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State and Local Health Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . September 27th, 2007

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Adverse Drug Reactions - New Report: Dangerous Drug Side Effects and Deaths Doubled Since 1998... Seniors Hit Hardest

Allergies - Allergists at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Say This Year's Fall Allergy Season Could be Worst in Decades

AllOne Health Management Solutions - Frances Decker Named Mid-Atlantic Region Sales Executive for AllOne Health Management Solutions

Anesthesia - Study data from University of Iowa update knowledge of anesthesia

Arrhythmia - Stereotaxis' Niobe System Used to Perform More Than 10,000 Procedures Worldwide

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp - Making Proper Medication Use Part of Back-to-School Planning

Bacteremia Epidemiology - Joan XXIII University reports research in bacteremia epidemiology

Baptist Health - New Baptist Health Website Off to a Healthy Start

Bariatrics - Research on bariatrics detailed by scientists at Technical University, University Health Science Center

Bioengineering - Repligen Announces Settlement with ImClone In Erbitux Lawsuit

Bioethics - New findings in bioethics described from Wayne State University, College of Nursing

Biological Chemistry - Research on biological chemistry detailed by scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology

Biomedicine - Access to patient record databases invaluable for medical research, say leading funders

Biomedicine - Don't just save her life, save her fertility

Biomedicine - MEDEX Global Group & Harvard Medical International Join Forces to Create the Most Comprehensive Health Information Resource for International Travelers

Biomedicine - Scientists at University of Illinois report research in biomedicine

Biomedicine - Scientists at University of Sydney discuss research in biomedicine

Biotech Business - BioStorage Technologies Becomes Green Powered through the Use of 100% Certified Renewable Energy

Biotech Business - ThirdBiotech Networking Group Launches

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and AAA Arizona - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and AAA Arizona Bring Health Insurance Premium Discount to AAA Arizona Members

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina - Harvard Researchers Select S.C. BlueCross for National Honor

Brain Cancer Therapy - Studies from Ohio State University in the area of brain cancer therapy published

Breast Cancer Screening Epidemiology - New findings reported from Ullevaal University, Department of Radiology describe advances in breast cancer screening epidemiology

Bronchitis Therapy - Research from A. Pietinalho and co-researchers provides new data on bronchitis therapy

Cardiology - Findings from University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine in cardiology reported

Chronic Heart Failure - Studies from Baylor University, Heart and Vascular Institute add new findings in the area of chronic heart failure

Digestive Diseases - Studies from Children's Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology in the area of digestive disease in children described

Drug Resistance - Researchers at Leiden University have published new data on drug resistance

Drug Resistance - South Texas Doctors Report More Severe Cases of Community Staph 'Super Bug' Hospitalizing Children

Families Usa - Congress Poised to Add Millions of Uninsured Children to Successful, Bipartisan Health Plan

Fever of Unknown Origin Prevention - New fever of unknown origin prevention study findings reported from Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital

Fibromyalgia - Researchers from Policy Analysis Inc. detail new studies and findings in the area of fibromyalgia

Florida Hospital Association; Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida - Hospitals Urge State Farm to 'Disclose All the Facts' to Consumers on the Real Impacts of Post No-Fault Rate Filing

Genetics & Genomics - Sorenson Genomics Quintuples Laboratory Capacity to Fulfill Rising Demand for DNA Testing Services

Health Insurance - New AHIP Report Takes a Ten Year Look at the Unintended Consequences of State Efforts to Change the Insurance Market

Health Insurance - Wisconsin Employer Cooperative Awards High Marks to Wellness-Based Health Insurance Plan

Health Maintenance Organizations - Recent findings from University of Washington, Department of Medicine highlight research in health maintenance organizations

Health Maintenance Organizations - Research from University of Haifa in the area of health maintenance organizations described

Health Policy - Scientists at Ghent University release new data on health policy

Heart Attack - Cleveland Clinic Study Shows the Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone Reduces Risk of Death, Heart Attack and Stroke, but Increases Risk of Heart Failure

Heart Attack - Research from University of Helsinki, Department of Vascular Surgery provides new data about heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - On 30th Anniversary, Angioplasty Celebrated as Modern Medical Breakthrough in Stopping Heart Attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers from Baylor University, Department of Internal Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - American Heart Association Surgical Supplement Journal Report: Appropriate Hospital Discharge System Can Prevent Future Cardiac Events

Heart Disease - Scientists at Akdeniz University, Medical Department report research in heart disease

Heart Failure - Study results from University of Iowa broaden understanding of heart failure

Heart Failure Clinical Trial - Studies from Intermountain Medical Center in the area of heart failure clinical trial described

HIV/AIDS - Personal chaos in HIV patients' lives may be a barrier to regular medical care, UCLA Study Shows

