> An estimated 10 percent of drugs sold worldwide are counterfeit. To help combat the program, IBM has rolled out an RFID tracking system for prescription drugs. Article [1]

> Consumer Reports has found that not-for-profit nursing homes provide better quality of care than for-profit homes. Both both models have room for improvement. Report [2]

> Chutes & Ladders: Mercy Health Partners hired George N. Miller Jr. as its new president and CEO. Miller will also assumes the title of senior vice president of Catholic Health Partners. Report [3]

And Finally... It seems that almost every week there are reports of conflict of interest related to medical research. What more can be done to ensure that healthcare research isn't influenced by financial ties? Op-Ed [4]