ALSO NOTED: CMS: Medicare.gov technical problems fixed; CCHIT releases final certification criteria;and much more...

> Medicare officials said that a programming glitch in a Web-based tool that helps users chose among competing prescription drug plans has been fixed. Article [1]

> CCHIT released the final draft of proposed certification criteria for ambulatory EHR systems. Web site [2]

> A new study in the journal Hepatology warns that acetaminophen poisoning is becoming a serious issue due to lack of public knowledge of the risks. Article [3]

> A GAO report concludes that there are serious problems with a Medicare program that distributed drug discount cards to 6 million people as a precursor to the new benefit. Article [4]

> With Internet addiction now a recognized phenomenon, centers specializing in the treatment of the disorder are becoming more common. Article [5]

> Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia said that it has selected Yipes Ethernet network to link the group's 22 practices. Release [6]

And Finally... How do Epic and Cerner fare when matched up head to head? One intrepid tester at the HISTalk discussion board has some intriguing opinions. Discussion [7]