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Public Health Services and Systems Research: Mentored Research Scientist Development Awards
(Source: RWJF - Upcoming Calls For Proposals)
Source: RWJF - Upcoming Calls For Proposals - May 16, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news

Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine
Dr. Thomas Bellavia transformed his traditional medical practice in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., into a so-called medical home where patients are seen by teams of doctors and nurses. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - May 16, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news

The motives of intergenerational transfer to the elderly parents in china: consequences of high medical expenditure
ABSTRACT The support for the elderly is facing big challenges with the problem of population aging. Transfers from adult children could partly insure elderly parents against low income and high medical expenditure. There are two main motives for transfers in the literature, namely altruism and exchange. By using data from a new household survey of people aged 45 years and above in China, we estimate the transfer derivatives with the adjustment of medical expenditure in elderly parents' income. We find a large negative impact of adjusted income on transfers at the lower end of income distribution, which is consistent with...
Source: Health Economics - May 16, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Xiaoyu Wu, Lixing Li Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

How oncologists communicate information to women with recurrent ovarian cancer in the context of treatment decision making in the medical encounter
ConclusionsOncologists provide women with information on their disease status, their treatment options and the side effects of treatment. The oncologists use perceptions to determine what information and how to provide information. The question this paper raises is whether the oncologist's perceptions reflect the individual patient's information and decision‐making needs. (Source: Health Expectations)
Source: Health Expectations - May 16, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Lorraine M. Elit, Cathy Charles, Amiram Gafni, Jennifer Ranford, Sara Tedford‐Gold, Irving Gold Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Estimating Inpatient Hospital Prices from State Administrative Data and Hospital Financial Reports
ConclusionsPublic reporting of prices is a consumer resource in making decisions about health care treatment; for self‐pay patients, they can provide leverage in negotiating discounts off of charges. Researchers can also use prices to increase understanding of the level and causes of price differentials among geographic areas. Prices by payer expand investigational tools available to study the interaction of inpatient hospital price setting among public and private payers—an important asset as the payer mix changes with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. (Source: Health Services Research)
Source: Health Services Research - May 16, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Katharine R. Levit, Bernard Friedman, Herbert S. Wong Tags: Methods Article Source Type: research

Childhood bullying: a review and implications for health care professionals - Hensley V.
This article provides the prevalence and general information about bullying as well as the common characteristics of ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Mental health care Monitor Older adults (MEMO): monitoring patient characteristics and outcome in Dutch mental health services for older adults
Abstract Information on which older adults attend mental health care and whether they profit from the care they receive is important for policy‐makers. To assess this information in daily practice, the “Mental health care Monitor Older adults” (MEMO) was developed in the Netherlands. The aim of this paper is to describe MEMO and the older adults who attend outpatient mental health care regarding their predisposing and enabling characteristics and need for care. In MEMO all patients referred to the division of old age psychiatry of the participating mental health care organisations are assessed at baseline and monitor...
Source: International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research - May 16, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Marjolein Veerbeek, Richard Oude Voshaar, Marja Depla, Anne Margriet Pot Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

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Source: Blogged_Arteries - May 15, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news

Aetna Aexcel Ranking Letters Coming
TMA's Payment Advocacy Department has learned Aetna will begin sending physicians letters informing them of their ranking in its Aexcel network in early June. The rankings take effect Jan. 1. (Source: Blogged_Arteries)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - May 15, 2013 Category: Health Management Source Type: news

Health care workers sickened by new virus
Two health care workers in Saudi Arabia were sickened while treating patients with a dangerous new virus, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Grant to help Envision expand vision-rehabilitation services for seniors
Envision is expanding the vision-rehabilitation services it provides to seniors with the help of a grant from the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Envision is one of five organizations across the state that will receive a portion of a $1.2 million grant. Envision says it will use its share to offer greater access to vision services for people 55 and older in Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner counties. Envision is expanding its “Focus” program by providing additional vision-rehabilitation… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Josh Heck Source Type: research

