ALSO NOTED: HHS plans surprise HIPAA audits of hospitals; LA city attorney asks Blue Cross of CA to prove claims; and much more

> HHS is planning some surprise HIPAA audits of hospitals, with a special focus on whether their IT infrastructures are secure enough. FierceHealthIT [1]

> A large group of Cincinnati-area healthcare workers are set for a vote on whether they should unionize. Article [2]

> The Los Angeles City Attorney is asking Blue Cross of California to substantiate some claims it made in a recent press release, including its assertion that it's developing a third-party review process to consider policy cancellations. Article [3]

> Boston's Tufts-New England Medical Center is changing its name--and launching a $1.5 million ad campaign emphasizing its ties with Tufts to promote the new brand. Article [4]

And Finally... His name is Henry, and he has six legs...a couple fewer than he should. Article [5]