> National chain pharmacy Walgreen has announced that it will no longer accept four of CVS Caremark's prescription drug plans. It says reimbursement under these plans is too low. Article [1]
> The Cardinal Health Foundation is distributing $537 million to 37 U.S. hospitals to foster participation in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 5 Million Lives Campaign. Article [2]
> Sutter Health has set plans for a massive electronic medical records rollout--one which could cost $500 million over the next several years. FierceHealthIT [3]
> Atlanta's struggling Grady Memorial Hospital is in big trouble. The Joint Commission, which found lots of problems there during a recent inspection, may strip Grady's accreditation if it doesn't fix things fast. Article [4]
And Finally... I know catching counterfeiters is good, but why did they have to drag Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck into it? Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=49172
[2] http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2007/12/03/daily4.html?b=1196658000^1558832
[3] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/sutter-health-sets-plans-massive-epic-emr-rollout/2007-12-03
[4] http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2007/12/03/daily9.html?b=1196658000^1559005
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071204/ap_on_fe_st/looney_witnesses;_ylt=ArGKqih.dDgNSu0LUn1Shces0NUE