ALSO NOTED: Judge blocks Medicaid AMP changes; WA state physicians challenge ownership rules; and much more...

> A judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking HHS from adopting a new method for determining the average manufacturer price for drugs covered by Medicaid. Article [1]

> Some Washington state doctors are fighting a new rule which would limit physician ownership of hospitals, saying that in this case, it will close a much-needed rural facility. Article [2]

>  An ambulatory care accreditation body has adopted new standards designed to address health IT improvements and communication with patients. Article [3]

> Looks like something's changed DEA officials' minds. They now plan to create a plan for phasing in electronic prescribing for controlled substances. FierceHealthIT [4]

And Finally...  When a consumer newspaper names a book on healthcare economics as a must-read, you know the industry's facing some big changes. Article [5]