ALSO NOTED: Potential reorg of NIH; DOJ focus on pain management specialists; and much more...

> NPR examines the potential reorganization of the National Institutes of Health. Story [1]

> The New York Times examines the Justice Department's focus on pain management specialists and the "epidemic" of prescription drug abuse. Story [2]

> Israeli generic drug maker Teva said it will buy competitor Ivax for $7.4 billion in cash. Story [3]

>  In San Diego, AMN Healthcare CEO Steve Francis looks to be a dark horse in a wild and wacky election to replace disgraced mayor Dick Murphy. Story [4]

> IT: Hackers breach security protecting the health records for 43,000 students at the University of Colorado. Story [5]

> Could HealthSouth be a sleeper steal for investors? Story [6]

> The Blackberry remains widely popular with doctors, but what happens to sensitive medical data when a doctor loses one? Story [7]

> The "unholy" alliance between Hillary Clinton and Newt Gingrich appears to be permanent. That may indicate where healthcare politics are headed in the next few years. Story [8]

> Zix and eClinicalworks have formed an alliance of their own. Release [9]

> Some analysts suspect the recent sale of five smaller hospitals by HCA is a tip off that a strategic shift is underway at the Nashville based healthcare giant. Story [10]

> The American Red Cross signs with Convivo to boost its online fund raising efforts. Release [11]

And Finally... The Chicago Tribune explores the ins and outs of the hospitalist trend. Story [12]