record for Aspirus, Inc.

Life Sciences - Axis Technology Launches Data Masking Platform Specifically for Small to Medium-Sized Companies

Life Sciences - Home Study Course Created by Board Certified Physician and Medical Expert Teaches Health Care Professionals How to Be Effective Experts and Defendants in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Life Sciences - Manatt Adds Former Senior FAA Official Christopher Brown in Washington, D.C.

Life Sciences - Medical City Hospital Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from Louisiana State University, Department of Psychology described

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from City University of New York

Life Sciences - Research from G.S. Owen et al has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of London detail findings in life sciences

Managed Care - IROs Help Cut Health Plan Costs During the Recession

Manhole Barrier Security Systems, Inc. - Life-Lines - Internet, Phones, Utilities - In Jeopardy.

MedCath Corporation - David Covert to Join MedCath as Senior Vice President, Operations

MedClean Technologies, Inc. - MedClean Technologies, Inc. Approved in New Jersey

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Announces San Antonio as Home of New Diabetes Facility

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Announces U.S. Trial of Unique Therapy for Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage

Mental Health - New findings from Monash University in the area of mental health published

Methadone - New methadone study results from University of Washington described

MMR Information Systems, Inc. - MMR Information Systems, Inc. Receives Licensing Proposal Involving the Company's Anti-CD20 Antibodies

Montana Meth Project - Montana Meth Project Announces New Board Members

New Jersey Hospital Association - New Jersey Hospital Association to Promote nTelagent's Self-Pay Management System

Nightlight Christian Adoptions - $5,000 Awarded to Law Students for Tackling Critical Legal Issues Surrounding the Controversial Topic of Embryo Donation & Adoption

Office Depot - Office Depot Unveils Expanded Writing Assortment and Enhanced Shopping Experience at Nationwide Retail Store Locations

Office of Justice Programs - Us Department of Justice - Attorney General Holder Announces Recovery Act Grant to Save or Create Justice Related Idaho Jobs

Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi: Health Care Legislation Will Be on the House Floor by the End of July

Office of the Speaker of the House - Pelosi: In Jordan, We Build on 60 Years of Friendship to Work Together for Peace in the Middle East

Oragenics, Inc. - Oragenics, Inc. Continues to Explore Strategic Alternatives to Fund Continuing Operations

Pandemics - H1N1 Pandemic Precautions for Front Line Workers

Pandemics - New pandemics data have been reported by J.G. Hodge and co-authors

Patient Command, Inc. - Patient Command Tells Sec. Sebelius That Existing Technology Can Make Electronic Health Records Interoperable

Pediatrics - New 'Healthy Eyes for Peak Performance' Brochure Offers Parents and Caregivers Advice, Insight on the Role of Vision in Children's Performance

Pediatrics - New Study Funded By the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Finds Masimo SpCO(R) May Provide a Noninvasive Measure of Acute Asthma Severity in Children

Pediatrics - Riley Hospital-Indiana University study finds booster car seats not being used appropriately

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency - PA Senate's Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Juvenile Delinquency, Crime Prevention Programs

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Secretary of Health Unveils Pennsylvania's New Portable Hospitals in Lehigh County

Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management - Pepperdine’s 2009 National Knowledge Management Conference Announces Keynote Speakers

Pfizer Inc - Greg Simon, Noted Leader In Health and Science Policy, Joins Pfizer

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Clinical Modular Casework

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Surgical Incontinence Products

Premier Inc. - Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Save with New Premier Agreements for Telecommunication Equipment Distributors

Psychiatry - Research from Y. Lunsky and colleagues provide new insights into psychiatry

Public Health - APHA Applauds Climate Change Bill That Will Help Protect Public Health

Public Health - New Bill to Fund Climate Change and Public Health Preparedness Praised by Environmental and Health Groups

Public Health - UC Berkeley Launches Kaiser Permanente Community Health Scholars Program

Rehabilitation Research - Project HOPE Launches Rehabilitation Program to Address Needs of Thousands Recovering from Injuries Sustained During the May 12, 2008 Earthquake

Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America - Renaissance Healthy Savings Card Announces New Dental Network, Now Includes Discounts on Chiropractic and Alternative Health

ReportLinker - High Growth Reported for the Innovation in Weight Management: Novel Ingredients, Regulatory Challenges and Go-to-Market Strategies

Reproductive Health - Today(R) Sponge Returns to Store Shelves

Research and Markets - Alcoholic Drinks in Croatia

Research and Markets - Examine Europe's Research Roadmap for New Personal Protective Equipment Which Boasts a Euro10bn Industry Per Annum

