Successful Industry Collaboration Leads to Another Collective Victory: WMIS Launches Clinical Trials for Sodium Fluoride (F-18) for CMS
Herndon, VA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011
With the success of the World Molecular Imaging Society’s (WMIS) initiative in helping obtain the FDA approval for Sodium Fluoride F18 injection, WMIS is now launching critical clinical trials to secure fair and meaningful reimbursement for this procedure. Successful clinical trials for reimbursement are necessary to ensure the feasibility and market acceptance for this diagnostic test.
The completion of the WMIS-led clinical trial, which has enrolled more than 325 patients, is a necessary CMS prerequisite prior to inclusion of sodium fluoride F 18 as a covered diagnostic positron emission tomography (PET) and PET/computed tomography (CT) clinical service for patients. A nuclear medicine imaging technique that produces a 3-D image or picture of biological processes in the body, PET is used to diagnose and improve patient management in diseases such as cancer, heart disease and neurologic disorders.
Leading companies in the industry such as IBA Molecular North America Inc., PETNET Solutions, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., GE, and Triad are helping to support WMIS in this initiative.
Results from this WMIS trial and the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) for sodium fluoride are required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to enable a broad coverage decision.
With great partners such as IBA Molecular North America Inc., PETNET Solutions, GE, and Triad we are transforming the competitive dynamics of the industry and WMIS is proud to facilitate industry-wide collaboration to deliver profound innovations said WMISs President Dr. Juri Gelovani. The industry needed to transition into a positive and collaborative gear to overcome self-defeating inertia and to create a win-win for all stakeholders. WMIS is smashing the industry silos and leading the convergence.
Commenting on this remarkable example of industry-wide collaboration, PETNETs CEO Ian Turner said: The participation of industry, NOPR collaboration and multi-site interest in this innovative research reinforces the commitment to advancing a new paradigm for molecular imaging. PETNET Solutions is proud of its participation in this collaborative effort to advance the knowledge of the inherent benefit offered with sodium fluoride F 18 bone imaging relative to existing technology.
IBA Molecular North America Inc., another industry leader and critical partner in the initiative, has also committed significant resources and taken a leadership role to accelerate the success of the initiative.
WMIS anticipates conclusion of the trial in 2012. CMS broad coverage approval is expected after trial results and the NOPR registry data are collected and published.
About WMIS
The World Molecular Imaging Society is a progressive organization that builds the school of thought, scientific paradigms and clinical practices of Molecular Imaging to advance the growing field of Molecular Medicine. The Academy and its journal are involved in the various technologies of molecular imaging and multimodalities formed by merging together imaging of biological processes with imaging anatomical structures within which these processes take place. This includes such technologies as PET, optical imaging, MRI, SPECT, CT and ultrasound. WMIS is the sponsor for the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR). To learn more about WMIS or to become a member, please visit the website at http://www.wmis.org.
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URAC President and CEO Alan P. Spielman Appointed to CMS Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education
(PRWEB) November 30, 2011
URAC announced today that its President and CEO, Alan P. Spielman, has joined the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE). Spielman was appointed on October 21, 2011, and officially sworn in on November 17.
The Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (formerly the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education) is charged with advising and making recommendations to the Secretary of HHS and the Administrator of CMS on developing and implementing education programs targeted at enrolled members of Medicare, Medicaid and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Panel is also mandated to advise CMS on opportunities to improve the effectiveness of its education and outreach to consumers, providers, and other stakeholders concerning the Affordable Care Act, which enacted a number of changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, and also expanded the availability of other options for health care coverage.
In this role, Mr. Spielman will work with the panel to enhance the Federal governments effectiveness in informing consumers about available programs, expanding outreach to vulnerable populations, sharing information on best practices in evaluating health plans and building links between education and informed consumer decision-making.
I am honored to accept this invitation from CMS to join this outstanding group in their mission to protect consumers by effectively educating them and other stakeholders on how their health care coverage options are changing, Spielman said. In the wake of health care reform, health coverage choices will be changing and growing making the need for clear guidance for enrollees even more vital.
Mr. Spielman has more than three decades of leadership experience in health care, business management and strategy in both the private and public sectors. Since assuming leadership of URAC in 2005, Spielman has overseen URACs establishment of the first accreditation program for Pharmacy Benefit Management organizations, the establishment of a Wellness Accreditation program, the development of integrated measurement and reporting across a variety of existing accreditation programs, and most recently oversaw the effort to create URACs Patient Centered Health Care Home programs.
About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation, education and measurement programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit http://www.urac.org.
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Casenet Successfully Implements its Care Management Product in Three Centene Markets
Bedford, Massachusetts (PRWEB) November 22, 2011
Casenet, LLC, a leading provider of innovative healthcare management software products, has announced the successful implementation of its “TruCare” Care Management product in an additional Centene Corporation market.
With the implementation in Kentucky, the system is supporting Centenes care management initiatives for over 250,000 members (including over 80,000 high acuity members) with over 200 users on the system.
Centene provides healthcare programs and related services to a rising number of under-insured and uninsured individuals in 14 states. Don Imholz, Centenes Executive Vice President and CIO, stated that Centene is very pleased with the implementation of TruCare in three of our health plans, and we look forward to continued implementations in all of the health plans we operate.
These successful implementations for Centene give Casenet solid momentum in implementing our TruCare product in a nationwide million-plus member health plan,” said Casenet CEO Kevin Brown. “This single-instance multiple market implementation of TruCare allows Centene to standardize its Care Management system support enterprise-wide. It also provides each health plan, which services a different state Medicaid program, the required flexibility to configure TruCare to address its specific Medicaid procedures and policies.
“This confirms that our industry leading functional architecture, Differential Care Management (DCM), is very well-suited to provide extremely flexible Care Management Program configuration for customer determined member segmentation across all diverse member populations.