Brain rewires itself after damage or injury, life scientists discover
When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, say life scientists from UCLA and Australia who have pinpointed the regions of the brain involved in creating those alternate pathways — often far from the damaged site. The research, conducted by UCLA's Michael Fanselow and Moriel Zelikowsky in collaboration with Bryce Vissel, a group leader of the neuroscience research program at Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research, appears this week in the early online edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - May 15, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Dayton physician talks about creating healthier workplaces
Dr. Mark Ringle says the path to a healthier workforce might be as simple as moving the garbage can across the room. The 26-year veteran of health care and doctor at Beavercreek Family Physicians has been working to combat the sedentary lifestyle, and he said it’s a bigger problem with more technology. Sedentary lifestyle has a direct tie to most of the top 10 common causes of death in the country, from heart disease and cancer to Alzeimer’s Disease. Ringle said even little efforts to stay… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Tristan Navera Source Type: research

CaroMont Health will use teleneurology to improve care
CaroMont Health is turning to telemedicine to improve care for its stroke patients. The Gastonia-based health-care system has contracted with Specialists On Call, a Virginia-based provider of physician consultations via telemedicine. That organization will provide teleneurology services to help diagnose stokes and other neurological conditions through collaboration with CaroMont’s physicians. “Our first concern is our patient and patient outcomes,” says Tristy Love, stroke coordinator. CaroMont… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Jennifer Thomas Source Type: research

Jan Brewer rallies troops on Medicare expansion, but who's listening?
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is rallying the troops at the state Capitol today in favor of a $1.6 billion Medicaid expansion. The question is, are the right people listening or are Brewer and her troops just preaching to the choir? Business groups, hospitals, mental health providers, medical associations and Democratic lawmakers join the Republican governor in backing the expansion, which will bring in federal money from the Affordable Care Act and bring as many as 300,000 poor Arizonans public health… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Mike Sunnucks Source Type: research

Why State Farm would prefer we owned cats rather than dogs
On the eve of National Dog Bite Prevention Week (yes, there is such a thing), insurance behemoth State Farm has released data with some real bite. The Bloomington, Ill.-based insurance company said today it paid out more than $108 million in dog-bite claims in 2012, down slightly from $109 million in 2011. Dogs may indeed be man's best friend. But they also bite. And there are apparently plenty of pooches lodged in Illinois who can extract a chunk of flesh from humans. According to State Farm… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Lewis Lazare Source Type: research

Children's, HealthPartners open shared clinic
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and HealthPartners Inc. will open a shared clinic in Hugo on May 20. The 12,300-square-foot building will offer family medicine services as well as urgent care. Northeast Pediatric Clinic, which Minneapolis-based Children's acquired in 2010, will move from Vadnais Heights to the new facility, at 14701 Victor Hugo Blvd. N The clinic will be the first to provide urgent care in Hugo. Bloomington-based HealthPartners and Children's broke ground on the… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Katharine Grayson Source Type: research

At last - some guidance on insurance exchanges
The Department of Labor has issued its (delayed) guidelines and model language for employers to use to give notice to employees about the health insurance exchange marketplaces, a requirement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The deadline for posting information was originally March 1, but as information around the exchanges was slow to be released, the deadline was pushed back. Under the guidelines, which can be found on the Department of Labor's website, employers must give notice… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: E.J. Boyer Source Type: research

Wesley Medical Center’s new COO wastes no time
Bill Voloch isn’t short on things to do these days. He just started a new job and moved into a new house, and he’s trying to find his way in a new city. So far, the transition has been good. Voloch, 42, was hired as Wesley Medical Center’s chief operating officer earlier this month, a move the hospital announced Monday. His schedule has been booked solid since his first day. When one meeting finishes, another starts. I was able to get a small window of time Wednesday between meetings to… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Josh Heck Source Type: research

Jolie's mastectomy choice raises interest in genetic testing
Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy because of a rare gene has sparked interest in testing for mutations in the genes that signal an increased chance of breast cancer, Laura Panos, genetic counselor at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas, told me this afternoon. The center has fielded dozens of phone calls in the day since Jolie's announcement, and most of the patients she has counseled have mentioned it, Panos said. Overall, 1 in 400 people have the genetic mutation in… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bill Hethcock Source Type: research

