> A new Aetna site comparing hospital costs is getting mixed reviews, with some suggesting that it's too elementary to offer much help on this complex topic. Article [1]
> A group of big employers, IT vendors and providers have come together to create a security standard for sharing health information. FierceHealthIT [2]
> Two foundations are coming together to launch a Web-based "virtual community" focused on prevention of hospital-acquired infections. Article [3]
> The leading health insurance trade group is working with health standards group Health Level Seven to collaborate on standards for creating portable personal health records. FierceHealthIT [4]
And Finally... Thankfully, I've never needed a ride this badly. Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2007/12/10/Aetnas-Hospital-Cost-Comparison-Web-Site-Draws-Mixed-Reviews.aspx?topicID=61
[2] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/group-create-health-data-security-protection-standard/2007-12-10
[3] http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2007/12/10/daily14.html?b=1197262800^1562255
[4] http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/health-insurers-hl7-team-create-portable-phrs/2007-12-10
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071211/ap_on_fe_st/odd_car_stolen;_ylt=AlqcInpPx1jgkw_CcDtr256s0NUE