ALSO NOTED: Garamendi undergoes emergency surgery; VISICU IPO price rises; and much more...

> Spiration, which is working on an intra-bronchial valve system for use in patients with lung disease, has raised $13.4 million through an investment from Olympus Medical Systems. Article [1]

> The Wall Street Journal's Dr. Benjamin Brewer says Medicare Part D is playing havoc with his practice and his patient's lives. Article [2]

> Yesterday Forbes wondered what lies ahead for VISICU. The conclusion? Legal trouble and lots of it. Today's BusinessWeek takes the opposing view. Article [3]

> All of the interest appears to be paying off for VISICU. The company said this morning that it is raising its target price for this week's IPO to $13 to $15 per share. Article [4]

> One of our favorite bloggers, Tim Gee of Medical Connectivity Consulting writes about RFID technology in healthcare. Blog [5]

> Smart pump maker Alaris has won a contract with the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Blog [6]

> Washington's campaign to keep seniors out of hospitals by increasing Medicare reimbursements for house calls appears to be working. Article [7]

> Newt Gingrich continues to remain one of the most active voices in Washington on healthcare issues. Yesterday, Gingrich was in Detroit talking up the need for health reform. Article [8]

> The Hartford Courant issues an editorial tsk-tsk on hospital infection rates. We look forward to the follow-up on insurer transparency. Article [9]

> Officials in L.A. and San Francisco say they are using the Web to successfully promote awareness of STDs. Article [10]

And Finally ... California insurance commissioner John Garamendi is recovering from emergency surgery to repair a heart valve this weekend. Don't worry. It's covered. Article [11]