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Establishment Of Five New Multiple Sclerosis Research Centres In Canada
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has made public the creation of five research and training centers with the participation of over one hundred established scientists and two hundred and fifty trainees. Funded entirely by the MS Society of Canada, which has already raised 32 million dollars from a goal of 60 million, the objectives of these new centers is to considerably increase the speed on MS research investigations so that an end to MS may be found as quickly as possible. These centres will serve as key establishments in achieving these goals.
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Data Ranks Insurers According To Speed Of Claim Payment, Share Of Denials
Aetna, Cigna and Humana ranked highest nationally on criteria including speed of health claim payments and fewest claims denied, according to the 2009 PayerView Rankings, the Boston Globe reports. The rankings -- prepared by Athenahealth in collaboration with Physicians Practice management journal -- evaluated 172 national, regional and government payers in 40 states.According to the data, insurers paid physicians an average 5.3% faster in 2008 and denied an average of 9% fewer medical claims compared with 2007 figures. On average, national health insurers paid physicians in 33 days and denied 9.2% of claims.According to the Globe, the rankings reveal some of the obstacles that can result from the complexities and bureaucracy involved in the medical billing process, with each insurer operating in different ways. Jonathan Bush, chair and CEO of Athenahealth, said, "This is the biggest problem we have in health care -- the inability to close supply chains and to practically and tactically connect doctors with payers and patients," adding, "These connections are broken" (Weisman, Boston Globe, 5/28).
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Launch Of New National Genome Centre
The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) will further the UK"s capacity in genomics - the science of understanding the genetic makeup of organisms and the genetic differences that exist between individuals. This knowledge can then be used for developments that include the production of new antibiotics to fight "superbugs", breeding of new crops with increased tolerance of drought, and the breeding of livestock better able to resist emerging exotic disease. TGAC will underpin these advances as well as making a significant contribution to economic development.
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Swinton Commerical Urges Care Sector To Check Insurance Cover

Swinton Commercial is advising social welfare organisations including care homes, nurseries, shelters and youth centres to check they are adequately covered by their insurance policies in advance of upcoming market changes. In April 2009, the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Heathcare Commission and the Mental Health Commission merged to form the Care Quality Commission which could have a significant impact on insurance arrangements required within the social welfare sector. These latest changes follow the Corporate Manslaughter Act which came into effect last year. The act, which applies to a wide range of UK organisations including care homes, NHS bodies, GP partnerships and out-of-hours providers, means organisations that cause death by gross negligence are now liable for prosecution, making adequate insurance essential. Swinton Commercial, which recently launched its social welfare insurance product and works with some of the UK"s leading social care insurers, is advising organisations to seek advice in light of these new changes. Alastair Denness, Swinton Commercial Regional Manager said: "These latest industry changes indicate there is a real requirement for organisations to have full Professional Indemnity cover. "Now would be a good time for anyone in the social welfare arena to get their insurance checked to make sure they are sufficiently covered. We are aware that some current insurance policies may fall short of what is required and would recommend organisations seek advice from their local broker." Swinton Commercial


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