> The Indian government says reports of new HIV infections have fallen dramatically. Story [1]
> PBM Express Scripts declares a 2-for-1 stock split. Story [2]
> In Illinois, lawmakers agree to a $500,000 cap in malpractice cases. Story [3]
> Johnson & Johnson tells analysts things are looking up. Story [4] (Wall Street Journal sub. req.)
> The jury continues its deliberations in the Scrushy trial. Story [5]
> Average family medical costs to top $12,000 this year. Story [6] (Wall Street Journal sub. req.)
> In Massachusetts, a new drive for universal healthcare. Story [7]
> The AMA argues specialty hospitals provide an economic benefit. Release [8]
> Doctors are angry and speaking out about the specialty hospital bill. Story [9]
> Hospitals in Pennsylvania are worried about the impact of Medicaid cuts. Story [10]
And Finally... In China, hospitals go smoke-free for the first time. Story [11]
Links:
[1] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4583071.stm
[2] http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8AAETPO0.htm?campaign_id=apn_home_down
[3] http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-malp26.html
[4] http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB111712011080444097,00.html?mod=home_whats_news_us
[5] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/25/AR2005052502050.html
[6] http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB111707499863543800,00.html?mod=health%5Fhome%5Fstories
[7] http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/other/articles/2005/05/26/mass_group_set_to_push_for_universal_healthcare/
[8] http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/15118.html
[9] http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/Comment/LetterstotheEditor/051705.html
[10] http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05146/510362.stm
[11] http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/2237/2005-5-26/123@240562.htm