Research and Markets - Health and Wellness - Nutritionals in Bolivia

Research and Markets - Health and Wellness Food and Beverages in China

Research and Markets - Italy Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2009

Research and Markets - Latvia's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry is in Lowly 17th Position out of the 20 Markets Surveyed in Central and Eastern Europe

Research and Markets - Slovenia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2009

Research and Markets - The Medical Device Market: Ireland

Research and Markets - The Medical Device Market: the Indonesian Market, Valued at just US$198 Million in 2008

Research and Markets Ltd. - Knowledge Translation in Health Care: Moving from Evidence to Practice

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars - Job loss can make you sick, new study finds

RWD Healthcare - St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Announces Latest Phase of Efficiency, Excellence and Engagement Campaign

Sanitec Industries, Inc. - Back Home Again in Indiana

SearchAmerica - SearchAmerica(R) Unveils Next-Generation Red Flags Rule System for Health Care

Seizure - Henry Ford Hospital: Unique Patient Study -- No Informed Consent

Smoking - Launch of Tobacco Free Europe Campaign

Standing Stone, Inc. - Standing Stone and Emmi Solutions Announce Strategic Joint Marketing Initiative to Provide Interactive Health Education to Standing Stone Customers

Stanford Center on Longevity - Stanford Center on Longevity Releases New Findings About Voter Attitudes on Health Care Reform

Suicide - Reports summarize suicide study results from Griffith University

Surgery - U.S. News Media Group Announces 'America's Best Hospitals' Video Series

Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute - Texas Life Sciences Industry Poised for Greater Growth

Tuberculosis - A Global View: NanoLogix Creates Science Advisory Board

Type-A Mom - InvestigativeMommyBlogger.com on Shopping Cart Dangers

U.S. Department of Justice - Novo Nordisk Agrees To Pay $9 Million Fine in Connection With Payment of $1.4 Million in Kickbacks Through the United Nations Oil-for-Food Program

United American Nurses, AFL-CIO - Common-Sense Patient Handling Bill Protects Patients and Nurses

Winner Medical Group Inc. - Winner Medical Establishes Joint Venture With West China Hospital in Chengdu, China

A.M. Best Co. - A.M. Best Downgrades Issuer Credit Rating of South Dakota State Medical Holding Co., Inc.

Access to Medical Imaging Coalition - AMIC Unveils RightScanRightTime.org

Acid Reflux Disease Quality of Care - Data on acid reflux disease quality of care described by researchers at University of California

Addiction Medicine - Study data from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey update knowledge of addiction medicine

Adverse Drug Reactions - Coalition for Quality & Patient Safety of Chicagoland PSO Taps ECRI Institute PSO for Patient Safety Support

Aging - Social Security 'Problems' Are 'Misplaced Scare Tactics' and Media Missing Story of Solvency, Says Former Congressional Aging Committee Chief of Staff Bob Weiner

Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation - CORRECTING and REPLACING New Report: Home Health Care Saves Billions for Medicare

Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation - New Report: Home Health Care Saves Billions for Medicare

Allscripts - Leading Healthcare Technology Companies Launch National Physician Education Program on Stimulus and Electronic Health Records

Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency - New alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency study results from F. Rahaghi et al described

Alzheimer Disease - Findings in Alzheimer disease reported from D.L. Cherry and co-researchers

Alzheimer Disease - Medical Care Corporation Enables Early Detection of Memory Loss Due to Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Disease - Study findings from University of Pittsburgh broaden understanding of Alzheimer disease

America's Health Insurance Plans - Health Savings Account Enrollment Reaches Eight Million

American Academy of Nursing, Washington, D.C. - University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell: Nurse Practitioners Are Key to Obama Health Care Reform, Call for Increased Federal Funding for Innovative Nurse-Managed Health Ca

American Medical Association Foundation - AMA Foundation Names Minority Scholars Award Recipients

American Society of Nephrology - Kidney disease patients reap rewards of prevention

Amerigroup Foundation - Dr. Emily Abrams Massey of Atlanta Honored as 'Healthy Hero' by the AMERIGROUP Foundation

Andiamo Restaurant Group - The Andiamo Restaurant Group Introduces Andiamo Lean

AngioDynamics, Inc. - AngioDynamics to Participate in the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Health Care Conference

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Antares Pharma Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results

Anxiety Disorders - New anxiety disorders data have been reported by L. Culpepper and co-authors

Anxiety Disorders - Research from University of California yields new findings on anxiety disorders

Anxiety Disorders - Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital report on findings in anxiety disorders

Anxiety Disorders - Studies in the area of anxiety disorders reported from J.R.T. Davidson and co-researchers

