> Despite the controversy over its effectiveness, UnitedHealth Group has said that it will continue to cover Vytorin has it has in the past. FiercePharma [1]
> The American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations has issued a new toolkit for managing diabetes prevention, identification and care. Release [2]
> As we reported [3] a couple of days ago, the Department of Justice has stepped into a whistleblower case accusing a Cincinnati hospital and cardiology group of illegal relationships. A new estimate suggests that the case could cost Christ a whopping $400 million. Article [4]
> URAC is asking for public comment on revisions to its standards for nine of its health care management accreditation programs. Release [5]
And Finally... Gosh, I guess it's true that some people actually want to be caught. Article [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/unitedhealth-stands-by-vytorin/2008-04-03
[2] http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20080403/pl_usnw/aappo_releases_diabetes_toolkit_to_spur_action_on_better_diabetes_care
[3] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/doj-joins-whistle-blower-suit-against-oh-mds-hospital/2008-04-02
[4] http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080403/NEWS01/804030315/1077/COL02
[5] http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20080403/pl_usnw/urac_releases_draft_standards_for_public_input_for_nine_health_care_management_accreditation_programs
[6] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080404/ap_on_fe_st/odd_robber_s_id;_ylt=AnhMl1_5O4TmTHtlONj1FT6s0NUE