Florida Hospital Kissimmee celebrates groundbreaking on ER expansion
Florida Hospital Kissimmee on May 15 held a groundbreaking celebration for the expansion of its emergency department. The $6.6 million project will more than triple the size of the emergency department, from 7,023 square feet to 22,560 square feet, and will go from 15 beds to 35 beds at completion, with 29 beds open by the end of 2013. Jeff Villanueva, administrator of Florida Hospital Kissimmee, said the emergency department in 1993 saw 14,800 patients in a county with 125,000 residents. Last… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Abraham Aboraya Source Type: research

Gov't to pay $1 billion for innovative health care ideas
U.S. kicked off second round of Health Care Innovation Awards effort to improve health care quality and cut costs (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

An Interview With The Most Powerful Woman In Health Care
Judy Faulkner might not be a household name yet, but in the health care industry, she’s simply known as Judy. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Epic Systems, a privately-held $1.5 billion (2012 revenue) company that sells electronic health records—a position that makes her one of the few self-made women on the Forbes billionaires list. Her customers are top medical centers, such as Cleveland Clinic, Geisinger Health System, and Johns Hopkins. She wields enormous influence. Almost half of the U.S. population will have its medical information stored in Epic digital records when hospitals finish installing...
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Zina Moukheiber Source Type: news

Economic evaluation of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) for the treatment of mild to moderate depression
Conclusions: In this model, St. John's wort was shown to be a cost-effective alternative to generic antidepressants. Patients are more likely to receive treatment for a duration consistent with professional guidelines for treatment of major depression due to reduced incidence of adverse effects, improving outcomes. This represents an important option in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - May 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Daniela Solomon, Jon Adams, Nicholas Graves Tags: Research reports Source Type: research

Psychopathological chronic sequelae of the 2009 earthquake in L’Aquila, Italy
Conclusions: Psychological symptoms are frequent even 14–19 months after the L’Aquila earthquake. The mental health care providers in the area of L’Aquila should be aware of the possibility of PTSD or MD among their users. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - May 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Gigantesco, N. Mirante, C. Granchelli, G. Diodati, V. Cofini, C. Mancini, A. Carbonelli, E. Tarolla, V. Minardi, S. Salmaso, P. D'Argenio Tags: Research reports Source Type: research

Feds look to make health data more user-friendly to tech developers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants health tech developers in Silicon Valley to make greater use of its data to help make advances in the field and aid entrepreneurs in the region. (Source: Computerworld Health Care News)
Source: Computerworld Health Care News - May 15, 2013 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

Can social dancing prevent falls in older adults? a protocol of the Dance, Aging, Cognition, Economics (DAnCE) fall prevention randomised controlled trial
This study aims to determine whether participation in social dancing: i) reduces the number of falls; and ii) improves cognitive functions associated with fall risk in older people. Methods: A single-blind, cluster randomised controlled trial of 12 months duration will be conducted. Approximately 450 participants will be recruited from 24 self-care retirement villages that house at least 60 residents each in Sydney, Australia. Village residents without cognitive impairment and obtain medical clearance will be eligible. After comprehensive baseline measurements including physiological and cognitive tests and self-completed ...
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dafna MeromRobert CummingErin MathieuKaarin AnsteyChris RisselJudy SimpsonRachael MortonEster CerinCatherine SherringtonStephen Lord Source Type: research

Brain Mapping Project: Clinical Aspects and Role of Neuroradiology [RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES]
SUMMARY: As experts in the realm of applying brain imaging technology for meaningful information on an individual patient's medical care, neuroradiologists can provide a physiologic, pathophysiologic, and clinical context for the advances achieved from brain-mapping. Precise identification of the abnormalities involved in brain conditions resulting from a multidisciplinary effort including neuroradiology will help to further define the nature of the pathology, evaluate the results of therapy, and improve health care. (Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology)
Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - May 15, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Levy, L. M. Tags: RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES Source Type: research