ANY Lab Test NOW; Atherotech, Inc. - VAP Cholesterol Test Now Available at ANY LAB TEST NOW

Arrhythmia - Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center Celebrates Successful First Year

Arrhythmia - Weight-loss Supplements May Cause Life-threatening Cardiac Complications or Death

Arthritis - New arthritis study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Tehran

Arthritis - Research on arthritis reported by E. Flipon et al

Asthma - Research from N.C. Tan et al has provided new information about asthma

Asthma - U.S. FDA Accepts Aridol(TM) New Drug Application for Review

Autism - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Plans to Offer Customer Groups Ability to Purchase Coverage of Autism Treatment Programs that Provide Intensive Early Intervention

Baylor College of Medicine - Protein-protein interaction explains vision loss in genetic diseases

Behavior - Skin color clue to nicotine dependence

Biomedical Engineering - New biomedical engineering study findings have been reported by scientists at National Cheng-Kung University

Biomedical Engineering - Research from Aristotle University provide new insights into biomedical engineering

bioMerieux - Clinicians Report Tools to Monitor the Progression of Sepsis Urgently Needed

Bipolar Disorder - FDA Approves Lamictal(R) ODT(TM) Orally Disintegrating Tablets

BodyLogicMD - BodyLogicMD Leaders Speak At the Florida Boomer Lifestyle Conference

BodyLogicMD - If 50 Is the New 30, Why Does 40 Feel Like 70?

Bone and Joint Surgery - New findings reported from C.L. Kidner and co-authors describe advances in bone and joint surgery

Brain Cancer - Bonnie Hunt, Melina Kanakaredes and Dr. Ruth Westheimer Lend Their Support to Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer research has been reported by scientists at Lagos State University, Medical Department

Bulletin News, Llc - Custom Briefings Launches E-Newsletter for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

Burn Science - Research conducted at C. Ottomann and co-authors has provided new information about burn science

Cancer - AMDL, Inc. Enters Into Distribution Agreements With GenWay Biotech, Inc. to Advance Commercialization of the DR-70 (FDP) Cancer Test in the US and Canada

Cancer - Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons Accredits and Honors the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview

Cancer - Custom Briefings Launches E-Newsletter for the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Cancer - Findings from University of Texas provide new insights into cancer

Cancer - Make No Small Plans: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Endeavors to Make Cancer History

Cancer - Melanoma Organization Launches Digital Resources - Melanoma Research Foundation leverages online tools to reach consumers during Melanoma Awareness Month

Cancer - Oncology Social Workers Report Uncertain and Unknown Cancers Significantly Increase Patient Distress

Cancer - Retrospective Analysis Finds Treatment of Cancer Chemotherapy Patients With Epoetin Alfa Associated With Lower Drug Cost Than Darbepoetin Alfa

Cardiology - Boston Scientific Data Show Real-World Survival Rates for Implantable Cardiac Device Patients Exceed Rates From Clinical Trials

Cardiology - Boston Scientific to Donate Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices to Heartbeat International for Implantation in Needy Patients

Cardiology - Studies in the area of cardiology reported from A.D. Krahn and co-researchers

Case Management - CMSA Delivers Important Message to Congress: Case Management Services Improve Patient Care and Should Be Key Strategy in Health Care Reform Initiatives

CEP America - Palomar Pomerado Health System Achieves National Recognition for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Chlamydia - Research in the area of chlamydia reported from S.P.E. Sylvan and colleagues

Chronic Kidney Failure - Data on chronic kidney failure described by researchers at University of California

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Studies from University of Miami add new findings in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clarian Bariatrics - 400 People Join Panther Racing CEO and Physician to Celebrate Improved Health and Quality of Life

Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Named One of World's Most Ethical Companies

Clinical Data, Inc. - Clinical Data, Inc. Expands FAMILION® Long QT Syndrome Test by Doubling the Number of Genes

Clinical Trial Research - Cadence Pharmaceuticals Submits Acetavance New Drug Application for the Treatment of Acute Pain and Fever

Coagulation - Cynosure Enhances Industry-Leading Smartlipo Laser Lipolysis Workstation with Increased Energy and Intelligent Temperature Sensing

Colon Cancer - CMS Denial of Coverage for Virtual Colonoscopy May Cost Lives

Colon Cancer - Decision by Medicare's CMS to Deny Coverage for 'Virtual' Colon Cancer Tests Underscores Lack of Evidence on Cancer Prevention

Coma - Reports from Eastern Piedmont University highlight recent research in coma

Committee to Save Independent Hme Suppliers, Llc - New Organization Formed To Save Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers

Concentric Medical, Inc. - Concentric Medical Announces Enrollment Milestone for Merci Registry

