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- Distress may increase risk of stroke-related death in seniors
Seniors with the highest levels of psychosocial distress such as depression faced three times the risk of stroke-related mortality compared with people who experienced lower stress, according to a study in the journal Stroke. "The study adds to the growing evidence that stress is a significant factor in cardiovascular disease and stroke," said neurologist Ralph Sacco, however, it did not prove a causal relationship. HealthDay News
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- Providers could do more with patient portals, study suggests
Data from a KLAS survey showed 57% of responding hospitals, health systems and physician practices have a patient Web portal, while many of those that do not have a portal intend to adopt one. However, the report suggested many providers are not using all the available features for engaging patients. Respondents planning to deploy a portal largely plan to offer access to patient charts, however, only 48% of respondents plan to offer secure messaging, and just half intend to offer patient-education resources. Medscape (free registration)
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- Fainting may predict future cardiovascular risk
A single fainting episode is linked to a 74% greater risk of being admitted to a hospital for a heart attack or stroke later in life, according to a Danish study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The chances of needing a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in the future were five times greater for people who fainted, researchers said. HealthDay News
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- Babies born via C-section have higher obesity risk
An analysis in the International Journal of Obesity showed children born via cesarean section were up to 40% more likely than vaginally born children to become obese. Researchers said that while the results do not show a causal relationship, the link between C-section births and obesity should not be neglected. Reuters
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- Device helps dentists spot oral cancer
A new device called a VELscope uses blue LED light to detect precancerous or otherwise abnormal oral tissue, which shows up as dark spots. Nonsmokers younger than 50 comprise the fastest-growing group of oral cancer patients, research shows. KVUE-TV (Austin, Texas)
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- FDA clears spinal access device from Precision
The FDA has cleared Precision Spine to market the Mini-Max Minimally Invasive Access System. The device, which is used in conjunction with the company's S-LOK Pedicle Screw System, allows surgeons to perform fixation and access procedures precisely and less invasively. BeckersASC.com
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AHIP has released a new iPad app that consolidates 50 years of data from the Congressional Budget Office, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Office of Management and Budget into a series of simple, interactive charts.
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Last chance to enjoy Institute’s videos and presentations
The Institute 2012 Media Portal gives you access to various recorded sessions and PowerPoint presentations through Dec. 31, 2012. Don't miss out on sessions such as “Strategies for Helping Consumers Make Prudent Health Decisions” and “Leveraging the Power of Health Plan Big Data to Contain Costs and Improve Health Care Outcomes.” Learn more and purchase access.
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| Project Associate | America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) | Washington, DC |
| Senior Provider Relations & Network Development Associate | Geisinger Health Plan | Bangor, ME |
| Chief Executive Officer | Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island | Providence, RI |
| Director of QI & Accreditation | Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver, CO |
| Pharmacy Customer Service Manager | HealthPartners | Bloomington, MN |
| Sr Data Analyst | CVS Caremark | Northbrook, IL |
| Associate Director, CORE | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) | Washington, DC |
| Chief Executive Officer | Beth Israel Deaconess Care Organization (BIDCO) | Boston, MA |
| Associate General Counsel | BMC HealthNet Plan | Boston, MA |
| Program Manager - Medicare Advantage & Part D Products | AARP Services, Inc | Washington, DC |
| Manager Special Investigations Unit | SCAN Health Plan | Long Beach, CA |
| Program Manager, Medicare Supplemental Products | AARP Services, Inc | Washington, DC |
| Medical Director | Arizona Integrated Physicians Inc. | Peoria, AZ |
| Executive Vice President of Health Insurance | Wisconsin Physicians Service Health Insurance | Madison, WI |
| Vice President - Exchange Business | MVP Health Care | Schenectady or Rochester, NY |
| Vice President, Operations & Information Technology | Louisiana Health Cooperative, Inc. | New Orleans, LA |
| Director of Claims Administration | HealthSCOPE Benefits, Inc. | Little Rock, AR |
| Medical Director | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | Quincy, MA |
| CAQH CORE Manager, Education, Outreach and Participant Relations | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare | Washington, DC |
| Analytics Advisor | Confidential | Scottsdale, AZ |
| EID Program Manager | Minnesota Management & Budget | St. Paul, MN |
| Chief Executive Officer | Health Plan of San Joaquin | French Camp, CA |
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