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HealthMetrix Research has established a national presence for providing independent research and solutions for Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare policy researchers and Medicare plans. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, HealthMetrix Research produces the Medicare CostShare Report annually to assist Medicare-eligibles with making informed decisions regarding their Medicare-Part D options. For details about HealthMetrix Research services visit www.HealthMetrixResearch.com

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MedicareWebWatch is dedicated to identifying Medicare Advantage plan websites that offer a high-value, positive experience for plan members, caregivers and guests. MedicareWebWatch certification signifies Medicare plan websites that offer excellence in content, connectivity, design and privacy assurance. MedicareWebWatch 2011 certification details are available at www.MedicareWebWatch.com

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Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) is the leading trade association solely focused on representing Medicaid health plans. MHPA provides advocacy, research and organized forums that support the development of policy solutions to enhance the delivery of quality health care. For more information, visit Medicaid Health Plans of America at www.mhpa.org or email at info@mhpa.org.

Executive Insight brings C-level healthcare executives together to share their expertise, best practices, innovative strategies and proven solutions. It serves CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs, CPOs, CNOs and other allied health executives nationwide. www.healthcare-executive-insight.advanceweb.com

Health Plan Week, formerly Managed Care Week, provides business, financial and regulatory news of the health insurance industry. Each week, this newsletter covers new benefit designs and underwriting practices, new products and marketing strategies, mergers and alliances and more. Annual subscriptions include access to free quarterly data - Key Financial Indicators for Leading Health Plans.

AIS's HEALTH REFORM WEEK is a weekly newsletter that delivers timely, reliable news and sound strategies to help health care managers reinvent their business and protect their bottom line. Receive a steady stream of sharp ideas from top managers with plans and providers alike ... along with special insight from policymakers and how-to guidance by top consultants and attorneys in each market. Visit aishealth.com/marketplace/aiss-health-reform-week to learn more.

Medicare Advantage News (aishealth.com/marketplace/medicare-advantage-news) provides analysis of changes to and company activity in the Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid programs, plus intelligence on strategies to retain enrollees and reduce costs. This biweekly newsletter covers enrollment trends and market expansions; bids, proposals and contract details; mergers, acquisitions and business deals; oversight issues and legislative mandates; marketing strategies and more.

AIS's Medicare Part D Compliance News provides news and strategies on implementation and compliance for the new Medicare drug benefit - marketing, enrollment, formularies, rebates, claims pricing, and fraud, waste and abuse. Subscription includes biweekly Part D E-Letters and use of a special Part D web site. For more information call AIS at 800-521-4323 or visit their web site at www.AISHealth.com/Products/NewsPDN.html

EIN News is the world leader in industry focused online news monitoring. Thousands of leading companies, institutions and global professionals from business, industry, and government rely on EIN News as an indispensable resource. Our systems continuously scan the web, indexing news from thousands of worldwide sources. The news you need is then organized by advanced software systems managed by a team of professional news editors. Everything we do is focused on streamlining your news searches and research in order to save you time and money.

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For 24 years, GOVERNING has provided state and local leaders with the non-partisan information, insight and intelligence needed to govern effectively. As a catalyst for innovation, GOVERNING is dedicated to covering the politics, policies and programs essential to this audience. www.governing.com

Created as a service to the government community, GovEvents is the premiere online resource for all government events. Now, government and military personnel, vendors, contractors, and event producers have one location on the web to find and post government-related events. The site provides in-depth information on hundreds of events, from major industry tradeshows, to government conferences, to agency-sponsored roundtables, and webcasts (on-demand & live). GovEvents is a free, member-based site. www.govevents.com

Healthcare Finance News is the industry’s business newspaper, offering healthcare financial managers comprehensive coverage of today’s unprecedented financial challenges faced by healthcare providers and payers. Reaching more financial management than any other healthcare publication, Healthcare Finance News reaches more than 32,000 subscribers, including CFOs, VPs Finance, CEOs and other financial management at hospitals, multi-hospital systems, medical/surgical clinics and group practices, ambulatory care facilities, nursing homes, extended care facilities, as well as healthcare payers. HealthcareFinanceNews.com

HealthcarePayerNews.com provides health insurance executives and other decision-makers in affiliated professions with the most relevant original news coverage in both the public and private reimbursement arenas. With a focus on healthcare finance and how IT can be leveraged to improve accuracy and efficiency in payer networks, areas of coverage include government regulations and policy; CMS; medical banking; public and private reimbursement; public and private contracts; as well as other topics including but not limited to outcomes research, prescription reimbursement plans and supplemental insurance. www.HealthcarePayerNews.com

Independent Living Systems is a leading healthcare innovation partner dedicated to providing evidenced-based solutions that produce meaningful return on investment. Our programs and services integrate medical , behavioral and social services that improve clinical outcomes and quality of care for the elderly, disabled and special needs populations that our clients serve.

Managed Long Term Care - Comprehensive Long Term Care Service Suite
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With CPT 2011 throwing up ever more challenging changes, working extra hours seems inevitable if you are to stay on top of it all. And with 212 new codes, 106 changed codes and 110 deleted codes, your job is not going to get any easier. Every issue gives you accurate and timely coding instruction available in a concise, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-implement format. You are sure to get the tips and tools needed to cash in on the latest revenue opportunities and side-step fraud allegations in just 20 minutes each month!

Payers & Providers' three publications are the premier sources for healthcare business and policy news in California, the Midwest and nationally. Its veteran editorial staff reports on breaking stories in a lively and concise manner. Its unique Opinion section provides thoughts from the most influential leaders in the healthcare industry. Website

PharmaVOICE is the executive forum that allows business leaders to engage in a candid dialogue on the myriad challenges and trends impacting the life-sciences industry. PharmaVOICE reaches more than 17,000 U.S.-based executives who influence business strategies and affect change. Published monthly, PharmaVOICE provides readers with insightful and thought-provoking commentary in a multiple-perspective format through its forums, topics, and articles that cover a range of issues from molecule through market. To Raise Your VOICE, contact feedback@pharmavoice.com.

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Strategic Insights on the Future of the Health Insurance Industry www.corporateresearchgroup.com/MarketTrends

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The WHCC Affordable Health Innovations Site seeks and promotes health care innovations that can reduce the cost of quality care. Visit the site to learn how the share your innovation.