> A non-compete contract having expired, Eclipsys is re-entering the British market by targeting hospital trusts "lost" by the National Programme for IT. Article
> Two recent studies have found that pay-for-performance programs could actually reduce the quality of care for low-income minorities, but we wonder how IT might improve communication and care coordination. FierceHealthcare
> Similarly, a new survey suggest medical students are being taught to practice medicine defensively, but we at FierceHealthIT want to see how clinical decision support might change attitudes and actions. FierceHealthcare
> This fall, Minnesota-based nonprofit healthcare organization Health Partners will launch Virtuwell, a service that will offer 24/7 online diagnosis and treatment for common medical illnesses. Press release
> Emdeon has entered into a strategic alliance with Enclarity to help provide more accurate provider data to its payer customers. Press release
> Canada Health Infoway has hired a new senior VP for clinical adoption and innovation. Article
> Unisys has completed the $135 million sale of its health information management business to Medicaid HMO Molina Healthcare. Press release
And Finally... On second thought, maybe it would have been better if this guy actually had been mugged. Article