Internal Medicine - Research on internal medicine published by R. Hasnainwynia et al

Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Prognosis - Study results from Christ Hospital provide new insights into ischemic cardiomyopathy prognosis

J.D. Power and Associates - J.D. Power and Associates Reports: CIGNA HealthCare Recognized for Call Center Customer Satisfaction Excellence for a Second Consecutive Year

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from D. Claassen et al outlined

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences in children study results from Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Liver Transplant - Researchers from University of Iowa report on findings in liver transplant

Lung Cancer - Researchers from University Medical Center, Department of Radiology publish new studies and findings in the area of lung cancer

Managed Care - Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Introduces New Health Plan Comparison Tool for Consumers

Managed Care - Highmark Blue Shield Introduces New Health Plan Comparison Tool for Consumers

MedeFinance, Inc. - Wise Regional Health System Chooses MedeFinance

Medical Systems - Studies from Mustafa Kemal University have provided new data on medical systems

Medicare and Medicaid - HCCA and Atlantic Information Services Team Up to Publish New Medicaid Compliance Newsletter

Medina General Hospital - Medina General Hospital and University Hospitals Agree to Pursue Affiliation

MedSynergies Inc. - John Payne Joins MedSynergies as CIO to Manage New Unbundled Service Offering for Revenue Cycle Management

Mental Health - Study results from Seoul National University broaden understanding of mental health

Mergers & Acquisitions - NSF International Acquires David Begg Associates

Methodist Hospitals - Memphis Hospitals announces debt tender offer

NJ Physicians - New Jersey Physicians Launch New, Statewide Association to Fight for Stronger Voice in Healthcare

nTelagent Inc. - nTelagent Self-Pay Management Solution Endorsed by Mississippi Hospital Association for Help with up-Front Cash Flow, Receivables and Overall Profitability

Obesity - Research from Columbus Children's Hospital in the area of obesity in children published

Obstetrics - Loma Linda University Medical Center Selects Beryl to Manage Call Center Interactions for Women's Services Programs and Departments

Pediatrics - Recent findings from Montreal Children's Hospital highlight research in pediatrics

Pennsylvania Department of Health - PA Health Department Survey Shows Impact of Income, Gender, Other Factors on Health and Access to Health Care

Personnel - Dan Hoemke Named HealthEquity Senior Vice President of Sales

Pharmacology - Researchers from University of California detail new studies and findings in the area of pharmacology

Photocoagulation - Data on photocoagulation detailed by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine

Physiology - PLx Pharma Announces That 2005 Nobel Laureate Professor Barry J. Marshall, FRACP FAA FRS Joins Its Scientific Advisory Board

Premier Inc. - Hospital Savings top $19 million in Premier's 6th Annual Collaborative Breakthrough Series

Prostate Cancer - Studies conducted at S. Orsola-Malpighi University, Institute of Oncology on prostate cancer recently published

Psychiatry - New psychiatry study findings reported from Medical University of Vienna

Pulmonary Embolism - Nuclear medicine approach can be first choice for excluding pulmonary embolism in young women

Qualitative Inquiry - Research from University of Bristol provide new insights into qualitative inquiry

Radiology - Fry Construction Selected for High-Profile Medical Imaging Project

Radiology - Research from University Hospital provides new data about radiology

Rehabilitation Research - Dr. Mahesh Ramachandran Joins Marianjoy Medical Group

Research and Markets - This Report Examines a New Approach to Selling Healthcare via New Media

Seiu California State Council - SEIU Endorses AB 8, 'An Opportunity to Make History'

Siemens Medical Solutions - Siemens to Deliver Enterprisewide Health Information System for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Stem Cell Research - CellCyte Genetics Corp. Enters Collaborative Research Agreement With Cleveland Clinic Foundation to Qualify Stem Cell Delivery in Damaged Heart Tissue

Sysmex America, Inc. - Sysmex America Awarded Seventh Veterans Affairs Contract

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Jennifer Daley to Depart as Tenet's Chief Medical Officer

The Amacore Group, Inc. - The Amacore Group, Inc. Appoints Joe Crisafi as New CFO, Member of Board of Directors

Thomson Healthcare - Hospitals Improve Survival Rates While Treating Sicker Patients Thomson Healthcare Study Shows

U.S. Department of Justice - Aventis Pays More Than $190 Million to Settle Drug Pricing Fraud Matters

Wellness - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Offers New Approach to Customer Group Wellness

Wellness - Hooper Holmes Names Chris Behling President of Health & Wellness Division

Angiology - Scientists in the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States release new angiology data

Apoptosis - Study data from the United States update apoptosis knowledge

Atherosclerosis - Study findings from Switzerland, Norway and the United States provide new insights into atherosclerosis