Consumer Watchdog - Sen. Max Baucus: Answer 10 Questions About Mandatory Purchase of Health Insurance Including Why the Public Was Excluded From Today's Committee Meeting

Critical Care - Maryland ICU Patients Connected to Remote Critical Care Staff, Improving Quality and Safety

Critical Care Medicine - New critical care medicine research from University of Wurzburg described

Cross Infection - Reports from Erasmus University describe recent advances in cross infection

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. - Two Studies at AACE 2009 Annual Meeting Highlight Effects of Welchol colesevelam HCl on Blood Glucose and LDL-C in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Decision Resources - More Patients Receive Diovan As a First- or Second-Line Therapy Compared With Cozaar or Avapro

Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapy - Scientists at Grenoble University publish new data on deep vein thrombosis therapy

Defibrillators - Boston Scientific Announces European Approval and First Implants of New Defibrillation Lead System Designed to Simplify the Surgical Process

Defibrillators - Reports from University of Bologna advance knowledge in defibrillators

Dementia - New findings in dementia described from University of Connecticut

Diabetes - Research results from H.A. Chakkera and co-authors update knowledge of diabetes

Diabetes - VSP Vision Care Study: Annual Eye Exams Save Companies Nearly $3 Billion Each Year

Diabetes Management - Incentives and Pharmacist Coaches Lead to Improved Health and Lower Health Care Costs for Diabetic Patients

Diagnostics - Study results from R.C. Smith et al provide new insights into diagnostics

Dialysis - New dialysis study findings have been reported by K.E. Chan and colleagues

Drug Development - Mail Service and Higher Generic Use Helps Keep Spending in Check, Countering Brand Drug Price Inflation and Specialty Medication Growth

Dupuytren's Disease - BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

EaglePicher Medical Power, Llc - EaglePicher Medical Power Announces New Li/CFx Battery Technology

eCardio Diagnostics - eCardio Launches NEW Atrial Fibrillation Information System AFIS

El Camino Hospital - El Camino Hospital Reports on Los Gatos Activation Progress

Eldercare Services - Hospital Discharge – a Danger to Older Adults? Eldercare Services Can Help

Emphysema - Pulmonx Acquires Assets of Emphasys Medical and Unveils Combined Product Portfolio at International Conference of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Annual Meeting

Endoscopy - New endoscopy study findings have been reported by A. Riphaus and colleagues

Epilepsy Therapy Project - Epilepsy Therapy Project Launches Epilepsy: Insights & Strategies; Innovative Online Journal Featured on epilepsy.com

European Society of Cardiology - Expert consensus on catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias

Express Scripts, Inc. - Express Scripts to Present at Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference

Express Scripts, Inc. - Express Scripts to Present at the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Health Care Conference

Family Practice - Research from L. Reveiz et al has provided new information about family practice

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company - Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Provides Swimming Pool Safety Tips to Help Hotels Reduce Liability

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms CentraCare Health System's MN Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Affirms Cullman Regional Medical Center, AL's Outstanding Debt at 'BBB-'; Outlook Negative

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Downgrades Midland National Life & North American Co. for Life & Health Insurance's IFS to 'A'

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Silver Cross Hospital, IL Series 2009 Revs 'BBB+'; Dwngrs Outstanding; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings - Fitch Rates Virginia Public Building Authority's 2009B Revs 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Genomic Health - Genomic Health's Oncotype DX Colon Cancer Test Predicts Individualized Recurrence Risk for Stage II Colon Cancer Patients

Glaucoma - Scientists at University of Michigan describe research in glaucoma

Gout - Studies from J.G. Hanly et al further understanding of gout

Graves Disease - Findings from Taichung Veterans General Hospital advance knowledge in Graves disease

Group & Pension Administrators, Inc. - San Antonio Company Lowers Healthcare Cost by over 40%

Gynecology - Hialeah Hospital Welcomes Dr. Carlos Rodriguez to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Program

HCD Research - Docs Are Becoming Less Concerned About H1N1 Swine Flu

Health Dialog - Health Dialog Recognized for Furthering Health Literacy

Health Insurance - Actuaries: Addressing Health Spending Growth is Path to Sustainable Health Care System

Health Insurance - Alliance for Patient Access Wants Health Care Code of Conduct

Health Insurance - Health Insurance: Stay Protected Amid Layoffs, Budget Cuts

Health Insurance - IBM Helps Government of Slovenia to Build Smart Health Insurance System

Health Insurance - New health insurance findings from Harvard University published

Health Insurance - New Study Finds Fewer Families Can Afford Health Insurance

Health Insurance - Reports from B.B. Markovic et al highlight recent research in health insurance

