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Anne’s Weekly e-Letter » What Does It Cost?
Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007

Because case managers are seen as experts in the healthcare and insurance industry, our families and friends often ask us to help them make sensible healthcare decisions. The advent of flexible savings accounts means that often, these questions may relate to cost. Employers today are increasingly offering flexible savings account to their employees to help […]

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Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007

In this week’s issue:

  • Group backs flu shots for all health workers
  • Rapid flu tests aid fight against overprescribing antibiotics
  • FDA panel backs five-in-one vaccine
  • CDC: Percentage of women receiving mammograms drops
  • Study: Uterine-artery embolization shrinks fibroids
  • MRIs better at detecting stroke than CTs
  • Aspirin urged for cancer patients who have heart attacks
  • Officials urge more U.S. awareness of bird flu
  • Study: Medicare bonuses improve care
  • Pennsylvania governor tackles hospital-acquired infections
  • Niacin gets more attention as cholesterol fighter

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Question of the Week » CMRG Survey Winners
Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007

Congratulations to our Grand prize winners. They will be sent $100.00 in cash as well as a complete set of the newly released Dorland’s Healthcare Website Guide.
Joyce Owen
Assistant Case Manager
Briarwood Manor
Lockport, NY
Peggy Julian
RN, BSN, CCM
BCBSM
Southfield, MI
John Silipigni
Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
Congratulations to our Runner-Ups. They will receive a complete set of the newly released […]

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Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007

Reports: Cost of birth defects for U.S. families in billions
Hospital costs for birth defects total more than $2.5 billion a year, according to the first national studies to estimate the financial toll of birth defects on U.S. families. The studies showed bills for birth defects can range from $3,800 (for babies who often die within […]

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Anne’s Weekly e-Letter » Thank You for Your Feedback!
Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007

A few weeks ago, I asked you to participate in the Case Management Resource Guide Survey to help me better understand how you use this resource and to solicit your suggestions for improvements as we begin work on the 18th edition. The staff at Dorland Healthcare Information is currently sifting through the results and will […]

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