Diagnostic Evaluation in Patients with Intractable Epilepsy and Normal Findings on MRI: A Decision Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness Study [BRAIN]
CONCLUSIONS: PET+MEG and SPECT were the preferred strategies in the base case. The choice of test was dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of test strategies and willingness to pay. Further study with a larger sample size is needed to obtain better estimates of sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests. (Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology)
Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - May 15, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Widjaja, E., Li, B., Medina, L. S. Tags: BRAIN Source Type: research

Penn medicine study finds broad support for rationing of some types of cancer care
(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) The majority of cancer doctors, patients, and members of the general public support cutting health care costs by refusing to pay for drugs that don't improve survival or quality of life, according to results of a new study that will be presented by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago in early June. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Steering group to evaluate nurse Health Care Assistant pilot
Group will determine timescale of schemeRelated items from OnMedicaOver a third of nursing posts earmarked for cutsNHS reliant on doctors working ‘goodwill’ hoursIncreasing nurse numbers ‘is not’ the answer NICE standards protective against NHS postcode lottery Consultant-delivered care will help junior training (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 15, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

House Republicans to Vote Again on Repealing Health Care
House Republicans plan to vote this week to repeal President Obama’s health care overhaul, the 37th time they will have tried to eliminate, defund or curtail the law. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By JEREMY W. PETERS Tags: House of Representatives United States Politics and Government Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) Republican Party Source Type: news

James Dyson sets sights on hospital wards
He revolutionised the vacuum cleaner and the hand dryer - and now Sir James Dyson hopes to improve health care in hospitals after his revamp of a neonatal ward reaped benefits for patients. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - May 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mental Health Must Be Incorporated Into Non-Communicable Disease Care
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) and mental disorders each constitute a huge portion of the worldwide health care burden, and often occur together, so they should be addressed together. These are the conclusions of the third article in a series published in PLOS Medicine that provides a global perspective on integrating mental health... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Mental Health Source Type: news

RCN to evaluate pilots on pre-degree care experience
The RCN is to form part of a national steering group evaluating a pilot scheme for nursing students to spend time working as health care assistants (HCAs) before taking up their degree. (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK- National News - May 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Doc-Owned Hospitals Prep to Fight
Doctor-owned hospitals, which have wiggled around some health-care-law growth caps, will lobby for changes in the Affordable Care Act in Washington Tuesday. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - May 14, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

Dynamics of Health Debate Change in Arkansas (AP Analysis)
For the past three years, they've been the three dirtiest words in Arkansas politics. But the Affordable Care Act may get an image rehabilitation in time for next year's election. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Top Louisville CFOs to be recognized
Crunching numbers to help keep a business on track is a tough job. So top financial executives always face an ongoing challenge. That challenge has been steep in recent times. First, there was the impact of the recession. Then there was stabilization during the recovery. Now, they have had to project the financial impact that will accompany implementation of health care reform and rising health insurance costs. Can a financial executive get a break? It doesn’t look like it. That’s the reason… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Carol Brandon Timmons Source Type: research

Walgreen extends deal with CVS Caremark
Walgreen Co. reached a multi-year agreement with CVS Caremark Corp. to continue filling prescriptions for CVS Caremark members. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Behind Express Scripts, CVS is one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefits managers, in addition to its chain of retail stores nationwide. Those stores compete with Walgreens (NYSE: WAG), the largest drugstore chain in the country with sales of $72 billion last year. CVS (NYSE: CVS) is making a regional push into the St. Louis… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Samantha Liss Source Type: research

OSU Pres. Ed Ray challenges you to support OSU-Cascades
The Oregon Community Foundation is banking on Oregonians to rally behind plans to expand the OSU-Cascades campus in Bend. Edward Ray, president of Oregon State University, announced that the OCF has committed $500,000 in the form of two challenge grants to support the campus expansion if private supporters contribute an equal amount by the end of 2013. Ray made the announcement during his State of the University address in Bend. OSU has previously raised $3.3 million toward its $4 million capital… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Wendy Culverwell Source Type: research

