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Medicaid is the United States health program for eligible individuals and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the states and federal government, and is managed by the states.

CMS to cover low-dose CT screening for lung cancer

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services today recognized the importance of lung cancer screening, announcing today that it will cover low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening, or "CAT" scans , for high-risk current and former smokers. The decision validates Mount Sinai's longstanding commitment to providing access to this essential screening tool.

12 Nov 2014

Regeneron, Sanofi report positive results from dupilumab Phase 2b study in patients with asthma

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi today announced positive results from the interim analysis of a dose-ranging Phase 2b study of dupilumab in adult patients with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma. Dupilumab is an investigational therapy blocking IL-4 and IL-13, two cytokines required for the Th2 immune response.

11 Nov 2014

Lung cancer screening in NLST meets standard for cost effectiveness

Dartmouth researchers say lung cancer screening in the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) meets a commonly accepted standard for cost effectiveness as reported in the Nov. 6 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. This relatively new screening test uses annual low-dose CT scans to spot lung tumors early in individuals facing the highest risks of lung cancer due to age and smoking history.

11 Nov 2014

Innovative program benefits incapacitated patients with no family or friends

A Regenstrief Institute and Eskenazi Health study reports on an innovative program that trains and supervises volunteers who act as advocates for adults and seniors who are unable to make their own decisions due to conditions like Alzheimer's disease or coma, but have no family or friends to help them.

11 Nov 2014

MMIS launches MediSpend Federal solution for life sciences industry

MMIS, creator of The MediSpend Global Compliance Platform, the leading global compliance and transparency solution for the life sciences industry, today announced a new solution, MediSpend Federal to support small to mid-size companies in the life sciences industry.

6 Nov 2014

Penn researchers show that 23% of patients who survive septic shock return to hospital within 30 days

A diagnosis of septic shock was once a near death sentence. At best, survivors suffered a substantially reduced quality of life.

6 Nov 2014

Gentiva Health Services reports revenues of $498.0 million for Q3 2014

Gentiva Health Services, Inc., one of the largest providers of home health, hospice and community care services in the United States, today reported net revenues of $498.0 million, adjusted EBITDA of $48.5 million and adjusted income attributable to Gentiva shareholders per diluted share of $0.28.

5 Nov 2014

Use of preventive dental care rises among Medicaid-enrolled children in Pennsylvania

A study conducted by researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's PolicyLab shows the proportion of US-born, Medicaid-enrolled children in Pennsylvania who utilized preventive dental care rose significantly for children ages 5-10 years from 2005-2010, with marked gains among Latino children.

4 Nov 2014

Study shows that 140 million American adults recommended for behavioral weight-loss treatment

New research shows that 140 million American adults - about 65 percent - are recommended for behavioral weight-loss treatment, with 83% of those (or 116 million) considered for pharmacotherapy.

4 Nov 2014

CVS Health's net revenues increase 9.7% to $35.0B in third quarter 2014

CVS Health Corporation today announced operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

4 Nov 2014

Triple-S Management announces $50M stock repurchase program, reports consolidated revenues of $567.2M

Triple-S Management Corporation (NYSE: GTS), one of the leading managed care companies in Puerto Rico, today announced consolidated revenues of $567.2 million and consolidated operating income of $8.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

4 Nov 2014

New policy targeting hospital readmissions for COPD may hurt vulnerable patients, say experts

Last week, the federal government revealed that it will fine more than 2,600 hospitals in the coming year, because too many Medicare patients treated at these hospitals are ending up back in the hospital within 30 days of going home. Two new conditions have been added in this round of penalties: elective hip and knee replacement and chronic lung disease.

3 Nov 2014

Rush University Medical Center receives UHC's Quality Leadership Award

Rush University Medical Center has received the UHC's (University HealthSystem Consortium) Quality Leadership Award, ranking fifth among 104 academic medical centers in the UHC's annual study. Rush is the only medical center in Illinois to be listed among the 12 top ranking medical centers.

