Monday, April 30, 2012

Metformin And Rosiglitazone Combo Best For Kids With Diabetes Type 2

Metformin And Rosiglitazone Combo Best For Kids With Diabetes Type 2

No out-of-state insurers offer plans in Georgia  | ajc.com

No out-of-state insurers offer plans in Georgia  | ajc.com

Areas to be tested for lead  | ajc.com

Areas to be tested for lead  | ajc.com

Long weekends risky for teens? | Georgia Health News

Long weekends risky for teens? | Georgia Health News

Explain employment risks, benefits to physicians - FierceHealthcare

Explain employment risks, benefits to physicians - FierceHealthcare

Safer Automated Process Of Lengthening Children's Limbs

Safer Automated Process Of Lengthening Children's Limbs

Child Abuse: Ophthalmologists Urged To Be Alert For The Signs

Child Abuse: Ophthalmologists Urged To Be Alert For The Signs

Debunking Common Child Vaccine Myths

Debunking Common Child Vaccine Myths

Girls Who Start Puberty Very Early At Increased Risk Of Psychological Problems

Girls Who Start Puberty Very Early At Increased Risk Of Psychological Problems

Pulling The Plug On Pacifiers Questioned By Researchers

Pulling The Plug On Pacifiers Questioned By Researchers

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Docs must educate on vaccines as states debate refusal laws - FiercePracticeManagement

Docs must educate on vaccines as states debate refusal laws - FiercePracticeManagement

Team approach may help fill gaps in primary care | Georgia Health News

Team approach may help fill gaps in primary care | Georgia Health News

County rankings show link between economy, health | Georgia Health News

County rankings show link between economy, health | Georgia Health News

Texts prime parents to get kids a flu shot: study - Yahoo! News

Texts prime parents to get kids a flu shot: study - Yahoo! News

A troubling trend in teens drinking hand sanitizer - latimes.com

A troubling trend in teens drinking hand sanitizer - latimes.com

3 Common Myths About Child Vaccine Safety Refuted

3 Common Myths About Child Vaccine Safety Refuted

Children With Abdominal Pain Increasingly Exposed To Emergency Room CT Exams

Children With Abdominal Pain Increasingly Exposed To Emergency Room CT Exams

Children With ADHD May Benefit From Dietary Changes

Children With ADHD May Benefit From Dietary Changes

Childhood Physical Abuse May Lead To Suicidal Thoughts In Adulthood

Childhood Physical Abuse May Lead To Suicidal Thoughts In Adulthood

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Reducing EMR training to save money exacts high toll - amednews.com

Reducing EMR training to save money exacts high toll - amednews.com

Physicians feeling pressure from patients' financial problems - amednews.com

Physicians feeling pressure from patients' financial problems - amednews.com

Scoliosis Effectively Treated With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods - No Repeat Invasive Surgery Required

Scoliosis Effectively Treated With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods - No Repeat Invasive Surgery Required

Child Obesity Not Prevented By Parent Diet Choice Knowledge

Child Obesity Not Prevented By Parent Diet Choice Knowledge

Additional Evidence That Eating Together As A Family Improves Health

Additional Evidence That Eating Together As A Family Improves Health

Monday, April 23, 2012

Health system changes inspire more med students to pursue dual degrees - amednews.com

Health system changes inspire more med students to pursue dual degrees - amednews.com

More physicians calling the shots in latest round of ACOs - amednews.com

More physicians calling the shots in latest round of ACOs - amednews.com

Back To Sleep: Safe Sleep Environments Key To Preventing Many Infant Deaths

Back To Sleep: Safe Sleep Environments Key To Preventing Many Infant Deaths

Infant Behavior, Cry And Sleep Clinic: Research Shows Efficacy Of Treatment Model

Infant Behavior, Cry And Sleep Clinic: Research Shows Efficacy Of Treatment Model

Preterm Babies Benefit From Early Milk Feeds

Preterm Babies Benefit From Early Milk Feeds

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Some day care is unlicensed  | ajc.com