Health Net of Arizona, Inc. - Health Net of Arizona Bolsters Provider Network and Signs Multi-Year Agreement

Health Net of California, Inc. - Information for Santa Barbara Fire Victims and Evacuees

Health WorldNet, Inc. - HealthWorldNet.com Announces HealthWiNs Awards

HealthPartners - HealthPartners Clinics Recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home

Healthy Advice Networks - Healthy Advice Networks Achieves Strong Growth Despite Challenging Economy

Heart Attack - FDA approves Exforge HCT® the only high blood pressure treatment to combine three medications in a single pill

Heart Attack - From Heart Attack Scare to Half-Marathon

Heart Bypass Surgery - Clinical Data & Innovation Will Shift PCI and CABG Procedures in Europe

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings reported from S.J. Lewis and co-authors

Heart Disease - Research from Mayo Clinic yields new findings on heart disease

Heart, Diabetes & Weight Loss Centers of New York - Dr. Fred Vagnini to Appear at NYC Major Health Conferences

Heparin - Research from A. Tripodi and colleagues has provided new data on heparin

Hepatitis B Virus - Data on hepatitis B virus described by W.D. Hong et al

HMS Holdings Corp. - HMS Holdings Corp. to Present at 2009 Deutsche Bank Healthcare Conference

Humana - Hawaii Medical Center Signs Agreement to Provide Care to Humana’s Medicare Advantage PPO members

Hypertension - Studies from Duke University add new findings in the area of hypertension

Hypertension - Study results from B.K. Babic and colleagues in the area of hypertension published

Immune Deficiency Foundation - Immune Deficiency Foundation Honors Cerda Family and Volunteers From ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

Influenza - Quest Diagnostics Introduces First Commercial Laboratory Test for Identifying the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus

InSound Medical, Inc. - '100% Invisible' Lyric(R) Hearing Aid Wins Medical Design Excellence Award

IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. - IPC the Hospitalist Company CEO Adam Singer Named One of 50 Most Powerful Physician Executives

IsoRay, Inc. - IsoRay Announces Expansion into Canadian Brachytherapy Market

JAMA and Archives Journals - Diet and exercise intervention helps older, overweight cancer survivors reduce functional decline

Karolinska Institutet - Tufted bacteria cause infection in premature babies

Laboratory Corporation of America - LabCorp Announces David P. King Elected Chairman of the Board

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Community Health Systems, Inc.

LHC Group, Inc. - LHC Group Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

LIFE Foundation; America's Health Insurance Plans - Financial Impact on Disabled Individuals Can Be Staggering, Says New Study

Life Sciences - Advanced ICU Care appoints Doug Webb, CPA, as chief financial officer

Life Sciences - Data from State University of New York provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Emergency Physicians Take Issue with Secretary Sebelius' Statements about Emergency Care and "Medical Homes"

Life Sciences - IGCN Launches Robust Calendar Event Scheduling and Consumer Personalization Solution for Hospital Web Sites Major Upgrade Provides Powerful Admin Dashboard for Hospital Contact Centers, Integrated Physician Referral Services and Personaliz

Life Sciences - Ingenix CareTracker Enables EMR Adoption for As Little As $5,000; Low-cost, web-based EMRs help health care providers improve care and benefit from stimulus incentives

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from C.I. Voils and co-researchers described

Life Sciences - NovaRad Nets Two PACS Contracts with California Medical Centers

Life Sciences - Research from R.H. Brophy and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Sao Paulo Federal University

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

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

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of Cincinnati discuss research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Sydney add new findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing publishes research in life sciences

LifeScript - LifeScript.com Names America’s Top 21 Women’s Doctors 2009

Managed Care - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Report First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Managed Care - NCQA Accreditation Status of Excellence Awarded to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Managed Care - Top Blue Cross and Blue Shield-Branded Managed Care Organizations Lost More Than One Million Members in the First Half of 2008

Manhattan Cross Cultural Group - Attention New Jersey Physicians Still Needing to Meet Cultural Competency Requirement by June 30

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital - Kids With Disabilities Benefit From Marianjoy Golf Camps

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Mayo Clinic and Grameen Healthcare Join Forces to Launch Demonstration Project

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - MedApps HealthPAL Connects to Microsoft HealthVault to Improve Patient Compliance and Lower Healthcare Costs

McKesson Corporation - Maria Parham Medical Center Implements McKesson PACS

MedAptus - University of Minnesota Physicians Chooses MedAptus Following Comprehensive Vendor Review

Medical Connections Holdings, Inc. - Medical Connections Holdings Sees Continued Growth in the Medical Staffing Industry