Breast Cancer - Researchers from Sweden, the United States and Taiwan describe findings in breast cancer studies

Cardiology - Data from the United States, Canada and Japan provide new insights into cardiology

Cardiology - Findings from Spain, Germany and Italy provide new insights into cardiology

Cardiology - Reports outline cardiology study results from the United States and Italy

Cardiology - Studies from the Czech Republic, Israel and Turkey in the area of cardiology described

Colon Cancer - Research from Italy and the United States advances colon cancer knowledge

Heart Disease - Research data from the United States and the Netherlands update heart disease knowledge

Lymphoma - Study results from the United States and Spain update understanding of lymphoma

Prostate Cancer - Research in the area of prostate cancer reported from Taiwan and the United States

SARS - New SARS research from Canada and Singapore outlined

Surgery - Study results from Spain, the United States and Italy broaden understanding of surgery

Wayne State University - Recent reports from Wayne State University provided an update

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - News published by Varian Medical Systems, Inc., officials updates activities

University of Washington, U.S. - Studies from University of Washington, U.S., add new findings to body of knowledge

Eurand - Reports summarize new developments from Eurand

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Journal articles summarize National Taiwan University, Taiwan, study findings

Baxter Healthcare Corporation - Baxter Healthcare Corporation officials report on new developments

Aetna - Aetna officials detail recent developments

The Beryl Companies - New reports from The Beryl Companies detailed

Humana Inc. - Recent developments from Humana Inc. summarized

Thomson Healthcare - Officials from Thomson Healthcare report latest developments

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. - New activities and developments reported by AdCare Health Systems, Inc.

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina - BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents its most recent news and research developments

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Tenet Healthcare Corporation officials describe the recent activities

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center - Officials from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center report on recent developments

IPC - The Hospitalist Company - IPC - The Hospitalist Company reports on new developments

Research and Markets - Research and Markets officials describe recent developments

Harvard University, U.S. - Researchers from Harvard University, U.S., report details of new studies and findings

Premier Inc. - Premier Inc. officials describe the recent activities

NCR Corporation - Recent developments from NCR Corporation highlighted

Stanford University, U.S. - Researchers with Stanford University, U.S., discuss study findings

American Society of Plastic Surgeons - American Society of Plastic Surgeons details recent developments

Delta Dental Plans Association - An update on recent developments released by Delta Dental Plans Association

University of Tampere, Finland - Researchers from University of Tampere, Finland, publish new findings

Avitar, Inc. - Avitar, Inc., officials describe recent developments

Eli Lilly and Company - Reports describe the most recent news from Eli Lilly and Company

Starpharma - News published by Starpharma officials updates activities

Corporate Accountability International - New activities and developments reported by Corporate Accountability International

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. - News from Cell Therapeutics, Inc., highlights the most recent developments

Metropolitan Jewish Health System - News from Metropolitan Jewish Health System highlights the most recent developments

American Medical Association - News from American Medical Association highlights the latest developments

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare - Evanston Northwestern Healthcare officials describe the recent activities

Aarp - Reports summarize new developments from Aarp

Biotron - Recent news from Biotron summarized

Bayer CropScience - Officials from Bayer CropScience report on recent activities

RehabCare Group, Inc. - Recent activities involving RehabCare Group, Inc., announced

University of Missouri, U.S. - Study findings from University of Missouri, U.S., enhance human health research

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Reports from Susan G. Komen for the Cure highlight the latest developments

AVI BioPharma, Inc. - Reports from AVI BioPharma, Inc., highlight the latest developments

Morris Animal Foundation - Officials from Morris Animal Foundation report on recent activities

Perot Systems Corporation - Reports from Perot Systems Corporation describe recent developments

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., officials report on new developments

PolyMedica Corporation - New reports from PolyMedica Corporation detailed

Meritain Health - Meritain Health announced its latest developments

Packaged Facts - Recent developments from Packaged Facts outlined

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Emisphere Technologies, Inc., reports on new developments

Take Care Health Systems - Officials from Take Care Health Systems report latest developments

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars presents its most recent news and research developments

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - News published by ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., officials updates activities

MassMutual Financial Group - Recent developments reported by MassMutual Financial Group

HealthSpring, Inc. - Officials from HealthSpring, Inc., report on recent activities

Mirabilis Medica - Mirabilis Medica officials provide details on the latest developments

Montecito Medical Investment Company - Officials from Montecito Medical Investment Company report details of recent activities

HealthSouth Corporation - Officials from HealthSouth Corporation recently report on new developments

Innsbruck Medical University, Austria - Studies from Innsbruck Medical University, Austria, highlight most recent research

American Red Cross - Recent developments reported by American Red Cross

Avicena Group, Inc. - An update on recent developments released by Avicena Group, Inc.