Some day care is unlicensed  | ajc.com

Window Of Opportunity Discovered In Which To Prevent Cerebral Palsy

Window Of Opportunity Discovered In Which To Prevent Cerebral Palsy

Encouraging Healthy Eating To Avoid Childhood Obesity

Encouraging Healthy Eating To Avoid Childhood Obesity

Link Between Childhood Obesity And Increased Risk Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Adulthood

Link Between Childhood Obesity And Increased Risk Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Adulthood

Link Between Childhood Obesity And Increased Risk Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Adulthood

Link Between Childhood Obesity And Increased Risk Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Adulthood

Childhood Trauma Linked To Schizophrenia

Childhood Trauma Linked To Schizophrenia

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Arkansas levies $1.2 billion in fines over Risperdal usage - latimes.com

Arkansas levies $1.2 billion in fines over Risperdal usage - latimes.com

Patient data missing for 315,000 Emory patients  | ajc.com

Patient data missing for 315,000 Emory patients  | ajc.com

What’s wrong with our community health centers? | Georgia Health News

What’s wrong with our community health centers? | Georgia Health News

Hypernasal Speech And Nasal Air Escape Associated With Wider Cleft Palate

Hypernasal Speech And Nasal Air Escape Associated With Wider Cleft Palate

Grandparents Commonly Don't Hide Their Drugs From Kids Properly

Grandparents Commonly Don't Hide Their Drugs From Kids Properly

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Study examines where teens get booze | The Augusta Chronicle

Study examines where teens get booze | The Augusta Chronicle

State Medicaid plan reverts to fee for service - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

State Medicaid plan reverts to fee for service - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Automated System Aims To Improve Child Health

Automated System Aims To Improve Child Health

Blood Test Identifies Depression In Teens

Blood Test Identifies Depression In Teens

Improved Flow Would Make Use Of Beds In Pediatric Intensive Care Unit More Efficient

Improved Flow Would Make Use Of Beds In Pediatric Intensive Care Unit More Efficient

Many Grandparents Store Prescription Medicines Where Children Can Easily Find Them

Many Grandparents Store Prescription Medicines Where Children Can Easily Find Them

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Peers May Have A Positive Effect On Adolescent Drinking And Behavior

Peers May Have A Positive Effect On Adolescent Drinking And Behavior

12-Step Involvement Helps Adolescents Recover From Alcohol, Substance Abuse

12-Step Involvement Helps Adolescents Recover From Alcohol, Substance Abuse

Depressed Moms May Disrupt Baby's Sleep

Depressed Moms May Disrupt Baby's Sleep

Beyond drowsy, too little sleep ups diabetes risk  | ajc.com

Beyond drowsy, too little sleep ups diabetes risk  | ajc.com

Youth Leadership Columbus: Teens teaching teens healthy habits | Health | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Youth Leadership Columbus: Teens teaching teens healthy habits | Health | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

‘Co-sleeping’ infant deaths a persistent problem | Georgia Health News

‘Co-sleeping’ infant deaths a persistent problem | Georgia Health News

Monday, April 16, 2012

Next generation of doctors sees gloomy future | Reuters

Next generation of doctors sees gloomy future | Reuters

Deadly Choking Game Fairly Common Among Kids

Deadly Choking Game Fairly Common Among Kids

Keeping Baby Calm After Vaccine - The 5S's Plan

Keeping Baby Calm After Vaccine - The 5S's Plan

Medicaid, PeachCare cope with cash problem | Georgia Health News

Medicaid, PeachCare cope with cash problem | Georgia Health News

Maximus and PSI sign deal


Editors Note:  Both companies have major contracts with Georgia Medicaid. Maximus operates the Georgia Families program web portal and IT structure; and PSI handles the Peachcare eligibility system.

DATE: April 12, 2012

MAXIMUS Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Policy Studies Inc. for $67 Million Cash
Acquisition to Strengthen the Company’s Leadership in the Administration of U.S. Health and Human Services Programs

(RESTON, Va. – April 12, 2012) – MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Policy Studies Inc. (PSI), a government health and human services provider. The acquisition is expected to strengthen MAXIMUS’ leadership in the administration of health and human services programs across the United States. The acquisition is expected to close on April 30, 2012 and is subject to certain closing conditions.

