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Users can share interactive information on Humanpapilloma Virus anonymously

A new Facebook application has been launched to help educate, motivate and mobilize people to prevent the spread of Humanpapilloma Virus (HPV). "Fact Check: HPV" (www.hpvfactcheck.org) allows users to take an interactive, educational quiz about HPV, find additional resources, and commit to take action, while even allowing concerned friends to anonymously share the application with peers.

13 Oct 2009

Five principles recommended by Iowa Committee for high-value health care

The Iowa Committee for Value in Healthcare today issued a report on five key principles for high-value, fiscally responsible health care that Congress and the Obama administration should consider as they continue discussions over national reform.

13 Oct 2009

FirstCare Texas to provide Vermedx Diabetes Information System to health care providers and patients

FirstCare Texas has signed a contract with Vermedx, Inc. to provide its patent-pending Vermedx Diabetes Information System (VDIS) for the use of health care providers and patients belonging to First Care Health Plan's health maintenance organization operating in Lubbock, Waco, Abilene, and Amarillo, Texas.

13 Oct 2009

Cox's initiative to safeguard the community at-large

Recognized as a leader in serving its customers with state-of-the-art cable, broadband and entertainment services, Cox will soon broaden its local impact by safeguarding the community at-large. On October 30, 2009, Cox will be the first and only private corporation to operate as one of three Orange County locations to conduct an Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) Point-Of-Dispensing (POD) at its Rancho Santa Margarita headquarters.

13 Oct 2009

Document Storage Systems bags claims processing contract from Department of Veteran Affairs

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded the Purchased Care Health Care Claims Processing solicitation to Document Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS). The Veterans Administration, where medical appropriateness and/or distance from care are an issue, contracts medical services for our nation’s Veterans.

13 Oct 2009

Women abused by intimate partners suffer higher rates of medical maladies

Women abused by intimate partners suffer higher rates of a wide variety of doctor-diagnosed medical maladies compared to women who were never abused, according to a new study of more than 3,000 women.

13 Oct 2009

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers to complete Campus Transformation Project

The Board of Directors at Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers voted to proceed with the completion of the Campus Transformation Project. Little Company of Mary obtained the Certificate of Need (CON) last spring, making it the boldest construction project since the Sisters opened the original hospital in the midst of the Great Depression - 80 years ago this January. It will create the Southwest Chicago area's first all-private room, private bath acute care hospital that includes a beautiful new Women's Center for Life and Health.

13 Oct 2009

Qwest Communications to provide communications network solution to MPM-managed health care clinics

Memorial Practice Management (MPM) has selected Qwest Communications to provide an advanced communications network solution to connect seven MPM-managed health care clinics in central Washington.

13 Oct 2009

President Obama to sign a healthcare reform package, according to members of Congress

At a healthcare forum hosted by Politics magazine, current and former members of Congress said they believed President Obama would sign some sort of a healthcare reform package, most likely later this year. "There would be too much political damage done if something doesn't pass, so Congress will find a way," said Congressman Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX).

13 Oct 2009

Health care reform should include transparency requirements for PBMs: Consumer groups

More than 30 groups representing consumer, labor and Medicare beneficiaries have joined a growing coalition urging Congress to support transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the health care reform proposals being considered by Congress.

13 Oct 2009

Democrats and reform advocates lash back at insurers

Reactions and Democratic push back are beginning to be evident after the release Monday of an insurance industry-sponsored report (.pdf) that warns premiums could wind up costing $4,000 more by the end of decade if a proposed health overhaul is implemented, the Associated Press reports. The report isn't "worth the paper it's written on," AARP Executive Vice President John Rother said. The retiree's association has supported health reform (Alonso-Zaldivar and Werner, 10/12).

12 Oct 2009

MZI HealthCare showcases EZ-CAP v6.0 health administration software at the 19th UCON 2009

MZI HealthCare, LLC, a leading provider of health benefit administration software, today showcased EZ-CAP v6.0 at its 19th Annual User Conference (UCON) 2009, held October 11-14 in Newport Beach, California. The annual conference has been extended to two-and-a-half days of industry specific educational sessions—including demos and actual user experiences with v6.0—and one-on-one training with EZ-CAP experts.

