> According to a new study by Harris Interactive, many Americans feel that hospitals and managed companies should face more regulation. Of course, there are just a few regs in place already... Release [1]
> The juggernaut keeps rolling [2]. Wal-Mart is rolling out its generics program to stores in 12 more states. Release [3]
> Florida's North Broward Hospital District plans to kick off an internal medicine residency program at affiliated Broward General Medical Center in July 2007. Article [4]
> With help from the county, San Pablo's bankrupt Doctors Medical Center may stay open for the time being. Article [5]
> Nurses are poised to strike at Worcester, MA-based UMass Memorial Medical Center. Article [6]
> Dental benefits provider Delta Dental is rolling out a new package offering specialized dental coverage to chronically ill and high-risk patients. The benefits firm says that fighting gum disease can help fight off non-dental complications. Release [7]
And Finally... This doctor wants you to enjoy your vacation...and does the traveling to prove it. Article [8]
Links:
[1] http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-24-2006/0004458508&EDATE=
[2] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/wal-mart-expands-4-generics-to-14-states/2006-10-19
[3] http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-26-2006/0004459917&EDATE=
[4] http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2006/10/23/daily18.html?b=1161576000^1365492
[5] http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_4552679?source=rss
[6] http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2006/10/26/umass_nurses_press_toward_strike_deadline/
[7] http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-25-2006/0004459172&EDATE=
[8] http://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/NEWS01/610260340/1006