For more than 25 years, Denver-based Policy Studies Inc. has supported government clients in the administration of public programs that include public health insurance programs, such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), welfare-to-work services, and child support enforcement. Policy Studies Inc. has approximately 1,300 employees across the United States.

The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $67 million. Policy Studies Inc. had revenue of approximately $137 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Excluding acquisition-related and one-time charges, MAXIMUS expects the acquisition to be slightly accretive for the remainder of its fiscal 2012 year and fully accretive in fiscal 2013.

“The acquisition of Policy Studies Inc. strengthens our core health and human services reach within the United States and brings added resources and new customers,” commented Richard Montoni, Chief Executive Officer of MAXIMUS. “MAXIMUS and Policy Studies Inc. have known and respected each other for many years and the high degree of overlap between the operations of MAXIMUS and Policy Studies Inc. make this step a natural fit for both companies. The acquisition brings together extensive experience and knowledge in the domestic health and human services markets, offers the ability to leverage infrastructure and innovation, and focuses business development resources as macro trends continue to increase demand for our core services.”

MAXIMUS will update its financial guidance on May 3, 2012, concurrent with reporting its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Morgan Stanley & Co. advised Policy Studies Inc. on the transaction.

Obesity Creates Unhealthful Conditions In The Womb

Obesity Creates Unhealthful Conditions In The Womb

Neonatal webcams welcome the ever-present parents - amednews.com

Neonatal webcams welcome the ever-present parents - amednews.com

Does Vitamin D Enhance Academic Performance? Probably Not

Does Vitamin D Enhance Academic Performance? Probably Not

Strains Of Common Parasite Linked To Severe Illness In US Newborns

Strains Of Common Parasite Linked To Severe Illness In US Newborns

Should 'Mental Health Checkups' Be Made Part Of Health Care In Schools?

Should 'Mental Health Checkups' Be Made Part Of Health Care In Schools?

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Study Links Mothers’ Weight and Blood-Sugar Levels to Health of Newborns - Health Blog - WSJ

Study Links Mothers’ Weight and Blood-Sugar Levels to Health of Newborns - Health Blog - WSJ

State won’t rush ‘redesign’ of health programs | Georgia Health News

State won’t rush ‘redesign’ of health programs | Georgia Health News:

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Georgia gets role in Medicare ‘accountable care’ | Georgia Health News

Georgia gets role in Medicare ‘accountable care’ | Georgia Health News

Fast, Accurate Autism Diagnosis Produced By Web-Based Tool

Fast, Accurate Autism Diagnosis Produced By Web-Based Tool

Health comparison-shopping on the rise - FiercePracticeManagement

Health comparison-shopping on the rise - FiercePracticeManagement

Americans Struggle With Medical Care Despite Economic Recovery - NYTimes.com

Americans Struggle With Medical Care Despite Economic Recovery - NYTimes.com

Youth Exposure To Alcohol Ads On Radio Estimated By Online Tool

Youth Exposure To Alcohol Ads On Radio Estimated By Online Tool

The Long-Term Health Benefits Of Supporting LGB Children

The Long-Term Health Benefits Of Supporting LGB Children

Without Changes To Eating And Activity, It Is Predicted That More Than 1 In 5 Young People Will Be Obese By 2020

Without Changes To Eating And Activity, It Is Predicted That More Than 1 In 5 Young People Will Be Obese By 2020

Breaking News: HHS proposes 1-year delay in ICD-10 implementation deadline | ICD10 Watch

Breaking News: HHS proposes 1-year delay in ICD-10 implementation deadline | ICD10 Watch