About Casenet
Casenet, LLC provides a comprehensive suite of member-centered care management software and service solutions, including Case Management, Disease Management, Utilization Management, Appeals, Health and Wellness, TruRemote, Total Population Management, Provider Portal, and Operational Reporting that enable organizations to align to their unique requirements and to adapt quickly to changing market and regulatory dynamics. At the heart of the system is a highly client-configurable foundation called Differential Care Management (DCM). DCM enables organizations to isolate and target populations having unique risk characteristics and to deliver specific care management programs for those members. http://www.casenetllc.com
About Centene
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and related services to the rising number of under-insured and uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid, including the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care and long-term care, in addition to other state-sponsored programs, and Medicare (Special Needs Plans). Centene’s CeltiCare subsidiary offers states unique, “exchange based” and other cost-effective coverage solutions for low-income populations. The Company operates local health plans and offers a range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth services, and pharmacy benefits management. More information regarding Centene is available at http://www.centene.com.
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AffordableONE Insurance Wants to Help Local Residents Prepare for Retirement With Florida Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Winter Park, Florida (PRWEB) November 12, 2011
The team at AffordableONE Insurance knows that many people dream of moving to Florida when it comes time for them to retire. The favorable climate and abundance of senior living communities makes the state an ideal location for retirees. Many people spend years saving for their retirement by contributing to 401k plans. However, the cost of living may exceed that which individuals originally anticipated. Health care represents one major expense for older Americans, but thats why insurance providers like AffordableONE Insurance offer Florida Medicare supplemental insurance in order to cover the medical costs that the governments Medicare program does not.
Seniors over the age of 65 have the unique opportunity to enroll in the federally funded Medicare program, which helps them save on health care costs that often increase as individuals age. However, Medicare generally only covers about 80 percent of medical costs, which means that retirees will have to draw upon their savings, pension or fixed income to pay for these expenses unless they obtain some type of Medicare supplement Florida seniors need.
A few other ways that seniors can save money during retirement include:
Join a senior living community. The housing association will likely take care of some outdoor home and lawn maintenance, which can mean time and money savings for homeowners.
Downsize to one vehicle. Many married couples each have their own car, but during retirement, driving often becomes less frequent. Sharing one family vehicle can cut down on gas, car loan and insurance costs.
Take advantage of senior discounts. Whether at a restaurant, retail shop or insurance agency, chances are that businesses offer some type of senior discount.
Changes in the cost of living can sometimes be unpredictable, but there are always ways through which older Americans can save money here and there. Simple things like Florida Medicare supplemental insurance can help individuals save thousands so that they can spend more time thinking about all the things they want to do during their retirement and less time worrying about finances.
About AfffordableONE Insurance:
AffordableONE Insurance is a full service, independent Florida insurance agency. Although the agency is located in Winter Park, FL its agents are fully capable of writing policies throughout the entire state of Florida. With a concentration in health-related insurance coverage and financial services; AffordableONE firmly believes in treating its clients with respect and unparalleled customer service. The agency has worked hard to build a trusted community of customers and carriers and welcomes you to join them and learn about their extensive book of Florida insurance options.
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Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period Starts October 15th, 2011
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December 1, 2011 Perrin Conferences hosts Litigating Asbestos Cases in Today’s Economic Environment in New York, NY, chaired by renowned Asbestos litigators.
Berwyn, PA (PRWEB) November 03, 2011
Perry Weitz, Esq., Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., New York, NY and Julie Evans, Esq. Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, New York, NY, co-chair the one-day conference, Litigating Asbestos Cases in Today’s Economic Environment, debating the economic challenges in Asbestos Litigation that are confronting litigators, Insurance providers, and corporations. Coverage of issues for both sides of the bar includes the economics of resolving cases in todays climate, a deeper look into the East Coast jurisdiction, future litigation trend predictions for 2012, a view of todays jury pool, Medicare Compliance, and update on the MDL and its effect on Naval and Equipment Cases. The conference will feature an in-house/insurance roundtable discussion including speakers from Resolute, Inc., Nationwide Indemnity, Henkel of America and more. The event will conclude with its featured Judicial Panel.
Insights from the bench will include:
Hon. Peggy L. Ableman, Superior Court of Delaware, Wilmington, DE
Hon. Paul G. Feinman, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County, New York
Hon. Marcy S. Friedman, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County, New York
Hon. Judith J. Gische, Supreme Court, Civil Term, New York County, New York
Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler, New York State Supreme Court, New York, NY
Hon. Joan Madden, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County, New York
Hon. Sandra Mazer Moss, Coordinating Judge Complex Litigation Center, Philadelphia, PA
Hon. Martin Shulman, Supreme Court Appellate Term, First Department, New York
Perry Weitz is the founding senior partner of the nationally renowned tort law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, based in New York City, and is acknowledged as one of the countrys foremost asbestos, pharmaceutical, environmental, and products liability attorneys and consumer advocates. He has successfully pioneered litigations in various fields and is a skilled negotiator and legal lecturer.
Julie R. Evans is a Partner and Chair of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker’s Toxic Tort, Environmental and Energy practice. Julie is also a member of firm’s Executive Committee and Operations Group and Deputy Managing Partner of the New York office. She has focused on litigating mass tort, toxic tort, product, premises and general liability matters. In the course of her practice, Julie has also handled several large environmental insurance declaratory actions. She also litigates commercial cases.
For the detailed agenda, registration and hotel information, please visit PerrinConferences.com.
Perrin Conferences is a national leader in hosting legal and insurance- based continuing education programs and is highly regarded for delivering informational and engaging, interactive conferences attended by the legal and insurance industries’ leading experts and key influencers. For information on this and other events, please visit http://www.PerrinConferences.com.
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