Medicare and Medicaid - Actuaries: Trustees' Reports Warn of Looming Financial Challenges Facing Retirement Programs

Medicare and Medicaid - Avalere Shows Home Health Interventions Associated with Lower Medicare Spending and Re-Hospitalizations for Patients With Chronic Illness

Medicare and Medicaid - Catching Criminals, Stopping Fraud in Medicare & Medicaid Effort seeks to recapture estimated $60 billion lost each year to Medicare & Medicaid scams

Medicare and Medicaid - CMS Awards Medicaid Integrity Program Contract to HMS

Medicare and Medicaid - Concord Coalition Says New Trustees' Report Demonstrates the Importance of Health Care Cost Control

Medicare and Medicaid - NACDS Commends Senators Tester and Roberts for Legislation Protecting Patient Access to Community Pharmacies - Bill Aims to Exempt Pharmacies from CMS Surety Bond Regulation -

Medicare and Medicaid - New Economic Impact Study: Obama Administration Implementation of Bush-Era Medicare Regulation Will Cost U.S. $2.5 Billion in Business Activity, Cut Over 30,000 Jobs

Medicare and Medicaid - Pelosi Statement on Annual Report of Social Security and Medicare Trustees

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

Medicare and Medicaid - Single Payer Health Care Ads on National Television

Medicare and Medicaid - Study data from University of Sydney update understanding of medicare and medicaid

Medicare and Medicaid - SXC Health Solutions expands presence in state Medicaid programs

Medicare and Medicaid - XLHealth Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report

MEDNAX, Inc. - Houston Neonatal Group Practice Acquired by MEDNAX

MEDNAX, Inc. - MEDNAX to present at Bank of America 2009 Health Care Conference

MEDNAX, Inc. - MEDNAX to present at Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference

MEDS - G. Scott Dillon Named President and CEO of MEDS

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Launches Clinical Trial to Improve Quality of Care for Implantable Defibrillator Patients

Melanoma - New melanoma research reported from University of New Mexico

Mental Health - Higher financial burden of mental health/substance abuse treatment in the U.S. South: New Federal Study

Mental Health - New mental health research from Y. Jang et al outlined

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. - MetCare of Florida Connecting Seniors with Benefit Programs Through the National Council on Aging’s BenefitsCheckUp®

Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy - ViraCor Laboratories Launches Ultrasensitive JC Virus Test; New test will assist in the earlier diagnosis of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

Myotomy - Scientists at Sahlgrenska University, Department of Radiology target myotomy

National Center for Policy Analysis - NCPA Briefing Raises Questions About Trustees' Annual Report

National Press Club - Low-Reimbursement Rate Threatens Wheelchair for Wounded Vets

Nursing - Data from Royal Children's Hospital provide new insights into nursing

Open Solutions Inc. - Raddon Study Shows How Small Businesses Are Responding to Economic Conditions

Oral Cancer - Zila & Experts Testify at Congressional Hearing on Innovative Technology for Veterans; Urge Broader Use of ViziLite(R) Plus by VA for Oral Cancer Screening

Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU researchers study the idling brain

Oregon State University - Study reveals conflict between doctors, midwives over homebirth

Pandemics - Research from W. Opstelten and co-researchers yields new findings on pandemics

Parkinson Disease - Transgenomic and Power3 Medical Introduce NuroPro(R) Tests for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases at AAN Annual Meeting

Pathology - New research on pathology from E.W. Catalano and co-authors summarized

Pediatric Research - Packard/Stanford Physician to Lead Society for Pediatric Research

Pediatrics - 'Common Sense Pediatrics': Combining Alternative and Traditional Medicine in Everyday Practice

Pediatrics - Show Mom and Dad You Care Every Day of the Year; Give the Gift of Health Advocacy this Mother's and Father's Days

Pediatrics - SkinMedica to Co-Promote ACZONE(R) (dapsone) Gel 5% to Pediatricians in the U.S.

