State and Local Health Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 29th, 2007
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Alcoholism - Youth and Community Groups Commend Rockstar for Taking 'The Buzz' out of its Energy Drinks
American Medical Association - AMA Honors Former Indiana State Medical Association Executive
American Pharmacists Association - APhA Views Behind-The-Counter Drug Status as Way to Improve Access to Care, Medication Use
Biomedicine - Investigators at National Institutes of Health have published new data on biomedicine
Biopharmaceuticals - So Long, Old Friend: the End of the Blockbuster Drug Era? What 2008 Holds for Bringing Drugs to Market
Brain Cancer - Care-ousel for Brain Tumor Patients: Doctors in the Hospital, Caregivers at Home
Brain Cancer - Expert Neurosurgeons and Neuro-oncologists to Speak at 6th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness Day Convention
Breast Cancer - Research on breast cancer reported by C. Perkins et al
Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis - Brown Mackie College - Indianapolis Announces New Degree Program in Occupational Therapy
Business Ethics - New business ethics findings from California State University described
Cancer - New findings reported from McMaster University describe advances in cancer
Cancer Therapy - Data on cancer therapy published by researchers at Tokyo Medical University, Department of Internal Medicine
Cancer Vaccines - Eliminating Influence of Hyperactive Genes That Help Regulate Cell Development Shows Potential as Additional Target Therapy for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Cardiology - MedicalCV, Inc. Announces Completion of 75th Laser-Based Ablation
CareView Communications, Inc. - CareView Communications, Inc. Acquired by Public Company
Clinical Trial Research - Pharmarama to Offer Comparator Drug Sourcing Services for Clinical Trials in China
Clinical Trial Research - Research findings from Arizona State University update understanding of clinical trial research
Cloning - Human clones: New U.N. analysis lays out world's choices
Colon Cancer - Hospital quality indicator may not be linked to patient survival after colon cancer surgery
Dysphagia - Reports from Western Michigan University describe recent advances in dysphagia
Ecology - At the root of nutrient limitation, ecosystems are not as different as they seem
Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. - BlackBook2 Now Offers Its Members and the 43 Million Uninsured Americans Access to Affordable Healthcare Solutions and Services in All 50 States by Accessing the Leading Healthcare Providers via Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc.
Epidemiology - HIPAA privacy rule slows scientific discovery and adds cost to research
Evaluation Research - Research from University of Vermont has provided new data on evaluation research
Evaluation Research - Scientists at University of Minnesota target evaluation research
FinCor Holdings Inc. - FinCor Holdings Posts Double-Digit Increases in Revenue and Net Income for Third Quarter
Flu Vaccines - Novartis Vaccines Partners With RediClinic for Holiday Vaccination Clinic, Making Influenza Vaccination Convenient for Shoppers
Flu Vaccines - Novartis Vaccines to Host Holiday Vaccination Clinic, Making Influenza Vaccination Convenient for Shoppers
Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights - Nunez Health Reform Bill Establishes Mandatory Purchase Without Linking to Subsidies for Middle Class and Poor
Gender Studies - CIGNA Wins Award for Innovation in Multicultural Health Care from the National Committee for Quality Assurance
Health and Medicine - Studies from National University have provided new data on health and medicine
Health Care REIT, Inc. - Health Care REIT, Inc. Joins S&P MidCap 400
Health Insurance - Commonwealth Fund Commission issues reform recommendations for next president
Health Insurance - Consumer Group to Nunez: Massachusetts Mandatory Health Insurance Purchase Law Is No Model for California
Health Insurance - Craneware Announces General Availability of Patient Charge Estimator(TM)
Health Insurance - Health Insurance Agents Call for Substantial Changes to Current Health Care Reform Plans
Health Insurance - National Health Partners Announces Agreement with TotalHR
Health Insurance - New Study: Health Insurance Mandates on Employers Hurt Low-Income Employees
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Health Insurance - Studies from University of Erlangen update current data on health insurance
Health Policy - Research from Erasmus University yields new data on health policy
HealthEdge - HealthEdge(R) Presents Ground-Breaking Payor Technology Platform at 9Th Annual Gartner Healthcare Summit
Heart Disease - Findings from P.M. Ho and co-researchers advance knowledge in heart disease
Heart Failure - Findings from Duke University, Duke Clinical Research Institute advance knowledge in heart failure
Heart Failure - Researchers from Cornell University report details of new studies and findings in the area of heart failure
HIV/AIDS - Study finds strong demand for HIV meds after high-risk sex
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Research from F. Bonnet and co-authors reveals new findings on HIV/AIDS epidemiology
Influenza - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana Releases State Health Index
International Affairs - Researchers from University of California report details of new studies and findings in the area of international affairs
Law Reviews - Findings from Florida State University provide new insights into law reviews
Leukemia - CareFlash uses Blogs to Connect Childhood Cancer Specialists with Community