ACOs steam ahead regardless of Supreme Court ruling - FierceHealthcare

ACOs steam ahead regardless of Supreme Court ruling - FierceHealthcare

Out-of-state insurance law does nothing yet | Georgia Health News

Out-of-state insurance law does nothing yet | Georgia Health News

Early Intervention Can Help Students

Early Intervention Can Help Students

Tackling Dyslexia Before Kids Learn To Read

Tackling Dyslexia Before Kids Learn To Read

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012

5 mistakes doctors make when borrowing money - amednews.com

5 mistakes doctors make when borrowing money - amednews.com

Richard Hyatt: Dr. Denmark was voice for those who couldn't talk | Richard Hyatt | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Richard Hyatt: Dr. Denmark was voice for those who couldn't talk | Richard Hyatt | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Autism science and brain research is moving 'stunningly fast' – USATODAY.com

Autism science and brain research is moving 'stunningly fast' – USATODAY.com

Health worse in rural counties, study shows | Georgia Health News

Health worse in rural counties, study shows | Georgia Health News

State’s share in WellCare case: $33 million | Georgia Health News

State’s share in WellCare case: $33 million | Georgia Health News

Hundreds fill church for Dr. Leila Denmark services | Online Athens

Hundreds fill church for Dr. Leila Denmark services | Online Athens

Arizona Gets OK To Expand Health Coverage To Kids – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Arizona Gets OK To Expand Health Coverage To Kids – Capsules - The KHN Blog

California, Vermont consider tougher vaccine-exemption rules - amednews.com

California, Vermont consider tougher vaccine-exemption rules - amednews.com

Childhood Acute Kidney Injury In ICU Raises Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease

Childhood Acute Kidney Injury In ICU Raises Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease

Facial Features Of Children With Down Syndrome Lead To Implicit Stereotyping

Facial Features Of Children With Down Syndrome Lead To Implicit Stereotyping

Genes That Influence Childhood Obesity Found

Genes That Influence Childhood Obesity Found

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

CMS rejects Medicaid hospital coverage cap - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

CMS rejects Medicaid hospital coverage cap - FierceHealthFinance - Health Finance, Healthcare Finance

Georgia first lady visits local child-abuse prevention agency | Online Athens

Georgia first lady visits local child-abuse prevention agency | Online Athens

Commentary | Georgia Health News

Commentary | Georgia Health News

America's Obesity Epidemic Significantly Worse Than Previously Believed

America's Obesity Epidemic Significantly Worse Than Previously Believed

CMS backlog shortchanges doctors on e-prescribing exemptions - amednews.com

CMS backlog shortchanges doctors on e-prescribing exemptions - amednews.com

Many Preschoolers Do Not Play Outdoors Daily

Many Preschoolers Do Not Play Outdoors Daily

For Children With Perforated Appendicitis, Surgical Treatment Can Cut Costs And Improve Outcomes

For Children With Perforated Appendicitis, Surgical Treatment Can Cut Costs And Improve Outcomes

Monday, April 2, 2012

Genome sequencing to add new twist to doctor-patient talks - amednews.com

Genome sequencing to add new twist to doctor-patient talks - amednews.com

Criminal background checks provide patchwork protection against rogue doctors - amednews.com

Criminal background checks provide patchwork protection against rogue doctors - amednews.com

Birth Weight May Identify Future Metabolic Risk In Girls

Birth Weight May Identify Future Metabolic Risk In Girls

Asthmatic Children Had Lung Function Deficits As Newborns

Asthmatic Children Had Lung Function Deficits As Newborns

A powerful voice in health care — Q & A with David Cook | Georgia Health News

A powerful voice in health care — Q & A with David Cook | Georgia Health News

Dieting During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Obesity And Diabetes For Offspring

Dieting During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Obesity And Diabetes For Offspring

What survived, what sank in legislative session  | ajc.com

What survived, what sank in legislative session  | ajc.com

Georgia lawmakers look back on session ruled by extremes | jacksonville.com

Georgia lawmakers look back on session ruled by extremes | jacksonville.com

Rat Model Tests Treatments To Reduce Anesthesia-Induced Injury In Infants

Rat Model Tests Treatments To Reduce Anesthesia-Induced Injury In Infants

Association Between Childhood Traumatic Experiences And Adult IBS Symptoms

Association Between Childhood Traumatic Experiences And Adult IBS Symptoms