> Sun Microsystems tests healthcare market with SeeBeyond deal. Story [1]
> The Houston Chronicle's Loren Steffy writes: "Trust without disclosure? USDA has gone mad!" Story [2]
> State legislators in Rhode Island voted overwhelmingly to support a medical marijuana bill, signaling their defiance of a recent Supreme Court ruling. Story [3]
> HHS head Mike Leavitt told the National State CIO conference that "technology is key to reducing healthcare costs." Blog [4]
> The GAO released a new study which rather unsurprisingly argues that CMS doesn't do enough to help stop Medicaid fraud. Story [5]
> Kind consultants at Deloitte & Touche volunteer to help the Houston-area Harris County Immunization Registry move from paper to electronic records. Story [6]
> Kindred gets a $55 million settlement. Release [7]
> Newark Beth Israel signs with kiosk company Galvanon. Release [8]
And Finally... State workers in Georgia will shortly face what is believed to be the highest co-pay in the country: $100 per prescription. Story [9]
Links:
[1] http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=164903479
[2] http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/business/3245310
[3] http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/29/national/29pot.html
[4] http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=1555
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050628/ap_on_go_ot/medicaid_fraud;_ylt=AgVBlrEkcluI8fJ_RAQpUK5Z24cA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl
[6] http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/health/3237399
[7] http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/050628/1125736.html?.v=1
[8] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/6/prweb255780.htm
[9] http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05179/529690.stm