University of Texas, U.S. - Study findings from University of Texas, U.S., are outlined in reports

WellPoint, Inc. - Reports from WellPoint, Inc., detail the recent activities

Benefit Informatics - Benefit Informatics provides an activity update

CytoCore Inc. - News from CytoCore Inc. highlights the latest developments

Physicians Healthcare Management Group, Inc. - Physicians Healthcare Management Group, Inc., officials describe the recent activities

Diversified Clinical Services - Officials from Diversified Clinical Services report on recent developments

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota officials report on new developments

RediClinic Llc - New reports from RediClinic Llc detailed

Medifast, Inc. - New reports from Medifast, Inc., detailed

Catholic Health Association of the United States - Catholic Health Association of the United States describe recent developments

University of Regensburg, Germany - Researchers' work from University of Regensburg, Germany, adds to body of knowledge

Council for Quality Respiratory Care - News from Council for Quality Respiratory Care highlights the latest developments

Sirtex - Officials from Sirtex recently report on new developments

IntraOp Medical Corporation - Recent developments announced by IntraOp Medical Corporation

ICU Medical - Reports highlight recent developments from ICU Medical

Packaged Facts - Recent activities involving Packaged Facts announced

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Researchers' data from Johns Hopkins University, U.S., highlight new research

ProVation Medical - Officials from ProVation Medical report on recent developments

Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, highlight most recent findings

Kaiser Family Foundation - Kaiser Family Foundation officials describe recent developments

Aids Healthcare Foundation - Recent findings from Aids Healthcare Foundation provide an update on new developments

Fudan University, People's Republic of China - Researchers' data from Fudan University, People's Republic of China, highlight new research

Aids Healthcare Foundation - Recent developments announced by Aids Healthcare Foundation

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - An update on recent developments released by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Cigna HealthCare - Cigna HealthCare details recent developments

Lorus Therapeutics Inc. - New developments from Lorus Therapeutics Inc. outlined recently

Health Management Systems, Inc. - New developments from Health Management Systems, Inc., described

MedCath Corporation - Officials from MedCath Corporation provide details of new developments

CardioDynamics - News published by CardioDynamics officials updates activities

University of Texas, U.S. - New data from University of Texas, U.S., studies illuminate research

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - New developments reported by Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare officials

Duke University, U.S. - Researchers from Duke University, U.S., report details of new studies and findings

Premera Blue Cross - Recent findings from Premera Blue Cross provide an update on new developments

Amgen - Recent developments from Amgen detailed

Decision Resources - Recent developments from Decision Resources detailed

NCR Corporation - Recent developments from NCR Corporation summarized

California Nurses Association - Officials from California Nurses Association recently report on new developments

Monash University, Australia - Monash University, Australia, researchers publish most recent findings

Dialysis Corporation of America - New developments reported by Dialysis Corporation of America officials

Hythiam, Inc. - Recent news from Hythiam, Inc., summarized

Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - Case Western Reserve University, U.S., describe new medical findings

Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, U.S. - Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, U.S., researchers publish latest findings

Community Health Systems, Inc. - Community Health Systems, Inc., has provided details on its latest developments

Aetna - Recent developments reported by Aetna

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Studies from University of Pittsburgh, U.S., highlight most recent findings

Cambridge Who's Who - Reports from Cambridge Who's Who describe recent developments

Fitch Ratings - Officials from Fitch Ratings provide details of new developments

Medical College of Georgia, U.S. - Medical College of Georgia, U.S., investigators have published new study data

Advocat Inc. - Recent news from Advocat Inc. summarized

NeoStem, Inc. - NeoStem, Inc., provides information on its latest news and research developments

Harvard University - Harvard University researchers publish most recent findings

Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, U.S. - Study findings from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, U.S., enhance human health research

QLT Inc. - News from QLT Inc. highlights the most recent developments

Nihon University, Japan - Recent research focus of reports from Nihon University, Japan

Columbia University, U.S. - Columbia University, U.S., release details of medical research

Michigan State University - Researchers from Michigan State University publish latest findings

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Reports from Occupational Safety and Health Administration describe recent developments

Aarp - Aarp officials announce the latest developments

California Nurses Association - Officials from California Nurses Association report latest developments

MedCath Corporation - Officials from MedCath Corporation report details of recent activities

Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. - Reports describe the most recent news from Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C.

American Red Cross - Recent developments from American Red Cross summarized

Flagship Global Health - Officials from Flagship Global Health recently report on new developments

Neogen Corporation - New developments from Neogen Corporation described

AlloSource - Officials from AlloSource report on recent activities

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford University Medical Center officials report on new developments

American Association for Homecare - Reports describe the most recent news from American Association for Homecare

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