12 Oct 2009

Enroll NY website helps New York State's largest public and private health plans with valuable leads

Six of New York State’s largest public and private health plans are receiving valuable leads for their Medicaid managed care, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus programs, thanks to a new Web site that allows New Yorkers to quickly screen for public health insurance program eligibility.

12 Oct 2009

WellPoint honored for its "Journey Forward" initiative

WellPoint, Inc. was recognized today as a 2009 BlueWorks® award winner. BlueWorks is a unique partnership between the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and the Harvard Medical School Department of Health Care Policy that honors health care innovation that improves the quality and value of health care for consumers.

12 Oct 2009

Fully insured members of AvMed Health to receive coverage for H1N1 flu administration fees

AvMed Health Plans announced that it will cover H1N1 flu administration fees for all of its fully insured members. Co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles will not apply for administration of the H1N1 vaccine even if they have a benefit plan that does not include immunizations.

12 Oct 2009

Medical interpreters to bring equitable healthcare to LEP patients closer

Patients in the United States with limited English proficiency (LEP) continue to face language barriers that threaten their health and undermine their well-being. But today they are one step closer to quality, equitable healthcare with the launch of the first National Certification for Medical Interpreters.

12 Oct 2009

HIMSS honors eClinicalWorks with the 2009 Davies Award for excellence in implementing EHRs

eClinicalWorks®, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems, today announced that eClinicalWorks’ customer Urban Health Plan (UHP) of New York received a 2009 Davies Award by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). The award, which honors excellence in implementing electronic health records (EHRs), was presented in the Community Health Organizations category and announced on September 22, 2009>

12 Oct 2009

Thousands of patients, workers and families threatened by proposed cutbacks

Congress is considering a measure that would drastically reduce Medicare dollars available to states for skilled nursing care. Such a move would be especially devastating to the states like Illinois where the Medicaid rates are substantially less than the actual cost of providing care.

12 Oct 2009

Health on the hill

Kaiser Health News staff writer Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd of the Kaiser Family Foundation about the impact an insurance industry report could have on this week's much anticipated health overhaul action.

12 Oct 2009

Opinion: Improving U.S. foreign assistance; revisiting U.S. food aid

"Bureaucratic sprawl has sapped the strength of many of [U.S.] aid programs. Our government's global development policies and programs are scattered across 12 departments, 25 different agencies and nearly 60 government offices. The organization chart looks like a haystack, and it needs new, clear lines of responsibility," Charles Raynal, a professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, writes in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution opinion piece.

12 Oct 2009

Health Care News and Research

Users can share interactive information on Humanpapilloma Virus anonymously

Five principles recommended by Iowa Committee for high-value health care

FirstCare Texas to provide Vermedx Diabetes Information System to health care providers and patients

Cox's initiative to safeguard the community at-large

Document Storage Systems bags claims processing contract from Department of Veteran Affairs

Women abused by intimate partners suffer higher rates of medical maladies

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers to complete Campus Transformation Project

Qwest Communications to provide communications network solution to MPM-managed health care clinics

President Obama to sign a healthcare reform package, according to members of Congress

Health care reform should include transparency requirements for PBMs: Consumer groups

Democrats and reform advocates lash back at insurers

MZI HealthCare showcases EZ-CAP v6.0 health administration software at the 19th UCON 2009

Enroll NY website helps New York State's largest public and private health plans with valuable leads

WellPoint honored for its "Journey Forward" initiative

Fully insured members of AvMed Health to receive coverage for H1N1 flu administration fees

Medical interpreters to bring equitable healthcare to LEP patients closer

HIMSS honors eClinicalWorks with the 2009 Davies Award for excellence in implementing EHRs

Thousands of patients, workers and families threatened by proposed cutbacks

Health on the hill

Opinion: Improving U.S. foreign assistance; revisiting U.S. food aid

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