31 Oct 2014

Group encourages approval of lung cancer screening for eligible Medicare patients

As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Committee on Coverage studies the decision to cover lung cancer screening for eligible individuals, today's Online First section of the journal CHEST published Components for High Quality Lung Cancer Screening: American College of Chest Physicians and American Thoracic Society Policy Statement.

31 Oct 2014

Strata Decision named a winner of 2014 Chicago Innovation Award

Strata Decision Technology has been named one of the winners of the 13th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The Company's cloud-based financial analytics and performance platform, StrataJazz, is leveraged for financial planning, decision support, and continuous cost improvement by over 1,000 hospitals in the U.S.

31 Oct 2014

New model of primary care could improve health of patients with type 2 diabetes

A new model of delivering primary care studied by Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California researchers has the potential to improve the health of patients with type 2 diabetes.

28 Oct 2014

NAHQ sponsors National Healthcare Quality Week

National Healthcare Quality Week is sponsored by the National Association for Healthcare Quality. This annual national recognition event brings attention to the profession of healthcare quality and celebrates the work of the individual healthcare quality management professionals who work diligently to enhance the quality of care and optimize patient safety.

27 Oct 2014

Viewpoints: Fund CHIP; media overdrive on Ebola; slowdown in Medicare costs

In what may be a hopelessly quixotic effort, supporters of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program are trying to persuade Congress to renew its funding almost a year in advance - and in a lame-duck session. Nevertheless, lawmakers ought to heed that call. The program plugs a troubling gap between Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's subsidized plans, and states need to know whether they can count on federal funding or whether they will have to spend far more dollars of their own (10/21).

24 Oct 2014

State highlights: Health care takes center stage in debates in Maine, Arizona, Missouri

The three candidates for governor clashed Tuesday in their final debate, highlighting their differences on a wide range of issues, including health care and welfare. Partisan sparks flew early and often between Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, who are running in a dead heat in the race, far ahead of independent Eliot Cutler, two weeks before Maine residents go to the polls (10/21).

24 Oct 2014

Report: Wide variation in state exchange plans' covered benefits

University of Pennsylvania researchers find that the variations are significant. Other news about the online health marketplaces that open next month include Oregon's decision to ditch the old system for Medicaid enrollment, a review of navigators' roles in Georgia, and Maryland officials' assurances that their system will be ready.

24 Oct 2014

Medicaid News and Research

CMS to cover low-dose CT screening for lung cancer

Regeneron, Sanofi report positive results from dupilumab Phase 2b study in patients with asthma

Lung cancer screening in NLST meets standard for cost effectiveness

Innovative program benefits incapacitated patients with no family or friends

MMIS launches MediSpend Federal solution for life sciences industry

Penn researchers show that 23% of patients who survive septic shock return to hospital within 30 days

Gentiva Health Services reports revenues of $498.0 million for Q3 2014

Use of preventive dental care rises among Medicaid-enrolled children in Pennsylvania

Study shows that 140 million American adults recommended for behavioral weight-loss treatment

CVS Health's net revenues increase 9.7% to $35.0B in third quarter 2014

Triple-S Management announces $50M stock repurchase program, reports consolidated revenues of $567.2M

New policy targeting hospital readmissions for COPD may hurt vulnerable patients, say experts

Rush University Medical Center receives UHC's Quality Leadership Award

Group encourages approval of lung cancer screening for eligible Medicare patients

Strata Decision named a winner of 2014 Chicago Innovation Award

New model of primary care could improve health of patients with type 2 diabetes

NAHQ sponsors National Healthcare Quality Week

Viewpoints: Fund CHIP; media overdrive on Ebola; slowdown in Medicare costs

State highlights: Health care takes center stage in debates in Maine, Arizona, Missouri

Report: Wide variation in state exchange plans' covered benefits

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