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Table of Contents . . . December 18th, 2008
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Addiction Medicine - Researchers from Indiana University describe findings in addiction medicine
Aging - Research on aging detailed by scientists at Harvard University
America's Health Insurance Plans - Health Plans Offer Comprehensive Reform Proposal
American Optometric Association - AOA-Led Group Urges Obama to Increase Health Care Access, Affordability by Combating Provider Discrimination
Anthem Blue Cross - Anthem Blue Cross Gives the Gift of Health to California
Appriss - North Carolina Law Enforcement Finds Success in Tracking Crime Suspects
Biomedicine - New biomedicine research from Army described
Breast Cancer - A New Way to Think Pink
Brighton Collectibles Inc. - Brighton Wins $6.7 million Jury Award Against Coldwater Creek
Cabot Corporation - Cabot Issues 2008 Sustainability Report
California Nurses Association - Las Vegas RNs Again Show Desire for Change
Canadian Medical Association Journal - Reforming health care in Chile
Cardinal Health - Texas Hospital Association Endorses MedMined(TM) Services to Help Fight Hospital Acquired Infections
Center for Education Reform - Statement by Jeanne Allen, President of CER, on Florida Court Ruling on Charter Authorizers
Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland Clinic Boosts Transparency, Makes Physician Disclosures Available Online
Clinical Trial Research - Research from University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry has provided new data on clinical trial research
Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. - Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. Names Linda Shelley to the Company's Board of Directors
Consumers for Fair and Affordable Insurance Reform - Over 40 Hospitals Lend Support for Individual Insurance Market Reform
Dementia - Researchers from Technical University describe findings in dementia
Diabetes Prevention - Reports from Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute describe recent advances in diabetes prevention
Digital Copier Security Inc. - Identity Theft: Organizations Putting Private Information at Risk
Elsevier - Top-up system has hidden costs that have not been accounted for
Family Practice - Reports from University of Patras, Medical Department highlight recent research in family practice
Gene Therapy - New data from D. Grisafi et al illuminate research in gene therapy
Health and Society - Data on health and society reported by researchers at Technical University
Health and Society - Recent findings from University of Missouri highlight research in health and society
Health Insurance - Florida's Small-Group Health Insurance Grew in First Half of 2008, Though Economic Downturn Likely to Halt Upward Trend
Health Insurance - Healthcare Workers Reach Tentative Agreement With Enloe Medical Center
Health Insurance - New Report Shows Slower Premium Growth, but Increasing Pressure to Address Waste in Health Care System
Health Insurance - Nurses Reject AHIP Proposal as a 'Marshall Plan for Health Insurers'
Health Insurance - Opposition Continues to Grow to Blues' Legislation
Health Insurance - Research on health insurance reported by scientists at University of Technology
Health Insurance - Studies from M. Vandijk et al add new findings in the area of health insurance
Health Insurance - Study results from University of Minnesota update understanding of health insurance in children
Heart Attack Therapy - Findings from St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in heart attack therapy reported
Human Genetics - Studies from S. Baruch and colleagues provide new data on human genetics
JAMA and Archives Journals - 1/3 of farm workers' children lack health insurance
Jekyll Island Authority - Jekyll Island Authority Approves Private Partnering Agreement with Linger Longer Communities
Kansas State University - K-State helps nursing home staff become comfortable with residents' sexual expression
LeClairRyan - LeClairRyan Hires Senior Thelen Partner - Plans Hartford Expansion
Life Sciences - Data from National University of Singapore advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Data from New University of Lisbon, Medical Department provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at University of Geneve
Life Sciences - George Washington University publishes research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Investigators at TNO Pharma have published new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New findings from G. Larner and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by A.R. Lescano and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New life sciences in children research has been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Family Medicine
Life Sciences - Recent findings from University of Cape Town highlight research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research results from D.R. Crane and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Maryland, Department of Biology update current data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Study data from University of Maryland update knowledge of life sciences
Managed Care - American Community Introduces Community Flex(TM) Health Plan for Individuals and Families in 11 States
Managed Care - Casenet Names Kevin Brown Chief Executive Officer
Managed Care - HCCA Announces Managed Care Compliance Conference, February 22-24, 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona
Managed Care - Inter Valley Health Plan Selects Silver&Fit® Senior Fitness Program for More than 14,000 Members in California
Managed Care - New data from Center for Health Studies illuminate research in managed care
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Bon Secours, Sentara to Collaborate on Princess Anne Hospital
Medicare and Medicaid - Condell Health Network and Medical Center to Pay $36 Million Settlement After Self-Reporting Possible Health-Care Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - Consumer Watchdog to Obama: Open Medicare to All Americans
Medicare and Medicaid - Data on medicare and medicaid described by researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Medicare and Medicaid - Findings from Virginia Commonwealth University advance knowledge in medicare and medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - HealthMetrix Research Finds Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Seniors Opportunity to Lower Their 2009 Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs
Medicare and Medicaid - Recent findings in medicare and medicaid described by researchers from University of Texas, College of Pharmacy
Michigan Business and Professional Association - Michigan Business & Professional Association Seeks Nominations for Successful Michigan Women Business Leaders Who Display Exceptional Professional Standards
Multiple Sclerosis - Studies from C. Ytterberg et al have provided new data on multiple sclerosis
National Beer Wholesalers Association - Utah Beer Distributors Recognize 75th Anniversary of Prohibition Repeal
Nationwide Children's Hospital - Study: Childhood constipation just as serious as asthma
Neil Stephenson - Canadian founder of Dubai International Film Festival launches British libel action
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Governor Rendell Hosts Meeting of Nation's Governors With President-Elect Barack Obama
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - PA Governor Rendell Says Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline is Fast Approaching
Pennsylvania State Police Department - 9 Killed, 321 Injured In Holiday Traffic Crashes Across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Police Department - Pennsylvania State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Effort Nets Nearly 400 Violators in One Day
ProtectMarriage.com - Legislative Grandstanding on Prop. 8 Insults Voters and Distracts Legislators From Real Priorities
Public Health - Findings from R.J. Nystrom and co-authors broaden understanding of public health
Public Health - Researchers from University of Michigan discuss findings in public health
Public Health - Scientists at Brock University publish research in public health
Public Health - Scientists at University of Copenhagen target public health
Pulmonary Embolism - Study results from Methodist Hospital in the area of pulmonary embolism published
Rehabilitation Research - The Ensign Group Successfully Graduates Second Nursing Home From CMS Special Focus Program
Robert W. Van Boven, M.D., D.D.S. - The Need for Cultural Reform at the VA
Salton, Inc. - Salton, Inc. Announces ITC Judge Finds Competitors Violated LitterMaid Patent
Sensorineural Hearing Loss - Researchers at Taipei Medical University release new data on sensorineural hearing loss
State Bar of Michigan - SBM to Dedicate 33rd Michigan Legal Milestone on 'Poletown and Eminent Domain'
Stem Cell Research - The International Society for Stem Cell Research Releases New Guidelines to Shape Future of Stem Cell Therapy
SunTrust Banks, Inc. - Healthcare Providers Now Able to Perform Real-Time Patient Eligibility Verification
Surgery - Allied National Partners With Healthplace America to Provide Significant Healthcare Savings
TROY Group, Inc. - TROY SecureRx Revolutionizes Prescription Printing
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Opening 31 New Outpatient Clinics
University of California - Los Angeles - Nearly 5 percent of the US population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety
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