Coalition tests program to treat depression

MINNEAPOLISóIn an attempt to address an estimated $44 billion that U.S. employers lose in productivity a year due to employee depression, Bridges to Excellence this week is launching a pay-for-performance program that will reward physicians for providing optimal treatment of the condition.
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Teva launches generic Wellbutrin in smaller dose

US sales of the smaller dosage totaled $930 million over 12 months.
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Employer group launches depression treatment plan

MINNEAPOLIS?Employer coalition Bridges to Excellence is launching a pay-for-performance program that will reward physicians for optimal treatment of depression.
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Groundbreaking Approach for Improving Depression Care Introduced at 10 Minnesota Clinics

Ten primary care clinics in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester are the first in Minnesota to offer a new, more effective approach for caring for patients with depression. To date, 234 patients have been enrolled in the program -- called Depression Improvement Across Minnesota, Offering a New Direction, or "DIAMOND" -- since it began in March.
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Mental health levy set for ballot

If only getting approval from Wood County voters were so easy.The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services...
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Depression topic of SIfCC luncheon

Sixteen representatives from 14 different faith groups joined the board of directors and staff from the Stillwater Interfaith Counseling Center (SIfCC) for their spring luncheon.
From: www.stillwater-newspress.com

Mylan shares dip as the company cuts profit guidance

Shares of Mylan Inc. fell Friday after the generic drug developer cut its profit guidance spanning the next several years, though Wall Street expects the company to meet the new targets.
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Depression diversity: Brain studies reveal big differences among individuals

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Depressed people may have far fewer of the receptors for some of the brain?s ?feel good? stress-response chemicals than non-depressed people, new University of Michigan Depression Center research shows.
From: www.eurekalert.org