Pediatrics - UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation To Award More Medical Grants for Child Health Care Needs in New Jersey

Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General - Auditor General Jack Wagner Finds New Castle Area School District Improperly Received $54,784 in State Funds

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Hires Patient Safety Liaison to Help Healthcare Facilities Implement Guidance

Perinatology - Study findings from University of Milan provide new insights into perinatology

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PCMA - PCMA: New National Generic Pharmaceutical Study Finds Savings of $734 Billion Over the Last Decade

Pharmaceuticals - Affordable and Flexible CRM Solutions - Key to Drive Investments from Pharmaceutical Companies, Notes Frost & Sullivan

Pharmaceuticals - Proposed E-Cigarette Ban Pushed in the Name of America's Health Actually a Backdoor Boost to Pharmaceutical Companies

Pharmaceuticals - Research from A.M. Cheraghali and co-researchers in the area of pharmaceuticals described

Pharmaceuticals - Research results from K. Wilbur and co-authors update knowledge of pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals - The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Georgia Seniors about Medication Management and Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

Pharmaceuticals - Tris Pharma Announces Acceptance of Its First Two NDAs

Pharmacy - New data from Harokopio University illuminate research in pharmacy

Physicians Practice - Physicians Practice and Area Businesses Partner to Improve Patient Care in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Post-Trials Research - Findings from B. Pan-Petesch et al in post-trials research reported

Postgraduate Medicine - New postgraduate medicine research from Vanderbilt University outlined

Prematics - Kevin Hutchinson Appointed to Health IT Standards Committee

Press Ganey Associates, Inc. - Press Ganey Supports National Hospital Week

Prostate Cancer - Study Highlights TargetScan Touch for Improved Prostate Cancer Detection

Prostate Cancer Foundation - New Diet and Exercise Guidelines for Prostate Health Published by Prostate Cancer Foundation

Psoriasis - Data from Charite University provide new insights into psoriasis

Psychiatry - Research from Arabian Gulf University in psychiatry provides new insights

Psychiatry - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute publish new studies and findings in the area of psychiatry

Psychiatry - Researchers' work from University of Pittsburgh focuses on psychiatry

Public Health - Unique Electronic Strategy Alerts Physicians to Latest Clinical Information on H1N1 Flu

Pulmonary Disease - Research from University of California broadens understanding of pulmonary disease

Purdue University - Findings uncover new details about mysterious virus

Qforma - Qforma Launches New Database to Help Consumers Find Top Community Medical Experts

Quality of Life - Studies from R.N. Foley and co-researchers yield new data on quality of life

Queen's University Belfast - Survival rates for cancer rise across Ireland

Quest Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics to Connect to Microsoft HealthVault and Empower Patients and Physicians to Share Diagnostic Laboratory Test Results Online

Radiographics - Scientists at University of Wisconsin release new data on radiographics

Radiology - NovaRad Introduces NovaPro, a Specialized RIS/PACS for Radiologist Groups that Simplifies DICOM Image Retrieval, Management and Report Distribution

Rafael Medical Technologies, Inc. - FDA Clears Rafael Medical's SafeFlo Vena Cava Filter

Research and Markets - Cholesterol Monitoring: Self- and Near-Testing Creating Opportunities

Research and Markets - Healthcare Pricing and Reimbursement in the United Arab Emirates

Research and Markets - Medical Home Improvement Guide Vol. II: More FAQs on Patient-Centered Care - Available Now

Research and Markets - Medical Home Improvement Guide Volumes I-II

Research and Markets - Nigeria Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2009 Report

Research and Markets - Renal Anemia: Early Diagnosis and Management of Anemia: Reducing Costs and Improving the Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease

Research and Markets - Strong Governmental Initiatives Contribute Greatly to Taiwanese Diabetes Therapeutics Market Dynamics

Research and Markets - Turkey Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2009

RetireSafe - More Dire Warnings for Social Security

Robert Weiner Associates - 4-Star Gen. Barry McCaffrey to Be Featured Speaker at Palm Beach, Fla., National Conference of Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Providers; Will Urge Drug Treatment Be Part of National Health Insurance Reforms

Sadra Medical - Sadra Medical Raises $30 Million

Scoliosis - New Adult Scoliosis Brace With an Innovative Twist

SCORR Marketing - SCORR Marketing Named Agency of Record by Skilled Care Pharmacy

SDI - SDI Offers Accelerated Consumer and Prescriber Promotion Response ROI Analysis

SDI - SDI Reports: Promotional Expenditures Flatten as the Number of Branded Blockbuster Drugs Decreases

Sepsis - Medical Simulation Corporation to Introduce Central Line Management Program at the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition

Shire plc - Shire to Present New Scientific Data on its ADHD Treatments at a National Scientific Meeting of Psychiatrists on May 18

Sidley Austin LLP - Former Acting General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, James C. Stansel, Rejoins Sidley Austin LLP

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. - Siemens Joins the Hearing Industries Association on Capitol Hill to Promote the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act

Sleep Disorders - New sleep disorders study results reported from M. Blondet et al

Small Cell Lung Cancer Prognosis - Studies from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Medicine have provided new data on small cell lung cancer prognosis

Smith & Nephew - Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Announces First Contribution to OREF Grants Fund

Society of Interventional Radiology - Interventional radiology: From sidelines to mainstream for patients

