> In an effort to make sure aging baby boomers get appropriate care, the Institute of Medicine is urging payers to support an increase in pay for geriatric specialists. Article [1]

> With the departure of former head Dennis Smith, CMS deputy director Herb Kuhn has been named acting director of Medicaid programs. Article [2]

> San Francisco's 911 system is under severe stress. In fact, a new investigation found that 27 percent of first responders have been arriving late on the scene of high-priority medical emergencies. Article [3]

> Being a doctor has its privileges. According to a new report, doctors at UCLA hospitals who inappropriately viewed Britney Spears' medical files faced lighter penalties than hospital staffers. Article [4]

And Finally...  Now, some Aussies will have to watch out for the trash police. Article [5]