> A new report from the Congressional Budget Office suggests that electronic medical records may not be the financial cure-all some observers think. FierceHealthIT [1]
> Duke University Health System is planning a $596 million expansion to its flagship hospital. Article [2] (sub. req.)
> Pediatric medical practice Pediatrix Medical Group is continuing to expand. This time, it has acquired an Albuquerque, N.M.-based pediatric practice. Article [3]
> Thanks in part to a gift from Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fl.-based Florida Hospital has closed its $100 million fund-raising campaign early, having already met its target. Article [4]
And Finally... Aw, doctor, you're taking all of the fun out of my risk-taking! Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/cbo-says-emrs-wont-save-much-hoped/2007-11-19
[2] http://www.modernhealthcare.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071119/REG/311190021
[3] http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2007/11/19/daily3.html?b=1195448400^1553035
[4] http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2007/11/19/daily7.html?b=1195448400^1553118
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071120/hl_afp/oly2008auswarning_071120043202;_ylt=AtLPH9SfdtboKme3KEcutQigOrgF