> In Los Angeles, many residents are concerned about the potential loss of King/Drew Medical Center [1]. But an Op-Ed in the Los Angeles Times explains why everyone should be more than happy to see the hospital go. Op-Ed [2]
> State governments are playing an increasingly important role in the adoption of electronic medical records. Article [3]
> A Freehold, NJ physician has been indicted for scamming Medicare and several insurance companies out of $580,000. Report [4]
> Medical centers that offer spa treatments are a growing trend among healthcare providers. Article [5]
And Finally… A growing number of hospitals are banning video and photography during childbirth. Article [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/officials-meet-to-determine-king-drews-fate/2006-09-26
[2] http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lopez27sep27,1,4942787.column?coll=la-headlines-california
[3] http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/27/technology/circuits/27health.html?_r=1&ref=circuits&oref=slogin
[4] http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1159335056130800.xml&coll=1
[5] http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/millington/article/0,2845,MCA_21396_5023415,00.html
[6] http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-deliver2706sep27,0,2142220.story?coll=orl-news-headlines-orange