Life Sciences - Research from University of Washington provides new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research results from University of Alabama, Department of Medicine update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from University of California, Department of Psychiatry report recent findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of North Texas update current data on life sciences
Liver Transplant - Reports outline liver transplant study findings from University of California
Managed Care - UPMC Health Plan Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Program to Reduce Health Care Disparities
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Leading Hollywood Nonprofit Groups Join Movement to Keep Health Care and Financial Security at Top of Domestic Agenda
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - NoMoreClipboard.com(TM) PHR Partners With MiCARD Inc. for Emergency Healthcare Information Access
MedCath Corporation - MedCath Corporation Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Medicare and Medicaid - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Announces Flexible, Affordable Blue MedicareRx(SM) Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
Medicare and Medicaid - CareGuide Announces New Client Agreements and Contract Expansions
Medicare and Medicaid - Cha-Ching! Seniors Enrolled in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Might Be in for Sticker Shock Next Year
Medicare and Medicaid - Four Miami Health Care Company Owners Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - Kidney Patient Organizations, Kidney Community Come Out in Support of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Extension
Medicare and Medicaid - Managed Medicaid Pilot Program Under Debate in Illinois
Medicare and Medicaid - Questcor Reports Third Quarter Results
Medicare and Medicaid - Stryker Corp. & Physiotherapy Associates to Pay U.S. $16.6 Million for Alleged False Claims to Federal Health Care Programs
Medicare and Medicaid - Studies from Stanford University yield new data on medicare and medicaid
Medicus Insurance Company - New Med Mal Insurance Company Medicus to Stay in Illinois
Mental Health - Dramatic hike forecast for ADHD drugs spend
Mental Illness - New findings from University of Canberra describe advances in mental illness
Mental Illness - The Menninger Clinic Unveils Plans for Mental Health Epicenter; Exceeds Halfway Point in $125 Million Capital Campaign
Microbiology - Researchers from Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Division of Epidemiology describe findings in microbiology
Microsoft Corp. - St. Joseph Health System Selects Microsoft's Azyxxi to Optimize Treatment Decisions
Mobile Satellite Ventures LP - Mobile Satellite Ventures Solidifies Interoperable Communications for Regional EMS/Trauma System in Texas
New Jersey Hospital Association - Betsy Ryan Chosen to Lead New Jersey Hospital Association
Obstetrics - New obstetrics research from University of Texas, Health Science Center described
Oncology - Statement by US Oncology on FDA Label on Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs)
Patents - Research on patents described by M.A. Lemley and colleagues
Patents - Research results from University of Arizona update understanding of patents
Patents - Researchers from University of California report on findings in patents
Patents - Study data from L. Petherbridge et al provide new insights into patents
Pediatrics - Burn injuries take devastating toll on nation's children
Pediatrics - GHI Introduces Online Pediatric Health Risk Assessment
Pediatrics - New pediatrics study results from Columbus Children's Hospital described
Pediatrics - Studies from University of Texas provide new data on pediatrics
Pediatrics - WebMD Announces 2007 Health Heroes
Premier Inc. - Mercy Iowa City's Cath Lab Improves Performance by Reducing Supply Utilization
Psychiatry - AMA Honors New York Physician for Ethics Leadership
Psychiatry - Data on psychiatry published by A. Keskivalkama and colleagues
Public Health - Report summarizes public health study findings from G.A. Urquhart and co-researchers
Qualitative Inquiry - Research from University of Illinois provides new data about qualitative inquiry
Stem Cell Research - NeoStem, Inc. Acquires Stem Cell Technologies, Inc. from UTEK Corporation
Stem Cell Research - Research from Iowa State University reveals new findings on stem cell research
Torchmark Corporation - Torchmark Corporation Declares Dividend
Tuality Healthcare Foundation - Another Record-Breaker for !Salud!
Tuberculosis - Conference on Elephant Tuberculosis Research Establishes Action Plan at International Symposium on Elephant Conservation
Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - Studies from Institute for Medical Informatics add new findings in the area of type 2 diabetes therapy
U.S. Department of Justice - $40 Million Forfeiture Sought in Nation-Wide Internet Pharmacy Case
U.S.-India Business Council - USIBC Launches Healthcare Mission to India
United American Nurses, AFL-CIO - Nurses Protest Violent Tactics Against Picketers
United Nations University - Great potential to improve collection, recycling of Europe's electronic waste, says UN report
UnitedHealthcare - Multi-Year Agreement between the Health Alliance and UnitedHealthcare Maintains Access to Health Care in Southwest Ohio
UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare's Asian-Language Provider Directories Recognized by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Helping Reduce Health Care Disparities
ValueOptions, Inc. - ValueOptions, Inc., names Paul M. Rosenberg General Counsel
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