Somnia Anesthesia - Somnia Anesthesia Expands Services in Mid-Atlantic Region

SpectraScience, Inc. - SpectraScience Secures Distribution for WavSTAT(R) Cancer Diagnosis System in Germany & Austria

Spectrum - Access to Care Leads Americans' Priorities in First-Ever Public Study of Health Value

Sports Medicine - Studies from University of Duisburg-Essen yield new information about sports medicine

St. Joseph?s Hospital and Medical Center; Clinical Information - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Signs Agreement for Innovative Video Conferencing Use

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - CORRECTING and REPLACING St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of Current Plus ICD and Promote Plus CRT-D Devices to Provide Therapy for Life-Threatening Arrhythmias and Heart Failure

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces European Approval of Accent RF and Anthem RF Pacemakers Equipped With Wireless Technology

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces European Approval of Its Newest Heart Failure Devices Which Enable More Efficient Implantation and Follow-up

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces European CE Mark Approval and First Use of Next-Generation Cardiac Mapping System

Stanford University School of Medicine - Free Skin Cancer Screening at New Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

Structural Biology - Research from Pennsylvania State University in the area of lung cancer published

SunLink Health Systems, Inc. - SunLink Health Systems, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results

Surgery - Reports on surgery findings from P.H. Navsaria and co-researchers provide new insights

Surgical Information Systems - SIS Completes IHE Connectathon, Participates in HIMSS Interoperability Showcase

Surgical Technology - First 100 Patients Treated in Europe with the MitraClip(R) System for Percutaneous Mitral Repair

Technology Association of Georgia TAG - TAG Health, GHIE, & Georgia HIMSS Present the Economic Stimulus Package and Healthcare Technology

Telemedicine - The Doctor Is In, Around the Clock

The Epilepsy Therapy Project - 2009 Epilepsy Pipeline Update Conference Highlights Innovative New Therapies

The Larry King Cardiac Foundation - The Larry King Cardiac Foundation Achieves Record Life-Saving Pace With Help From New Friends and Partners

The Myers Law Firm - J. Gregory Myers, DDS, J.D. Opens the Myers Law Firm after 15 Successful Years Defending Health Care Providers Throughout Texas

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice - '50 Nurses from 50 States' Visit Capitol Hill to Preserve Home Health Medicare Benefit for their Patients and All Americans

The Scooter Store - The SCOOTER Store Recognizes National Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - TriZetto’s Margolis: Integrated Healthcare Management Offers Path to ‘Sustainable Affordability’ in U.S. Healthcare

Thomson Reuters - Thomson Reuters Honors Keystone Mercy and AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plans and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Tokai Pharmaceuticals - Tokai Pharmaceuticals Closes $22 Million Series D Funding

TREK Diagnostic Systems - TREK to Introduce New In Vitro Diagnostic and Research-Use-Only Susceptibility Products at American Society for Microbiology General Meeting, Booth 1301

TRIA Beauty - TRIA Laser Hair Removal System Debuts on 'The Doctors'

TriZetto - TriZetto Survey: Health Plans Using ICD-10 to Drive Strategic IT Initiatives and Create Foundation for Integrated Healthcare Management

Type 2 Diabetes - Research from S. Brunton and co-authors yields new data on type 2 diabetes

UCB - Cimzia certolizumab pegol Now Available for Self-Administration in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease

Ulcerative Colitis - New ulcerative colitis study findings have been published by scientists at Mayo Clinic

Ulcerative Colitis - Studies from D.T. Rubin et al in the area of ulcerative colitis described

University of California - Davis - Health System - Women with previous abnormal cervical cells at higher risk for recurrence and invasive cancer

University of Massachusetts Medical School - UMMS researchers isolate first 'neuroprotective' gene in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Early Alzheimer's diagnosis offers large social, fiscal benefits

UPMC Health Plan - UPMC Health Plan Sponsors 'School of Swing' with MCG Jazz

Upp Technology, Inc. - Upp Technology, Inc. Unveils IRMS Clinic Management Module

VIVA Physicians, Inc. - Enrollment Complete in the XCELL Trial – the First U.S. Study of Stent Placement to Study Arterial Blockages Below the Knee

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - WellCare Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

WellCentive - WellCentive joins Executive Committee of the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative

Women's Health - Data on women's health published by researchers at Wright State University, Medical Department

ZOLL Medical Corporation - CORRECTING and REPLACING Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Increase to 47% with ZOLL AutoPulse in Chula Vista, California

Zscaler - Ulster-Greene ARC Selects Zscaler for Data Loss Prevention and Web 2.0 Security



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