Cempra's $70 million deal with Toyama
Chapel Hill drug development firm Cempra (Nasdaq: CEMP) has signed what could be a $70 million deal with a subsidiary of Japanese company Fujifilm. The agreement with Toyama Chemical Company gives Toyama rights to develop and commercialize antibiotic solithromycin in Japan. Cempra nets an upfront payment of $10 million, as well as $60 million in milestone payments based on achievement of certain objectives. Tiered royalties are expected to be paid to Cempra after the drug launches in Japan. Industry… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Lauren K. Ohnesorge Source Type: research

What to expect when you're expecting to go to the Florida Hospital Milk Depot
So this morning, I’m expecting to head out to Florida Hospital’s lactation center for the grand opening of the Milk Depot. The Milk Depot, in case you missed it, will be a donation drop-off center where mothers can donate breast milk. The human milk — their words — is given to babies who are born prematurely or are in the neonatal intensive care unit. I had a few burning questions, and Florida Hospital spokeswoman Ashley White was able to help. The Milk Depot is a collection point, where… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Abraham Aboraya Source Type: research

Wichita leaders: Four-year program at KU Med-Wichita is critical
Three top Wichita-area officials say the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita is key to the economy, and it would be a travesty to see the program reduced from four years back to two. The Wichita Eagle reports Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce President Gary Plummer, Mayor Carl Brewer and Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Jim Skelton wrote a letter to KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little expressing their concerns. Gray-Little has said that if the Legislature moves forward with a proposed… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: research

Good news! N.C.'s revenue intake spiked $909 million through 10 months
Boosted by a healthy 2013 tax season, revenue collections in North Carolina jumped by nearly $909 million, or 5.9 percent, when compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, state officials say. The spike is for the first 10 months in fiscal 2013. Behind the advance, says state Controller David McCoy, was a 5.3 percent hike in personal income tax collections to $9.25 billion, and a 7.7 percent jump in corporate income tax collections. The third most important state revenue generator, sales… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Lee Weisbecker Source Type: research

Linder leaves Banner to head operations at MomDoc
Lori Linder is taking on a new role as chief operating officer at MomDoc. Linder left Banner Health after more than 30 years. She had served in a number of roles, including CFO of Banner Ironwood Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center. She also was interim CEO of Banner Ironwood for a few months last year. “I grew up at Banner,” Linder said. “I love Banner. I learned a lot.” But Linder said she reached that point in her life where she decided it was time to do something different.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: Angela Gonzales Source Type: research

Who will pay more under health care law?
The Obama administration says the Affordable Care Act will provide cheaper health insurance for millions of Americans. But some people, particularly young men who aren't insured through their employers, could see their premiums go up once coverage in the state-based insurance exchanges begins in January. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - May 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Former Haysville doctor charged with gun violation
Lawrence M. Simons, a former doctor at Schneider Medical Clinic in Haysville, has been charged with another crime. The Associated Press reports Simons was sentenced in 2010 to two years in prison for unlawfully distributing controlled substances. When he was out on supervised release, he allegedly used a gun to pay a bail bondsman. He's been charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: research

Generic drugmaker pleads guilty in largest drug safety settlement in history
A generic drug manufacturer will pay $500 million in fines after it pleaded guilty to selling subpar drugs and lying to the Food and Drug Administration about its manufacturing processes at India factories, The New York Times reports. The Justice Department has called Ranbaxy's settlement the largest in history regarding generic manufacturers and drug safety. The company was charged with three felony accounts for not conducting proper safety tests and failing to warn the FDA of "unknown impurities"… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: research

Nigeria: Kaduna Immunises 3 Million Children Against Polio Monthly
[Daily Trust]Kaduna -Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Agency, Dr. Sufiyan M. Babale, has said that since January this year, the state has been immunizing over three million children in its monthly Immunization Plus Days (IPDs) campaign. (Source: AllAfrica News: Polio)
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - May 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news