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- CDC: 5,245 sickened, 236 dead in West Nile outbreak
CDC officials reported Wednesday that about 5,245 people have been affected by the West Nile virus outbreak, and the death toll has reached 236. Forty-eight states and Washington, D.C., have documented cases, but the outbreak has been concentrated in 11 states with 1,714 in Texas alone. HealthDay News
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- More doctors e-prescribe using EHRs, report finds
A report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT found that 48% of physicians in the U.S. were e-prescribing using EHR systems as of June 2012, compared with 7% in December 2008. Pharmacy participation in e-prescribing and higher rates of doctors who satisfy meaningful use objectives contributed to the increase, according to the report. BeckersHospitalReview.com
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- Review examines medical home model outcomes
An analysis in the Annals of Internal Medicine revealed that using a patient-centered medical home practice model had a small positive impact on patient experiences, small to moderate positive effects on preventive care services, and small to moderate improvements in staff experience. However, it is still unclear how the model affects clinical outcomes and costs, researchers said. Modern Physician (free registration)
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- Statin therapy with exercise cuts death risk linked to high cholesterol
Middle-age and older patients with dyslipidemia who took statins and exercised regularly to reduce their cholesterol levels had an up to 70% lower risk of dying compared with their least physically fit counterparts on statin therapy, according to a study of more than 10,000
veterans in the U.S. The most physically fit patients had the lowest risk of dying. The study appeared online in The Lancet. MedPage Today (free registration)
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- Daily soda consumption may increase prostate cancer risk
Regular intake of one normal-sized soft drink raised men's odds of developing a more aggressive form of prostate cancer by about 40%, Swedish researchers found. They also said that a diet rich in carbohydrates was linked to a 31% greater risk of having milder forms of prostate cancer. The findings appear in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. MedicalDaily.com
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- App helps monitor bleeding events in hemophilia patients
Novo Nordisk has introduced its HemaGo app designed to help hemophilia patients and their caregivers monitor bleeding events and medications and oversee treatment and physician appointments. Users may also keep track of infusions and details about bleeding events, the company stated. MedCityNews.com
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- GE gets FDA OK for liver embolization imaging device
The FDA has given GE Healthcare 510(k) clearance to market its FlightPlan for Liver imaging tool, which aids in planning liver embolization procedures. The device, which already is being marketed in Asia, Europe and Latin America, creates a 3D road map of tumor-feeding blood vessels to help doctors direct a catheter to the targeted artery. MassDevice.com (Boston)
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- J&J's tuberculosis drug gets FDA panel support
An FDA panel has backed the safety and efficacy of Johnson & Johnson's bedaquiline drug for tuberculosis, but also pointed out possible heart and liver-safety issues. The drug works by targeting the adenosine triphosphate synthase enzyme, which the pathogen requires to generate energy. Reuters
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- Civil suits against NECC may proceed, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Dennis Saylor allowed civil lawsuits to proceed against the New England Compounding Center, the compounding pharmacy tied to a nationwide meningitis outbreak. Criminal cases would have priority in collecting evidence, Saylor said. Reuters
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Whether your organization is just starting Exchange discussions, or deep into planning, you'll benefit from the sessions at AHIP's Exchange Conference, Dec. 5 and 6 in Chicago. Speakers will address the steps necessary to successfully participate in Exchanges. Click here for details and to register.
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Technologies driving health system change
As the focus on quality health care and affordability intensifies, dozens of stakeholders are working together on technology solutions that deliver results. AHIP’s Fall Forum, is your chance to learn about the opportunities that abound. Learn about mHealth apps to better engage consumers in their health and wellness, the electronic delivery of health data and more. Register now.
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AHIP and member plans aim to prevent diabetes
A new CDC study shows a sharp increase in prevalence of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. To help address the rising prevalence, AHIP is collaborating with the CDC to implement the National Diabetes Prevention Program. AHIP is partnering with Aetna, EmblemHealth, Florida Blue and Molina Healthcare to make the program available to individuals at high risk for type 2 diabetes in four states.
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| Vice President - Exchange Business | MVP Health Care | Schenectady or Rochester, NY |
| Vice President, Operations & Information Technology | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Pharmacy Customer Service Manager | HealthPartners | Bloomington, MN |
| Sr Data Analyst | CVS Caremark | Northbrook, IL |
| Associate Director | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) | Washington, DC |
| Chief Executive Officer | Beth Israel Deaconess Care Organization (BIDCO) | Boston, MA |
| Internal Audit Director | UCare | Minneapolis, MN |
| Senior Director Claims Administration | Kaiser Permanente | Denver, CO |
| Sr. Director, Healthcare Quality Assurance | Evolent Health | Arlington, DC |
| Medical Director | Arizona Integrated Physicians Inc. | Peoria, AZ |
| Executive Vice President of Health Insurance | Wisconsin Physicians Service Health Insurance | Madison, WI |
| Director Compliance, Medicare Part D | Director Compliance, Medicare Part D | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Provider Network Management Director | Blue Cross Blue Shiled of Georgia (WellPoint) | Statewide, GA |
| Chief Financial Officer | Neighborhood Health Plan | Boston, MA |
| Medical Director | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | Quincy, MA |
| CAQH CORE Manager, Education, Outreach and Participant Relations | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare | Washington, DC |
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